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Posted by jaby on August 11, 2004, at 17:26:32
I have terrible tremor with welbutrin, but it is something (among others in combo) that helps after 30+ meds. I have just recently tried atenolol and it definitely helped the shaking and calmed me down, but put me in a funk depression-wise. I am taking a micro dose already. Anyone have any ideas or another beta blocker that's less apt to cause depression?
Posted by King Vultan on August 11, 2004, at 18:45:59
In reply to Wellbutrin tremor, posted by jaby on August 11, 2004, at 17:26:32
> I have terrible tremor with welbutrin, but it is something (among others in combo) that helps after 30+ meds. I have just recently tried atenolol and it definitely helped the shaking and calmed me down, but put me in a funk depression-wise. I am taking a micro dose already. Anyone have any ideas or another beta blocker that's less apt to cause depression?
Pindolol is the one that Stahl talks about in "Essential Psychopharmacology" as being sometimes used to augment antidepressants. Its mechanism in doing so is serotonergic; perhaps it might provide enough of a lift to offset the depressant effect of blockading beta receptors that you seem sensitive to.Todd
Posted by HappyGirl on August 11, 2004, at 22:09:39
In reply to Wellbutrin tremor, posted by jaby on August 11, 2004, at 17:26:32
Hi:
How much WB sr you are on?
If you are a starter on WB sr with around 300 mg., it causes 'a terrible tremor.'In the beginning of WB sr regimen, I had a quite similar experience as yours, then I went down to a 200 mg. from the 300 mg. Afterwards, it sure enough decreased its frequency of tremor, ... but still not eliminating completely.
In my case, it took about two-three months NOT to feel annoyed by a tremor caused by WB sr. Then, if you just started WB sr, try to get 'lower dosage,' even from 100 mg. and gradually increase its dosage where you feel better.
H.G.
Posted by jaby on August 12, 2004, at 10:08:25
In reply to Re: Wellbutrin tremor, posted by HappyGirl on August 11, 2004, at 22:09:39
No, no starter. I've been taking it for about 4 months. I've thought of swithching to the XL to se if there's a differnce, but everytime I switch betwen these different WB formulations there is this lull for about a week where I get NO AD effect. I tried for a day or two and went back. Beta blockers seem to be the deal, I guess I'll just have to play around a bit as usual.
Posted by HappyGirl on August 12, 2004, at 11:33:19
In reply to Re: Wellbutrin tremorvultan,/hg, posted by jaby on August 12, 2004, at 10:08:25
Hi:
My pdoc. rxed 'XL' version when I told him I started on the 300 mg., three 100 mg. t.i.d., and complained about 'fragmental sleep' after this, 'mass' dosage of WB sr.However, after having read other's experience on 'XL' version, I stuck with 'SR' version. Because, some saying that on 'XL' version, practically 'sleep pattern' more exasperated, that I can not afford due to my dx with Bp II.
Eventually, I went back to the 100 mg. and found it NO cause of tremor. However, this 'mini' dosage also didn't help me on ADD with a bit dep. effect. Afterwards, I switched to the usual dosage, 200 mg. and pretty happy about this 'self-rx' dosage of WB sr. since then. I've been on WB sr since around 2000, along with other meds.
In regard to 'Beta-Blocker,' ... one of my friends who has NO M.I., had on 'Beta-Blocker' (generic form of 'Inderal') and said it worked well on 'tremor' caused by a med. used for the minor-surgery. In my knowledge, this med. is originally designed for 'High Blood Pressure,' then eventually my friend stopped taking it after 'dizziness' upon climbing down from the bed in the morning.
H.G.
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