Posted by MarkinBoston on January 24, 2001, at 17:03:18
In reply to Reboxetine/Ritilin for Depression?, posted by Katz on January 23, 2001, at 19:02:07
> Several years ago I was seeing a pdoc several states away who prescribed ritilin. At 20 mg/day, it was my miracle pill! I found complete relief from depression, anhedonia and social phobia. I remained on ritilin for 6 months. I took 20mg in the morning only. I never needed to increase the dose. Unfortunately, I could not afford the expense of traveling 3 states away every month (gas, motel, food, etc). I tried unsuccessfully to find someone in my area to prescribe the ritilin for me. All refused and insisted on more trials of anti-depressants! I have tried them all. They don't work! Three years have since past. 3 more years of my life wasted because nobody was willing to prescribe a drug that is handed out indiscriminantly to children as though it were candy! Who's crazy here?
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> Has anyone used ritilin or another stimulant to successfully treat depression, anhedonia and social phobia? Any input would be greatly appreciated. I'm desperate. I want a life! HELP!!!
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> KatzYes, I find stimulants helpfull and not particularly addictive, where one pill in the morning is generally all I need. There is no comparison in addiction potential between stimulants and cigarettes. The latter is far more addictive, but you can buy as much as you want as long as you're an adult. The former might induce temporary psychosis, the latter death.
I gave Provigil a quick try and do not like it as much as Ritalin or Aderall. Two of Provigil's best features according to the manufacturer are that its taken 1/day, and its schedule 4 and much easier to dispense. Lots of data about being better than a placebo for staying awake, but no comparisons with Ritalin or amphetamines. It costs about 5x what your Ritalin does, but so what, the doc doesn't have to see you every month for another script. That's of value to them and reason enough to choose Provigil over another drug.
I have a couple suggestions:1. Have your old pdoc forward a copy of your records to the new pdoc showing your history and all the meds you've tried unsuccessfully.
2. If your old pdoc wrote you a script for 20mg, 3x/day for Ritalin, it would be within the therapeutic dosage range and not cause a problem for the doc. If you were a non-compliant patient and only took 1/day, 90 pills would last you 3 months.
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