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Posted by g_g_g_unit on April 3, 2012, at 8:51:04

I'd really like to try adding Memantine to Parnate - a) to help with anxiety (which it did, rather tremendously, from memory, but I think I just dosed too high), b) to alleviate tolerance to the stimulant aspect (helpful for ADHD), c) for extra focus benefits.

My psychiatrist won't prescribe it. I know I'm taking a risk, the responsibility is mine etc. I think my biggest fear is its potential to trigger psychosis, which I worry might be exacerbated by the Parnate insomnia. Is this a reasonable fear?

I'm not sure the best way to go about this and am trying not to be impulsive. One thing at a time, i.e. reach a therapeutic Parnate dose, try get sleep under control, then see if Memantine helps?

My only concern is growing tolerant to the stimulation before that point.

 

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