Posted by garnet71 on June 9, 2009, at 21:31:39
In reply to sertraline + bupropion combination, posted by linkadge on June 9, 2009, at 20:16:45
Ritalin was very short acting for me and it's definitely not smooth. I don't see it as very effective as an AD, because the effect only lasts such a short time, then you have to deal with being tired when it wears off. It does help somewhat, I'd agree.
The effect from Wellbutrin was much better; so much better that I have attempted to go back on it 3 times in the past year, w/no success. I currently take d-amp, which works well, but I can't take it in the evening (or I will not be able to fall asleep) when I have tons of stuff to do. Then I procrastinate. One advantage of WB is having an even keel-having it in your system 100% of the time.
When I was doing very well on Wellbutrin, my old PDoc said I was developing a dependence on it after I said "I love the Wellbutrin" (this was after experiencing the horrible affects of SSRIs for so long). So he took me off it. Never has worked again, but I'd try it again w/some sort of augment, to replace the dextrat, to give it another try.
The thing is, Linkadage, you could always try Wellbutrin for 4 weeks and go back on Ritalin if it doesn't help. I've never heard of anyone losing affects of stimulants when restarting them. Not that it doesn't happen-have you ever heard of anyone having this problem?
It's one of those drugs that let me feel like I am not on a drug; I think it worked well for me since I had adverse affects from seratonin acting drugs.
There's studies out there that show people taking an SSRI benefit greatly from adding Wellbutrin though.
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