Posted by Mitch on September 2, 2001, at 23:40:52
In reply to Wellbutrin+Respirdal=too much dopamine block?, posted by Janelle on September 2, 2001, at 19:20:27
> After reading a comment in a thread somewhere above, I need to ask the "pros" out there if it is possible that my friend who's being treated for severe depression and irrational, catastrophic thinking with Wellbutrin and Respirdal (not sure of spelling!) could be getting *too much* dopamine blockage?
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> I ask because side effects that were mentioned as being associated with Respirdal included restlessness, shuffling, and being unable to sit still. My friend has ALL of these. Could the combo of Wellbutrin and Respirdal be *too* intense? Thanks to anyone with any comments, info.It is important to note whether the agitation was present *before* the meds started and how your friend responded to the meds *after*. If your friend presented with profound agitation I would question the judgement of starting them off with something as activating as Wellbutrin. Given that scenario, why not just Risperdal by itself? Why complicate things with a med (Wellbutrin) that could aggravate psychosis??
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