Posted by Questionmark on August 29, 2003, at 0:38:59
In reply to HELP-NEED QUICK ADVICE!!, posted by Peter on August 28, 2003, at 9:57:11
> I've added 20mg adderall (10mg bid) daily to my 3.25mg klonopin regime. My pdoc had me raise my klonopin dose 1.5 weeks ago due to heightened anxiety, but he said I could add the adderall if I had difficulties with the increased lethargy and dullness as a result of the higher klonopin dose.
> I've taken the adderall EVERY OTHER DAY for about a week, and then, in addition, I've taken it for 3 days in a row to try to more easily adjust to the undesirable SE's of the adderall.
> The adderall has been helping my drive and alertness that the higher-dose klonopin took away, but I find that it (adderall) also might be exacerbating my anxieties - especially those of an anticipatory nature.
> I have pretty severe social and general anxieties. I just did all this research to plan a trip to go with my brother somewhere over the weekend; I found the cheapest fares, etc., and got him all psyched about it, and, now, as the time of the flight is getting closer (tonight), my anxiety is getting higher.
> While the adderall has been helping me in relaxed, stressed-free environments, I think that, if anything, it could make my anxiety worse if I go on this trip. I don't want to dissapoint my brother (as I have so many people so many other times by opting out at the last minute due to anxiety).
> The only thing I can think of doing with such short notice is to DROP the stimulant for the next 3 days that I will be away on this trip. Can I just drop it cold trukey tonight (considering I've been taking it only a few days), or do I have to worry about tapering it?
> The way I see it, if I go, it might actually be a good thing for me (like being thrown into deep water and forced to learn to swim). I'll still be taking my klonopin.
> Man, I'm anxious.
> What do you think (I have to tell my bro within like a 1/2 hour!).hope u get this in time..
Dropping adderall after just a few days should be no problem. i would almost definitely not take it while youre on the trip-- it can dEFinitely exacerbate anxiety a good deal, plus its not like youll be needing to study or anything right? Yeah go on the trip, dont take the Adderall, and then decide about whether u need it or not when u get back. Good luck, & have peaceful fun.
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