- Not sure what my next move is . . . 12th March 2008
... Adderall?
My first plan is to wean myself off the Wellbutrin , to see how things go on Dexadrine alone. I'm taking ... Wellbutrin for depression, and as we've discussed, I don't believe ... assessment. Assuming I don't fall apart once free of the Wellbutrin , I feel I'll be better able to judge the effects of...
- Do you think I should look into getting tested? 5th March 2008
... So I have some symptoms? I was recently put back on Wellbutrin for stress, and it helps a bit. But I need more....
- Frustrated and Angry . . . (way too long. :( ) 24th February 2008
... Celexa, returning to my doctor who then prescribed Wellbutrin . I've been on something of a roller coaster on the ... Wellbutrin so far, but it's only been a month, and things seem...
- What is strattera? 21st January 2008
... help with ADD. I am manic depressive, and also take Wellbutrin , Neurontin, and Lexapro.
It does help me focus. ...
- Alternative to stimulants for ADD for my college age son 14th November 2007
... ring a bell?
Other less likely possibilities are Wellbutrin and Effexor - both are stimulating antidepressants...
- Wellbutrin SR for ADD??? 19th October 2007
... relax more.
Today the NP decided to start her on Wellbutrin saying that it would help her ADD and wasn't a stimulant ... So.....I was wondering if anybody else was ever on Wellbutrin for their ADD and how it worked and what to expect...
... Hey Goody,
Wellbutrin is used off label for ADHD. The bottom line is if ... it doesn't work - at least not for ADHD symptoms. Wellbutrin is a stimulating antidepressant in the same class ... book undermedicated is worse than not medicated.
Wellbutrin SR is also consistent. I would opt for Wellbutrin ... methyphenidate med except Daytrana or Concerta. But Wellbutrin isn't as stimulating as methylphenidate.
Is Wellbutrin ... less risky for the bipolar.
Relevancy: If the Wellbutrin SR works, all is well. If it doesn't work, it'll put...
... I use Wellbutrin in conj with Adderall. I tried WB first, it works...
... Is Wellbutrin SR less risky for the bipolar? I haven't read as much ... definitely NOT less risky in BPD - it is MORE risky. Wellbutrin flipped me into hypomania.
Wellbutrin is being...
... from the AMEN clinic) the NP felt that trying the Wellbutrin SR might be worth a try in the sense that it would ... daughter could significantly improve with one med such as Wellbutrin rather than two I figured it was worth a try.
One ... had personal accounts of people's experiences with Wellbutrin SR in treating their ADD was that...
1) It was ... how she smoked alot of marijuana and after starting Wellbutrin
she had no need to. Wellbutrin also was successful ... thanks for sharing your positive experience with Wellbutrin and for you genuine concern about the possibility ... my first concern but when I looked at the info the Wellbutrin is not a SSRI but rather is a NDRI (Norepinephrine ... am glad to have heard that others have heard that Wellbutrin can be used for ADD since I wasn't aware of that....
... clearly flipped me into hypomania, neither was a SSRI. Wellbutrin did it and Effexor did it. They are both very stimulating ... stabilizers at the time.
I agree with you that Wellbutrin is worth a try, just warn your daughter to be hyper...
... biology not environment.
You may be able to replace Wellbutrin and Adderall with concerta.
What follows is my...
... didn't.
Anyway the way I see it the NP's adding the Wellbutrin doesn't go against Dr. Amen's suggestion for treatment ... which would be the next step so we will see if the Wellbutrin does the thing and if not re-evaluate.
Also ~ We ... checked in with my daughter today and she said that the Wellbutrin seems to be making her more tired. I know that there...
... Well the other day when we spoke and was only on the Wellbutrin for less than a week she started telling me that her ... she said that she had already tried increasing the Wellbutrin (which is before the NP told her too) and that it ... again that seemed to be better when she wasn't on the Wellbutrin . It is difficult to tell how things are going while ... a complete turn around than before she started the Wellbutrin and it is almost as if it is making her worse in terms...
... low (for now:) )....my instinct tells me that the Wellbutrin isn't doing what it is suppose to do and has worsened ... phone this past week which is when she started the Wellbutrin . I notice that the Wellbutrin is a NDRI (Norepinephrine ... the help) or continuing to see how she does on the Wellbutrin since it has only been a week.
