Posted by islandangel on April 2, 2005, at 14:19:28
In reply to Re: Anyone TIRED on Wellbutrin XL? » islandangel, posted by franco neuro on April 2, 2005, at 11:12:05
HI Wow! You really have done your homework and I can see it because I have a medical background. Yes I've tried to give up Elavil many times in the past thinking I'm getting better with pain and sleeplesness. I always thought someday maybe I'll get better and wont have to take it anymore. But then I'd end up in my Dr.'s office complaining of pain and exhaustion and he tells me Elavil is probably forever. I remember it has given me a weird type of withdrawl whenever I stopped taking it; where my upper arms would itch severely and I'd get headaches. I didn't have such a bad problem with it this time thankfully with the Wellbutrin. I just had to stop the Elavil with the Wellbutrin because of the intensification of the sleepiness.
By the way for a couple of days when I first started WellbutrinXL made me VERY itchy, especially on my hands and my palms of my hands but it stopped after a few days.
You may have something with your theory on why some folks metabolize Wellbutrin differently. When I take drugs that are supposed to relax me it makes me hyper. Whenever I have to take Benadryl or whenever I'm in the hospital for something and they give me a strong pain medication that is supposed to put me asleep... I end up being wide awake for HOURS! Some people may disagree but I think you are on target with your theory. Metabolizing meds I think is sorta like people and metabolizing food. Certain foods give people indigestion while the same food doesn't affect another person. I believe for those who get tired on Wellbutrin XL--- we do have a problem metabolizing it in that it stays in our body longer has a higher effect and thus the tireness instead of energy.
By the way, I do know Dr. St. Amand personally. I've met him a couple of times. You are right about his need for more scientific research to prove his protocol. He's getting a little better at following the scientific data. Some Fibro groups are now following his guaifenessen treatment without the hoopla over the salycilates. Salicilates are in everything from toothpaste, to toilet paper. The ones following his protocol without following the salicilate theory seem to be doing well. Anyway, it's good discussing this with someone since people tend to raise their eyebrows when I say WellbutrinXL makes me TIRED!
I can't wait until next Friday when I'll make the switch to SR!!!
Keep me posted on how you are doing.
Sincere THANKS for the info!!!
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