Need info on meds for ADD (need info on Zenitol and clarocet etc.)?
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Be careful with the meds. There are non-drug alternatives for ADD/ADHD treatment. One I have heard great things about is biofeedback, sometimes referred to as neurofeedback. Try a Google or Yahoo search on the those 2 words.
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Hi \n I'm 52       and I didn't get diagnosed w/ ADD until I was 42  like many older people ,the diagnosis was cause for relief and cause for amazement - how could they miss it ? I changed schools and majors many  times - which is why  i can answer a lot of these questions. Finally i managed to get a pair of associates degrees and will have my teaching degree in two  years . I have learned many things  let me share them with you; \nAn ADD brain is wired differently than a non -ADD brain\nStandard rules do not apply,  an ADD person requires a certain amount of distraction  in order to focus , however too much and focusing becomes impossible. Total silence is an impossible studying environment also. \nCase in point : I do my best studying in my car in an empty corner of a parking lot with the radio on and my feet hanging out of the window . i have a large cup of caffinated coffee  ,a lap top but my cell phone is turned off. .I can't study in silence and there are too many distractions at home Luckily- technology allows you to do this.\nwhen you are physically in a classroom sit in the front of the room and avoid open doors or windows to look out of . If the instructor allows it ;tape all lectures.  i had the problem of yo  yo grades , the stuff that really interested me  i excelled  at, the stuff that bored me  i was tortured by and didn't  do wel at all  An ADD secret is the ability to hyper -focus ;this used to happen to me in algebra all the time; I would get so involved in writing ,understanding and solving the problem, that  i would zone out and if the instructor asked for the answer  i would have to snap  my brain back into the class room.  \nAnother issue is behavior; since your'e doing 100mph sitting still ,actually sitting still can be bit  a of a problem- i still haven't   figured out yet..  I fidget alot \nADD people also have a tendecy to blurt out answers lest they/ we  forget them .\nThere is also a very long list of class clowns with ADD \nWhat you need to watch  out  for is  confusion leading to frusration leading to anger leading to more confusiion or exponential growth from hell. when you start getting confused STOP!!! literally  and regroup further motion will not make it better.\nwhen you get an assignment to do -get it done early\nthe school should  provide you with help on this.  I don't  know whether or not you should inform your instructors. i nformed many of mine some understood it, some didn't  and one informed me that  he didn't believe  in it and that it was just a rather bad  reason to justify inappropriate behavior . I told him such behavior was covered by the Americans with Disabilitys Act\n I know this is a bit wordy- sorry. \n I really hope that i was of some help\ndo well\n\nnext day: OOPS!!!  I had an  ADD  moment last night- gave you al;ot of informaton and didn't answer the question. If you mean  that by doing things you really enjoy   and that  stimulate you - sure it makes sense.  We all know that for a person with ADD boredom is torture,  We also know that the constant quest for stimulation can lead to some very  dangerous place- If you need  to be stimulated[ and you do] do so safely
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dw gave good info except those are not OTC  only prescription. For OTC meds  Claritin D has the antihistamine and decongestant, Nasochrom nasal spray helps too
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I also take Clonazepam, 2 tabs per day.  Do not even attempt to try to turn it into an intravenous med.  You will kill yourself.  Instead please go back to your doctor and explain your situation and ask for a second benzo diazapine to be added.  Some like Valium would work well for you as it is long acting like Clonazepam.  If your doctor will not do this then find a doctor who will.  Take care!!
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http://www.enzyte.com/\nhttp://www.prozac.com/\n\nEnzyte is for "natural male enhancement"\nProzac is an anti-depressant\n\nTalk to your doctor
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well, my brother and i both had epilepsy when we were born due to a DPT shot that we were allergic to. I stopped having seizures when i was about 3 years old,I'm 22now and haven'thad one since. My brother was on several medications over the years, and he finally GOT ON ONE THAT WORKED!!I'm not sure how to spell it, but I think it's Zorontin! It is a liquid medicine He took it when he was fifteen for a little while and hasn't had a seizureorany signs of epilepsy ever since the medication, he is now 23 years old! I hope this helps you!!
