Psycho-Babble Medication Thread 6842

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Paxil to Wellbutrin-possible side affects.

Posted by Susan G. on May 30, 1999, at 19:18:39

I have been taking Paxil for the last 4 1/2 years for
depression. I was very happy with the contentment
it gave me. For the last 4 months I got increasingly
tired. Taking a shower wore me out, had to take long
lunch hours to sleep, sleeping ten hours a night, etc.
After blood work showed no signs of any illness, my
doctor said I had Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. She
changed my Paxil to Wellbutrin with the following
schedule: 75 mg. once a day for five days, then take
one tab twice a day. My questions are:

How long until I am happy again? I am irritable
bordering on plain angry?

How much Wellbutrin equals the effects of 40 mg,Paxil?

Any problems combining Wellbutrin with Enada NADH
(a dietary supplement said to help CFS) ?

I am feeling better, but now have insommnia-what can
I take to help?

Any reports of feeling like a mild electical shock
is going through the body?

Thanks for your response.
said to relieve CFS).

 

Re: Paxil to Wellbutrin-possible side affects.

Posted by danielle on May 30, 1999, at 21:57:14

In reply to Paxil to Wellbutrin-possible side affects. , posted by Susan G. on May 30, 1999, at 19:18:39

I also take Paxil...60mg... and began experiencing tiredness. My doc added a small dose of Wellbutrin...75mg I think...and it made a huge difference. I feel terrific. I tried tapering off the Paxil but the nasty irritability and anxiety returned. Yes, I occasionally feel the shock sensation. It's very strange, isn't it? Anyway I have found the combination to be perfection, nothing weird has happened other than the shocks.

 

Re: Paxil to Wellbutrin-possible side affects.

Posted by John on May 31, 1999, at 7:53:02

In reply to Paxil to Wellbutrin-possible side affects. , posted by Susan G. on May 30, 1999, at 19:18:39

> I have been taking Paxil for the last 4 1/2 years for
> depression. I was very happy with the contentment
> it gave me. For the last 4 months I got increasingly
> tired. Taking a shower wore me out, had to take long
> lunch hours to sleep, sleeping ten hours a night, etc.
> After blood work showed no signs of any illness, my
> doctor said I had Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. She
> changed my Paxil to Wellbutrin with the following
> schedule: 75 mg. once a day for five days, then take
> one tab twice a day. My questions are:
>
> How long until I am happy again? I am irritable
> bordering on plain angry?
>
> How much Wellbutrin equals the effects of 40 mg,Paxil?
>
> Any problems combining Wellbutrin with Enada NADH
> (a dietary supplement said to help CFS) ?
>
> I am feeling better, but now have insommnia-what can
> I take to help?
>
> Any reports of feeling like a mild electical shock
> is going through the body?
>
> Thanks for your response.
> said to relieve CFS).

Susan, Paxil interferes with sleep, so even when you "seem" to sleep well, your system isn't getting what it needs from the sleep, and thus the tiredness. Also Paxil is the more sedating of the SSRIs. 40mg is a hefty dose, with most people doing fine on 20mg-30mg. I would guess a comparable range for Wellbutrin would be around 400mg, which is merely a guess at the high end. The two meds are so different it is hard to compare apples and oranges. Wellbutrin might perk you up by day, but will likely destroy sleep quality even worse than Paxil. But, as you know, everyone is different and what works wonders for one is a nightmare for another. Hey, Remeron is wonderful for sleep, and goes well with Wellbutrin. Trial and error, art not science, best wishes, and know there are thousands out there just like you (and me) struggling through it all together. John.

 

Re: Paxil to Wellbutrin-possible side affects.

Posted by Susan G. on June 1, 1999, at 22:16:56

In reply to Re: Paxil to Wellbutrin-possible side affects. , posted by John on May 31, 1999, at 7:53:02

Thanks for the input, today my doctor changed the wellbutrin to zoloft -25 mg for
The first week, then 50 mg thereafter. After reading some of the posts about zoloft -tiredness, munchies- I am beginning to wonder if my doctor is just experimenting with different meds and possibly does not have the qualifications for treating my "condition"-she is a fine family doctor but…if I really have chronic
Fatigue why would I want to take something to intensify the symptoms? Anyone out there being treated for depression and chronic fatigue, I need help soon, these mood swings are driving me crazy, only my faith in Christ has kept me afloat.

