Posted by ksvt on June 29, 2000, at 22:05:29
In reply to Re: Wellbutrin SR Poop-Out - Heidi and CarolAnn, posted by SLS on June 29, 2000, at 17:37:46
> Hi there.
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> Ritalin might be worth a try too.
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> It might be interesting to try adding Provigil (modafinil) to Wellbutrin (bupropion). A recent investigation studying the use of Provigil as an augmenting agent included two bipolar patients for whom it was combined with Wellbutrin. Bipolar depression shares many of the anergic (low energy) features you both describe. Both had also failed to respond to Prozac (fluoxetine). Of the ten patients treated with various Provigil + antidepressant combinations, the two taking Wellbutrin showed the most dramatic improvements. The dosages used were 100mg and 200mg. A trial of Provigil should extend for at least two weeks.
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> Have either of you ever tried Effexor?
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> - Scott
I've been on WB for around 3 years at 400 mgs/day so there's no where else I can go with it. I've been able to tolerate it well and it has helped although in the last 6 months I really thought I was slipping badly. Recently my pdoc switched me to 300mg of Wellbutrin SR and 50 mg of Zoloft. I don't think I will stay on this very long because of the effect on my libido, so I too am looking for something to augment the Wellbutrin. Also, I really feel like I've reacted very differently to the time release dosages. I seem to feel very wired or totally washed out. Has anybody tried serzone to augment WB?
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