Please help me figure this all out.

[cwinesette]

Ok, let me give you the best (and quickest) overview of my history of medications.

– Originally took Dexadrine (2x a day, way back in 97 I forget the dose)

– Then I moved to Adderall XR (50mg once a day for almost 5 years)

– When we didn’t have insurance I needed to find a cheaper med to take so I went to Vyvance (50mg 1x a day worked ok)

– After taking it about a year it felt like it wasn’t working as well and I became moody (er).

– One day as an experiment I took 2 50mg Vyvance pills and had an AWESOME super focus, calm day.

– I talked with my doc about and there is no such thing as a 100mg and I couldn’t afford 2 50mg pills a day so I was moved to 70mg. It was terrible. Very agitated, so I went back to 50mg.

– The agitation is the evening was getting worse so after talking to my doc she said let’s try something new.

– The first 30 days I took 20mg of Focalin with 150mg of wellbutrin (extended release, to help with moody swings?)

– Still wasn’t working and I felt like it got worse. I felt Focalin kick in, but it didn’t last long and I began forgetting names, and having problems finding the right words to say (really weird). I am usually a good communicator.

– Second 30 day I now take 20mg Focalin 2x a day and 300mg or wellbutrin (extended release)

– I still feel Focalin kicking in, I can also feel the overlap midday. But my focus has gone out the window (literally) I haven’t had focus issues like this in a long time. Actually right now I should be working on my schoolwork instead of being on this forum.

– I also feel like socially I want to avoid people. (also something that is not normal for me)

The end of my second 30 days is tomorrow and I have a doc appointment in the morning. I really want off of this stuff but have no clue where to go next. I am finding it easier to stay calm in the evening but I’m not sure if it’s the Focalin or Wellbutrin. I just want my life back. Any suggestions at all for next steps. I was thinking about (because I haven’t tried it) trying Concerta. I’m concerned it will not last all day and I will get the edginess at the end of the day. Can I take it twice a day and still sleep?

Just looking for some answers.

Chris

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[cwinesette]

Any takers?

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[laddybug3]

Maybe you should talk to your doctor about alternative to medication.

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