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Re: Imipramine, to counter Ritalin overuse » Maxime

Posted by Paulbwell on May 25, 2007, at 23:38:44

In reply to Re: Imipramine, to counter Ritalin overuse, posted by Maxime on May 25, 2007, at 21:45:04

> > My Doc has been treating me with Imipramine to help with my Ritalin overuse which he became concerned with. It seems to be helping and i feel a decreased need for high doses of Ritalin.
> >
> > Whats your experience with Imipramine been?
> >
> > Cheers
>
> I just started a very low dose (25 mg). It makes me sleepy and I can't poop! Lovely.
>
> Glad you feel it's helping you. What dosage are you on?
>
> Maxime

I was using/abusing Ritalin sometimes over 200mgs daily-not taking it orally, or injecting (hate needles). Ritalin/Methylphenidate can be very reinforcing (Sweden banned it in 1968) and i was/knew i was seeking relief i guess, self medicating because i found relief from depression i was undoubtly dealing with, needless to say i would run out early and plunge into neverland.

The Imipramine are 25mg tabs and i was titrated up to 150mgs daily. The dry mouth is the major problem-to the annoying point where i couldn't talk for more than a few sentences until i had to drink water to be able to, also orthostatic hypotension (low BP) was a problem-i fell to the floor, passed out at one point. A Psych said one could go up to 300mgs- not me.

Cheers


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