Posted by Crazy Horse on September 11, 2006, at 10:53:08
In reply to FEEL HOPELESS......NEED OPINIONS PLEASE, posted by tjeffries on September 10, 2006, at 7:17:04
> I have been on every pill as far as ssri's go, and cannot tolerate them, I tried cymbalta, couldn't tolerate that.....now my pdoc has me on wellbutrin and ativan. Ok, I took 150 mg. of wellbutrin for nine days, then she said to up to 300 mg. So, for three days now, I am up to 300 mg. I am just so upset, as I have NOT noticed one change or anything. She said I would notice more "pep", and energy, lack of appetite, and maybe weight loss, and I have none of it. I still don't have the energy, and my appetite has not changed at all, and still feeling depressed. I thought this pill worked quickly....or does it take time to get in the system before I will notice any of these effects??? I just don't know what options I have anymore.....I am hoping it will kick in after awhile, and I will have more energy, and less sadness, and not constantly obsess about eating. any advice would be so appreciated. thanks.
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YES, 3-9 days is way to early to evaluate the effectiveness of wellbutrin..it will probably take weeks (sorry) and perhaps a month or more.Also, are you seeing a board certified Psychiatrist? Most G.P.'s are just not trained enough in mental/emotional illness to treat it effectively, this is precisely why i highly recommend a board certified Psychiatrist. They know of many "off label" medications, to treat the many types of depressive disorders. One such med. is Lyrica (an anticonvulsant drug) used off label for depressive/anxiety disorders and diabetic neuropathy. Lyrica has absolutely saved my life! 2.5 months ago i was suicidal, now on high dose Lyrica along with low dose Zoloft and Klonopin, I LOVE LIFE! Don't give up, there are many meds out there that may help you, Wellbutrin, with time may be one of them. Best wishes.
-Monte
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