Posted by orbital on July 3, 2011, at 13:44:55
In reply to Wellbutrin+Abilify?, posted by christ_empowered on July 1, 2011, at 17:50:57
I'm very curious about this too.
When I started Abilify (only 5mg) 6 weeks ago as an add-on for MDD, no psychotic features. I felt a surge of energy, great sleep, motivation etc.
Now I'm feeling incredibly lazy and slowed down again. Also, paradoxically, insomnia. I thought it was my SSRI, but now I've began suspecting the Abilify.
I've thought about adding Wellbutrin and/or dropping the Abilify. Or increasing it? At a loss, so is my dr, Abilify is one weird med.
Christ_empowered, have you considered lowering your dose? It might be more activating, and still retain its AP features?
> I take 30mgs/day Abilify. I was taking 20mgs/day Celexa for psychotic depression until I got apathetic and dropped it. Now I'm wondering if maybe I should give wellbutrin a try. Not only am I feeling "down," I'm lazy and apathetic as can be. No voices anymore, just...a dulness, a lack of initiative and vigor. Do you guys think Wellbutrin would help? Or cause more problems? My anxiety is minimal right now.
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