Posted by IsoM on December 30, 2001, at 0:59:11
In reply to Re: Hello + back with more questions, posted by MarthaM on December 30, 2001, at 0:17:09
hi Martha. I'm pretty new here too even if I've had depression for a long time.
I can't speak from experience about Sarafem or Wellbutrin as those meds don't work that well for me, but there's been a number of posts from others like Geezer & janejj that have, or are, on both. Parafem is Prozac isn't it? Perhaps your doctor is just being extra careful initially.
I've read that Wellbutrin is good for treating ADHD but again not for me, but my chemistry is going to be different than yours so it may be very good for you. It's supposed to help control impulsiveness that comes with ADHD.
If you're curious to ask med questions, don't forget to look at the other side on Psycho-Babble. It's all about meds!
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> I do have another question. I'd been on the Sarafem for about 3 months and was noticing some small changes, for the positive. Now the Dr wants to put me on Wellbutrin but said I have to be off the Sarafem for a week. NOW, being off for a few days, I've noticed that the depression came back with a vengence today so I know the meds are doing something. I'm really concerned that being off of one RX before starting another that I'm going to loose all the new benefits I've gained being on it. In fact a bit scared to face being off meds now that I know it's helping. I don't want to take steps backwards.
> Did that make sense?
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> One more thing too... according to several web sites (surfing for info was how I found this site - and glad I did!) Wellbutrin is also effective in treating ADD. I haven't talked to my Dr about ADD but I'm positive I could be diagnosed with that also. I'm pretty much classic symptoms of ADD and it runs in my family. I know it's a big No-No to self diagnose, but with me it's SO obvious! My question is...
> How does taking Wellbutrin help in the aid of ADD? What's it do?
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