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Posted by tallwaters on January 27, 2006, at 9:48:04
I just came off loratab for one and the pdoc wanted me to try adderall I very lethargic depression been on prozac for a long time 80 mgs. effexor made me worse. wellbutrin very uptight. I also take klonopin.
I've worked my way since last week from 2.5 twice a day to today took the 20 this morning and suppose to take another later today. I feel the depression under the adderall and feel kinda yucky. does adderall help depression? I have not felt good on it as some people say. I'm so disgusted with med after med.
anyone?
Thanks Rainee
Posted by tallwaters on January 27, 2006, at 15:33:31
In reply to Adderall and not feeling well.please need input, posted by tallwaters on January 27, 2006, at 9:48:04
Posted by jay on January 27, 2006, at 16:59:53
In reply to Adderall and not feeling well.please need input, posted by tallwaters on January 27, 2006, at 9:48:04
Hello...
I have no experience with Adderall...but do with it's relative, dextroamphetamine. I hear what you are saying..as I have been on nearly the same meds and doses you have. I am at a "stuck" point myself, and don't really know where to go. You are certainly not alone. I wish I could help more. :(
Jay
Posted by tallwaters on January 27, 2006, at 17:28:11
In reply to Re: Adderall and not feeling well.please need input » tallwaters, posted by jay on January 27, 2006, at 16:59:53
I lay in bed most days and I have no motivation I feel like a terrible person. The Guilt is terrible for not being super Mom and Great wife.
I'm 44 and feel like my life is over. I so envy people who don't have these problems. I can't kill myself because I'd hurt my family too much and place a burden on them. I'm so tired and still have so much life ahead of me. sorry to whine but I so want to be stable. Should I force myself no matter what to function? Crying all the time? Is that the answer? Even when I feel I can't stand up tell myself I can?
Thanks for responding.Rainee
Posted by Phillipa on January 27, 2006, at 21:14:11
In reply to Thank you Jay..I'm in tears......., posted by tallwaters on January 27, 2006, at 17:28:11
I hear your pain and I do know how your feel. Even though our meds are different I feel the same way each day. I make myself get up each day, dress, wash hair, and go out at least once a day to even the grocery store although I don't want to go. I thinks it's therapeutic. Have you told your pdoc about this? Fondly, Phillipa
Posted by idolamine on January 28, 2006, at 6:33:48
In reply to Adderall and not feeling well.please need input, posted by tallwaters on January 27, 2006, at 9:48:04
I would say haldol or mood stabilizer, and titrate down to 15mg max. 10mg is probably best. Maybe an NMDA antagonist?
James
> I just came off loratab for one and the pdoc wanted me to try adderall I very lethargic depression been on prozac for a long time 80 mgs. effexor made me worse. wellbutrin very uptight. I also take klonopin.
> I've worked my way since last week from 2.5 twice a day to today took the 20 this morning and suppose to take another later today. I feel the depression under the adderall and feel kinda yucky. does adderall help depression? I have not felt good on it as some people say. I'm so disgusted with med after med.
> anyone?
> Thanks Rainee
Posted by Johnny B. Linux on January 28, 2006, at 16:56:43
In reply to Re: Adderall and not feeling well.please need input » tallwaters, posted by idolamine on January 28, 2006, at 6:33:48
Posted by tallwaters on January 28, 2006, at 17:44:50
In reply to Re: I 2nd that - a mood stabilizer may help you. (nm) » idolamine, posted by Johnny B. Linux on January 28, 2006, at 16:56:43
Posted by fairywings on January 28, 2006, at 23:24:34
In reply to Adderall and not feeling well.please need input, posted by tallwaters on January 27, 2006, at 9:48:04
I went through this exact same thing. When I started on Adderall XR, I started low, and then gradually increased to get more benefit. I increased until I was on too high a dose, and got so depressed I was suicidal - I have a lot of problems with meds. Anyway, cut the dose in 1/2 and it was perfect. I've needed slight adjustments here and there, but for the most part it's been very good overall.Adderall might not be the drug for you. I hear you that you feel really bad, and unfortunately it's pretty much trial and error I guess. Gotta trust your pdoc to help you work through it.
I hope you're feeling better,
fw
Posted by Sarah T. on January 29, 2006, at 2:15:30
In reply to Re: Adderall and not feeling well.please need input » tallwaters, posted by fairywings on January 28, 2006, at 23:24:34
Hi fairywings,
What dose of Adderall are you on now?
Although I did well on Dexedrine, I have never had much luck with Adderall. In fact, on Adderall, I became very withdrawn and depressed. Perhaps I "overshot" the dose. Have you ever taken Dexedrine? If so, how did your dosing of Dexedrine compare with your dosing of Adderall (in milligrams)?
S.
Posted by fairywings on January 30, 2006, at 0:11:06
In reply to Re: Adderall and not feeling well.please need input » fairywings, posted by Sarah T. on January 29, 2006, at 2:15:30
Didn't take Dexedrine, so I don't know how doses would compare.
I went to 60 mg. XR, and got very depressed, cut it to 30, and that worked well.
Hope you find something that works, and doesn't make you depressed.
fw
Posted by Sarah T. on January 31, 2006, at 1:24:06
In reply to Re: Adderall and not feeling well.please need input » Sarah T., posted by fairywings on January 30, 2006, at 0:11:06
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