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Jul 29, 2015, 01:14 PM
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Member Since: Jul 2015
Location: Canada
Posts: 52
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Originally Posted by CrazyLo
I have adult ADHD and have been taking Adderall XR for many years until recently. I was taken off of the stimulant because I was bipolar manic. My outpatient psychiatrist is planning on putting me back on the medication but only after several weeks of no symptoms of mania. I was thinking about asking my IOP psychiatrist about prescribing for me either Strattera, Vyvanse, or Concerta because my inattentiveness and restlessness has been horrible. I really struggle to listen and pay attention in my current IOP program and so I'm not getting much out of these sessions. Also, I'm supposed to be starting school in a few weeks and I need to be able to focus in class.
What has been your experience with either Strattera, Vyvanse or Concerta? Has anyone experienced symptoms of mania while on any of these medications? Also, for anyone who has taken both Adderall and any of these 3 medications, are they just as effective as Adderall?
Thanks.
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Hi there, I also have both bipolar disorder and adult ADHD. I have not tried Adderall, and I don't know how I feel about Strattera because it is not a stimulant. However, maybe because Strattera is not a stimulant, perhaps it will not trigger a manic episode? I find Vyvanse to be MUCH better than Concerta. Also, are you on any mood stabilizers? I think that if you are on a correct cocktail and dosage of mood stabilizer/APs, then taking ADHD medication should not be a problem. All the best!
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Diagnoses: Bipolar Disorder, ADHD, GAD, Social Anxiety, Specific Phobias Previous Medications: Cipralex (Escitalopram), Celexa (Citalopram), Cymbalta (Duloxetine), Zoloft (Sertraline), Seroquel (Quetiapine), Latuda, Abilify (Aripiprazole), Lectopam (Bromazepam), Concerta (Methylphenidate) Current Medications: Lithium 900 mg, Vyvanse 60 mg (twice per day), Pristiq 100 mg, Clonazepam (Klonopin) 3 mg, Haldol 2-4 mg + Ativan (Lorazepam) 1-2 mg
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