Posted by incubusfan5 on January 27, 2009, at 10:52:00
In reply to Re: Desipramine vs Strattera for adult ADD. » Incubusfan, posted by SLS on January 27, 2009, at 7:24:42
> > Yeah, the side effects of it don't seem as mild as Desipramine.
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> > I've decided I'm going to ask my pdoc to try Desipramine + Wellbutrin. Considering he's prescribed me everything from SSRIs, to MAOIs, to benzos and stimulants, I can't see him saying no :)
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> Is there any chance that you might be bipolar?
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> If this combination produces even a small improvement, you might want to try to build upon it by adding Lamictal first, and then possibly an atypical AP like Geodon or Abilify.
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> We'll see.
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> - ScottI really don't know if I could be bipolar. If anything I'd probably be BP-II.
A couple of friends once made up a thing about me having "four seasons". In one season I'd work all the time, another I'd just relax and play games, another I'd do school hardcore, and lastly, I'd just hang out with people and chase girls.
My biggest issues are a constant anxiety and depression. Social anxiety is still there, but not quite as bad.
I was on Lamictal briefly, but quit because even the generic is extremely expensive. I don't have any health insurance, as I haven't been able to work for a year now. I do have money in the bank, but I fear that I'll spend all my money on medication and doctors, nothing will work, and I'll be broke and still sick.
Well, I've never tried TCAs before, so it's worth it to try at least a couple of them. I wasn't on Wellbutrin for long(14 days), but had no side effects at 150mg except excessive REM sleep and some tiredness in the morning.
My doctor wants me to try Seroquel, which my brother actually told me was the only thing to work on his anxiety. He couldn't deal with the weight gain/hunger and sedation though.
Thanks Scott, I always find your posts to be informative.
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