Posted by islandangel on April 2, 2005, at 5:32:07
In reply to Re: Anyone TIRED on Wellbutrin XL? » islandangel, posted by franco neuro on April 1, 2005, at 21:34:33
Hi: Yes, there is something about the Wellbutrin that helps the pain doesn't it. And the mood as well, even when I don't feel good physically I do feel good mentally which helps. I went from 50mg of Elavil down to 10 and then 5. Now no Elavil. Because I was so darn zapped and tired when taking it with Wellbutrin XL. I've been told Wellbutrin enhances the effects of the relaxant type drugs like Elavil. Thus, I've stopped the Elavil all together for the first time in about 5 years. You might need a while for the other RX's you've been taking to get out of your system. I'm still tired on the Wellbutrin XL but not as wiped out as I felt while taking the Elavil at the same time. Still, I plan to make the switch to Wellbutrin SR late next week. From what I understand, some people tend to hold on to the "XL" and don't metabolize it like others do, thus the tired effect. I'm hoping the SR will have better results as some folks have said. I love the Wellbutrin, I just don't like being dog tired already at 8pm. :)
Sorry I haven't heard of your chronic fatigue doctor. But there is a guaifennesin treatment commonly used for CFS and fibromyalgia. I'm not a candidate unfortunately because it requires you to be salicylate free. I can't do that because I am on aspirin therapy (a salycilate).
Take care and let me know how you do with everything!
> Hello again,
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> Actually it's the only med I'm on right now. I stopped Zoloft and Klonopin about a month ago, although I have popped 0.25 of the Klonopin on a couple of really bad insomnia nights. I really was hoping that the Wellbutrin would be energizing for me, but what can you do. I too have chronic fatigue and chronic pain. I also took Elavil for quite a while to help with poor sleep and pain. Maybe I need to add a stimulant to the Wellbutrin to get the energy/motivation boost. You wouldn't think one wouldn't have to, but I'm definitely having a paradoxical response to this med. Can't complain though. Does help with the pain. Maybe I'll just try taking it in the evening. Boy is my biochemistry messed up.
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> By the way, did you post a chronic fatique link once before? If so can you post it again. I'd like to see if anyone knows of a doc that uses Dr. Jay Goldstein's protocol. I have his latest book "Tuning the Brain" and I think if anyone could help me he's the guy. Unfortunately, he retired last year. But maybe there are a few docs out there that are following in his shoes...
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