I was diagnosed with ADD in the third grade, and was on Ritalin until tenth grade. I was diagnosed with Hypothyroidism and put on Levothyroxine. Shortly after starting the Levo I began getting killer migranes everyday, as a test my doctors took me off the Ritalin to see if that would help, I stopped having migranes but my GPA died. It took me five years to finish high school. I am now in college trying to study to be a Pre-School Teacher, my current GPA is 0.53 and I've been kicked out of my college for lack of performance. I was a stellar student when I was on ADD meds and I miss the focus I used to have.
Since I can not be on Ritalin because of the drug interaction I'm wondering if with all the new drugs now on the market, is there one that wouldn't/shouldn't interact with my thyroid medication?
Please, I'm getting desperate someone help me.
2007-09-12 19:46:26 · 3 answers · asked by ariannrhod7 1 in Health ➔ Mental Health
I am on strattera. That is not a stimulant. Im pretty sure that if there was an interaction with the ritalin then the chances of another adverse reaction with another stimulant are pretty high. Stratera is more like an anti depressant. There is also Welbutrin and some other blood pressure medications that are used as ADD medications. Your best bet is to go to a doctor and explain your situation. I would also google some stuff as well. Reaearch can be a very good benefit. I wish the best to you!
2007-09-12 20:09:20 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is not a common drug interaction, so you may have to do a bit of trial and error.
Have you tried dexamphetamine? That is what my daughter had for her ADD.
I take thyroxine, but we haven't shared meds!
2007-09-13 03:02:03 · answer #2 · answered by Tarkarri 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Darling, go and ask a PROFESSIONAL, like a doctor or GP.
2007-09-13 02:50:34 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