Posted by SLS on August 23, 2012, at 6:03:48
In reply to Wellbutrin: if no effect on day one..., posted by Beckett on August 22, 2012, at 17:49:28
> Is there any reason to take Wellbutrin for a few days to see if it will work diffferently if it had little effect on the first day? It does not seem to be the sort of med that is cumulative in effect, but I might be very wrong. Anyone know?
I don't know for sure, but I have never heard of such a thing. I would treat Wellbutrin as you would any other "traditional" antidepressant. Whether or not you feel energized during the first few days does not determine the ultimate outcome. I was told it was a good sign, though, to experience a transient improvement "blip" during the first few days. I would stay with it. Be aware that almost any antidepressant can precipitate mania in vulnerable individuals. However, Wellbutrin has been considered the antidepressant least likely to do this. It certainly can, though.
What do you need to have happen? Why are you taking Wellbutrin? What anti-manic drugs are you taking? For depression, combining Wellbutrin with Lamictal might be particularly effective. Have you tried Abilify? I apologize for not remembering everything you have tried recently.
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