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Posted by MissyMissy on July 31, 2001, at 19:39:24
I've had success with Wellbutrin for depression for 6 months. It has also had some (very little) affect on ADHD. I've had very good success with Adderall with ADHD for 3 months. I've read that Adderall has AD qualities as well. I still battle a short fuse (not near as much) - Currently taking 150mgx2 Wellbutrin and 20mgx3 Adderall. Anybody think the combo might contribute to a short temper? Any thoughts appreciated! Thanks in advance.
Posted by Mitch on August 1, 2001, at 0:39:13
In reply to Drop Wellbutrin after success w/ Adderall? , posted by MissyMissy on July 31, 2001, at 19:39:24
> I've had success with Wellbutrin for depression for 6 months. It has also had some (very little) affect on ADHD. I've had very good success with Adderall with ADHD for 3 months. I've read that Adderall has AD qualities as well. I still battle a short fuse (not near as much) - Currently taking 150mgx2 Wellbutrin and 20mgx3 Adderall. Anybody think the combo might contribute to a short temper? Any thoughts appreciated! Thanks in advance.
MissyM,
Well certainly it could-also either one of those meds by itself could make one grouchy. You mentioned that you were on Wellbutrin FIRST for the last 6 months, right?? THEN, the Adderall got *added*, correct??
You said you "still battle" with a short fuse. So that sounds like you have had a "short fuse" before any of these meds, correct? But, you said "not near as much", so *something* helped with the irritability?
The question is...did the irritabilty increase or decrease when the Adderall got *added*?? If it got better..then it would seem that WB possibly could be either aggravating your grouchiness OR it just isn't helping and possibly the Adderall by itself would be sufficient for both your ADHD and depression.
Mitch
Posted by MissyMissy on August 1, 2001, at 9:23:09
In reply to Re: Drop Wellbutrin after success w/ Adderall? » MissyMissy, posted by Mitch on August 1, 2001, at 0:39:13
Yes, overall my mood, attention span and frustration tolerance has improved since the addition of Adderall. The biggest benefit being the ability to study. I'm sure I'll always have some short temper issues, being a hyper person by nature. Sorry for the confusing description- you deicifered it just right, though! Do you think dropping the Wellbutrin for a while would be smart/safe? Would you suggest trying another med? I've read about these anticonvulsants, but the side effects look scary... Thanks again- I like to be armed with info when I meet with my doc - I only have 15 min with him!! :)
Posted by Mitch on August 1, 2001, at 13:49:25
In reply to Re: Drop Wellbutrin after success w/ Adderall? » Mitch, posted by MissyMissy on August 1, 2001, at 9:23:09
> Yes, overall my mood, attention span and frustration tolerance has improved since the addition of Adderall. The biggest benefit being the ability to study. I'm sure I'll always have some short temper issues, being a hyper person by nature. Sorry for the confusing description- you deicifered it just right, though! Do you think dropping the Wellbutrin for a while would be smart/safe? Would you suggest trying another med? I've read about these anticonvulsants, but the side effects look scary... Thanks again- I like to be armed with info when I meet with my doc - I only have 15 min with him!! :)
MissyM,
I wouldn't *drop* the Wellbutrin flat. You might start tapering down on it and leave your Adderall dose the same. If the WB is not really helping the depression that much and the Adderall could do it on its own then you will find out! I wouldn't consider an anticonvulsant (mood stabilizer) just yet. If you are taking say 150mg x2 WB a day-try 100mg x2 instead for a few weeks (take your time), and see what happens. If your depression doesn't worsen and your grouchiness starts lifting....then you have found the culprit. However, it may be helping you (the WB)*some* and you may find just a lower dose of it with your Adderall is all that needs to be changed.
Mitch
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