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Anyone suffering from Bipolar w/ ADD?

Postby SB_Irish » Mon Sep 05, 2005 4:19 pm

Hi --

I'm new to this forum and was wondering if anyone here was suffering from Bipolar with a side order of ADD and if so what are you taking for it? At this point I'm taking 80mg of Strattera for ADD and 1500mg of Depakote for Bipolar per day. I'm not really experiencing to many side effects. I'm wondering if anyone is taking either of these medications seperately or together with no side effects and/or what side effects you are having.

Thanks...
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Postby jims » Tue Sep 06, 2005 8:45 pm

I'm bipolar and have ADD. I've been off of bipolar meds for many years. For ADD, I take 5mg of Dexedrine once per day on certain days. When I work certain jobs that require me not to be distracted I take my Dexedrine. If I'm just working for myself, I do not take anything. However, a one day job, may take two days if I do not take my meds.
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Postby MisS_BLiSs » Fri Sep 09, 2005 8:39 am

Yes, except i have ADHD. my ADHD has calmed down over the years, and the hyperactivity is certainly reduced considerably.. i would consider myself to be more ADD now.

i'm on mood stabilizers (epilim) for bipolar, and for ADHD at the moment i am trialling Strattera. it is my goal to get back on dexamphetamine.
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Postby Anna » Mon Nov 14, 2005 1:25 am

I have bipolar I and ADHD.

I'm on Seroquel, Strattera and Abilify
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Postby jesseryn » Sun Nov 20, 2005 8:09 am

I take Lamictal for Bipolar (300 mg) & Adderall for ADD (20-50mg). Both make me feel normal again.

How does Strattera make you guys feel? I've heard it can make you feel fatigued.
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