Posted by CaffeinePoet on April 30, 2011, at 20:43:01
In reply to Re: Strattera for ADD-I?, posted by desolationrower on April 30, 2011, at 18:52:39
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> I have symptoms similar to yours, and take nortriptyline (also a nri, and also 5ht2 antagonist, which makes it better vs depression) as it is cheap. I take mixed amphetamine ('adderall') when i need to study. amphetamine=finally passed my licensing exam. I found bupropion somewhat helpful too.
>Interesting! Glad the amphetamines worked for your licensing exams.
> Since you have an autoimmune disease, I would think about fixing immune problems, since that could be worsening things (not to say that means you don't have ADHD-i). I don't know much about this, enough to suggest anything helpful.
>It's true that inflammation is thought to make ADD/ADHD worse. I think that with the assistance of medication, I would have the discipline to sort through the sort of dietary changes recommended for those with high levels of autoimmunity.
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