Posted by SLS on January 17, 2007, at 7:11:58
In reply to mood stabilizers for ADD?, posted by medievil on January 17, 2007, at 1:43:15
> i dont think my doc would give me a stimulant with a maoi (i know it might be possible tough :p) but i was wondering, does a mood stabiliser work for ADD's mood swings? or do they only work for bipolar?
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> also thinking of making a combo with provigil and aricept, but i'l see later :)
ADD and bipolar disorder often occur together comorbidly. How confident is your doctor that bipolar disorder can be ruled out? It is very difficult to make such a differential diagnosis."Most recently, Adler and colleagues[7] reported data from the National Comorbidity Study Replication, indicating that 32% of ADHD patients also meet criteria for unipolar depression; 21.2% meet criteria for bipolar disorder; and 9.5% meet criteria for anxiety disorders"
http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/549973?src=mp
I am unsure as to the potency of a stimulant to treat moodswings. Interestingly, they can have an anti-manic effect in some people.
If bipolar disorder is present, Depakote would be worth a try.
Can you describe better what you experience as "mood swings". Why was an MAOI chosen? My doctor, who works quite a bit with ADD, does use MAOIs from time to time, so I know there is a precedent for doing so. However, I would like to know the exact reasons for why it was chosen in your case.
- Scott
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