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Posted by starflower on November 10, 2003, at 10:23:49
Thinking about starting this, but have had a difficult response in the past to meds which claim to be stimulating. Prozac was ok-ish but aurorix (moclobemide) sent me into a tail spin and then a complete crash!
Any of the anxious depressives out there been OK with WB?
I'm at the end of my tether - been through everything pretty much. On Lexapro which is OK but kills my emotions.
Posted by JonW on November 10, 2003, at 11:46:30
In reply to Just how stimulating is Wellbutrin??, posted by starflower on November 10, 2003, at 10:23:49
> Thinking about starting this, but have had a difficult response in the past to meds which claim to be stimulating. Prozac was ok-ish but aurorix (moclobemide) sent me into a tail spin and then a complete crash!
We've had very different responses to moclobemide, but I can definitely relate to your senstivity to stimulating meds. I experience the depression, agitation, and irritability from most drugs that are stimulating in any way. I'm even sensitive to smart drugs like piracetam, aniracetam, etc. Classic stimulants are the worst for me. I would definitely rank Wellbutrin as worse than moclobemide in this regard, but not as bad as adderall, dexedrine, etc. I've never tried the new Wellbutrin XL, and maybe it's better in this regard. Only one way to find out, but if you're sensitive like I am, I wouldn't be surprised if Wellbutrin makes you irritable and agitated. What is the reason for your interest in Wellbutrin? There may be a more tolerable alternative, but then again, it could be a miracle for you.
Hang in there,
Jon :)p.s. never give up!
Posted by KXo on November 10, 2003, at 12:32:57
In reply to Just how stimulating is Wellbutrin??, posted by starflower on November 10, 2003, at 10:23:49
I am anxious depressive and was on Wellbutrin before. I took it for about 5 weeks and was irritable, agitated, nervous, anxious during all the time I was on it.
I am on Zoloft now, my emotions are excelent with it and I am thinking of adding Wellbutrin for sexual dysfunction. I would like to know if it is possible for Wellbutrin to work for me with Zoloft, not causing the nervousness I had with it alone.
Have a nice day!
KXo> Thinking about starting this, but have had a difficult response in the past to meds which claim to be stimulating. Prozac was ok-ish but aurorix (moclobemide) sent me into a tail spin and then a complete crash!
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> Any of the anxious depressives out there been OK with WB?
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> I'm at the end of my tether - been through everything pretty much. On Lexapro which is OK but kills my emotions.
Posted by Viridis on November 10, 2003, at 12:52:51
In reply to Just how stimulating is Wellbutrin??, posted by starflower on November 10, 2003, at 10:23:49
Wellbutrin made me very nervous and caused a bunch of odd side effects. Some others do very well with it, though -- I'd just try a very low dose to start and see how you react. I don't have a problem with some other stimulants -- Provigil was fine, and now I take Adderall and Strattera (the latter isn't technically a stimulant). I do have ADD, though.
I also take Klonopin, which is great for anxiety and helps prevent the anxiety-induced depression that I'm prone to.
Posted by starflower on November 11, 2003, at 5:27:39
In reply to Re: Just how stimulating is Wellbutrin?? » starflower, posted by JonW on November 10, 2003, at 11:46:30
Hi Jon, thanks for message :)
My interest in WB is basically because I've tried everything else!!
Potted history: was very well on Paxil for 18 months, then seemed to stop working and then I had horrid withdrawals. Since then have been on loads of different things - Efexor (horrid withdrawals again!), imipramine, citalopram, Remeron, moclobemide ...
I feel like I could write a consumers' guide! I'm even half considering going back on the Paxil but v. hesitant because I went through 6 awful months and a rebound depression coming off it.
The ones that have worked at all (Remeron and Lexapro) have left me completely emotionally numb and I read an article which recommended Wellbutrin for patients who were very flat on meds that affect serotonin.
I'm doing some therapy and could really use having my feelings back!!
So I thought I would give it a shot! Difficult tho' to get it prescribed here (UK) as it tends only to be given out for smoking cessation.
Sorry for rambling ... I just get very very frustrated that this brain of mine doesn't respond to most things and when it DOES I seem to cease to have feelings. Sigh. At least the depression is managed on the Lexapro and I've had 6 months without suicidal depression, which is something to be very grateful for!
Really glad this board is here - you are all lovely xxxxx
> > Thinking about starting this, but have had a difficult response in the past to meds which claim to be stimulating. Prozac was ok-ish but aurorix (moclobemide) sent me into a tail spin and then a complete crash!
>
> We've had very different responses to moclobemide, but I can definitely relate to your senstivity to stimulating meds. I experience the depression, agitation, and irritability from most drugs that are stimulating in any way. I'm even sensitive to smart drugs like piracetam, aniracetam, etc. Classic stimulants are the worst for me. I would definitely rank Wellbutrin as worse than moclobemide in this regard, but not as bad as adderall, dexedrine, etc. I've never tried the new Wellbutrin XL, and maybe it's better in this regard. Only one way to find out, but if you're sensitive like I am, I wouldn't be surprised if Wellbutrin makes you irritable and agitated. What is the reason for your interest in Wellbutrin? There may be a more tolerable alternative, but then again, it could be a miracle for you.
>
> Hang in there,
> Jon :)
>
> p.s. never give up!
Posted by shadows721 on November 13, 2003, at 20:58:37
In reply to Re: Just how stimulating is Wellbutrin?? » starflower, posted by Viridis on November 10, 2003, at 12:52:51
I just added Wellbutrin XL 150 mg to my Lexapro 5mg/day, neurontin 600 mg/day, and buspar 60 mg/day. I take Klonopin on an as needed basis. (I feel like I am on a bunch of meds.)
I have noticed that my hands have a tremor. I am also more anxious. I am hoping this is temporary. I too suffer from anxiety and depression. The lexapro really had me in the bed sleeping too much and shot down my sexual ability. I am really hoping the Wellbutrin will help in both capacities. I don't have the loss of appetite like others with Wellbutrin yet. I feel very dizzy when I first take it with the Lexapro in the am.
Posted by sac on November 14, 2003, at 7:00:24
In reply to Just how stimulating is Wellbutrin??, posted by starflower on November 10, 2003, at 10:23:49
I am an anxious, depressive, bipolar II. I am currently on Prozac, Depakote, Lamictal, and a small amount of Wellbutrin. When I first tried Wellbutrin 6 months ago it was the generic immediate release Bupropion. At that time I was on Lexapro which I found was making me sleepy and I had difficulty concentrating. The WB was added to try to help those side effects. I was on 75 mg. 2 x a day and did very well. However, when I later changed to Wellbutrin SR I started having a lot of problems with anxiety and I actually felt worse on that. I don't know if it's something in the SR formulation that I am sensitive to but I have not been able to get past 50mgs.(I split a 100mg tablet which is supposed to be ok even though it's SR). I'm very frustrated because some people actually love Wellbutrin but I become very anxious when I take more than 50mgs./day. I'm thinking about dropping it altogether. As for whether Wellbutrin is stimulating, it is definately the most stimulating AD I've ever been on. More so than Prozac even. Just though I'd share my thoughts. Good luck to you.
> Thinking about starting this, but have had a difficult response in the past to meds which claim to be stimulating. Prozac was ok-ish but aurorix (moclobemide) sent me into a tail spin and then a complete crash!
>
> Any of the anxious depressives out there been OK with WB?
>
> I'm at the end of my tether - been through everything pretty much. On Lexapro which is OK but kills my emotions.
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