My doctor said Lexapro, Wellbutrin, and effexor could be possible ideas. These products websites don't say anything about the ADD part, however.
2007-07-24 13:36:36 · 4 answers · asked by John H 1 in Health ➔ Mental Health
Wellbutrin
2007-07-24 16:14:57 · answer #1 · answered by ஜSnazzlefrazzஜ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Did your doctor diagnose you with both?
Personally I'd have the depression treated first by seeing a neuro-therapist or a cognitive therapist.
Then I would deal with the ADD by getting a second opinion. You do not want to be taking drugs if there is no reason.
In the meantime, I have an article Coping with Depression on my website http://themeaningisyou.com
email me questions.
2007-07-24 13:50:32 · answer #2 · answered by HJG 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know for a fact that psychiatrists are treating people for ADHD and Major Depression with Paxil or Prozac. I'm not sure if those medications are "approved" for that. I work in mental health and I have read the records.
I take Paxil for Major Depression and I asked my psychiatrist once if she thought I might have ADHD. She said she didn't think so, "but if you did, I'd keep using Paxil anyway."
2007-07-24 16:28:33 · answer #3 · answered by majnun99 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No.
I agree that you want to treat the depression first. Psychiatrists have written about treating clients with both conditions. You may want to do a search using both words.
2007-07-24 14:11:40 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