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Clonazepam + Methylphenidate + SSRIs

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Welli am prescribed this combo to treat add and anxiety i wanna know if its worked for u in the past
im also wondering if the zoloft is likely to cause any weight gain i mean dont get me wrong i care more about feeling better but if i happened to put on weight it will end up getting me more depressed
i weight about 100 pounds now and the doc said the treatment should last for about 9 months
because ive heard some stories my doc said i should be on it for about 9 months and im quite scared he said addiction is impossible but i dont believe him
idk about ssris i kinda dont trust them my next appointment is in about a week to see if the meds have worked but idk if i should suggest another antidepressant im gonna give the zoloft a try im supposed to take it at night
i was on klonopin for about 2 months and quit last week noww the withdrawal is over and my doc says he doesnt wanna prescribe me benzos unless absolotuely necessary how likely is the zoloft to affect my sleep cycle?thanks
 
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Zoloft (sertraline) is an SSRI antidepressant. Ritalin (methylphenidate) is a stimulant drug used to treat ADHD and other disorders. What exactly is your question about Ritalin?

Weight gain is a possible side effect with sertraline and SSRIs in general, but that doesn't mean it will happen to you, SSRIs have a wide range of side effects but that doesn't mean you'll experience all, or even half of them. It really depends on your reaction to the drug...which means your doctor wanting to see you in a week makes sense...your doctor wants to see your reaction to sertraline.

While some people have bad experiences on SSRIs, that doesn't mean you will do. Certain classes of drugs work with certain people, and certain classes of drugs don't work with certain people. I recommend following your doctor's dosing instructions and to take your prescribed dose at night. I'm not aware of sertraline having any adverse effects on the sleep schedule, although more vivid or intense dreams are a possible side effect.

As far as SSRI addiction/dependence issues go, some people experience a withdrawal called SSRI Discontinuation Syndrome when coming off SSRI drugs. The usual course of action is for the prescribing medical professional to slowly reduce your dosage and taper you off sertraline to minimize or eliminate withdrawal symptoms. If you are concerned about this, ask your doctor to taper you off sertraline when he/she decides your treatment should end. Your doctor may with to switch you to a different SSRI to make the taper easier for you. Research regarding SSRI Discontinuation Syndrome is on-going.

I do understand your doctor's concern with benzos, as they do have the possibility of addiction/dependence.
 
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yes my question regarding ritalin is how it will work combined with setraline
 
The drugs.com Interactions Checker shows the possibility of moderate interaction between methylphenidate and sertraline. According to that source, methylphenidate may enhance the action of sertraline (and other SSRIs) and/or inhibit the metabolism of sertraline.

Because of this, it is advised that you speak with your doctor about combining these medications, as the dosages for one or both of them may need to be reduced. Is the doctor that prescribed you the methylphenidate the same doctor that prescribed you the sertraline?
 
no it id a diff one setraline was prescribed a while ago but i never started taking it
 
yes ive been wanting for my doc to prescribe a benzoo sincerely setraline only gets me jumy and give sme insomnia i would like something like wellbutrin and klonopin but idk how to tell my doc about this what should i say
 
It's against the BLUA to tell you how to tell your doctor certain things to get prescribed certain drugs.

That being said, just be honest with your doctor about the side effects of your current medications and that you would like them changed to something else.
 
Zoloft can cause weight gain. I would eat vegetarian/low fat if I had my choice about it -- since this is a really easy way to keep the calorie count down and reduce sugar cravings -- which is what the Zoloft does for me -- carb/sugar cravings.

Sugar is addictive self-perpetuating without Zoloft, SO on Zoloft, very hard to resist. So, cutting sugar altogether solves the problem of having to fight, fight, fight sugar cravings all day/night. And, the added plus of the veggie/low fat is that your energy goes sky high and you feel great -- which helps the Zoloft do its job.

