[andreabc]

I am 22 and have been taking Adderall (30rx) for many years (ADHD). I've been prescribed Zoloft for anxiety. I'm on one of those sample packs. For the first seven days I'm supposed to take 25mg and then increase to 50mg. Today is my forth day. I'm about 5'4 and weigh around 110lbs. I have experienced loss of appetite, increased heart rate, and have been unable to stay asleep after about 4 hours. This is really strange, b/c I normally eat like a moose. Plus, normally I have problems waking up, not staying asleep. I'm first curious as to whether anyone has been prescribed these two medications together. Secondly, if anyone has experienced these side effects, do they eventually subside? I'm concerned, b/c I'm a hardcore workerouter. I do strength training every other day, and I do cardio 45-75 min. a day (6 days a week). I was weary about Zoloft due to the major side effect of weight gain, but now I'm worried about weight loss and lack of need for sleep.

If anyone has any advice or suggestions for me that would be great!! I see my doc. again in 2 days.

Thanks,
Andrea []

[Drugster]

Jump off the adderall train and try dexedrine for your ADHD with Xanax as needed for your anxiety bouts. You may find this much more to your liking. It's all about feeling better.


"The world of pharmaceuticals, making people feel better one pill at a time."

[andreabc]

I've never heard of dexedrine. Is it comparable to ritilan or straterra? I have an appointment with my doctor again this Friday. I'll see what he says. I agree with you that it's all about feeling better!

Thanks for the advice!
Andrea

[sfc420]

dexedrine is more like ritalin and adderal than strattera, and the xanax does wonders for anxiety bouts. Zoloft takes up to a month or even 2 months to work with nasty side effects, I never caught onto that - If you want a safe, non-habit forming way to cure anxiety and the problems your facing, dexedrine and maybe one 2mg Xanax XR every morning... good luck and happy new year!