Posted by Optimist on March 6, 2005, at 20:48:23
In reply to Wellbutrin, posted by RubyTuesday on March 6, 2005, at 13:24:42
> I was on Effexxor for a few months primarily for anxiety over my mother's death a couple of years ago and having my own children without emotional supprot from a mother, blah blah blah,it had a dulling affect as well I had zero sex-drive BUT I felt pretty happy and not bothered by things..I wanted to switch to wellbutrin because of little side effects..i have been on for two weeks..my problem is it has totally enhanced my sex life which is great BUT I am so crabby my husband doesn't want to be with me anyway!!..I am totally snapping at our children,zero patience and I am obsessing everyday whether I need to be on anti-depressents anymore or not!. Everything is pretty normal in my life and I am on a health kick thing which always boosts my energy. I can't tell if this drug is good for me or not as I am totally more awake and energetic.
> I also am having resentful,nasty thoughts towards my husband and I can't stand him at the moment. On effexxor I loved him to death. My thinking is maybe I was just more mellow on effex. and let things slide that that I normally wouldn't of and now reality hits hard?? Or is it purely the drug making me irritable??
> Any thoughts people???Greatly appreciatted.The start-up side effects of Wellbutrin are worst the first few weeks then they tend to drop dramatically, for me and a number of other people here I've noticed. Short term it is supposed to increase anxiety, but long term believe it or not it's supposed to decrease it in some people due to the changes that occur with time.
Bart had a good idea in adding some Effexor to the mix. It'll hopefully allow you to get the best of both drugs. Happy, easy going, good energy, and a good sex drive!
Brian
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