Posted by med_empowered on June 10, 2008, at 19:07:54
In reply to Any advice on meds? (long), posted by ryno on June 10, 2008, at 18:59:10
1) yeah, i thought so too...ask your doc. Maybe its just a starting dose?
2) Wellbutrin can cause agitation, insomnia, seizures...its normal to start antidepressants at low doses anyway, with Wellbutrin it makes a whole lot of sense to make sure all hell doesn't break loose.
3) You have a history of OD'ing. A TCA OD can be fatal and/or take a whole lot of effort to treat. Plus, they're a pain to take.
4) Some docs are weird about adult ADHD, especially if there's a history of substance abuse. If you have a history of substance abuse AND you've recently attempted suicide, I would think most docs would hold off on a stimulant.
5) Just talk to him/her, I guess. Wellbutrin is apparently sometimes good for ADHD so it sounds like your doc is trying to cover as many bases with one pill as possible.
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