Posted by pullmarine on October 9, 2000, at 3:44:47
In reply to manic depression and ritalin (concerta)?, posted by Christy Sales on October 7, 2000, at 12:18:26
Ritalin can cause mania, and psychosis, make sure your doctor is monitoring you well while you switch to stop mania or psychosis at its onset. This having been said. stimulants can also be used to combat mania by saturating the neurons (or so my doc in belgium told my, and it's true that during my mania, ritalin did slow me down.
In sum, ritalin can help, or add fuel to the fire, so u better watch out.John
> I have suffered from what I believe is manic depression in a bad way for about two years. about a year ago I was diagnosed as bipolar. I have tried different meds. & found celexa and lithium to work well. however, along with the depression I have been unable to concentrate at all really. (racing thoughts, jumping from one thing to another, anxiety sometimes)
> I've been seeing a new dr. and recently brought this problem up. so he has prescribed me concerta (ritalin). he also hopes I might be off my other meds because this will work well. now I am starting to realize he believes me to be add? or is just using me as a ginuea pig. I've been told that this is one of the worst drugs you can give to someone who is bipolar & I should find a new dr. I don't know what to do, does anybody know much about this? I can't find much at all online & I'd really appreciate any info. thanks :)
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