Posted by twinch42085 on July 3, 2009, at 4:59:36
In reply to ADD Med Help, posted by GT50 on June 26, 2009, at 13:18:11
> Hi All,
>
> I was first diagnosed with ADD in 2nd Grade. As an adult I have been diagnosed with Dysthimia, ADHD, Purely Obsessional OCD, GAD, and SAD.
>
> I have been back on 30mg of lexapro for the last year. It helps most with my obsessional thoughts and a little with the GAD and depression.
>
> I really need to find a medication to help with my ADD that does not make my other symptoms worse.
>
> I have tried the following meds:
> Wellbutrin - Not much help to concentration
> Desipramine - No help in concentration, or motivation. I could not get past a low dose do to increases in depression and anxieity
> Strattera - No help in concentration, or motivation. Increased irritability, depression and anxiety
> Adderall - Major anxiety and depression
> Dexedrine - Dysphoria far outweighed benefits.
> Ritilan - Dysphoria far outweighed benefits.
> Memantine - No noticeable help with ADD symptoms,
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> These are the options that I know of please comment on them or give me other ones:
> 1. Emsam or selegiline. I worry that this will increase my anxiety.
> 2. Add Mirapex. Maybe will help with motivation.
> 3. Add mood stabilizer like lamictal to combat dysphoria when taking Amphetamine
>
>
> Thanks for any help
>Wow, you have been around the block with medicines that have kept leading you into a void.
Have you thought about suggesting Desoxyn to your pdoc?
It is a stretch, but worth a try.
Good Luck
Twinch
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