Posted by Ritch on February 19, 2002, at 21:19:38
In reply to Neurontin + Adderall question, posted by Peter on February 19, 2002, at 17:43:10
> Hi all:
> I'm BP II,SP, and possible ADD. I've gone through many meds over the last 7 years. Depakote was my foundation med for years, but I eventually found it to have too much of a 'wet blanket' effect on me, so my pdoc switched me to Neurontin, which is 'lighter' and also has the added plus of helping anxiety (like SP). So I've been on klonopin and Neurontin for a few weeks now; my anxiety and hypomania are getting better, but I have terrible bouts of depression which leave me hopeless, helpless,irritable, and generally debilitated. Today, my pdoc told me to start Adderall XR (10mg), saying that it will hopefully help to get my dopamine levels more even (He thinks the problem is more with dopamine than serotonin; besides, all the SSRI's I've taken have made me impulsive and hypomanic). I've tried Adderall XR before, but with depakote, and it eventually got me anxious. His theory is that it could work better with Neurontin, noting the anti-anxiety effects of Neurontin, and that it could further even out my mood swings and alleviate my depressive episodes. 2 questions: 1) Has anyone taken Adderall XR for this type of episodic depression (in other words, not primarily for ADD)? Any positive responses? 2) Has anyone taken this combo of meds (Neurontin, klonopin, and Adderall XR) for similar symptoms as I have (hypomania, anxiety, SP, depression)? Any good responses? Thanks.
Your potential combination is exactly what I want to try. I have the same symptoms you mention, but never have tried Adderall with Klon. + Neurontin. It seems I need a little SSRI too. I have only tried Adderall with Neurontin in simple combination. It made me too panicky. But, I was withdrawing from an SSRI while the trial took place. I would definitely give it a try and report back what happens :). You might want to try a lower dose first-say 5mg/day to start.Mitch
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