> > I have been taking Paxil for the last 4 1/2 years for
> > depression. I was very happy with the contentment
> > it gave me. For the last 4 months I got increasingly
> > tired. Taking a shower wore me out, had to take long
> > lunch hours to sleep, sleeping ten hours a night, etc.
> > After blood work showed no signs of any illness, my
> > doctor said I had Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. She
> > changed my Paxil to Wellbutrin with the following
> > schedule: 75 mg. once a day for five days, then take
> > one tab twice a day. My questions are:
> >
> > How long until I am happy again? I am irritable
> > bordering on plain angry?
> >
> > How much Wellbutrin equals the effects of 40 mg,Paxil?
> >
> > Any problems combining Wellbutrin with Enada NADH
> > (a dietary supplement said to help CFS) ?
> >
> > I am feeling better, but now have insommnia-what can
> > I take to help?
> >
> > Any reports of feeling like a mild electical shock
> > is going through the body?
> >
> > Thanks for your response.
> > said to relieve CFS).
>
> Susan, Paxil interferes with sleep, so even when you "seem" to sleep well, your system isn't getting what it needs from the sleep, and thus the tiredness. Also Paxil is the more sedating of the SSRIs. 40mg is a hefty dose, with most people doing fine on 20mg-30mg. I would guess a comparable range for Wellbutrin would be around 400mg, which is merely a guess at the high end. The two meds are so different it is hard to compare apples and oranges. Wellbutrin might perk you up by day, but will likely destroy sleep quality even worse than Paxil. But, as you know, everyone is different and what works wonders for one is a nightmare for another. Hey, Remeron is wonderful for sleep, and goes well with Wellbutrin. Trial and error, art not science, best wishes, and know there are thousands out there just like you (and me) struggling through it all together. John.

 

Re: Paxil to Wellbutrin-possible side affects.

Posted by Barb on August 1, 1999, at 4:40:10

In reply to Re: Paxil to Wellbutrin-possible side affects. , posted by Susan G. on June 1, 1999, at 22:16:56

Susan,
Your post was way back in June, but I am new to this message board area and really like the info and pseudo-support it provides.

I just wanted to mention I noticed your comment about faith in Christ. That's the key! We may deal with many, many of life's trials, but can keep above water knowing HE IS IT and all we need is IN HIM. Has this saved me from my past, my pain, my depression, my need for natural and medicial help. Yes and no. I am a FREE person from the pain and past, but still must deal with the repercutions of sin in the world that has affected me. Mostly, having my theology straight and walking moment by moment with Christ Jesus keeps me from ever spiralling down into deepest, darkest of despain that was all to familiar years ago. Keep the faith, and know HE is there through it all!


> Thanks for the input, today my doctor changed the wellbutrin to zoloft -25 mg for
> The first week, then 50 mg thereafter. After reading some of the posts about zoloft -tiredness, munchies- I am beginning to wonder if my doctor is just experimenting with different meds and possibly does not have the qualifications for treating my "condition"-she is a fine family doctor but…if I really have chronic
> Fatigue why would I want to take something to intensify the symptoms? Anyone out there being treated for depression and chronic fatigue, I need help soon, these mood swings are driving me crazy, only my faith in Christ has kept me afloat.
>
> > > I have been taking Paxil for the last 4 1/2 years for
> > > depression. I was very happy with the contentment
> > > it gave me. For the last 4 months I got increasingly
> > > tired. Taking a shower wore me out, had to take long
> > > lunch hours to sleep, sleeping ten hours a night, etc.
> > > After blood work showed no signs of any illness, my
> > > doctor said I had Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. She
> > > changed my Paxil to Wellbutrin with the following
> > > schedule: 75 mg. once a day for five days, then take
> > > one tab twice a day. My questions are:
> > >
> > > How long until I am happy again? I am irritable
> > > bordering on plain angry?
> > >
> > > How much Wellbutrin equals the effects of 40 mg,Paxil?
> > >
> > > Any problems combining Wellbutrin with Enada NADH
> > > (a dietary supplement said to help CFS) ?
> > >
> > > I am feeling better, but now have insommnia-what can
> > > I take to help?
> > >
> > > Any reports of feeling like a mild electical shock
> > > is going through the body?
> > >
> > > Thanks for your response.
> > > said to relieve CFS).
> >
> > Susan, Paxil interferes with sleep, so even when you "seem" to sleep well, your system isn't getting what it needs from the sleep, and thus the tiredness. Also Paxil is the more sedating of the SSRIs. 40mg is a hefty dose, with most people doing fine on 20mg-30mg. I would guess a comparable range for Wellbutrin would be around 400mg, which is merely a guess at the high end. The two meds are so different it is hard to compare apples and oranges. Wellbutrin might perk you up by day, but will likely destroy sleep quality even worse than Paxil. But, as you know, everyone is different and what works wonders for one is a nightmare for another. Hey, Remeron is wonderful for sleep, and goes well with Wellbutrin. Trial and error, art not science, best wishes, and know there are thousands out there just like you (and me) struggling through it all together. John.

 

Re: Paxil to Wellbutrin-possible side affects.

Posted by MA on August 1, 1999, at 12:55:38

In reply to Paxil to Wellbutrin-possible side affects. , posted by Susan G. on May 30, 1999, at 19:18:39

Was the doctor that prescribed the Paxil the same one who changed you to Wellbutrin and now Zoloft. If so, I would not be comfortable with a general practitioner prescribing antidepressants. They do not have the experience beyond a first line AD to fool around with trial and error.

I have very competent psychiatrist who was unable to get a medication to work for me. I insisted on a referral to a psychiatrist, who was more experienced with psychopharmacology. So even the specialists, don't always have the best experience with some facets of their specialty. I would insist on a psychiatrist once it got beyond the first or second drug. These meds have too many side effects to be fooled around with.

