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Posted by vbs on July 15, 2014, at 8:49:54
I'm on a trial of Wellbutrin 100 mg for schizoaffective disorder. It's low dose. Is this a safe combination?
Current psych meds:
Wellbutrin 100 mg
Cymbalta 60 mg
BuSpar 15 mg bid
Trazodone 50 mg
Latuda 80 mg
Invega Sustenna 234 mgThanks for any feedback on adding Wellbutrin 100 mg to my med regimen.
--vbs
Posted by Christ_empowered on July 15, 2014, at 11:14:13
In reply to Low dose Wellbutrin for schizoaffective disorder, posted by vbs on July 15, 2014, at 8:49:54
I think wellbutrin has some drug-drug interactions with neuroleptics and other antidepressants. You may want to run it through an interactions checker.
Posted by vbs on July 15, 2014, at 11:30:01
In reply to Re: Low dose Wellbutrin for schizoaffective disorder, posted by Christ_empowered on July 15, 2014, at 11:14:13
I used an interaction checker. I'm not too concerned since I'm taking a low dose.
Posted by vbs on July 15, 2014, at 11:48:58
In reply to Re: Low dose Wellbutrin for schizoaffective disorder, posted by Christ_empowered on July 15, 2014, at 11:14:13
Increased risk of seizures.
Posted by vbs on July 15, 2014, at 13:13:35
In reply to Low dose Wellbutrin for schizoaffective disorder, posted by vbs on July 15, 2014, at 8:49:54
I'm actually going to try 100 mg Wellbutrin bid. I believe that's the recommended starting dose.
Posted by Lamdage22 on July 17, 2014, at 10:37:56
In reply to Re: Low dose Wellbutrin for schizoaffective disorder, posted by vbs on July 15, 2014, at 13:13:35
Watch out for worsening of psychotic symptoms.
Posted by vbs on July 17, 2014, at 12:09:45
In reply to Re: Low dose Wellbutrin for schizoaffective disorder, posted by Lamdage22 on July 17, 2014, at 10:37:56
I'm keeping the dose low to play it safe. I don't want to get too stimulated. I take just 100 mg Wellbutrin in the morning.
Posted by Lamdage22 on July 17, 2014, at 12:32:06
In reply to Re: Low dose Wellbutrin for schizoaffective disorder » Lamdage22, posted by vbs on July 17, 2014, at 12:09:45
What antipsychotic do you take?
Posted by vbs on July 17, 2014, at 20:11:33
In reply to Re: Low dose Wellbutrin for schizoaffective disorder, posted by Lamdage22 on July 17, 2014, at 12:32:06
I take Latuda 80 mg and Invega Sustenna 234 mg.
Posted by phidippus on July 17, 2014, at 23:35:51
In reply to Low dose Wellbutrin for schizoaffective disorder, posted by vbs on July 15, 2014, at 8:49:54
It may trigger positive symptoms, as it does enhance dopaminergic transmission.
Eric
Posted by Lamdage22 on July 18, 2014, at 7:00:26
In reply to Re: Low dose Wellbutrin for schizoaffective disorder » vbs, posted by phidippus on July 17, 2014, at 23:35:51
> It may trigger positive symptoms, as it does enhance dopaminergic transmission.
>
> EricDon't let it throw you back.
Posted by vbs on July 19, 2014, at 8:46:14
In reply to Low dose Wellbutrin for schizoaffective disorder, posted by vbs on July 15, 2014, at 8:49:54
So far no adverse effects with 200 mg / day Wellbutrin. I feel a little better; more energy, not so apathetic.
Posted by vbs on July 22, 2014, at 10:41:48
In reply to Re: Low dose Wellbutrin for schizoaffective disorder, posted by vbs on July 19, 2014, at 8:46:14
> So far no adverse effects with 200 mg / day Wellbutrin. I feel a little better; more energy, not so apathetic.
I had to stop taking it. I was starting to feel really tense and the voices came back. I'm feeling better now since I didn't take any Wellbutrin today. Oh well. A failed trial. No big deal. Now I have a bunch of Wellbutrin that I don't need.
--vbs
Posted by Lamdage22 on July 23, 2014, at 13:18:53
In reply to Re: Low dose Wellbutrin for schizoaffective disorder, posted by vbs on July 22, 2014, at 10:41:48
Try to stay away from dopaminergic substances.
They are not good for us schizo-folks
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