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Posted by luca1975 on May 24, 2005, at 18:51:01
Currrently taking 300mg wellbutrin SR. Does a good job of getting out of bed, but I hoped it would pick up my mood a bit. I'm looking for something new, or to augment.
Posted by Maxime on May 25, 2005, at 9:54:04
In reply to I need a mood elevator, Any sggestions?, posted by luca1975 on May 24, 2005, at 18:51:01
> Currrently taking 300mg wellbutrin SR. Does a good job of getting out of bed, but I hoped it would pick up my mood a bit. I'm looking for something new, or to augment.
Hi, how long have you been on Wellbutrin? We you say "pick up your mood" do you mean you are still depressed or that you are lacking energy?
Maxime
Posted by luca1975 on May 25, 2005, at 10:02:02
In reply to Re: I need a mood elevator, Any sggestions?, posted by Maxime on May 25, 2005, at 9:54:04
depressed, sad for no reason
> > Currrently taking 300mg wellbutrin SR. Does a good job of getting out of bed, but I hoped it would pick up my mood a bit. I'm looking for something new, or to augment.
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> Hi, how long have you been on Wellbutrin? We you say "pick up your mood" do you mean you are still depressed or that you are lacking energy?
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> Maxime
Posted by Bill LL on May 25, 2005, at 11:03:56
In reply to I need a mood elevator, Any sggestions?, posted by luca1975 on May 24, 2005, at 18:51:01
I take 72 mg Concerta (form of slow release ritalin) in the morning for ADHD along with 100 mg Toprol (beta blocker which is for both agitation and high blood pressure). These 2 drugs make me more calm and focused, but I felt like I also needed a little lift in my mood. So I started back on Lexapro just before bedtime, but only 5 mg. That seems to give me the slight mood elevation all day that I needed.
I like taking the Lexapro at night so that it will not make me tired during the day. I take it with 1 or 2 mg Lunesta.
> Currrently taking 300mg wellbutrin SR. Does a good job of getting out of bed, but I hoped it would pick up my mood a bit. I'm looking for something new, or to augment.
Posted by Maxime on May 25, 2005, at 12:12:47
In reply to Re: I need a mood elevator, Any sggestions?, posted by luca1975 on May 25, 2005, at 10:02:02
Oh okay, so really the Wellbutrin isn't working. You could add Zoloft to it and see if that helps. Or try Effexor or Cymbalta and remove the Wellbutrin altogether.
I'm sorry it's not working for you. I hope you find something that does and that you feel better soon.
Maxime
> depressed, sad for no reason
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> > > Currrently taking 300mg wellbutrin SR. Does a good job of getting out of bed, but I hoped it would pick up my mood a bit. I'm looking for something new, or to augment.
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> > Hi, how long have you been on Wellbutrin? We you say "pick up your mood" do you mean you are still depressed or that you are lacking energy?
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> > Maxime
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Posted by Phillipa on May 25, 2005, at 18:09:05
In reply to Re: I need a mood elevator, Any sggestions?, posted by Maxime on May 25, 2005, at 12:12:47
It seems this sad and depressed for no reason is popping up more and more. Me too. Is it the weather? It's bad all over the States. Fondly, Phillipa
Posted by luca1975 on May 25, 2005, at 23:48:12
In reply to Re: I need a mood elevator, Any sggestions?, posted by Maxime on May 25, 2005, at 12:12:47
Thanks for the advice. I try to stay away from meds that cause sexual side effects. Maybe I'll give Remeron a try.
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