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Posted by becksA on November 4, 2004, at 11:08:43
I have asked this a couple times..haven't had luck with responses.
I have BPII, we have finally decided, so I'm done trying every single AD and am SLOWLY starting Lamictal.I also take Adderall XR 60mg at 7AM and then another 10mg of short acting Adderall at around 3pm. I find that it seems to help boost my mood....Problem is, the morning dose begins to wear off around noon (5 hours into it) but since it's still in my system, I hold off on my next dose of adderall until around 3pm.
So my problem is from 12 - 3 I'm left feeling very down in the dumps.
Any suggestions PLEEEEEEZE?
thanks!
Posted by Eljakeo25 on November 4, 2004, at 11:21:48
In reply to Trying AGAIN for answers for this depression..., posted by becksA on November 4, 2004, at 11:08:43
Talk to your doctor about taking 400 mg of Provigil. And at doses slighly higher than that it seems to have positive mood brightening effects. Athough its very expensive and your doctor would have to approve an off label use for you, but it may help bridge that gap where your energy level is decreasing and feel more depressive. I believe it's a good adjunct to an anti dressant or stimulant at higher dosages, but always start small because you could be more sensitive to it than me.
Posted by linkadge on November 4, 2004, at 13:30:23
In reply to Trying AGAIN for answers for this depression..., posted by becksA on November 4, 2004, at 11:08:43
Dex spanules ? Split them up and try to spread it out a little more.
Or try and ask your docotor for more even dosing.
As well, when the lamictal increases you should notice that you may not need as much dexedrine and/or your mood may be more even throughout the day.
Linkadge
Posted by Laree on November 4, 2004, at 16:07:19
In reply to Trying AGAIN for answers for this depression..., posted by becksA on November 4, 2004, at 11:08:43
I have ADHD (and depression--but I take Lexapro for that) and have been on Adderall for a few years. I started on Adderall XR and had to go off it due to afternoon "crashes"--low energy/depressed mood, etc. when it would begin to wear off.
I got put on immediate-release Adderall (I now take 50 mg. in divided doses throughout the morning/day) and found it was a much better fit for me. I do not experience the yucky "crash" feeling on the regular Adderall.
Best,
L.>
> I also take Adderall XR 60mg at 7AM and then another 10mg of short acting Adderall at around 3pm. I find that it seems to help boost my mood....Problem is, the morning dose begins to wear off around noon (5 hours into it) but since it's still in my system, I hold off on my next dose of adderall until around 3pm.
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> So my problem is from 12 - 3 I'm left feeling very down in the dumps.
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> Any suggestions PLEEEEEEZE?
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> thanks!
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