Ritalin for depression, any experience?!
Question: Hi. I'm 32 and have been treated for ADHD and have recently had some funky depression show up. I'm lethargic which is just not me. I take Wellbutrin for the ADHD, but my doctor would like to prescribe Ritalin for basically, a kick in the rear to get me moving.
Any experience? And for the no med crowd--that's not an option. I just start actin' afool :(
It's my choice to make, so I welcome opinions.
Thanks
Answers: Hi. I'm 32 and have been treated for ADHD and have recently had some funky depression show up. I'm lethargic which is just not me. I take Wellbutrin for the ADHD, but my doctor would like to prescribe Ritalin for basically, a kick in the rear to get me moving.
Any experience? And for the no med crowd--that's not an option. I just start actin' afool :(
It's my choice to make, so I welcome opinions.
Thanks
the thing i find odd about your question is that most times we use ritalin for adhd and wellbutrin for depression. recently my clinic is prescribing other meds for adhd other than ritalin, concerta and straterra for 2. but there are meds for depression that can be looked into if you feel you need them. i'd ask your doc how often he has pescribed ritalin for depression adn what the results have been adn if oure convinced, then try it. just make sure to take as prescribed and be careful to not d/c without doctor's knowledge. good luck
"I just start actin' a fool" - Hilarious. Seriously, that was cute, you made my night.
I have ADHD and I take ritalin, its knocks me out though so I dont know how it could be prescribed to give u a kick in the rear. Ritalin calms u down and basically I just stare into space sometimes and dont know whats going on around me, it zonks me and my personality. Im 26
I have been on both before.
Ritalin is great for controling hyperactivity and for attention problems, but it has also been proven to cause loss of appetite, migraines, spells of depression, inability to sleep,etc.
Wellbutrin is prescribed to help relieve major depression. Symptoms include a severely depressed mood (for 2 weeks or more) and loss of interest or pleasure in usual activities accompanied by sleep and appetite disturbances, agitation or lack of energy, feelings of guilt or worthlessness, decreased sex drive, inability to concentrate, and sometimes, suicidal thoughts or behavior.
I agree with Missg, Wellbutrin is usually prescribed for depression and Ritalin for Adhd. Among other side effects of Ritalin is harm to unborn babies, so I'd not take it if you are or intend to become pregnant.
I speak as a Granny and my Grandchildren live with me. One is severely Adhd and the other is Add. One can literally see the change as their medication begins to take effect. They stop talking loudly, the squirmies disappear, they just seem to chill out. My Grandson took both Adderall and Strattera at the same time for Adhd. His behavior deteriorated while he was taking the Strattera until he was unmanageable, uncooperative, destructive and physically aggressive. A dramatic improvement was seen when Strattera was discontinued. The Adderall was discovered to be causing elevated liver enzymes on blood tests, although that's not one of the listed side effects. Their liver enzymes levels quickly returned to normal after their meds were changed to Concerta. Concerta is the drug I prefer. It works reliably 10 to 12 hrs and everything is almost "normal" around here. Good Luck on making the right decision!
If you are ADHD, Ritalin is not going to get you moving. It is prescribed to calm those with ADHD down, not get them moving. Wellbutrin has a small amount of stimulant in the form of a Noradrenaline Reuptake Inhibitor, but you might question if your MD knows what he/she is doing.