Posted by jsarirose on July 21, 2002, at 1:42:46
In reply to Re: any ADD med not dangerous when combined with MAOI?, posted by cybercafe on July 21, 2002, at 1:27:40
> this is something that i am actually very very interested in --- if i could diagnose ADD by simply taking a med and seeing how i react to it, it would make things a lot easier ...
> ... have you heard the same thing from others? ... i remember reading from one source that those who don't have ADD don't like ritalin -- it causes them to feel anxious and agitated...
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That's exactly the reaction I get when I take it. I don't know if just taking the med and seeing your reaction would be a sufficient test. You would also have to get the med somehow. : )
> damn that is really too bad jess, i would hate to think that you are suffering when you might just be on to the perfect combination for you... you must have a government med plan down there, no?
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Actually, I'm on the lovely state health plan. WITH insurance I have to pay 50% of name brand drugs whether there is a generic available or not. Today I talked to a friend who takes Lamictal (800mg) and she's on the assistance program through the manufacturer. It's easy to get on (since I'm on disability and below their income level). She also has a bunch of 25mg pills she can give me until the free order comes in. So, between samples from my doctor and some pills from my friend I should be able to stay on it.> ... hopefully you are getting benefits from taking less parnate, perhaps better sleep, less hypotension?
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In general I have less dizziness, but every time I decrease it I have increased dizziness for a couple days. Can't win. ; )I'm thinking of holding firm at 70mg for now. I'm a little nervous about my mood. In another month or so I should be able to start therapy again and I think that might help as I'm trying to wean off Parnate.
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> is there a branch of Parke-Davis in your town??Not that I know of, but I thought Lamictal was Glaxo-Smith-Kline (sp?). I already get free Parnate from them so I should be able to tag on the request for Lamictal (hopefully).
Take care,
Jessica
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