Posted by Paulbwell on October 12, 2005, at 3:33:11
In reply to Re: Methylphenidate (Ritalin) use???, posted by med_empowered on October 12, 2005, at 3:21:21
> Yeah...I think it may have a lot to do with any underlying issues. When I took stims, it was first RX'd for ADHD; then the dosage was upped and some antidepressants were added to deal with treatment-resistant depression. Soo...when I withdrew, it sucked b/c I was still depressed anyway, and to add to it I was quickly withdrawn from 60mgs/Adderall daily. Not fun, not fun at all. I've read case studies where people taking stims for depression end up requiring ever increasing doses (even in the absence of abuse or misuse) and have hardcore relapses when the stim is withdrawn.
Thanks dude for yr post,
I have an aquantaince who takes a 30mg IR Adderrall tab 4x daily=120mgs (shes 60)for add/hd issues. She reports no depression when stopping it, but a beffuled state of mind.
I also have an aquantaince who has taken Desoxyn (Medical methamphetamine)-Narcolepsy- for 40 years. I asked him if her gets depressed when not taking his meds-a strong stim-he told me he doesn't, but sleeps alot, when off his Desoxyn.
I guess we are wired differently?
Cheers
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