Good luck.
 
clonazepam + ritalin + SSRIS

so im am currently on setraline 15 mg every mornign and on ritalin but dont take it unless a massive workload on school so anyway i have to fill my college apps and present some projects before finals so i was wodnering if it is dangerous to take 20 mg ritalin after the ssris whick i take eithe rint he morning or night usually in the mornign or afternoon have been taking them for over a week but they seem to be working although they make me quite lazy so hats why i take after i workout
i also smoke pot not everyday regurarly i consediring i took sSRIs and ritalin it scares me
i eat healthy most of the time saredi mean i feel fine just jittery muscle cnd workout nearly everyday yoga 130 hours
i rarely drink and if i do i ddont mix it with anything bad expieriences
i currently have clonazepam 2mg pills and since the 20mg ritalin got me extremely jittery i decided to pop 1 mg clonazepam is this dangerous im kinda jittery muscles headache aches dry mouth my chest is pounding but not too alarming and wanna pee every five secs but my mind is in clarityi might be able to finish half of the school work i was just trying to get advice if mixing this drugs is bad
20 mg ritalin 1mg clonazepam and setraline in the morning
havent smoked with today i rarely do sinc eit give sme panic attacks thats why i mix it with clonazpeam if nt i dont ejoyt it that much and im ntot able to function
 
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Your post is incredibly hard to read,

i currently have clonazepam 2mg pills and since the 20mg ritalin got me extremely jittery i decided to pop 1 mg clonazepam is this dangerous im kinda jittery
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This is safe (at least mixing clonazepam with Ritalin [methyphenidate]). It probably means you're taking too much methylphenidate.

This is extremely similar to another thread of yours....

EDIT:

Your two threads have now been merged.

The drugs.com Interactions Checker shows the possibility of moderate interaction between methylphenidate and sertraline. According to that source, methylphenidate may enhance the action of sertraline (and other SSRIs) and/or inhibit the metabolism of sertraline.

Because of this, it is advised that you speak with your doctor about combining these medications, as the dosages for one or both of them may need to be reduced. Is the doctor that prescribed you the methylphenidate the same doctor that prescribed you the sertraline?
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This was true the last time you asked this question and it's still true now. Please use the search function in the future.
 
NeighborhoodThreat said:
Your post is incredibly hard to read,



This is safe (at least mixing clonazepam with Ritalin [methyphenidate]). It probably means you're taking too much methylphenidate.

This is extremely similar to another thread of yours....

EDIT:

Your two threads have now been merged.



This was true the last time you asked this question and it's still true now. Please use the search function in the future.
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thanks great to know but do u think clonazepam affects this?
 
Clonazepam is a benzodiazepine, and it will most likely calm you down a bit and reduce the jittery-ness, as you've already mentioned you've used it for.

I'm not exactly sure what you're asking here, I've already answered your question about clonazepam and methylphenidate (you actually answered it for yourself in your post) and about mixing methylphenidate and setraline.

Clonazepam helps a lot with panic attacks, as a matter of fact, that's its designed use.
 
15 mg Zoloft is really low. It comes in 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg tablets. I don't think you will notice weight gain, because Zoloft is a fairly weight-neutral antidepressant, some gain a little, some loose a little. SSRI's can cause dependence, absolutely, but can be helpful. Again, your dose is really low. Methylphenidate is an interesting stimulant, and not an amphetamine. It is more like cocaine in structure, and while it can be very helpful, it isn't always the best choice. 20 mg methylphenidate is a rather hefty dose if it is instant release. If you need it, I'd advise to take a bit less, maybe 10 mg. If that still leaves you panicky, I'd advise you dose the clonazepam BEFORE the methylphenidate. Let the clonazepam relax you, and then dose the methylphenidate. Chances are you will have a better, more productive, and enjoyable experience. Who knows, maybe methylphenidate isn't the best stimulant for you. Maybe amphetamines would be something to try, if you truly need them. There is a possibility of serotonin syndrome when combining stimulants and SSRI's, but they are often prescribed together, and the chances are rather low, especially since your Zoloft dose is so low.
 
I can appreciate the interest in taking a benzo as it provides a very easy means of dealing with anxiety, but I would recommend not remaining on the medication in the long run. Benzos are in many ways psychiatric band-aids; you take it, it alleviates your symptoms temporarily, but it does nothing to treat the root causes of anxiety. I would recommend seeing a psychologist if your insurance allows it to address the anxiety issues.

If ADHD symptoms are a problem, I would especially caution you regarding the benzos, as they can have detrimental effects on memory and concentration (though the methylphenidate may alleviate this to some extent). Something which has inhibitory effects on brain function certainly will do little to assist you in this area...





Also, one of your earlier posts seemed to suggest that wellbutrin was a benzo- this is absolutely not the case. Wellbutrin is an NDRI, inhibiting reuptake of norepinephrine and dopamine, and has no pharmacological resemblance to GABAergic drugs as such. In fact, wellbutrin can in some cases increase anxiety symptoms (it did in my case).
 
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