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Posted by rainee on March 6, 2004, at 20:36:36
What do people take? what if you have depression and anxiety also and mood swings or is that part of it? I'm going to talk to my New Doc about it.. Bipolar II is the lastest diagnosis but I think ADD is also a possibilty.. any thoughts?
Rainee
Posted by vasdef on March 6, 2004, at 22:23:53
In reply to Adult ADD, posted by rainee on March 6, 2004, at 20:36:36
> What do people take? what if you have depression and anxiety also and mood swings or is that part of it? I'm going to talk to my New Doc about it.. Bipolar II is the lastest diagnosis but I think ADD is also a possibilty.. any thoughts?
>
> RaineeI have BP2, and ADD. For the ADD my pdoc gave me Strattera, because its technically not a stimulant. He didn't want to put me on Ritalin or Adderall because of my mood disorder. I've been taking the Strattera for 3 days now, I'd like to say its working a bit, but I want to give it a month or so.
Posted by CareBear04 on March 7, 2004, at 18:32:49
In reply to Re: Adult ADD, posted by vasdef on March 6, 2004, at 22:23:53
I'm on a high dose of Wellbutrin-- 450 mg. I'm not sure that I have ADD-- my doctor and I just agreed that I have ADD traits. He didn't want to give me a stimulant, and I was already on wellbutrin, so he just raised the dosage. It helps me focus and sit to study, but it's not perfect.
Posted by Laree on March 8, 2004, at 11:56:29
In reply to Adult ADD, posted by rainee on March 6, 2004, at 20:36:36
I have Adult ADHD & depression (seasonal affective depression). I am currently on a combination of Lexapro and Ritalin. I also do experience anxiety, but that may be due to the ADHD. After I was diagnosed w/AADHD I was tested for BPII as well...from what i have heard, the 2 disorders can mimic one another very closely. it is not difficult to get misdiagnosed w/one when in reality you may have the other...i would get as definite a diagnosis as possible before definitively deciding on a Rx regime. Also, i do not think most pdocs would recommend a stimulant (such as Adderall, Ritalin, Dexedrine, etc.) if Bipolar II is suspected, since (as i understand it) the stimulants can CAUSE mood swings. Non-stimulant medications approved for use with ADHD (such as Straterra or Wellbutrin) may be a possibility. What med(s) are you on now, if i may ask?
> What do people take? what if you have depression and anxiety also and mood swings or is that part of it? I'm going to talk to my New Doc about it.. Bipolar II is the lastest diagnosis but I think ADD is also a possibilty.. any thoughts?
>
> Rainee
Posted by rainee on March 9, 2004, at 11:11:55
In reply to Re: Adult ADD » rainee, posted by Laree on March 8, 2004, at 11:56:29
abilify and klonopin.
wellbutrin makesme flat out mean. Cannot take it
Abilify makes me edgy and bad sleep.
SSRI's are out they make me worthless.
I need energy but quell anxiety and fight depression. Oh mood stabilization tooRainee
Posted by Laree on March 10, 2004, at 6:45:20
In reply to Re: Adult ADD » Laree, posted by rainee on March 9, 2004, at 11:11:55
A friend of mine has BPII & was also put on abilify for a short period of time. she said it was a bad experience & she was very, very restless on it. I was on Wellbutrin this past winter & during the 1st week I was on it I experienced a few episodes of rage; however, my doc urged me to continue & the fleeting anger subsided. has your pdoc ever brought up the possibility of an MAOI to you?
Instead of abilify (i assume that is for mood stabilization?) why don't you ask your pdoc about alternatives in the same rx category, such as Seroquel or Geodon? If the Klonopin is not keeping your anxiety at bay, i would ask about titrating the dosage and/or exploring other alternatives. As far as stimulants go, I have only been on Adderall & Ritalin. You may want to ask about Concerta (which is time-released Ritalin) as i have found that Ritalin usually gives me a 'calmer' sort of focus than Adderall does.
Best,
L.> abilify and klonopin.
> wellbutrin makesme flat out mean. Cannot take it
> Abilify makes me edgy and bad sleep.
> SSRI's are out they make me worthless.
> I need energy but quell anxiety and fight depression. Oh mood stabilization too
>
> Rainee
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