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 Mar 31 2005, 01:47 PM
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Hello everyone, I am new here and have lots of questions. First of all, I was wondering if anyone here had been prescribed Adderall for depression. My aunt has tried every antidepressant out there, and nothing helped her until Adderall. She says she actually feels like herself again. I have tried it and it has helped me tremendously. The only problem I have is insomnia. I have had insomnia for years now and tried lots of things. Nothing over the counter works for me. Recently my dr. put me on Ativan 2 mg at night, but it doesn't seem to help relax me as much as xanax. I have taken xanax in the past, and it worked well. I have problems waking up during the night having panic attacks, and I can take xanax and rest and it really helps my anxiety. I also tried Lexapro, but it gave me a really bad sexual side effect (I couldn't have an orgasm
 ) I have never had that problem before, so I knew it was the Lexapro. I am supposed to go to dr. tomorrow to follow up, and I think I'll ask about xanax instead of ativan for my anxiety. Anyone else relate to anything I said?
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 Mar 31 2005, 05:31 PM
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Hi Mommyof5
This is Donna, the queen of antidepressants.  Been There......Done That........Got The T-Shirt............Wore The T-Shirt untill it was threadbare!!!!!!!!!!  Had to throw the T-Shirt away because nothing was left but the neck hole!!!!!!I am not a doctor.........I don't even play one on TV!!!!!!!!  Wish I did!!!!!But.............Adderall is not classified as an antidepresant. Adderall (dextroamphetamine) is classified as an Amphetamine (speed).......It may work for some people as an antidepressant because it is a stimulat. It is most prescribed as an ADD and/or ADHD medication. It is said to improve attention span, concentration, and emotional control, and reduce restless and/or overactive behavior. It has the opposite effect on non ADD ADHD people.................It is also widely prescriibed for Narcolepsy, an illness that makes it difficult to stay awake during normal daytime hours. Lots of side effects including the possibility of increasing psychoitc illness, depressed mood, or suicidal thoughts. And it can also increase you blood pressure, increase blood sugar and cause havoc with your thyroid........................................................................ I had my former Psychiatrist give it to me because he though I had adult ADHA...... My heart rate was 223 BPM when I got to the ER. Needless to say I stopped the Adderall. This is most likely the reason you can't sleep ----you are Speeding I WAS SPEEDING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I WAS THE SPEED QUEEN FOR 2 WEEKS.................... Then I CRASHED And BURNED.......... My God - I preaching again!!!!! Sorry I just had a very bad experience with that drug. Donna -------------------- People are in Greater Need of your PRAISE
when they TRY and FAIL ....... than when they TRY and SUCCEED |
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Mar 31 2005, 07:53 PM
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Junior Surgette Group: Members Posts: 12 Joined: 29-March 05 Member No.: 17,610 |
Wow, I'm sorry you had such a bad experience with this med. I have tried it a couple of times, and really have had good experiences. I guess everyone is different. Thanks for your reply. Have a great day!!
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