Posted by lemon68 on February 18, 2005, at 21:34:22
Anybody out there taking Effexor XR with Wellbutrin SR ( generic - Watson) as an augmentor?
I have been on Effex. for about 4 years now with mixed results ( I think it makes me feel the most "normal" out of all the meds I've tried - and beleive me, I've tried 'em almost all - but it does make me feel a bit anxious, and angry, while also making me feel like I'm supressing my emotions and personality - good ol' flattened affect), and I tried Wellbutrin a long time back in my career as a med guinea pig.
I recently went back to effexor after trying Cymbalta and Abilify for about 4 months ( quit Effexor pretty much cold turkey and jumped on to the Cymbalta train with negligible ill side effects) but quit them both after developing a mean facial rash.
Today I visited my Pdoc in hopes that I could augment Effexor w/ Provigil, as I have read encourging things about it, and just the Effexor alone - I am taking a relatively small dose of 150 mg ( w/ Trazodone 50-100mg at night) wasn't doing much for my lethargy, drowsiness, and lack of motivation/concentration. He advised against Provigil as it is expensive and tough to obtain, and suggested Wellbutrin (100mg in the A.M.).
I'm game, but apprehensive. Anxiety has been a big component in the list of negatives concerning my psychic make-up, but I figure I don't have a lot to lose as I'm definitely not running optimally.
Anyone else out there have any thoughts on this combo who has either taken it or is currently on this med cocktail? I'd really appreciate your comments, and I'll keep the board posted about my progress or ( sorry to sound negative, but ,hey, I just try to be realistic) lack thereof.
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