Posted by 10derHeart on February 1, 2007, at 16:27:58
In reply to Combination of ADHD Meds..., posted by jealibeanz on February 1, 2007, at 15:05:33
>>Has anyone ever combined a stimulant with Straterra?<<
Yes. When I first started Strattera (Jan '04) I was also rx'd - I think - 10 or 20 mg Ritalin tabs with it. I was previously on a Prozac/Ritalin combo to treat both ADD and depression, for about 18 months. Two pdocs had no problem doing this, and they would pretty much adjust to what I said I needed re: the Ritalin. I'd take 20-40 mgs in certain situations where I knew I'd need more sharp focus than Strattera provides me. After a while, though, I stopped asking for it to be renewed as I just couldn't see that big of a difference any more (Ritalin vs. no Ritalin)
FWIW, 20 mg. of Ritalin BID would never have been effective for me. Before Strattera, I had to use a minimum of 40 mg Ritalin BID to "cover" an average day, and at times I recall using 100mg total. Now I did weigh more than you at that time, for sure, but I still think it's wise to consider increasing the dose. Just to find out at what point it might become too much, kick in SEs you aren't willing to tolerate, etc. Or, maybe it won't do that. Maybe it'll be just right!
Hope this helps. Sorry it's been so tough for you to find one med or a combo that works long term. So frustrating.
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