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1.  Clopidgogrel (Plavix):  Inhibits platelet aggregation.\nAssessment:  Check for stroke & MI, get liver panel. CBC, H&H\nDiagnosis:  Risk for injury, knowledge deficit\nImplementation:  Give with food to decrease GI symptoms\n2.????  don't understand which drug you're talking about.\n3.  Alprazolam (Xanax)  CNS depressant, decreases anxiety\nAssessment:  Mental status exam, check BP, CBC, liver panel\nDiagnosis:  Anxiety, depression, risk for injury, knowledge deficit\nImplementation:  Give with food; may be crushed; give frequent water or hard candy for dry mouth.\n4.  Furosemide (Lasix)  Diuretic acting on the Loop of Henle.\nAssessment:  Check for hearing problems (esp, tinnitus), check for manisfestations of decreased electrolyte levels, check BP\nDiagnosis:  Fluid volume excess (or deficit), knowledge deficit\nImplementation:  Give in AM, may have to give with K+.\n5.  Metoprolol (Lopressor; Betaloc in canada)  Beta blocker\nAssessment:  Check BP, monitor I&O and hydration status\nDiagnosis:  Decreased cardiac output, risk for injury, knowledge deficit, noncompliance.\nImplementation:  Give with food; store protected from light.\n6.  ???  not sure which drug you're referring to
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I  would recommend you see another doctor to get a second opinion.   This seems like a LOT of medication.   I have been on Effexor 150mg a day for 2 years.   I was told by my doctor that valium derivatives (including Lorazapam) do not work properly with Effexor...so the fact that you are taking these two concerns me.   If you cannot afford a second opinion, you should be able to see a psychiatrist through your school or through the city's health department.  Also, if these were prescribed by a physician, I strongly recommend you see a psychiatrist instead.  Good luck.
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60 mg was obviously too high of a dose, and your Dr was right to eather.....up your dose, but not by as much as he did origlionally , or switch you to one of the other ADD drugs. \n\n   Quite simply, the various ADD drugs will often work differently for different people, and, as "unscientific" as this sounds,  the only real way to really tell what will work for you is the good ol' "hit or miss" method.\n\n(It's the same with selecting the "right" antidepressant as well.) \n\n  "...whats up with the 60 mg of dexedrine not helping at all when 20 mg [of Ritalin?] does..."\n\n  Not all drugs are as powerful, measure for measure, as others.  So 20mg of one might be a big dose, while 50 of another might be a small dose.\n\n  What you are looking for is noticable results......without side effects.  And that's what you need to hold out for.\n\n  A recent study of....Adderal, I think it was.....showed that MUCH SMALLER doses than were origionally thought to work best......turned out to produce the best outcome, when reduction in symptoms were later objectively tested.\n\n  Hope you find yourself "Getting your s**t together" soon !  \n\n  ADD has it's good points, but being able to use your energy in the many ways that you might wish to....is not generally one of them !! \n\n  :- )\n\n  Bob J.
