Posted by katekite on May 1, 2002, at 12:55:32
In reply to Celexa, ADD and Motivation, posted by XaosSurfer on April 30, 2002, at 20:18:46
I have ADD and tried moclobemide and found it did help ADD symptoms, the first few days. The first day was great: it seemed to help a lot with my morning get-up irritable state where my cortex is struggling to be in charge.
As time went on though I think the serotonin aspects became predominant and I got more amotivation and less help for ADD. I tried it at two dosing levels: 150/day the first time and 75/day the second (I am very sensitive to meds in general and most people would take more). Sedation was stronger at the lower dose. Since all of that only took 10 days total to figure out that it wasn't likely to be a miracle for me, I recommend a trial. One is supposed to know pretty quickly, within a week, if it is likely to help or not.
Of celexa, paxil, zoloft and prozac I found prozac the best in combination with my ADD. ie prozac seemed more stimulating, but it really did take a good month to even start working. So that might be another option.
Most serotonin enhancing drugs will make ADD worse.
Is Concerta the extended release ritalin available in Canada?
I'm curious to hear if you find out whether stimulants can be taken in low doses with mocloemide. I would guess instead of 15 mgs of dexedrine you would be taking a very very tiny dose, if you could at all.
Thanks,
kate
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