Posted by dove on July 15, 2000, at 13:24:34
In reply to Re: To ksvt, posted by SLS on July 15, 2000, at 11:08:45
What about switching out the Remeron for a sedating AD, like Amitriptyline, Serzone, or something else. No benzo's, no stim's, need to stay with stimulating AD's to counteract the morning sedation from the sleep aids, and the sedation from the anti-anxiety med buspar. Remove the sleep aid, or lower it until there is no morning sedation. Make sure to take the Wellbutrin early in the day, no where near evening.
Get used to the effects of the buspar before making drastic changes. Allow yourself to feel lethargic if at all possible (I know it sucks), kinda get a feel for the buspar, and then act on what you know and feel. Wellbutrin can be a great AD with stimulating effects, but it can also be a very agitating AD. Prozac can also be stimulating, another possible option. You have to decide which effects are worse, lethargy or the anxiety and frazzled nerves, and try to balance between the two, leaning closer to the side that is the best fit.
Or, maybe you'll find the answer from someone else's advice :-) My thoughts are with you.
dove
p.s. I did experience nausea while on Wellbutrin, Serzone, Adderall, ect... Always went away if I ate something. The quickest method was eating a bread/starch product, and to keep the nausea away long-term complex carbs seem to be the ticket. I never experienced nausea if I was eating properly.
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