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Posted by linkadge on October 5, 2002, at 14:58:45
I have gone from two classes in
High school to university. Celexa
has really helped my anxiety and mood
but I am always just so spaced out.
I can't focus on the problems given.Which meds are better in this issue.
Linkadge
Posted by Phil on October 5, 2002, at 15:16:07
In reply to Best AD for cognition, posted by linkadge on October 5, 2002, at 14:58:45
You just diagnosed yourself with ADD. Go get thee Adderall, time released or not, or Ritalin(Brand, immediate release). You can thank me at the end of the semester. Taking one of the above, I think, has a 95% chance of helping you tremendously.
Posted by Ritch on October 5, 2002, at 22:19:43
In reply to Best AD for cognition, posted by linkadge on October 5, 2002, at 14:58:45
> I have gone from two classes in
> High school to university. Celexa
> has really helped my anxiety and mood
> but I am always just so spaced out.
> I can't focus on the problems given.
>
> Which meds are better in this issue.
>
>
>
> Linkadge
>
>If you like an SSRI like Celexa, but want clearer thinking try Prozac. If that doesn't work try desipramine.
Posted by linkadge on October 6, 2002, at 12:59:53
In reply to Re: Best AD for cognition » linkadge, posted by Ritch on October 5, 2002, at 22:19:43
I would try prozac but am afraid
of the insommnia, it is already
borderline on the celexa.
Linkadge
Posted by Ritch on October 6, 2002, at 22:11:51
In reply to Re: Best AD for cognition, posted by linkadge on October 6, 2002, at 12:59:53
> I would try prozac but am afraid
> of the insommnia, it is already
> borderline on the celexa.
>
>
> Linkadge
>You might try the flip to Lexapro at 1/2 or less the dosage you take now of Celexa. It seems it causes less tiredness, that might be enough of a difference, there is also a few hours shorter half-life (perhaps less chance of insomnia?). You also might look at other meds that you are taking that may be more of a problem.
Posted by Bill L on October 7, 2002, at 8:28:36
In reply to Best AD for cognition, posted by linkadge on October 5, 2002, at 14:58:45
I defnitely have clearer thinking with Lexapro (20 mg) than with Celexa (40 mg).
Posted by linkadge on October 7, 2002, at 14:01:48
In reply to Re: Best AD for cognition, posted by Bill L on October 7, 2002, at 8:28:36
I plan on switching to Lex as soon
as it comes to Canada. Just the idea
of having less drug in my system
is encouraging.I honestly think they should have
given the inactive isomer to people
and asked there reaction. This
would help clarify what side effects
they're getting rid of.Linkadge
Posted by Mr. SadPuppyDog on October 9, 2002, at 11:59:56
In reply to Re: Best AD for cognition, posted by linkadge on October 6, 2002, at 12:59:53
> I would try prozac but am afraid
> of the insommnia, it is already
> borderline on the celexa.
>
>
> Linkadge
>The best AD for cognition is probably Wellbutrin SR. This is due to its mild dopamine action, which is a Ritalin like antidepressant effect. Wellbutrin is being used off label for ADD and similar conditions.
Posted by Ippopo on October 9, 2002, at 14:22:32
In reply to Re: Best AD for cognition, posted by Mr. SadPuppyDog on October 9, 2002, at 11:59:56
Do you think the combination of Lexapro and welbutrin would possibley be as if not more beneficial as lexapro and adderall
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