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Posted by cindy lou on July 8, 2006, at 13:37:18
Is that a lethal combo, or an okay one?
I have been on Klonapin (0.5 mg. to 1 mg. at night for sleep/anxiety) and Dexedrine (5-10 mg. about 3x a day as needed for ADD and alertness) plus and antidepressant -- the last year the AD has been Lexapro.
Due to the onset of a major depression, my pdoc has had me switch from Lexapro to Abilify (I don't do well with most SSRIs or SNRIs - they all poop out on me or have bad side effects.)
The Abilify had some positive results the first week. Now I seem to be mending irritablity and agitation with Klonapin, and the ensuing fatigue from the Klonapin with Dexedrine.
It works, but .... ??? doesn't seem quite right.
Anyone else ever been on this combo or have any feedback or insight? Any advice is welcome!
thanks, cindy
Posted by med_empowered on July 8, 2006, at 16:29:15
In reply to Abililfy + Klonapin + Dexedrine - anyone?, posted by cindy lou on July 8, 2006, at 13:37:18
I combined adderall (60mgs) with Klonopin (4mgs) and Abilify (10-15mgs) plus ADs (Tofranil, Cymbalta) and BuSpar. Waaay too many meds; and the overall effect was just...odd. But..I could see how low-dose abilify might help out, especially if you're only going to use it for a bit (unless you're psychotic or very bipolar, I think its probably best to minimize antipsychotic usage).
Have you tried an anticonvulsant? If Klonopin and Abilify help with your mood issues, and you don't have psychotic issues, I would think it might be worth a shot..they're not fast acting like antipsychotics, but they do help a lot of people. The newer ones--trileptal, keppra, lamictal--can be used for all kinds of problems with minimal blood work and few complications.
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