Posted by Klavot on January 2, 2007, at 9:50:35
In reply to Wellbutrin, posted by tensor on January 2, 2007, at 7:30:54
I recall reading somewhere the possibility of taking Wellbutrin at night if insomnia is a problem, although most websites seem to advise against this. I actually intend to try this myself when I re-commence Wellbutrin in a few weeks' time. If you try it, please let me know how it goes.
Certainly do not take both Wellbutrin tablets at once, or else risk seizure.
I personally never found Wellbutrin to be particularly energising long-term; I needed an afternoon nap every day before I began taking it, and still needed an afternoon nap even with Wellbutrin. It did improve my alertness and motor-coordination.
I don't know how good Wellbutrin is as an antidepressant, but somehow I think I did better with Zoloft + Wellbutrin than with Zoloft alone, although the added benefit is hard to make precise.
I'd say, persist for another few weeks before you pass judgement. I think too many people on this board quit their meds prematurely because of unpleasant but tolerable side-effects, and in doing so, deprive themselves of a potential therapeutic effect.
> I have been on Wellbutrin for two weeks now and all I have are side effects. I take 2x150mg of the SR version and each dose sedates me, how common is that? I have been wondering if I should take one dose at bedtime because a few hours after intake when plasma conc. peaks I usually take a nap on the couch, I thought it would be activating.
> I take it with 50mg Zoloft, with the above in mind will this med ever work for me and how long does it take to kick in. It make me nauseous and shaky especially in the mornings. I had a little AD effect when I raised from 150mg to 300mg that lasted for one day, but that's all.
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> /Mattias
poster: Klavot
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