Posted by HappyGirl on October 20, 2004, at 0:23:37
In reply to Re: Lexapro/Seroquel: After 9 months, posted by Wildman on October 19, 2004, at 13:15:34
Hi Wildman:
I'm glad to know your med. increase, both Lex. and Seroquel working on you good.
Normally, ... although this is to be my personal experience, there needs to increase med. dosage after 9-12 months when your system started to adjust the med. combo. COMPLETELY. Then, I didn't surprise to see your problem as to med. adjustment/increase.In my guess, ... if this med. adjustment does NOT offer enough relief, then your pdoc. most likely adds one more med. which may NOT be another SSRI, rather other class of A.D. which may give you 'wakefullness.'
As to Wellbutrin, ... it's one of best meds. which has stimulating effect. For that reason, some of folks taking WB for concentration and energy. Also, there is NO weight gain, rather losing some weight and PLUS for good relationship. Then, in this regard, WB is one of most unique A.D.s. However, some saying S.E.s from WB is intolerable. Then, it's tough to say whether this med. is for you. At least, in my case WB has been helping me GREAT deal.
That being said, ... some saying, if you experience hypomanic from any of SSRIs, then just take it as needed whenever your depressive episode starts hitting you hard. Otherwise, take it as rxed due to inducing hypomanic from any of SSRIs. Also, stress triggered by working hard or any hectic events could exasperate depression. Then, I'm guessing you may need some rest on both physical and mental aspects as much as possible during weekends.In regard to appt. with the pdoc., ... normally most of pdocs. do NOT mind his/her patients making med. dosage adjustment without visiting/asking the pdoc. unless you started taking more than 'recommended/standard dosage.'
However, if your symptoms for some reason change, you may need to call the pdoc. before your regular visit next month.
H.G.
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