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Posted by llurpsienoodle on March 14, 2008, at 19:53:44
150mg of bupropion SR to my cocktail. How long will it take for the AD effects to kick in? Zoloft had some, um, side effects. hint hint. KK would divorce me if I told her that I no longer found her humpalcious.
I tried the same drug 1 year ago and it made me feel very ill. This go around I'm settled on mood stabilizer/s, so I hope it doesn't get so bad.
The cocktail, let's name it a llurpsie-tini, is
300mg lamictal
100mg zoloft
1mg clonazepam, give or take
10mg abilify and
a dash of zyprexa zydis 10mg when I'm feeling particularly psycho.1) How long until I start to feel better (sexual side-effect-wise)
2) How long until I start to feel better (AD-wise)
3) will I get (hypo) manic? (like last time?)
4) will I have insomnia (like last time?)okay, that's all for now. I'll alert KK to my post in hopes that she has some insight into her humpaliciousness.
-Ll
Posted by Phillipa on March 14, 2008, at 20:47:04
In reply to + a cherry to my cocktail how long does WB take?, posted by llurpsienoodle on March 14, 2008, at 19:53:44
Li don't think I can answer all those questions as we are all unique and the meds affect everyone differently. All I can do it wish you good luck and keep the board informed. Love Phillipa
Posted by LlurpsieNoodle on March 15, 2008, at 16:42:35
In reply to + a cherry to my cocktail how long does WB take?, posted by llurpsienoodle on March 14, 2008, at 19:53:44
1) felt clearer- better concentration today than recently
2) had a good nap
3) somewhat reduced appetite at lunchtime, but I just made up for that by eating 2 bowls of cereal
4) felt a little irritablethat's all so far
-Ll
Posted by Robert35 on March 15, 2008, at 17:33:06
In reply to adding to wellbutrin to llurpsietini 1., posted by LlurpsieNoodle on March 15, 2008, at 16:42:35
> 1) felt clearer- better concentration today than recently
> 2) had a good nap
> 3) somewhat reduced appetite at lunchtime, but I just made up for that by eating 2 bowls of cereal
> 4) felt a little irritable
>
> that's all so far
>
> -LlHi L,
It is supposed to give you energy too.
I don't know how long it takes to kick in from experience (but read it could take shorter than with ssri's).
I would love to hear how you fare.
(I took wb but couldn't stand it (especially bc of a foggy mind and irritability, maybe because of the odd mix of other (activating) meds I use.)
Wish you luck with this,Robert
Posted by Phillipa on March 15, 2008, at 18:10:26
In reply to Re: adding to wellbutrin to llurpsietini 1., posted by Robert35 on March 15, 2008, at 17:33:06
Sounds positive so far for you Li but I have such high anxiety I couldn't take it. Tried one week that was it. I'm sure you'll do well as you have a great attitude. So optimistic. Phillipa
Posted by llurpsienoodle on March 17, 2008, at 8:52:40
In reply to adding to wellbutrin to llurpsietini 1., posted by LlurpsieNoodle on March 15, 2008, at 16:42:35
after 3 days on wellbutrin sr, I notice the following effects/side effects
1) not as much apathy
2) not as much appetite
3) more suicidal ideation /self harm ideation (in the evenings, probably after the dose wears off
4) more vivid nightmares
5) getting more things done
6) less anxiety
7) poorer sleep quality-Ll
Posted by MidnightBlue on March 17, 2008, at 11:13:02
In reply to Re: adding to wellbutrin to llurpsietini 3., posted by llurpsienoodle on March 17, 2008, at 8:52:40
LL,
Give it a good 10 days if you can hang in there. Then the suicidal thoughts SHOULD go away. If not, my feelings are that you will need pdoc to change that cocktail.
Posted by llurpsienoodle on March 17, 2008, at 13:26:27
In reply to Re: adding to wellbutrin to llurpsietini 3. » llurpsienoodle, posted by MidnightBlue on March 17, 2008, at 11:13:02
So far the side effects of the med are very tolerable. it's the side effects when the meds wear off that's a problem.
I just have these gruesome thoughts. horrible. and fantasies of going to the hospital where someone will tuck me in white sheets and I won't have to face the world. sigh
-Ll
Posted by MidnightBlue on March 17, 2008, at 13:44:01
In reply to Re: adding to wellbutrin to llurpsietini 3. » MidnightBlue, posted by llurpsienoodle on March 17, 2008, at 13:26:27
Could you lower the Zoloft and up the Wellbutrin taking it twice a day?
Posted by llurpsienoodle on March 24, 2008, at 19:33:02
In reply to Re: adding to wellbutrin to llurpsietini 3., posted by MidnightBlue on March 17, 2008, at 13:44:01
> Could you lower the Zoloft and up the Wellbutrin taking it twice a day?
Drs at hospital and my regular pdoc say NO. keep zoloft at 100mg and wellbutrin SR 150 in the am.
sigh. I'm trying NOT to get caught up in the dark thoughts this evening.
my hunger is gone. depression? or? wellbutrin?
one side effect I won't bemoan
-Ll
Posted by Phillipa on March 24, 2008, at 19:39:33
In reply to Re: adding to wellbutrin to llurpsietini 3. » MidnightBlue, posted by llurpsienoodle on March 24, 2008, at 19:33:02
When you say hunger do you mean all desire for food or overeating? Love Phillipa
Posted by llurpsienoodle on March 24, 2008, at 19:58:07
In reply to Re: adding to wellbutrin to llurpsietini 3. » llurpsienoodle, posted by Phillipa on March 24, 2008, at 19:39:33
1) there is little food in the house. I *could* make some mac and cheese or heat up a frozen entree, I just choose not to.
2) eating smaller portions is more satisfying than usual.
sound good so far?
now I go to McD for soft serve ice cream. quality time with H
-Ll
Posted by MidnightBlue on March 24, 2008, at 20:21:32
In reply to Re: adding to wellbutrin to llurpsietini 3. » MidnightBlue, posted by llurpsienoodle on March 24, 2008, at 19:33:02
The hunger being gone could be the Wellbutrin. That is a fairly well known side effect.
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