Posted by noa on October 8, 2000, at 9:45:56
In reply to Re: manic depression and ritalin (concerta)?, posted by Darby on October 7, 2000, at 22:48:02
Darby gives good advice. Often, it is individual's symptoms, not the dx that leads the decision making with meds, and trial and error is part of it.
With methylphenidate, trial and error is easy because it is so short acting. If it isn't a good fit, you just stop.
As with most meds, start with a low dose and work up.
BTW, it is not that uncommon for ADD and BP to co-occur. Did you have signs of ADD as a young child?
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