Posted by Ritch on November 25, 2002, at 13:28:34
In reply to What to take for ADD that won't worsen anxiety???, posted by Saragram on November 25, 2002, at 9:38:52
> I am doing very well on Lexapro for depression and anxiety, but occasionally need a xanax for breakthrough anxiety, usually in reaction to a stressful conversation/situation. Last week my pdoc confirmed my long-held belief that I've got ADD and have probably had it all my life. She referred me back to my GP for additional medication. The problem is that I am scared S**tless of taking ANY stimulant -- even caffiene gives me a case of the jitters, and the few times I've tried stimulants for dieting, it felt AWFUL. Won't any of the common ADD drugs do the same thing? BTW, I also have high blood pressure and am on a beta blockers and ACE inhibitor for that. Advice, PLEASE!
You could ask about Provigil. There have been some posters here that have found that it seems to have *lessened* their social anxiety. It's kind of pricey-haven't tried it myself. There's an occasional person who responds well to Buspar. I think they have approved a transdermal patch of buspirone for pediatric ADHD. Tricyclics like desipramine (esp.) and nortriptyline have been successful, but given your hypertension they may not be wise. Some folks find Wellbutrin to work well and not cause anxiety, but that tends to be the exception not the rule. good luck
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