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Posted by ann72 on January 9, 2004, at 12:19:15
Ive been reading alot of threads and ppl mention wellbrutron alot- I have tried most ssri's - have not tried prozac though. But I am on effexor and I have no energy and Im still very sad. Can wellbruton help?
Posted by HappyGirl on January 9, 2004, at 12:45:27
In reply to wellbrutron- is it better than effexor ??? help, posted by ann72 on January 9, 2004, at 12:19:15
Hi:
First off, Wellbutrin SR has 'motivation,' 'energy' along with 'concentration' effects. However, to be frank, if you've been having 'sleeping problem,' 'eating problem,' and 'seizure prone,' then this med. is NOT for you, because WB has 'stimulant' effect that gives you good effects stated above, however other negative sides of WB should keep in mind. Or, you need to take some med. or melatonine to counteract negative effects/insomnia caused by WB. Besides this, WB is NO-effect to 'Anxiety.'
Those pros and cons mentioned above, ... you need to decide WB is suitable to your condition/symptoms.
BTW, WB is not SSRIs' classification, ... other form of AD. The chemical of my brain seems not need to SSRI/seratonine effect, rather WB, NR or some other effects that work well for me.
H.G.
Posted by ann72 on January 9, 2004, at 13:03:15
In reply to Re: wellbrutron- is it better than effexor ??? help, posted by HappyGirl on January 9, 2004, at 12:45:27
HP,
Thanks for the info. I do have sleeping probs. but none of the other things you listed. I am taking xanax xr everyday and I think that is why I have zero engery too. But w/o I get panic attacks. Sometimes life just sucks..Ann
Posted by PoohBear on January 9, 2004, at 13:06:04
In reply to Re: wellbrutron- is it better than effexor ??? help, posted by HappyGirl on January 9, 2004, at 12:45:27
Ann72:
As HappyGirl mention, WB is NOT an SSRI. Neither is Effexor. They both work in similar ways. I use the Effexor for depression and the WB for the sexual SE's of the Effexor XR. The WB also helps (a little) with my ADHD. I personnally cannot take Wellbutin alone: it makes me irritable. But, it's a good combo when taken to suplement the Effexor. YMMV.
Talk to your PDoc about the two to determine which is better in your particular case.
Regards and Good Luck!
TR
> Hi:
> First off, Wellbutrin SR has 'motivation,' 'energy' along with 'concentration' effects. However, to be frank, if you've been having 'sleeping problem,' 'eating problem,' and 'seizure prone,' then this med. is NOT for you, because WB has 'stimulant' effect that gives you good effects stated above, however other negative sides of WB should keep in mind. Or, you need to take some med. or melatonine to counteract negative effects/insomnia caused by WB. Besides this, WB is NO-effect to 'Anxiety.'
> Those pros and cons mentioned above, ... you need to decide WB is suitable to your condition/symptoms.
> BTW, WB is not SSRIs' classification, ... other form of AD. The chemical of my brain seems not need to SSRI/seratonine effect, rather WB, NR or some other effects that work well for me.
> H.G.
>
Posted by ann72 on January 9, 2004, at 13:09:25
In reply to Re: wellbrutron- is it better than effexor ??? help » HappyGirl, posted by PoohBear on January 9, 2004, at 13:06:04
TR,
Thanks, I might think of adding wb too. Because I have no sex drive anymore either. And Im getting married in June and that could be a problem....I just wonder if any med is going to work for me...ahhhh
Posted by PoohBear on January 9, 2004, at 13:18:07
In reply to Re: wellbrutron- is it better than effexor ??? help, posted by ann72 on January 9, 2004, at 13:09:25
Ann72:
If you don't already have one, get a good PDoc. I use a nurse practitioner whose specialty is psychiatric meds. She wonderfully understanding and knows her stuff.
Many people have been helped by the WB to offset the sexual SE's of Effexor, so it's proven to work, *in many cases*.
Be sure to get some good talk therapy and marriage counseling BEFORE tying the knot. It will go a long way torwards helping you future mate understand where you're coming from and what you'll both need to work on in the furture.
Good Luck!
TR
> TR,
> Thanks, I might think of adding wb too. Because I have no sex drive anymore either. And Im getting married in June and that could be a problem....I just wonder if any med is going to work for me...ahhhh
Posted by HappyGirl on January 9, 2004, at 14:19:26
In reply to Re: wellbrutron- is it better than effexor ??? help, posted by ann72 on January 9, 2004, at 13:03:15
Hi Ann:
'Insomnia'/sleep-problem is a part of depression. It's VERY common among depressive folks, ... then most of pdocs. rx some sort of sleeping aid, such as yours, 'Xanaxa,' 'Amvian(sp?) or more to list. However, in your case, marriage is very near, ... then you can not afford to 'mess-up' with your mate.
In my suggestion, you should talk to your pdoc. face to face with very honest and frank manner on this subject. Also, Klonopin might be good for sleep well, and also helps you 'calm' that in turn has a good effect on 'Anxiety.' Because, in most cases, depression has not only dep. side but also several different other bothersome symptoms, such as 'can't sleep good', 'irritable,' 'not have a good-patience' and some more to list. Then, you may need not only AD also some calming effective med. Most of people takes two different AD to alleviate dep. Just only AD is for 'very mild form of Depression.'
H.G.
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