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Posted by bakan on December 29, 2003, at 0:56:56
hello, has anyone taken high dose vitamins to help with their depression and ADD? i am taking effexor, wellbutrin, and just started straterra about 3 weeks ago. stopped taking topamax 3 months ago and instead took Vitamin B complex 3 tablets 3 times a day. first of all, topamax has terrible withdrawal effects. for 10 days, i was unable to walk well, abdominal pain, chest pain, felt like electricity was going through my legs and numbness in my feet, and visual disturbances slept for 19 hours only getting up 2 times to go to the bathroom. when i would get up - my energy would just drain. i went to 3 doctors to find out what was wrong because i never thought it was withdrawal (weaned over 3 weeks) 1 month later, my brain fog is totally gone and have had no irritablity. only concern was i still was very disorganized, it was affecting work and home. my maintaining eye contact has improved since starting the straterra but continue to "zone out" of conversations. any suggestions?
Posted by Siraris on December 29, 2003, at 3:55:08
In reply to high dose vitamins -get the brain fog out , posted by bakan on December 29, 2003, at 0:56:56
Well all that you described was panic and withdrawl you were feeling from getting off topamax. Were you taking wellbutrin, effexor and topamax?
Strattera can take up to 8 weeks to fully start working. I am going to try and start taking it soon, as the last time the doseage information was wrong. If it doesn't work, try ritilan or adderall as you will see those work very fast. Another very effective thing is coffee.
Posted by Dr. Bob on December 29, 2003, at 16:46:08
In reply to high dose vitamins -get the brain fog out , posted by bakan on December 29, 2003, at 0:56:56
> hello, has anyone taken high dose vitamins to help with their depression and ADD?
I'd like to redirect follow-ups regarding vitamins to Psycho-Babble Alternative. Here's a link:
http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/alter/20031218/msgs/294415.html
Thanks,
Bob
Posted by bakan on December 30, 2003, at 3:40:48
In reply to Re: high dose vitamins -get the brain fog out , posted by Siraris on December 29, 2003, at 3:55:08
in response to siraris.
yes, i was taking effexor for depression and panic attacks (dx 4 years ago), wellbutrin for smoking cessation but continued on it because i felt better. so we went from using that to help quit the smoking to a mood stabilizer, and topamax was prescribed also(although i can't remember why - i did lose a few pounds as it decreased my cravings for the carbs).
the topamax d/c (best thing ever done except for withdrawal effects) now trying straterra. hope it works - so many mixed reviews. will not try ritalin although will keep adderal in mind if straterra doesn't work.
anyone out there have any more insight on the vitamins. what about vitamin E????? i hate taking so many medications but if it will help - will try anything!!
thanks.
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