Posted by indivmed on June 10, 2003, at 9:40:57
In reply to Nardil polypharmacy, posted by ace on June 9, 2003, at 20:39:24
ace--
i take 300 mg wellbutrin (just started this add-on) and 1200 mg neurontin with 40 mg Parnate (another MAOI). i've had some hypertensive issues with the Parnate, but they do not get worse with the wellbutrin (surprisingly, it sometimes goes down after taking it). The neurontin helps but I was on it before the parnate so i don't really know what is doing what.
the parnate seemed to help with everything EXCEPT energy level...i was very lethargic but seemed to be in a MUCH better mood--hence the wellbutrin. i think it's fine to try as long as you are taking your BP often the 1st couple of days or so.
as for the neurontin, A LOT of people say it loses its effectiveness QUICK and has to be constantly increased--something you might want to think about when it comes to cost.
i was on zyprexa last year and it made me gain 20 pounds in a month--and i'm a 25 year old triathlete who works out at least 3 hours every day (lifting and cardio)! i was BEYOND hungry...it was insane...the highlight of my day was going to wendy's at 11 PM to get a #7 and then going to the grocery store to get a 1/2 gallon of ice-cream. this was daily and the only reason i didn't gain more weight is because i didn't have access to food at work. it was awful. not to mention that i got more depressed on it (probably because i was turning into a fat ass).
hope all of that helps.
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