Posted by Ritch on March 13, 2002, at 0:29:40
In reply to Feedback on Wellbutrin and Adderal XR., posted by Frankie on March 12, 2002, at 22:20:07
> Hello friends,
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> I need feedback on Adderal XR and Wellbutrin SR. I need to know which one is better for a person, like myself, that has OCD symptoms and has dealt with panic and GAD before. Right now, I am sure that I am low in dopamine, because I also have ADHD problems and I am only on an SSRI and a benzo, but I tried Ritalin, and it was not good. My throat closed up pretty tight because of the anxiety from it. I was thinking of trying out one of these 2, to get my dopamine levels elevated a bit. Suggestions appreciated. How bad is the anxiety induced by these 2 medications? Thanks.
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> Frankie.
Hi Frankie,I just got through some weird stuff lately from Wellbutrin and then dexedrine. I hate to say it but *both* of them tended to worsen some of my OCD traits. Whenever I was really depressed small doses of Wellbutrin (and Adderall previously) helped with energy and motivation issues. But, that can be a double-edged sword with anxiety disorders. I don't want to be a broken record, but you might be beter off *adding* on something that will boost NE and/or DA that also has a track record in helping with GAD or panic disorder. An *add-on* low-dose TCA (nortriptyline, desipramine, imipramine, amitripytline), or Effexor might be a better strategy.
Mitch
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