Posted by Elisabeth on May 3, 2001, at 12:43:16
In reply to How to come off wellbutrin???-Cam, others?, posted by terra miller on May 3, 2001, at 11:38:14
Terra...I really hear what you are saying...I was on benzos for a long time...
I ended up taking an awful lot after caring for a Parkison's+Bipolar mother in her last two years, plus many other horrid situations. Actually, after she died a very peaceful death, I started to improve and was able to cut way down on my benzos. They were still helpful in the lower doses for the anxiety.
Am very sensitive to Wellbutrin...in fact have to take one 100mg every other day...they have a 20 hour half life and I was not sleeping but a couple hours here and there. I felt good too during the day, and gave up the sleep but now it's wearing on me. The headaches are annoying but am trying to deal with that. I do feel more alert too! Still, I want some rest at night. Am using Valerian...but am drinking so much juice as I am using the tincture that I pee all night...hmmm. Tried the capsules...they don't work as fast, but am willing to stick with the Valerian.
I sort of have no choice...the UK doctors I will be returning to next week won't let me have Valium as they are on a big benzo-kicking scheme. While I agree they are abused world over...they are a life-saver for some...especially people who are sensitive to the stimulants...like you..and me I think. A Vallium in evenings does help me with the Wellbutrin, but it's spitting in the wind to go on with it as I won't have them in the UK...hell, I won't even have Wellbutrin. I was hoping not to stay on W forever...so am taking a supply for 3 months.
In the end...we are in the same boat...but I think your doctor will help you with the Ativan in the end...but Valium has a longer half life and you can taper better (IMHO) than on Ativan or Klonopin as they bind tighter to your receptors. I can up and down the valium as my needs changed...they also do not make you pee as much which Ativan does for me.
Good luck...and give your doc a go on this...he/she may well be willing to help you out if the Wellbutrin in truly helping you so you don't have to give it up yet after all your effort to give it a go.
Good luck!
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