your_illusion97 Posted April 10, 2012 Share Posted April 10, 2012 I know that the answer will probably be not yet, but I feel crappy on top of being manic. I notice a difference with out it or it may be the manic stuff workin on my brain too, but I cant focus my energy and thoughts very well for long. I feel scatterbrained and forgetful. Ok so yes I have been having a manic episode and cycling for over a week and a half or so, but will it really hurt me to go back on it? I am going to ask my pNP when she calls me about my Lithium tomorrow. But anyone have any experiences with being manicy and still taking Adderall? Or is it just that I have to muddle through till I kik this mania in the butt? I know for a fact I wont be able to work untill I can take it. My job requires a lot of focus, remembering what you are doing even after getting interrupted, and generally being responsible for the health of others, I'm a Pharmacy Tech, I dont want to give someone the wrong meds or mix up bottles or something. It can get really busy and hectic at work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
koali777 Posted April 10, 2012 Share Posted April 10, 2012 I thought the same thing, that I couldn't live without it, but it made me psychotic. Wellbutrin, at 450 mg, has been a miracle. Sure, it's not as crazy stimulating as Adderall, but it works in a subtle way. Perhaps for now, suggest that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velvet Elvis Posted April 10, 2012 Share Posted April 10, 2012 There are non-stimulant ADD meds that are much less likely to induce mania. A few to look into are Strattera, Intuniv, Wellbutrin and, if you're not in the US, Reboxitine. Desipramine and Nortryptiline are a couple old tri-cyclic ADs that can be helpful as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
notfred Posted April 10, 2012 Share Posted April 10, 2012 I think you need to wait until your mood is stable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
your_illusion97 Posted April 10, 2012 Author Share Posted April 10, 2012 I think you need to wait until your mood is stable. Yeah you are probably right, I'm not working this week and I see my pNP again Thursday. I forgot to ask her when she called this morning because she woke me up. So I will just wait and ask her then. I have tryed Strattera and it did nothing for me. The Adderall works amazing for me, but I willl talk to her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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