Posted by stjames on January 12, 2001, at 12:19:51
In reply to Re: Adult ADHD Medicatiom » Lethan, posted by SLS on January 12, 2001, at 12:12:28
Dear Lethan
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> From what little I have read on the subject, as a layman, I want to emphasize that much of the attentional and concentration components of AD/HD are not addressed by antidepressants. The more traditionally thought of psychostimulant drugs are necessary to remedy this; e.g. Ritalin, Dexedrine, and Adderal. For the behavioral, emotional, mood, and motivational aspects, antidepressants are helpful. The two I know of specifically that help are Tofranil (imipramine) and Effexor (venlafaxine). There has also been some reported success using Wellbutrin (bupropion), but I am not as impressed with the stuff I have come across regarding this drug.
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James here.....Highly agree with Scott. I have ADD and never found Wellburtin to do anything for me. Tofranil and Doxipin worked well on my depression and stopped my thoughts from racing very, very fast.
Did nothing for attention. Effexor worked better than any other AD for my depression and helped a little with attention. The stims were the only meds that inproved attention, the difference was major. I'm sure when you get you ADD under control
you will find you will make a fine parent.james
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