I saw a new Psyc doc here in CT who put me on 80MG of Prozac and a low dose of Ritalin -- 10MG two times a day.

The thing is that the Ritalin wears off after 4-5 hours. It seems to give me a nice buzz for the first few hours but then I feel tired, dull, dizzy.

But it seems to control this nagging anxiety, racing thoughts, inability to focus or concentrate.

I was on Prozac from December to the end of August. The anxiety & stress over the last few weeks has been intolerable. I made several errors at work (careless errors of omission) and basically have dreaded going in to work everyday. You know the constant feeling of Hysteria, Anxiety, Depression & Panic all mixed together.

I can answer Yes to every question about ADHD. The problem is that I lost 10 years of my life since graduating college in & out of jobs.

Do you find that Stimulant + SSRI (prozac) makes you get headaches or sore shoulders/muscles?

I found that.

It also made me more emotional and tearful.

I ask b/c they can make each other build up, drug wise, to cause side effect problems.

Do you find that Stimulant + SSRI (prozac) makes you get headaches or sore shoulders/muscles?

I found that.

It also made me more emotional and tearful.

I ask b/c they can make each other build up, drug wise, to cause side effect problems.I just started the Ritalin so not sure how both are going to react. Prozac seemed to either dull my emotions or send me into mild hypomania.

Today I felt a nice relaxed calming effect from both.

I enjoy being on a low dose of Ritalin IR; since May. Prozac was a wonderful medication for my anxiety.....however with the sexual side effects I decided to stop taking it.

Since being on Ritalin I have tried 3 different attempts with Wellbutrin (only to increase my anxiety). I am now contemplating Prozac again.:confused: It really works!!!

My son is on Adderall and Prozac; it has worked wonders for his overall wellbeing. It really takes the edge off as the stimulant hopefully with help with focus/calming.

I also believe in regular exercise and eating healthy.

Good Luck!! I think it is a nice combination and should work for you.:)