Posted by lymom3 on September 8, 2006, at 17:12:17
Sorry if this has been asked and answered but I'm new at considering alternatives to prescription meds. I take Lamictal, Topamax, Inderal and Ritalin. I guess since I started the Topamax and can't drink soda anymore I've noticed my lack of energy because I don't get my caffeine anymore. That was my pick me up throughout the day. Not over done or addicted but I feel a thousand times better on my bipolar meds than I ever did experimenting with anti depressants. I can deal with life better...all of that but I just can't ever seem fully awake or have quite enough energy to do the things that I need to get done.
I already take 60mg of Ritalin LA for ADHD. I have thought about Provigil but it is not covered under my drug plan for off label use and I for sure can't afford it otherwise. I don't want to take a bunch of crazy stuff and I hate the thought of straight caffeine pills although I guess I was doing that by drinking soda...guess it just tasted better. Anyone else have something that works for you?
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