Posted by Conundrum on September 14, 2010, at 20:23:25
In reply to Re: Dopamine, posted by olivia12 on September 14, 2010, at 19:57:18
Pssh I'm just really good with google and have too free time :). Effexor can increase dopamine as well and possibly a little bit in the nucleus accumbens shell. Effexor goes serotonin>norepinephrine>dopamine in that order. Wellbutrin is dopamine>norepinephine. It also blocks nicotinergic receptors which is why you might now want a cigarette. The boost of norepinephrine from effexor will also increase your energy. They might work really well for you in a combo. Don't take my advice though ask your doctor. This is all theoretical. Just curious as to why you switched from wellbutrin if it was working?
Abilify could help but I wouldn't want to take an antipsychotic if I didn't need to. Its also expensive as hell.
Iatrogenic post-SSRI problems: anhedonia, memory and concentration problems, sexual dysfunction. (not a formal DX)
Country:USA
Currently taking Lamictal, mirtazapine, and abilify.
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