
HLon99
Well-known member
Dear Forum,
For the last 8 months I have begun the painstaking process of getting my drug regiment right. I have ADHD and Bipolar Disorder. I was first put on Lamictal (Lamotrgine) 200mg for bipolar depression which worked great, however, didn't help with hypomania. I was then put on Abilify (Aripiprazole) 5mg which helped totally even out my moods. However, I continued to struggle with my ADHD symptoms.
I was then put on Strattera (Atomoxetine) 40mg trial for about 6 weeks, and I showed no signs of improvement. So now, my doctor has decided to give me a trial of Lisdextamfetamine otherwise know as Vyvanse in the US or Elvanse here in the UK. I don't know what to expect from this combo, because I earlier tried using my old ADHD med (ritalin) with an antipsychotic and they completely counteracted each other. Does anyone have any experience with these two drugs, or any advice on dealing with comorbid ADHD and Bipolar.
Would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you in advance,
-H
P.S. If this combo doesn't work out is it worth asking my doctor to switch the Abilify for Lithium or Valproate so my mood stabiliser won't counteract my stimulant?
For the last 8 months I have begun the painstaking process of getting my drug regiment right. I have ADHD and Bipolar Disorder. I was first put on Lamictal (Lamotrgine) 200mg for bipolar depression which worked great, however, didn't help with hypomania. I was then put on Abilify (Aripiprazole) 5mg which helped totally even out my moods. However, I continued to struggle with my ADHD symptoms.
I was then put on Strattera (Atomoxetine) 40mg trial for about 6 weeks, and I showed no signs of improvement. So now, my doctor has decided to give me a trial of Lisdextamfetamine otherwise know as Vyvanse in the US or Elvanse here in the UK. I don't know what to expect from this combo, because I earlier tried using my old ADHD med (ritalin) with an antipsychotic and they completely counteracted each other. Does anyone have any experience with these two drugs, or any advice on dealing with comorbid ADHD and Bipolar.
Would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you in advance,
-H
P.S. If this combo doesn't work out is it worth asking my doctor to switch the Abilify for Lithium or Valproate so my mood stabiliser won't counteract my stimulant?