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Posted by tensor on January 10, 2007, at 6:30:10
Three weeks on Wellbutrin (2x150mg SR) together with Remeron and Zoloft, no response. Any point to continue?
/Mattias
Posted by ed_uk on January 10, 2007, at 14:33:57
In reply to Wellbutrin, posted by tensor on January 10, 2007, at 6:30:10
Hi Mattias
Contrary to popular belief, I have read that Wellbutrin does not 'kick in' more rapidly than other ADs. If you are tolerating it well, I would recommend that you continue it for a couple more weeks.
Ed
Posted by FredPotter on January 10, 2007, at 14:39:01
In reply to Re: Wellbutrin » tensor, posted by ed_uk on January 10, 2007, at 14:33:57
I agree Ed. I took a long time being able to cope with 300mg Wellbutrin. Now after many weeks I seem to have my energy back, even though there is a tendency to insomnia with W. I use Xanax for breakthrough anxiety. And it's true, against my will I've given up pipe-smoking. Pity. It just feels pointless to smoke Fred
Posted by tensor on January 10, 2007, at 14:54:19
In reply to Re: Wellbutrin, posted by FredPotter on January 10, 2007, at 14:39:01
Thanks for your encouraging replies. Oddly enough, I have had more energy today and I got a lot of things done, this was after I posted. I have also raised Zoloft dosage to 100mg. I will continue with it.
/Mattias
Posted by harry_in_philly on January 10, 2007, at 18:23:20
In reply to Wellbutrin, posted by tensor on January 10, 2007, at 6:30:10
taking it for depression I imagine? I take Wellbutrin SR 100mg in am and 200mg in pm. It has helped depression but has done nothing for my anxiety (which I view as more of a problem than my depression). Who has prescribed you the 2 meds? Internist or psychiatrist? Remeron was horrible for me, gained nearly 50 pounds. Serzone, if still available, was a good med for depression. My doc took me off of it because of a drug interaction.
Posted by MidnightBlue on January 10, 2007, at 22:44:24
In reply to Re: Wellbutrin, posted by harry_in_philly on January 10, 2007, at 18:23:20
Wellbutrin can make you more anxious and can make it very difficult to fall asleep. If you are taking 200mg at night no wonder you are having trouble sleeping!
MidnightBlue
Posted by FredPotter on January 11, 2007, at 15:04:34
In reply to Re: Wellbutrin, posted by MidnightBlue on January 10, 2007, at 22:44:24
I think I'm putting on weight. You're supposed to lose weight on W. Trust me to be different
Posted by Phillipa on January 11, 2007, at 17:32:49
In reply to Re: Wellbutrin, posted by MidnightBlue on January 10, 2007, at 22:44:24
MB it sent me to the hospital the anxiety was seeming like hypomania to the pdoc they discontinued it. Love Phillipa
Posted by harry_in_philly on January 11, 2007, at 17:53:11
In reply to Re: Wellbutrin, posted by MidnightBlue on January 10, 2007, at 22:44:24
i wonder why my doc wrote it for that...100mg qam and 200mg qpm. Guess that don't teach that in Fillipino medical school.
Posted by yxibow on January 13, 2007, at 1:17:35
In reply to Re: Wellbutrin, posted by harry_in_philly on January 11, 2007, at 17:53:11
> i wonder why my doc wrote it for that...100mg qam and 200mg qpm. Guess that don't teach that in Fillipino medical school.
Thats Filipino and I'm not sure where you live but there are quite a number working as nurses in the US... I don't think we need foray down that road... Might even be someone from Manila on here.
But yes, Wellbutrin/SR/XR is better in the morning for most people. Different people respond to stimulating medications. For some it may be what they need, but its harsh for mixed depression and anxiety.
I could tolerate SR for a while but eventually it set my head on fire almost literally, eczema or the like I think too -- bad OC garbage thoughts trying to sleep.
-- Jay
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