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Ritalin.  Check out this link for more info:\n\nhttp://www.rxlist.com/cgi/generic/methphen.htm
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You have to understand that not all medications work for all patients. What works for me, may not work for you, and so forth. Also changes to the treatment plan may be needed at various times during the course of bipolar disorder to manage the illness most effectively. A psychiatrist should guide any changes in type or dose of medication. Be sure to tell the psychiatrist about all other prescription drugs, over-the-counter medications, or natural supplements you may be taking. This is important because certain medications and supplements taken together may cause adverse reactions. As for the prices, it all varies on he type of insurance you have, or if you quqlify for assistance through the pharmacudical manufactuers. \n\n\n* Lithium, the first mood-stabilizing medication approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for treatment of mania, is often very effective in controlling mania and preventing the recurrence of both manic and depressive episodes.\n\n* Anticonvulsant medications, such as valproate (Depakote®) or carbamazepine (Tegretol®), also can have mood-stabilizing effects and may be especially useful for difficult-to-treat bipolar episodes. Valproate was FDA-approved in 1995 for treatment of mania.\n\n* Newer anticonvulsant medications, including lamotrigine (Lamictal®), gabapentin (Neurontin®), and topiramate (Topamax®), are being studied to determine how well they work in stabilizing mood cycles.\n\nAnticonvulsant medications may be combined with lithium, or with each other, for maximum effect.\n\n*Atypical antipsychotic medications, including clozapine (Clozaril®), olanzapine (Zyprexa®), risperidone (Risperdal®), quetiapine (Seroquel®), and ziprasidone (Geodon®), are being studied as possible treatments for bipolar disorder. Evidence suggests clozapine may be helpful as a mood stabilizer for people who do not respond to lithium or anticonvulsants.\n\n*If insomnia is a problem, a high-potency benzodiazepine medication such as clonazepam (Klonopin®) or lorazepam (Ativan®) may be helpful to promote better sleep. However, since these medications may be habit-forming, they are best prescribed on a short-term basis. Other types of sedative medications, such as zolpidem (Ambien®), are sometimes used instead.
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The best source for ANY meds is go to\ncvs.com\nThey have name brand and generic names, what it's for and any side affects.
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i have a very similar problem. and i am being serious about this. i take Valium and klonopin, there is a big change. i do not take them everyday. you will have to talk to a doctor to get them. you might as well talk to a psychiatrist who knows new types of medications available. i found out my family doctor really did not know what he was talking about. and all of that happy feelings, deep breathing stuff did nothing for me except make me angry
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it took me over a year to find the right drug combo.  I guess I'm lucky there...it felt like forever to me!\n\nI think you should talk to your doctor- tell him/her exactly what you said here.  See if they have solutions and work together to make a plan for your treatment.  It will be good to have a plan with a few steps to assess along the way.  Also, think about adding therapy to your treatment.  often you need this in conjunction with medications- even if you've tried, never needed, or "graduated" from therapy in the past- it could help alot with your CURRENT situation.   \n\nyou might also consider exercise or yoga- sometimes these activities will give you a little extra boost of energy to feel a little better.
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What are the side effects of ....?\nIs it safe to take this medications at teh same time?\nWhen do I take this medication (time of day)?\nWhat is the correct dose?\ncan i take more then perscribed?\nWhat over the counter med can I get for ...?\nthere are lots if you think about it for a second
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hello, abilify is a new medication w/o many side effects like weight gain, ive been on it for quite awhile & things are going well i also take lexipro, i used to be oon effexor but after a while your body builds up a tolerance to meds, so maybe you should try somthing new for the depression & ask your dr. about abilify !! stay away from zeprexa there is a nationwide law suit against the company PEOPLE ARE DYEING FROM IT !! my sister died on zeprexa she was only 25 & it cause mad weight gain, high blood preasure and diabetes talk to your dr. soon there are alternitives !!!!!!!
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Effexor is a medication used to treat depression.  Sometimes, a Person whom displays symptoms of ADD will also have depression.  Effexor can be taken in conjunction with Adderol- which is a mediation used to treat ADD.  If you do not have health insurance, these meds get expensive, especially because there is so much abuse of the ADD medication for recreational purposes.  You should go to a local clinic to get diagnosed.  If you walk in and ask for Adderol of ritalin, of course, you will not be taken seriously.  If you do have ADD, it is Worth pursing this- you owe it to yourself to see how much more effective you may be if properly treated.  Also, watch your diet- if you are eating fast food and not getting all of your vitamins, you will have more trouble.  ADD meds also take a lot out of you- talk to your doctor about this.  Good Luck!!!