Posted by Schuyler on June 18, 2002, at 6:00:40
In reply to Want to try stimulants, I need advice, posted by rainbowlight on June 17, 2002, at 23:23:23
> I have been diagnosed with ADD and I am going to try to convince my pdoc to let me give stimulants a try (she is hesitant - I have Bipolar II). Can you guys give me any advice? Is there a good one to start with first? Do they make anxiety worse? and do they always cause insomnia? Thanks.
I would start with Methylphenidate (Ritalin), but I would not start with Concerta, which is timed-release methylphenidate, because it is *very* expensive, and because it does not give you very many options with your dosage. I would start with generic methylphenidate myself, in small doses to begin with. Good luck!
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