Posted by Simus on July 15, 2004, at 22:37:37
In reply to RE:: Hey everyone, posted by mystic on July 15, 2004, at 17:04:04
> Hey everyone...Just got back from the drs and they want me to try out the Wellbutrin now really nervous about that..I hate new meds and I hate going off one even though the lex didnt work for me...have been feeling pretty good the last couple of days though it fugures...but have lost my pocket book twice and (someone returned it both times to the store)and lost my ATM card yesterday so this not working my memory is just shot...So I will wean off and see my regular dr next friday...SO any help on the wellbutrin information would be greatly appreciated and the weaning off the lex..
Mystic, ask the Dr if you can overlap the two meds. In otherwords, ask him if you could start the Wellbutrin at a lower dose (150mg) and maybe drop to 10mg of Lex (not sure how much you are on now), and then work your way down on Lex until you are off of it. They are in different families, and I don't think it would be a problem. I am just thinking that it could soften the withdrawal from a SSRI. I don't want you to go through that if you don't have to. I also think the Lex may ease the "antsy" feeling of starting the Wellbutrin. Something to think about... And please consider using at least a little of the Xanax to help you through this if you need it. If you can't do that, you could try Benedryl. It is an allergy med, but it's active ingredient is used as a non-addictive sleep aid. Even just one would calm the "rough edges" during high-anxiety times.
Keep us informed.
Simus
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