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Posted by Kristine on August 22, 1999, at 13:50:42
I've seen a lot of posts here of people taking Dexedrine or Ritalin to augment their antidpressants. I've asked my doctor about it and she said that no reputable doctor would prescribe such addictive drugs. What are people's experiences with these medications? How hard is it to get a doctor to write them? I suffer from a lot of hypersomnia, would dexedine help me?
Posted by yardena on August 22, 1999, at 14:53:18
In reply to Dexedrine (a legit med?), posted by Kristine on August 22, 1999, at 13:50:42
Ritalin and other stimulants are very controversial for many people.
Have your doctor visit the Psychopharmocology Tips site, where she will be able to read plenty of anecdotes from reputable doctors who use stimulants to augment antidepressants.
Whether it is a good idea for you in particular is another question.
Regarding your hypersomnia: have you ruled out other physical problems that can cause hypersomnia, such as thyroid problems or sleep disorders? Before starting a stimulant medication, you might consider ruling out such things.
Good luck.
Posted by Kristine on August 22, 1999, at 22:44:29
In reply to Re: Dexedrine (a legit med?), posted by yardena on August 22, 1999, at 14:53:18
Yep, thyroid is normal.
Posted by Kim on August 24, 1999, at 4:43:34
In reply to Re: Dexedrine (a legit med?), posted by Kristine on August 22, 1999, at 22:44:29
Kristine, YES--dexedrine is absolutely a legitimate adjunct to other antidepressants. I have used it with an MAOI (Parnate) for over two years. It doesn't have the "illegal" effects that people associate with it--I didn't lose weight or feel "high;" but it boosts the Parnate just enough to make it effective and also helps with the fatigue I feel on almost any antidepressant. I just read an article last night on the web about AD protocol and it suggested that if an AD needed a little boost to first try Lithium (which I will never take again) and then Dexedrine. Only drawback to dexedrine is that you need a new, written prescription every time it is filled--your Dr. can't mark "refills" or call in the prescription.
Kim
Posted by Arthur M. on August 24, 1999, at 17:57:05
In reply to Dexedrine (a legit med?), posted by Kristine on August 22, 1999, at 13:50:42
Hey Kristine,
I also would classify myself as a hypersomniac, mostly due to the fact that at night my level of anxiety tends to increase, forcing me to go to sleep in an attempt to alleviate it. I've spent
the last couple of months trying to track down some herbs/amino acids/prescription drugs that
might help. I've heard about Dexedrine, but unfortunately also some of its potential side affects(feeling overdriven, nervousness...). There's a drug(Modafinil sold under the name Provigil) that was created and has been used in France for the last 10 yrs or so, which was recently approved by the FDA for the treatment of narcolepsy and EDS(excessive daytime sleepiness)its supposed to have all the benefits of Dexdedrine-like drugs with none of the side affects. I have some links with really good info that I can email you if you want to know
more about it: arthurgm@yahoo.com
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