Posted by azalea on November 9, 2008, at 17:58:36
In reply to Re: Effexor for ADD?, posted by js28ae on November 9, 2008, at 15:20:42
Wellbutrin and Ritalin both work on the same neurotransmitters (NE and DA), but by different mechanisms of actions.
Bipolar symptoms can sometimes be mistaken for ADHD symptoms. If this might be the case in your situation, you might ask your psychiatrist about trying a mood stabilizer 1st.
The risk of a medication triggering a manic episode is much lower if you have a mood stabilizer on board.
Antidepressants alone (without a mood stabilizer) can cause cycling and mood destabilization.
> Hi Philippa and Azalea and anyone else out there!
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> Ok, I have made another appt with the psychiatrist to talk to them about their choice of Effexor.
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> I will investigate Wellbutrin. Is it in the same family as Ritalin?
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> This would be my first medication, so at least I don't have to worry about interactions with other stuff.
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> What I don't get is why I can't take Ritalin if it's considered dangerous of throwing me into a manic episode, OR Effexor because it might also throw me into a manic episode...It seems like any kind of med can trigger one?...
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> Thank you again for support. It's really good to know that there are real live people out there who know and understand my situation!
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