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Posted by Justherself54 on September 7, 2008, at 20:34:23
After the Parnate washout period, unfortunately I'm stuck with revisiting AD's which were successful for me in the past. I'll be going back on Lexapro and ritalin (this combo worked well enough that I was able to return to work).
I'm not getting too excited as AD's revisited in the past have not worked again, but here's hoping.
Ritalin was the first to poop out. If I were to take weekend breaks from it, is there a chance it would stay the course a bit longer? I hate poop out..it is the one thing that has kept me on disability instead of working at a career I love.
Posted by desolationrower on September 7, 2008, at 20:41:25
In reply to Ritalin Lexapro part two, posted by Justherself54 on September 7, 2008, at 20:34:23
Yeah, breaks will reduce tolerance. You know about NMDA antagonists, right???
-D/R
Posted by Justherself54 on September 7, 2008, at 20:59:26
In reply to Re: Ritalin Lexapro part two, posted by desolationrower on September 7, 2008, at 20:41:25
No, I don't. A lesson would be appreciated tho! Anything to keep the poop out away. FYI, I consider myself to be a fairly intelligent person, but for some reason when it comes to the brain gargon on babble, my brain seems to shut down! I read post after post until I get that deer in the headlight look and give up!
Posted by Phillipa on September 7, 2008, at 23:46:49
In reply to Re: Ritalin Lexapro part two » desolationrower, posted by Justherself54 on September 7, 2008, at 20:59:26
Oh I do know that feeling!!!!! Love Phillipa ps when is the trial of lex and ritalin to begin?
Posted by Justherself54 on September 7, 2008, at 23:54:42
In reply to Re: Ritalin Lexapro part two » Justherself54, posted by Phillipa on September 7, 2008, at 23:46:49
I've got close to another week at 20 mg. at which time I'm going to try stopping at that. Then the 2 week washout. I see my pdoc after that and we go from there. Cross fingers and toes that the depression stays on the manageable side, but if it doesn't, we've already discussed what to do.
Posted by Phillipa on September 8, 2008, at 19:14:18
In reply to Re: Ritalin Lexapro part two » Phillipa, posted by Justherself54 on September 7, 2008, at 23:54:42
Will the depression necessitate hospitalization or can you manage on your own. Love Phillipa
Posted by Justherself54 on September 8, 2008, at 19:48:27
In reply to Re: Ritalin Lexapro part two » Justherself54, posted by Phillipa on September 8, 2008, at 19:14:18
I have been able to handle most med changes on my own..It was after my first long mania that I ended up hospitalized..I think 5 years ago..
Posted by Phillipa on September 8, 2008, at 20:03:00
In reply to Re: Ritalin Lexapro part two » Phillipa, posted by Justherself54 on September 8, 2008, at 19:48:27
Releaved to hear that and you know where I am. Love Phillipa
Posted by desolationrower on September 9, 2008, at 0:33:19
In reply to Re: Ritalin Lexapro part two » desolationrower, posted by Justherself54 on September 7, 2008, at 20:59:26
Well theres evidence nmda antagonists slow/ or reverse tolerance to stimulants
include prescription drugs like memantine
OTC like dextromethorphan (can't take with sris tho)
magnesium supplement might be somewhat effective too
there's been lots posted
good luck
-D/R
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