Posted by KieranK on January 12, 2004, at 5:12:46
In reply to Re: Marijuana dependance treatment using SSRIs/SNRIs, posted by Twuffy on January 9, 2004, at 13:25:52
Wellbutrin is an option I have been really looking seriously at, mainly because it does seem operate on the same brain chemicals as pot does, and seems to have few side effects. The way I am leaning at the moment is to start up on Wellbutrin whilst still on the SSRI, stay totally clear of the pot, and see how things go, with the intention of dropping the SSRI once I've stabilised and gotten used to the Wellbutrin. It would seem that perhaps the Wellbutrin would have been better to go on that the SSRI in the first place, as I mentioned in the original post I dont think the SSRI was the right move initially.
The question of relapsing and starting to use pot again whilst on Wellbutrin or a Wellbutrin/SSRI combo is one I've also thought about... Question is really whether the Wellbutrin was effective? If it was I think I'd probably be able to stay away from the pot, for my own good - its kinda of put me in a hard situation already as it is. How did you find yourself whilst on Wellbutrin - you said it made you able to quit - did it do this by removing any cravings you had, or did it allow you to function normally without the pot, therefore allowing you to not have to use it to feel normal? And any side effects for you?
Your help is much appreciated,
Kieran
poster:KieranK
thread:298502
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