Posted by Ritch on November 25, 2002, at 21:33:33
In reply to What to take for ADD that won't worsen anxiety???, posted by Saragram on November 25, 2002, at 9:38:52
> I am doing very well on Lexapro for depression and anxiety, but occasionally need a xanax for breakthrough anxiety, usually in reaction to a stressful conversation/situation. Last week my pdoc confirmed my long-held belief that I've got ADD and have probably had it all my life. She referred me back to my GP for additional medication. The problem is that I am scared S**tless of taking ANY stimulant -- even caffiene gives me a case of the jitters, and the few times I've tried stimulants for dieting, it felt AWFUL. Won't any of the common ADD drugs do the same thing? BTW, I also have high blood pressure and am on a beta blockers and ACE inhibitor for that. Advice, PLEASE!
If you were to try a "first-line" stimulant, I found Dexedrine tablets to provoke the least amount of anxiety (overall) than either Ritalin, Focalin, or Adderall. You mentioned taking a stimulant for "dieting", which one did you take? Was it Ionamin or Tenuate? Tenuate is related to Wellbutrin chemically. Wellbutrin caused more anxiety for me than *any* of the classic stimulants. If your pdoc wants to try a stimulant, I would go with the very cheap Dexedrine tablets for a first trial. They have a duration of action of approx. 4-6 hrs, so they shouldn't keep you up at night. Try half a tablet (2.5mg) 2-3x daily and see how you do. Many folks with comorbid ADHD and anxiety find dexedrine to have a calming effect-you won't know until you give it a try.
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