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Re: Wellbutrin Poop Out - Dove

Posted by Greg on May 1, 2000, at 17:17:23

In reply to Re: Wellbutrin Poop Out , posted by dove on May 1, 2000, at 13:55:49

Dove,
My doc put me on Prozac a short time ago, but took me off pretty quickly when it caused me extreme fatigue. I've never taken Melatonin or Amitriptyline, do they leave you feeling groggy in the am? Are they addictive?

I've got a call into the doc about increasing my Wellbutrin, I hope it helps. I'm getting more tired by the day.

Do you find yourself waking up in the wee hours and planning your day? I REALLY hate that little voice..... Thank you so much for your input, Babbleland has helped me thru some pretty tough times.

Fly safely, Dove.

Peace,
Greg

> I did not have good luck with Wellbutrin, but my doc said that I never made it up to the clinically effective dosage. You should note that you are on a fairly low dosage also, and if you're not at risk for seizures, it can raised, there is still a lot of moving space at your dosage level.
>
> I also have anxiety and panic-attacks, which the Wellbutrin failed to touch. I used Wellbutrin as an augmenter to my other main meds at that time(Adderall, Amitriptyline, and Prozac).
>
> Part of my life-struggle has been fighting Insomnia, which is induced by my racing, very unquiet and uncooperative mind. I had to find a way to sleep, having been driven to self-destruction and general destruction of all interpersonal relationships. So, with the help of my husband, I discovered a few chemical strategies to bolster my offensive against this evil Insomnia villain. These could idealy be augmenters, to counter-effect the stimulating effects of meds like Wellbutrin.
>
> Melatonin, Amitriptyline before bed, and Serzone before bed. Melatonin does not help with anxiety or panic-attacks, unless you're waking up in the night afflicted by them, then it helps a lot.
>
> Amitriptyline helps a little in the anxiety corner, and helps sleep quality and quantity significantly, and is very useful for pain management. Though, at higher doses some will find the dry mouth, urine-retention and other anticholinergic(sp?) effects very troublesome. Amitriptyline in even once-a-day 50 mgs before bed dosage can improve sleep greatly.
>
> Serzone, improves quality significantly, also battles nightmares, REM latency, PTSD, anxiety and panic disorders, depression, SSRI-induced sexual difficulties, and probably more. This med has reduced my need for higher dosages of Amitriptyline, and eliminated the need for Melatonin.
>
> So, even if you need to raise the Wellbutrin, there may be ways to combat the sleep and pain difficulties. The best of luck to you.
>
> dove


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