Posted by Barbara on March 18, 2000, at 16:58:03
In reply to Re: Amisulpride w/ Stimulant (anyone?), posted by JohnL on March 18, 2000, at 16:41:47
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> Barbara,
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> I was reading in a psychopharmacology book that psychostimulants are often successful treatments for depression and related psychiatric symptoms when there is a history of head injury. The stimulants work in many ways. They increase brain blood flow, correct brain chemical imbalance in patchy parts of the brain, mimic dopamine/NE, stimulate neurotransmitters. In short, following a head injury stimulants can kick-start the patchy parts of the brain that suffered damage. And since they are dirt cheap and work in 24 to 72 hours--if they are to work--it might be worth considering as a first line treatment at this point.
John:I already take Dexedrine although only 40mgs per day. Many others with ADD tell me they take considerably more. Do you know anything about this. I have become tolerant to the dex after 2 years at this dose. Any suggestions?
Barbara
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