Psycho-Babble Medication Thread 1095518

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Wellbutrin 'Honeymoon' period

Posted by Confusedcius on October 20, 2017, at 16:19:09

A few years ago, I went on Bupropion XL. The first time I increased to 300mg, I felt very different. I was motivated and wanted to improve my life for the first time as an adult. I even gained my sex drive back. After about 2 weeks, all of that went away and I stayed on the drug for months to no avail. I even went up to the maximum dosage of 450mg and nothing.

It's very disheartening to have such a good early response, completely fade away. I was wondering, perhaps there is a way I can go back on it and maybe augment it with something else to bring back it's effect? Or if there's another medication that is similar to it that would be worth a try.

 

Re: Wellbutrin 'Honeymoon' period

Posted by Lamdage22 on October 21, 2017, at 2:24:47

In reply to Wellbutrin 'Honeymoon' period, posted by Confusedcius on October 20, 2017, at 16:19:09

this is the way meds are. You never know if they continue to work.

 

Re: Wellbutrin 'Honeymoon' period

Posted by SLS on October 21, 2017, at 6:48:25

In reply to Wellbutrin 'Honeymoon' period, posted by Confusedcius on October 20, 2017, at 16:19:09

> A few years ago, I went on Bupropion XL. The first time I increased to 300mg, I felt very different. I was motivated and wanted to improve my life for the first time as an adult. I even gained my sex drive back. After about 2 weeks, all of that went away and I stayed on the drug for months to no avail. I even went up to the maximum dosage of 450mg and nothing.
>
> It's very disheartening to have such a good early response, completely fade away. I was wondering, perhaps there is a way I can go back on it and maybe augment it with something else to bring back it's effect? Or if there's another medication that is similar to it that would be worth a try.

I would consider:

1. Adding both Abilify and Lamictal.
2. Adding Effexor
3. Adding Zoloft

There are more alternatives, but I would invite others to provide you with more input.


- Scott

 

Re: Wellbutrin 'Honeymoon' period

Posted by joe f on October 21, 2017, at 17:15:43

In reply to Re: Wellbutrin 'Honeymoon' period, posted by SLS on October 21, 2017, at 6:48:25

have you considered luvox....I believe it to be more calming and able to give motivation

 

Re: Wellbutrin 'Honeymoon' period

Posted by Lamdage22 on October 22, 2017, at 9:52:48

In reply to Re: Wellbutrin 'Honeymoon' period, posted by joe f on October 21, 2017, at 17:15:43

have you considered nothing? What benefits has Wellbutrin given you?

 

Re: Wellbutrin 'Honeymoon' period

Posted by Confusedcius on October 23, 2017, at 10:47:53

In reply to Re: Wellbutrin 'Honeymoon' period, posted by Lamdage22 on October 22, 2017, at 9:52:48

> have you considered nothing? What benefits has Wellbutrin given you?

Wellbutrin increased my motivation which was very useful until it stopped working.

 

Re: Wellbutrin 'Honeymoon' period

Posted by Confusedcius on October 23, 2017, at 15:53:24

In reply to Re: Wellbutrin 'Honeymoon' period, posted by SLS on October 21, 2017, at 6:48:25

> > A few years ago, I went on Bupropion XL. The first time I increased to 300mg, I felt very different. I was motivated and wanted to improve my life for the first time as an adult. I even gained my sex drive back. After about 2 weeks, all of that went away and I stayed on the drug for months to no avail. I even went up to the maximum dosage of 450mg and nothing.
> >
> > It's very disheartening to have such a good early response, completely fade away. I was wondering, perhaps there is a way I can go back on it and maybe augment it with something else to bring back it's effect? Or if there's another medication that is similar to it that would be worth a try.
>
> I would consider:
>
> 1. Adding both Abilify and Lamictal.
> 2. Adding Effexor
> 3. Adding Zoloft
>
> There are more alternatives, but I would invite others to provide you with more input.
>
>
> - Scott

Well, I'm not on any meds right now. What about Strattera? It hits NE harder than Wellbutrin does and since I responded well initially to Wellbutrin, this could be a good choice.

 

Re: Wellbutrin 'Honeymoon' period

Posted by rjlockhart37 on October 23, 2017, at 22:53:32

In reply to Re: Wellbutrin 'Honeymoon' period, posted by Confusedcius on October 23, 2017, at 15:53:24

it happened with me, tons of people said similarly that it boosted their dopamine, then it leveled off.....bupropion is a dopamine reuptake inhibitor, but its weak compared to others, it increases more norepinephrine which is why it can skyrocket anxiety, the other med that is slightly similar to Wellbutrin, is Effexor, it's energizing and effective for difficult depression. wellbutrin i remember i couldn't take naps on it, it would always kinda keep me on edge. Things that are similar but a stronger effect are stimulants, and parnate.

effexor has good energize effect, also less anxiety than wellbutrin, wellbutrin is mild stimulant, it is a DRI dopamine reuptake inhibitor, but its mild mild form.....to me it's like a cup of coffee in the morning, wake up and have a little increase in gettings things done. They used to use wellbutrin at 600-900mg i read in medical articles, and they had to decrease and take off the market because of seizures, reintroduced it i think in 1989, with 450mg being the max

 

Re: Wellbutrin 'Honeymoon' period

Posted by phidippus on October 28, 2017, at 7:47:25

In reply to Wellbutrin 'Honeymoon' period, posted by Confusedcius on October 20, 2017, at 16:19:09

Wellbutrin as an NDRI, albeit a week dopamine reuptake inhibitor. Ritalin and Focalin are two other NDRIs you can try, but are much stronger in the dopamine department. Atomoxetine is a strong NRI and may provide some of the same benefit as Wellbutrin.

Eric


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