Posted by 90%there on August 20, 2014, at 15:00:22
In reply to Bupropion, posted by cedarspring on August 20, 2014, at 6:58:11
Stop the bupropion for 2 or 3 days. It has a medium half life of 20-30hrs (even the SR version) so if the rash IS caused by the drug then I imagine the rash would settle by day 3. Also, been around any new materials or pets recently? Any shortness of breath? Best see ur doc with any worries. Or at least your local pharmacist.
What about other meds? Antibiotics or hay-fever pills (esp the non-drowsy ones)?
Saying that there are a million and 1 things that can cause a rash so could be coincidence. Just guessing.
There are 1 or 2 alternatives but I must admit nothings quite like bupropion (I take it). And are you taking it for for Smoking cessation, depression/mood disorder or both?
I can only think of a few alternatives. Slow-release low-dose methylphenidate, caffeine or a good caffeine source (take it with taurine to avoid jitters) or one of the TCAs of the NRI type. Not too sure but the TCA imipramine might increase DA too, either directly (re-uptake pump) or indirectly. It also works on opoid receptors. Not many pro-dopamines to choose from. Our reward centres tend to get a battering and yet rather neglected too. Good old MAOI or MAO-B inhibitors like selegiline will boost dopamine. Maybe better than bupropion but the beauty of bupropion is its accompanying strong NRI effect too, keeping the mind busy increasing focus, motivation and decreasing procrastination. All without a 'come-down'.
I'm ranting. I'm sure you'll be fine.
Gotta say tho, that's a rather slow way to start-up bupropion. Normally 150mg 1st week, then up to 300mg 2nd and up to 450mg after review. Are you prone to fits/convulsions or taking anything else?90
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