Good luck

MA

 

Re: Paxil to Wellbutrin-possible side affects.

Posted by John on August 10, 1999, at 12:58:07

In reply to Re: Paxil to Wellbutrin-possible side affects. , posted by MA on August 1, 1999, at 12:55:38

I just swithed from 30 mg of Paxil to 300 mg of Wellbutrin. I've had a sensation similar to "electrical shocks" although they
are difficult to describe and are usually associated with head movement. I had the same sensation when I cold turkeyed Prozac two years ago.
Prozac/Paxil was putting me to sleep during the day and also led to the usual anorgasmia (which could be beneficial for some people).
I've been on the Wellbutrin for about three weeks now and frankly am dissappointed with the lack of effect on depression but it's still early on
and I'll give it some time. I had a difficult period of dizziness and nausia at two weeks which passed. On the positive side, Wellbutrin has relieved all
of the Prozac/Paxil side effects related to libido and anorgasmia. So at least I'm able to get something done in my life. Cheers!

 

Re: Paxil to Wellbutrin-possible side affects.

Posted by THOMAS RICHARDSON on March 29, 2000, at 0:23:17

In reply to Re: Paxil to Wellbutrin-possible side affects. , posted by John on August 10, 1999, at 12:58:07

I HAVE BEEN HAVING SEVERE MUSCLE WEAKNESS AND PAINFOR THE PAST 18 MONTHS AND HAVE BEEN SEEN BY A NUEROLOGIST FOR EVERY THING FROM POSSIBLE M.S. TO LOU GERAGS DISEASE AND ALSO MYASTHENIA GRAVIS. I JUST WANT TO KNOW IF ANYONE HAS HEARD OF THESE SIDE AFFECTS FROM TAKING PROZAC. FEEL FREE TO E-MAIL. THANKS TOM RICHARDSON

 

Re: Paxil to Wellbutrin-possible side affects.

Posted by Ant-Rock on March 29, 2000, at 19:12:40

In reply to Re: Paxil to Wellbutrin-possible side affects. , posted by THOMAS RICHARDSON on March 29, 2000, at 0:23:17

> I HAVE BEEN HAVING SEVERE MUSCLE WEAKNESS AND PAINFOR THE PAST 18 MONTHS AND HAVE BEEN SEEN BY A NUEROLOGIST FOR EVERY THING FROM POSSIBLE M.S. TO LOU GERAGS DISEASE AND ALSO MYASTHENIA GRAVIS. I JUST WANT TO KNOW IF ANYONE HAS HEARD OF THESE SIDE AFFECTS FROM TAKING PROZAC. FEEL FREE TO E-MAIL. THANKS TOM RICHARDSON
Hello Thomas,
I experienced a horrible adverse reaction from a drug called amoxapine. My nervous system was completely "short circuited", leaving me with a host of problems. Although I had no muscle pain, I certainly had and still have muscle weakness and fatigue, mostly in my legs. A very "rubbery" feeling in my legs that made it difficult climbing stairs for a long time.
I also ended up at neurologist. Everything came back negative. Unfortunately I've had to become my own doctor/researcher and try to figure out what exactly happened to me because the doctors don't seem to have a clue. They have found abnormalties in some of the tests, but can't confirm anything leaving me more confused than before.
If I were you and neurologist tests came back ok, I would see a good endocronologist, make sure thyroid was ok. These meds can definitely affect HPA axis, cortisol function,and thyroid. But so can extreme stress/depression.
I hope this helps, and best of luck to you Thomas. Keep us posted.

Anthony

 

Re: Paxil to Wellbutrin-possible side affects.

Posted by PMS GIRL on January 9, 2001, at 19:31:12

In reply to Re: Paxil to Wellbutrin-possible side affects. , posted by THOMAS RICHARDSON on March 29, 2000, at 0:23:17

> I HAVE BEEN HAVING SEVERE MUSCLE WEAKNESS AND PAINFOR THE PAST 18 MONTHS AND HAVE BEEN SEEN BY A NUEROLOGIST FOR EVERY THING FROM POSSIBLE M.S. TO LOU GERAGS DISEASE AND ALSO MYASTHENIA GRAVIS. I JUST WANT TO KNOW IF ANYONE HAS HEARD OF THESE SIDE AFFECTS FROM TAKING PROZAC. FEEL FREE TO E-MAIL. THANKS TOM RICHARDSON


Thomas: I too have just been experiencing muscle ache and weakness and pain ever since I started combining Wellbutrin & Paxil. Interestingly, a pharmacist I talked to today said it could be from overload of serotonin but she also found it as one of the more uncommon side effects of Paxil. I know you submitted this quite some time ago but if you happen to receive it I hope it helps you.

 

Re: Paxil to Wellbutrin-possible side affects.

Posted by lazylizard on November 22, 2013, at 23:27:51

In reply to Re: Paxil to Wellbutrin-possible side affects. , posted by PMS GIRL on January 9, 2001, at 19:31:12

Did the muscle weakness ever go away??


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