Posted by SheilaC on November 10, 2010, at 12:26:20
In reply to Re: Phidippus? Re: Dexedrine or Adderall? » SheilaC, posted by Phidippus on November 9, 2010, at 21:31:25
> Coming down off a stimulant can cause one irritability. Feeling hyper/racy on a stimulant is usually a side effect of the amphetamine.
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> This 'crash' you experience when the stimulant wears off can be treated by Clonidine or Intuniv (Guanfacine).
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> The other question begged by you becoming hyper on amphetamines, rather than calmed is, 'Do you really have ADHD?' Aren't you bipolar as well?
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> PYes, I am BP which is why I am taking the Geodon. But my doc says that I need to go up on my dose and even maybe split my dose of Geodon instead of taking it all at night. She thinks that if I still have irritability I need more stabilization.
I just seem to feel better on a low dose (10mg. ) of Adderall. I have more motivation to do things, work out, stick to a schedule and just think more clearly. Also, I get a small antidepressant effect from the Adderall without the side effects of an antidepressant.
For now, doc says to take 40mg of Geodon in am with Adderall and 40mg in pm.
I think this will help. I have been missing some stability during the daytime.
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