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Re: Wellbutrin questions/bulimia » gdog

Posted by paxvox on November 9, 2001, at 20:24:21

In reply to Re: Wellbutrin questions/bulimia » paxvox, posted by gdog on November 9, 2001, at 14:02:52

OH YESSSSS!!!!!!

UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD YOU DISCONTINUE A BENZODIAZEPINE WHILE ON WELLBUTRIN!!!!

That *can* cause a seizure, and is MUCH more likely a scenario.
So, you take WB during your downswing, and maybe Depakote for the manic phases? I really do not know too much about BP diseases, but DO know that the Pdocs like to "stabilize" your mood after they have put you on a med like WB, then are surprised when you can't sleep, and are anxious.

My Pdoc changes my DX about every six months, I think he wants to lean toward a BP, since he tried to get me to take Depakote (I couldn't stand it!). But I never have had a manic phase, I have always been depressed, along with a general anxiety disorder. Go figure! I think there is too much emphasis on a DX for insurance purposes, and less as medical treatment.

Anyway, it's good to take a benzo along with WB to smooth it out, but PLEASE don't abruptly stop taking any if you have been on it for any length of time. If you do have to come off, you will have to tapper it down VERY slowly.


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