Posted by Wendy B. on August 10, 2001, at 18:02:55
In reply to Re: Seeking Wellbutrin w/Effexor Experiences, posted by phillybob on August 9, 2001, at 16:34:39
> Very good questions. I want to know the answers to all, except the Super Bowl one. On that, I want to be surprised.
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> 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.
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> 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.
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> 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.
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> 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.
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> 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.
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> Good luck and keep us posted.
poster:Wendy B.
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