Posted by anonymous on February 20, 1999, at 20:00:38
In reply to Klonopin,Wellbutrin questions, posted by dave on February 3, 1999, at 0:45:07
> Hi All, I'm new here and like this forum. I was
> not having any problems or taking any medication
> prior to mid last year. I was prescribed Prednisone
> for a bad skin rash and devoloped a sever pyschotic
> reaction from it. I had to give up a good job and go
> in the hospital. I had a depression episode in 1982--
> thats about the extent of my history. When in the
> hospital recently, I was put on 2mg a day of Risperdal.
> and ativan as needed for anxiety. I have since switched
> to klonopin and am down to 1/2mg a day of risperdal. I
> tried Zoloft but didnt like the side effects. I have
> been on Wellbutrin SR for about 2 1/2 wks, I'm at 300mg
> a day, half in the am, half at night.
>
> I'm feeling more like myself as the Risperdal is lessening.
> I was out of control while on it and benzos for all of Dec 98
> and ran a credit card to the limit, with help from someone I
> met in the hospital. I think that the Wellbutrin is
> helping my depression (have been lethargic for a month)
> but some of the side effects possible from it look as
> bad as the Prednisone. I'm starting to feel paranoid
> that my best & only real friend for 12 yrs now doesnt
> like me anymore. He lives 500mi away and I cant visit
> for $ reasons. The wellbutrin seems to have heightened
> my awareness too much or something. Another possible
> reason is that I am afraid I'm getting hooked on klonopin.
> I take about 1mg every other day. By the second day I
> feel like I'm going nuts. I go to my Dr thursday so
> I will tell her all this too but I was hoping some of
> you here could make some comments or suggestions.
> Can someone tell me what the withdrawal symptoms from
> stopping klonopin are?
> Thank you
> daveSince Wellbutrin is active in the dopamine area, your paranoia makes sense, It's the psychotic symptom reappearing. Don't give up the Risperdal!
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