Posted by scott-d-o on December 16, 2003, at 13:57:50
In reply to Re: Ritalin Boosts serotonin !?, posted by Mememe on December 16, 2003, at 13:00:56
> > Actually it works great for CFS and depression, for some people. However, studies have shown children exposed to Ritalin before adolescence can increase depression later in life but decreases the likelyhood of drug abuse as an adult. You can also be sure that any pdoc except the most liberal will make you try every antidepressant on the planet before resorting to Ritalin for treatment of these disorders.<
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> What are the side effects of Ritalin? (Weightgain?) Can it be mixed with antidepressants? I seem to have tried every antidepressant under the sun. I'll ask my pdoc to see what he thinks about Ritalin.It depends on the antidepressant although I don't really see why this would be necessary because Ritalin increases all of the monoamines and combined with another antidepressant could cause unpredictable effects and it would probably not be necessary anyway. Possible side effects off the top of my head include euphoria and hence addiction, weight loss, loss of appetite, dry mouth, bruxism, increased sex drive, and anxiety.
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