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Turns out GP knew a lot about ADD meds! checked out drug inter actions ….. all clear ! I’m on 20mg of Ritalin this morning.

feeling a bit anxious and fired up…. not sure I like it ? will keep you posted.

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yes I’ve been dx’d with ADD for years , but started the journey at the depression end of things and anti depressants. I have never been on ADD meds alone. so do you recommend the combination Effexor and say Ritalin ??

Larynxa:

I followed your thread the other day and was really routing for you! having had the Effexor battle myself many times and always ended up back where I started : ( I’m glad to hear its working for you and that you have made peace with it!!

It works for me and seems to keep me on an even keel, especially now that major changes are going on in my life. I’m an artist/ crafts person and have been fairly successful over the years but want to take it to the next level and find my ADD symptoms to be getting in the way and limiting my growth a certain amount.I’d like to try a stimulant or other meds to see if they make a difference. That being said I’m afraid to try and stop the effexor without something else to take its place.

I find the amount of Med info on this and other sites over whelming and really need a knowledgeable doc. in the area (Vancouver BC)??

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Hi and thanks. I’m in Vancouver BC. I’m going to see my GP in the morning regarding meds. I know she is not very knowledgeable when it comes to ADD med or anti depressants. I had to tell her about the difficult spot I’m in regarding Effexor and its side effects and difficulty in coming off of it so i can try something else. I’ll ask her for a referral to an adult add specialist and wait…..and wait and wait!

meanwhile a combo of Effexor and lavetra seems to be working for now….which kinda makes me depressed! vicious cycle!

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