I have SEVERE social anxiety/GAD w/agoraphobia and am currently on Lexapro 30mg, Ativan 6mg (yes… 2mg tid) with as-needed Tranxene for Panic Attacks. I have always had trouble focusing and concentrating on tasks. I think it is affecting my ability to function at my best in both college and work.

My question is, can ADHD meds such as Adderall or Ritalin be taken concurrently with benzos for anxiety and is there any obvious benefit or risk? I’ve heard they are combined a good bit in certain patients, but I wasn;t sure for what indications. Would a stimulant most likely worsen my anxiety or would it do the opposite and work WITH the benzo to address both problems?

Of course I’m going to ask my psychiatrist and let her make the medical decision, but wanted to know a little more about this problem before I went in. If I truly have ADHD, I want it treated, but don’t want to worsen my anxiety disorder at the same time.

maybe you should stay inside more or just talk with someone such as a psychiatrist or someone you trust to get the help you need.