Posted by Sulpicia on July 5, 2001, at 1:16:35
In reply to dexedrine or adderall for depression fatigue, posted by sgtbob on July 1, 2001, at 15:52:38
> My teen has bipolar II. Her symptoms consist mainly of severe depression manifested
by hypersomnia -- 22 hours a day's worth.
Her med coctail:
lamictal 400 mgs [an energizing mood stabilizer]
wellbutrin 300 mgs
adderall 20 mgs
The adderall was used as AD add-on and then later the pdoc
sort of casually added ADD to her dx.
Needless to say this combo would be out of the question for
a bipolar who experiences hypomania or mania on a regular basis.There is some literature on stimulants as add-ons for treatment of depression.
Do you know how to use PubMed to search?
ADD is often comorbid with bipolar -- you can find the DSM IV criteria
under diagnosis at the ADD site at About.comWhen describing your symptoms to the pdoc, don't use "fatigue."
From what you describe your depression is not adequately treated. YOu
are not tired -- you're depressed. Communicate that.
Best of luck,
S.
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