Posted by tensor on November 14, 2011, at 13:18:57
In reply to Re: Concerta, Abilify or Geodon?, posted by psychobot5000 on November 14, 2011, at 13:11:07
> Don't sell the concerta short. Energy and motivation are where methylphenidate (in theory, and in my personal experience) excels in comparison with other medications. It's true that anxiety COULD be a problem, but I also have anxiety and continue to take it on occasion. In my experience, anxiety simply means the dose is too high. Titrate it slowly, and I'll bet you'll be fine.
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> It's true, its effect will likely fade somewhat after continued use, but you can up the dosage to get a substantial amount of the effect back (if you try to retain 100% of the initial benefit, I think you'll likely end up dosing too high).
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> Shorter: with the symptoms you describe, concerta is worth a try, but start at low doses, go slowly, and watch for anxiety.
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> Hell, if that doesn't work, dexedrine is probably worth trying, also, I'd think. It's supposed to be better for mood than concerta/methylphenidate, though in my experience this varies, person to person.
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> Also: for mood flattening, I'm suspicious of your Lyrica. In my experience, drugs in that class can do that.Thanks for your input! I've started Seroquel a few days ago so no Concerta for now. Not unlikely I will try it in the future.
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