Posted by JohnnyBLinux on February 2, 2010, at 18:55:01
In reply to Emotional from stimulants..., posted by SheilaC on February 2, 2010, at 17:37:22
I used to take stimulants, including Focalin, and noticed feeling a bit bummed out once it started clearing my system. Since I don't take ADD meds I feel lax and not too motivated (aka sleepy). I've recently learned that ADD was a misdiagnosis my entire life and that I actually have schizophrenia. What a shock that was to learn! Perhaps the addition of an antipsychotic will help get me more motivated and alert. I see a new pdoc tomorrow and I want to find out if Abilify could be a viable option. I already take Cymbalta 60mg.
Immediate-release Focalin is usually taken 2-3 times per day, 4-5 hrs between doses (i.e. taken at breakfast, lunch & late afternoon). I was happy with Adderall the extended release version. It was expensive though, but not as expensive as 30 capsules of Cymbalta 60mg. It sucks hot having health insurance!
Good luck with your medication.
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