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Posted by gritslad on May 16, 2004, at 19:58:03
I've decided I may be more ADD than depressed. I've taken AD's for 13 years now with the most notable success with Prozac. Have been taking a very small dose (10 mgs. every other day maybe) of Lexapro to maintain for the past year.
Recently I read a great book by a Dr. Amen about ADD, and I have most of the symptoms of Inattentive ADD. Should I switch to Adderall?
I seem to have some trouble with orgasms on Lexapro, which I understand is a symptom of ADD, so I'm hoping Adderall might remedy that problem in addition to my attention span.
Posted by Simoncat on May 19, 2004, at 20:40:48
In reply to Lexapro vs. Aderall, posted by gritslad on May 16, 2004, at 19:58:03
Could it be that you suffer from Depression and ADD? I myself take Lexapro to combat my depression and Strattera to combat my ADD. The Lexapro made my feel much happier and better about life but I still experienced the inability to focus and pay attention and I was constantly daydreaming. Since I started Strattera only a week ago, I have noticed a significant difference. I am able to focus on my daily tasks at work and get much more accomplished. I can express my thoughts much more clearly and can hold better conversations without jumping all over the place. I am also much less irritable and fidigity.
You might want to consult with your doctor about you thoughts about having ADD and see what the response is.
Good luck!
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