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Posted by Deneb on October 5, 2005, at 18:36:07
P-doc no.2 keeps asking me if I've ever discussed taking Wellbutrin with p-doc no.1. P-doc no.1 knows me very well but she is on maternity leave right now. She wasn't much of a meds person at all. She only gave me Celexa and 5 doses of propranolol.
Why is p-doc no.2 asking me about Wellbutrin? I know it is used as an anti-depressant and smoking cessation aid, but why Wellbutrin? Why would it be helpful to add Wellbutrin to Celexa?
I have borderline traits (among others I'm sure), have had recurring depressions (not sure if *real* depressions though), social anxiety and weird thoughts sometimes.
I'm also trying out 0.5mg of Risperdal right now.
So, what's the deal with Wellbutrin??
Deneb
Posted by Phillipa on October 5, 2005, at 19:12:57
In reply to Wellbutrin - What is it used for?, posted by Deneb on October 5, 2005, at 18:36:07
Hi Deneb a lot of people take it for energy and sexual function I believe. Fondly, Phillipa
Posted by jay on October 5, 2005, at 22:08:08
In reply to Wellbutrin - What is it used for?, posted by Deneb on October 5, 2005, at 18:36:07
Deneb..
Welbutrin will make your anxiety *much*, much worse. I really wouldn't suggest it. Do you still take Celexa with your Risperdal? That is a good combo. Or maybe Risperdal and another SSRI.
Let us know..
Best,
Jay
Posted by Deneb on October 5, 2005, at 22:27:47
In reply to Re: Wellbutrin - What is it used for? » Deneb, posted by jay on October 5, 2005, at 22:08:08
> Deneb..
>
> Welbutrin will make your anxiety *much*, much worse. I really wouldn't suggest it. Do you still take Celexa with your Risperdal? That is a good combo. Or maybe Risperdal and another SSRI.I'm taking 50mg Celexa with 0.5mg Risperdal right now. I just noticed today in the waiting room that I wasn't anxious! I usually get pretty bad anticipatory anxiety, even after repeated visits. I don't seem to have any side effects other than maybe a slightly stuffy nose at night and I'm not even too sure if the Risperdal caused that.
I'm experiencing a drop in motivation, so maybe that is why he suggested Wellbutrin?
I'm trying out another 2 weeks with the Risperdal to see how things go. It's really difficult for me to tell whether things have improved for me because I forget how bad things get when I feel OK.
Thanks for the tip on Wellbutrin Jay!
Deneb
Posted by wildcard on October 6, 2005, at 5:25:15
In reply to Re: Wellbutrin - What is it used for? » jay, posted by Deneb on October 5, 2005, at 22:27:47
1) Major Depressive Disorder and
2) a smoking deterrent,"Lippincott's 2002 Drug Guide"
However, it is commonly added for energy and to help increase a persons libido.
Anxiety is a common side effect that i have experienced on Wellbutrin but the low doses of Klonopin and my Effexor help that.
Posted by greyskyeyes on October 6, 2005, at 12:57:14
In reply to Re: Wellbutrin - What is it used for? » Deneb, posted by jay on October 5, 2005, at 22:08:08
> Welbutrin will make your anxiety *much*, much worse. I really wouldn't suggest it. Do you still take Celexa with your Risperdal? That is a good combo.
I have MDD and GAD (and BPD to boot), and I'm doing a lot better on Wellbutrin than I did on Celexa. So much better that I was able to drop Risperdal. Go figure. :) Just goes to show that meds affect everyone differently.
~ grey
Posted by Sebastian on October 8, 2005, at 16:10:13
In reply to Wellbutrin - What is it used for?, posted by Deneb on October 5, 2005, at 18:36:07
Wellbutrin may be for energy with the risperdal.
Posted by Sebastian on October 8, 2005, at 16:10:45
In reply to Wellbutrin - What is it used for?, posted by Deneb on October 5, 2005, at 18:36:07
Also apatite supresion.
Posted by alexandra_k on October 8, 2005, at 23:15:24
In reply to Wellbutrin - What is it used for?, posted by Deneb on October 5, 2005, at 18:36:07
you mean it decreases your appetite, brings back your libido, and gives you more energy?
AND it makes you want to stop smoking???
why haven't i been given this wonder drug before?????
:-)
Posted by wildcard on October 8, 2005, at 23:25:04
In reply to Re: Wellbutrin, posted by alexandra_k on October 8, 2005, at 23:15:24
Wellbutrin has killed my appetite~YAY~and i havn't wanted a smoke either??? I know the 1st time i was on WB it DEF. increased my sex life as i have a baby now ; ) In one of my drug books it is actually listed in the index under weight loss agents.
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