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Posted by f l y on January 28, 2004, at 2:30:12
anyone had longterm wellbutrin success? if so, do you augument? what are the pro's & con's?
thanks for any responses!,
fly
Posted by dragonfly25 on January 28, 2004, at 7:24:35
In reply to ^ wellbutrin success ? ^, posted by f l y on January 28, 2004, at 2:30:12
I love wellbutrin, i have had much sucess! i hate drugs but it has really helped. i was taking other drugs as well for a time the other half of the time i have been on wellbutrin alone. i think i have been on it 2 years but i don't recall for sure. the only cons ive noticed are a sped up feeling in the beginning and i think it has caused some anxiety in me, not sure? but it is helpful. i haven't had any bad experiences with it that i can think of right now.
good luck with it :)
Posted by Bill LL on January 28, 2004, at 9:35:57
In reply to ^ wellbutrin success ? ^, posted by f l y on January 28, 2004, at 2:30:12
As with dragonfly, Wellbutrin can give a sped up feeling (jitteriness), especially when you first start on it. For that reason, some people don't use it by itself. Many people, including myself, use it along with another antidepressant. Wellbutrin works very well along with my Lexapro.
Posted by jaby on January 28, 2004, at 9:35:57
In reply to ^ wellbutrin success ? ^, posted by f l y on January 28, 2004, at 2:30:12
I just started taking the regular version again after having taken about a 5 year break from it. I am BP II and a lot of depression has lifted and energy is back just at day 2!
Posted by Maximus on January 28, 2004, at 12:49:54
In reply to Re: ^ wellbutrin success ? fly, posted by jaby on January 28, 2004, at 9:35:57
Yes i took Wellbutrin in the past. I've had great success with it. I was in a bipolar depression and i needed a great punch of energy. Side effects: constipation and a massive augmentation of the libido (well, too much it's too much ;-)
Wellbutrin is *great* for:
1- The bipolar depression (minimal risk of switching).
2- ADD
3- Treatment resistant depression (conjugated with Effexor).
Wellbutrin is *good* as:
1- Add-on to an SSRI (help to get rid of lethargy, lack of interest and sexual dysfunction)
Some links:
http://www.mentalhealth.com/drugrs/f33-b04.html
http://www.biopsychiatry.com/wellbutrin.htm
Posted by terrics on January 29, 2004, at 15:54:26
In reply to Re: ^ wellbutrin success ? fly, posted by Maximus on January 28, 2004, at 12:49:54
YES wonderful response! along with lithium, effexor,and klonopin. That wellbutrin really perks one up. And the libido thing is true. terrics
Posted by f l y on February 1, 2004, at 7:11:02
In reply to ^ wellbutrin success ? ^, posted by f l y on January 28, 2004, at 2:30:12
anyone had good longterm success w/ wellbutrin & Lamictal. what sides? sleep ok?
fly
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