Posted by phillybob on August 9, 2001, at 16:34:39
In reply to Seeking Wellbutrin w/Effexor Experiences, posted by PaintItBlack on August 9, 2001, at 16:15:48
Very good questions. I want to know the answers to all, except the Super Bowl one. On that, I want to be surprised.
Been on Effexor XR for about 5 weeks. At 225 mg/day for the past 3 weeks (of the 5). Still did not quite feel there ... a little somnolence, apathy, etc. Did not have depressed thoughts, though, almost immediately with the Effexor, even at smaller doses.
I have ADD symptoms as part of my Depression (or vice verse). So, I tried Adderall, in addition to the Effexor, but continued to have no lasting success with that, so I stopped.
3 days ago, I started Wellbutrin, in addition to the Effexor, using 150 mg in the a.m. and 150 mg in the p.m. of WB. Day 1 and 2, I crashed mid-day (i.e. nap). Maybe because of the napping, had trouble getting to sleep. But, last nite (Day 2), I felt really decent.
Day 3, today, I feel awake and alert and will not be napping. I can live with this feeling just fine. Not quite amazing, but really quite fine. I've had so many difficulties with meds, I hope that this will just plateau or improve as opposed to the usual crash and burn.
As far as sex goes, there is definitely (talkin' male here) significant delayed ejaculation due to the Effexor, which may not be a bad thing. It's too early to tell, but the Wellbutrin could counter that some.
Good luck and keep us posted.
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