Posted by msFortunate on October 23, 2007, at 7:29:37
In reply to Re: Wellbutrin, Alcohol and Irritability » msFortunate, posted by tecknohed on October 22, 2007, at 16:21:11
> I used to go 'WACKO' when I drank with paroxetine (an SSRI). Mind you, I am alcoholic.
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> Maybe you could try another AD. Or, if the Wellbutrin is 'really' helping your depression then cut back on the drink.
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> Also, some alcoholic drinks (cider, 'snakebite', etc) have a reputation for making people aggressive. Maybe change what you drink?
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> Another thought is that Wellbutrin shares some actions of cocain & amphetamines (they all inhibit reuptake of NA/NE & DA, the difference being that cocain & amphetamines also increase the release of NA/NE & DA but Wellbutrin does not - I think!). Both cocain & amphetamines are notorious for causing violence when combined with alcohol.
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> Just something to think about.
Thanks for the food for thought - I'll keep it all in mind next time I'm at the bar.This is the first time in my life I've ever been like this. My ex-husband was an alcoholic and very abusive when he drank. I'm seeing characteristics of that in myself and it's scary. Maybe I just have underlying issues there.
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