Posted by gouda on June 16, 2003, at 6:30:29
In reply to Re: Strattera AND Adderall?, posted by reba on June 15, 2003, at 22:34:59
Thanks for your post, I am also in my 20s and just got diagnosed with ADD as well as mild depression (which I agree with others that ADD maybe the cause of depression). I am a newbie to the psych meds too, it's been a year. Basically, as you stated, it takes a long long time to adjust. There is really no science to this psych med stuff, and is super frustrating b/c it's so much trial and error.
Before Strattera, I took Ritalin. Even though I should be taking Ritalin daily, I only took it when I believed it was really necessary (like a month before finals ... hehe, I just goofed off for the 1st 2 months of the semester). It's basically like taking Speed, so I consciously felt really really uncomfortable. 1 Ritalin = 3 Venti Starbucks ... which was the really nice benefit. Ritalin definitely works; I think it is more of personal ethics issue.
I don't know much about other drugs in particular, but I've heard that Concerta is a non-stimulant ... others please correct me if I am wrong in telling Reba this! So if you're like me, Concerta might be something to consider.
So far, I'm still at 25 mg Strattera, so I'm not at your level yet, but crossing my fingers!
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