Posted by Racer on June 21, 2006, at 13:44:45
In reply to Re: Help w/ perspective, posted by fca on June 21, 2006, at 13:29:46
>...and discuss with your dr. that wellbutrin is almost never recommended if you have an eating disorder--I am not sure but I think it is because it surpresses your appetite (anorexia) and can cause seizures.
Wellbutrin is contraindicated for eating disorders, but it's mostly bulimia, because the resulting electrolyte imbalance combined with the WB lower the seizure threshold too much. Something like one in 250 with that combination will have a seizure. Not bad if you're one of the 249, but do you really want to risk that?
As for perspective, here's mine: Fire your pdoc. Go find a pdoc who actually listens to patients who say, "This just ain't doing the job." Find one whose goal in treatment is OPTIMAL functioning, and not simply survival.
I don't know what else to suggest, but do look into at least getting a second opinion. You're not doing well, and your doctor isn't doing much of anything, it doesn't sound like.
Good luck.
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