Posted by Cindylou on August 15, 2001, at 13:27:11
In reply to Stimulants take how long to work?, posted by adamie on August 15, 2001, at 11:05:50
Hi adamie,
Stimulants work right away -- you'll know within an hour or two how it works for you. I have found that Ritilan causes me rebound depression -- when the effect of it wears off (in about 3 or 4 hours) my depression is worse. Taking more just makes things worse -- each time I took it, it worked less and made me more depressed.Adderall does not have that same effect on me because it is longer acting. It helps my concentration and gives me energy. It also kicks in right away, and lasts about 6 hours or so. I am not taking it alone, however -- I am also taking Prozac, and will be adding Buspar to help with agitation. I'm not convinced that Adderall alone could help my depression.
Wellbutrin is a good option to try, as someone else mentioned ... it is an antidepressant but not an SSRI, and it is more stimulating that many of the SSRIs. Effexor was horrible for me too, by the way.
Good luck! I know how hard it is to keep searching for the right thing. I've been searching for a long time now, but I keep getting closer to the right "mix" for me.
Take care,
cindy>
> hi everyone. Before persueing such things as VNS for depression I am willing to try stimulants if I am able to get them from my stubborn pdoc.
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> Stimulants such as Ritalin and Adderall are supossed to be fast acting for depression correct? As in even in a few days? Maybe less? I have tried two seratonin medications and there is no doubt in my mind that they made me worse. While on effexor thoughts of hopelessness and possible suicide were extremely high. My heart was beating so fast that I actually had some heart pain. Off the effexor I am feeling better.
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> Due to my bad experience with AD's so far I really want to try stimulants as a few people have suggested. Which are the best stimulants that could be easy to get for depression? If my pdoc wont prescribe me then I will try to get one from my family physician. So far I am thinking Ritalin and Adderall but I dont know if there are better ones for depression.
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