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Posted by rjlockhart on July 6, 2007, at 11:31:07
Im thinking of going to Lamictal but i need to know what kind of antidepressant effects it provides.
And Strattera, if i take it with Prozac will it still cause depression because i have heard it causes depression itself. Or Wellbutrin and Prozac? which is better?
I need some help.
Posted by Racer on July 6, 2007, at 11:57:38
In reply to What medication is really right for me?, posted by rjlockhart on July 6, 2007, at 11:31:07
The one which works best for you.
Truly, kiddo -- there's no other way to work that out.
As for Strattera, it was actually a halfway decent antidepressant for me. It caused some effects for me that it wouldn't cause for you -- girl things -- and it did up my jitters/anxiety, so you'd need something to address those, too. If I were picking out of thin air for you, I think I'd switch you to a less activating SSRI/SNRI, maybe Cymbalta? And I'd throw in a low dose atypical, like Seroquel or continuing the Zyprexa, and see how that worked out.
But that's just me.
You know what would really help, though? Talking to your doctor. I know you have all the reasons in the world that that won't help -- but if you write down the issues you've discussed here, take it in to his office and just read down the list, maybe he'll hear that you need some more help than you're getting. But if you walk in without a plan, he's unlikely to hear much.
Good luck.
Posted by Phillipa on July 6, 2007, at 12:17:02
In reply to The medication which is right for you is... » rjlockhart, posted by Racer on July 6, 2007, at 11:57:38
Agree with Racer you need your doc. Love Phillipa
Posted by Zyprexa on July 6, 2007, at 15:22:17
In reply to What medication is really right for me?, posted by rjlockhart on July 6, 2007, at 11:31:07
You want the wellbutrin sr, its stimulating!!! Comes in generic also!
Posted by rjlockhart on July 6, 2007, at 18:57:48
In reply to Re: What medication is really right for me? » rjlockhart, posted by Zyprexa on July 6, 2007, at 15:22:17
I know but really what antidepressant really is, well there already all of the SSRI i have tried.
Ok, some tell me about Provigil, how does it make you feel, just sustains energy?
But my doctor is going to say Strattera or Wellbutrin. Im not going back on amphetamine-stimulants.
I have heard that Wellbutrin and Prozac "Wellzac" causes panic attacks, which when i was on wellbutirn 4 years ago i did have panic attacks on it.
Prozac is funny to describe, it does increase some of my mood but not alot just to normal, i still have bad times on it.
Posted by Racer on July 7, 2007, at 13:17:45
In reply to Re: What medication is really right for me?, posted by rjlockhart on July 6, 2007, at 18:57:48
>> Prozac is funny to describe, it does increase some of my mood but not alot just to normal, i still have bad times on it.
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>Actually, that's probably a sign that it's working about optimally. Antidepressants are supposed to bring you back to the normal range of mood -- which includes some bad times.
What led me to discontinue Paxil many years ago was a friend's son's suicide. It was devastating, as you can imagine, and I felt terrible -- but I couldn't access my actual emotions about it. All I could do was drift along, without crying, without really grieving. THAT is not what successful antidepressant treatment is supposed to do. What it's supposed to do is make it possible to cry, to grieve, *without* falling into a black pit.
So, if you're having mostly good days, and you're not falling into the abyss, you're probably on a pretty good treatment.
Posted by Zyprexa on July 7, 2007, at 21:42:26
In reply to Re: What medication is really right for me?, posted by rjlockhart on July 6, 2007, at 18:57:48
If you go on wellbutrin agian, try the generic sr, it has little to no panic. Take low dose pills like 100's.
Posted by Phillipa on July 7, 2007, at 21:48:03
In reply to Re: What medication **trigger** » rjlockhart, posted by Racer on July 7, 2007, at 13:17:45
So I shouldn't be on ad's as I can't cry when I'm on them. Love Phillipa
Posted by Paulbwell on July 8, 2007, at 21:09:00
In reply to What medication is really right for me?, posted by rjlockhart on July 6, 2007, at 11:31:07
> Im thinking of going to Lamictal but i need to know what kind of antidepressant effects it provides.
>
> And Strattera, if i take it with Prozac will it still cause depression because i have heard it causes depression itself. Or Wellbutrin and Prozac? which is better?
>
> I need some help.Hey,
There is a medicine that may be very helpfull. It's called Chlorpromazine and goes by the trade name 'Throzine'
Posted by rjlockhart on July 8, 2007, at 22:54:32
In reply to Re: What medication is really right for me? » rjlockhart, posted by Paulbwell on July 8, 2007, at 21:09:00
Paulie?
I think i have medication for you its called dextroamphetamine "Dexedrine"
Or no! methamphetamine "Desoxyn"
That will make your day much more happier.
Marie
Posted by Phillipa on July 8, 2007, at 23:07:15
In reply to Re: What medication is really right for me?, posted by rjlockhart on July 8, 2007, at 22:54:32
Better stop messing with meds and let your doc prescribe them. Love Phillipa
Posted by Paulbwell on July 9, 2007, at 0:10:47
In reply to Re: What medication is really right for me?, posted by rjlockhart on July 8, 2007, at 22:54:32
> Paulie?
>
> I think i have medication for you its called dextroamphetamine "Dexedrine"
>
> Or no! methamphetamine "Desoxyn"
>
> That will make your day much more happier.
>
> Marie
Hey dude,Trialed Dex-made me 'lose it' after a few weeks.
I was having a laugh dude, weird day-ok?. We're all f*cking nuts here,
PEACE-be well:)
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