Posted by emme on June 5, 2008, at 6:03:02
In reply to Re: Xanax and Vyvanse? » emme, posted by yxibow on June 5, 2008, at 2:18:23
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> > > Stimulants for depression is a possible untapped idea for me, however I take a considerable amount of benzodiazepines and I'm subject to high anxiety. So basically, benzodiazepines plus stimulants can be a cancellation, like water on fire, because its hard to break through the sedative effect of benzodiazepines. But each person's situation is different.
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> > Actually, I take a stimulant and a benzodiazepine. I have both anxiety and fatigue. Rather than them canceling out, I get the best of both.
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> That's a good outcome on your case -- I tend not to get the best of both usually, anxiety or depression is treated but not exactly both and one treatment can exacerbate the other direction, etc.
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> -- tidings
>That's too bad that you haven't had better success. How many have you tried? It took a few tries with stimulants for me to find something that worked. Ritalin, for example, was too stimulating, but Focalin is better. Also, have you played around with dosages? It can be a delicate balance to strike. If I take more xanax than I absolutely need (I need tiny amounts), then it does make me drowsy, stimulant or no. But I've gotten a feel for how big a nibble I need and it works out pretty well. Good luck.
emme
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