This really stinks...
- ADD medication question 16th October 2007
... stupidity. At least there are meds for what ails us - Wellbutrin , Strattera and a few other esoteric antidepressants...
- I have adult ADD! yay 14th October 2007
... little but I thought it was normal. I took Zoloft and Wellbutrin in high school and they helped but now that I have ... m taking Bupropion right now which is generic for Wellbutrin but it's mostly for depression.
Anywayz, when I...
- Need some advice: Should I raise my dose of Adderall? (long) 28th August 2007
... medications out there that would help (already tried Wellbutrin and it didn't do anything)?
Comments? Suggestions...
- newbie 15th August 2007
... Hey thanks for the reply!!! I am on wellbutrin 150 mgs 2x a day. ive been to see a zillion therapists...
... direction.
A couple of thoughts for you. First, while Wellbutrin *is* used to treat ADD, it isn't one of the stronger...
... I have been dxd with bipolar as well. so the wellbutrin is a dual purpose. supposedly. and it has helped....
... should work alot better for your ADD symptoms than the Wellbutrin did. So, good luck with that. Do watch yourself ... that way (although it's probably less likely to than Wellbutrin ).
Normal? I dunno. I've talked to alot of people...
- Adderall Advice 3rd August 2007
... are on.In the morning I take 20mg Adderall XR, 100mg Wellbutrin (works well for depression), 20mg Lexipro (depression...
- Emotional lability from all meds we've tried - help! 2nd August 2007
... dose of the stimulate med to boot.
Interestingly, Wellbutrin and Strattera are chemically very similiar - not identical ... and depression. {But, Bob - don't start worrying. Wellbutrin doesn't tend to have the same "male" side effects ... that Strattera does}.
Although Wellbutrin is "stimulating" for some, I believe that it is less...
... index.html;3136715]{But, Bob - don't start worrying. Wellbutrin doesn't tend to have the same "male" side effects...
- Ritalin Addiction - Dancing with Death 13th July 2007
... clueless about this.
I have done this same thing with Wellbutrin . And how did I find out about it? From a grapevine...
- Please explain the various ADD meds 30th June 2007
... 104 lbs). I endured it for 5 days...
Next, we did Wellbutrin . While the effects are not as pronounced, there were ... meds....
We also added an SSRI to the mix with the Wellbutrin . I was scared to death of taking an SSRI bec I feared...
... Also, Wellbutrin is also used as an off label approach. The "intensity...
- Insights of ADD/ADHD as an adult 29th June 2007
... lbs). I endured it for 5 days...
Next, we did Wellbutrin . While the effects are not as pronounced, there were ... my marathon, I added short, generic ritalin to my Wellbutrin . I liked keeping my Wellbutrin because of the mood ... meds....
We also added an SSRI to the mix with the Wellbutrin . I was scared to death of taking an SSRI bec I feared...
- extended release stuff for ADD (adult) 18th April 2007
... type ADD medicine? possibly strattera or maybe even wellbutrin ? Even strattera is said to increase heart rate, so ... maybe wellbutrin could help? you definately need to goto a mental health...
- Strattera Flu 16th April 2007
... no comments i guess, im switching to taking wellbutrin with the concerta.. I cant handle the strattera anymore...
- What can help with my adderall???? 9th April 2007
... for the coming down, my doctor said either zoloft or wellbutrin is good for that :) hope that helps!...
- Word retrieval and Adult ADD 1st April 2007
... seem to unlock the files of your brain to find it. Wellbutrin worked for awhile but I had to stop due to side effects...
... seem to unlock the files of your brain to find it. Wellbutrin worked for awhile but I had to stop due to side effects...
- Adderall And Anger? 29th March 2007
... tried about 12 different medications from Lithium to wellbutrin but I still had the anger. Only started the Adderall...
- new, confused, need help anyone 21st March 2007
... my girlfriend over this.... I am currently taking wellbutrin 150mg twice a day and just got a scrip for Adderall...
- Adderall, Wellbutrin and Adderall dosage 14th March 2007
... think its better to be off the adderall and maybe the wellbutrin . I can't speak as strongly about the wellbutrin but ... many sleepless nights. My friend just started taking wellbutrin and it seems so far like the side effects are not...
... I take both Wellbutrin and Adderall and it has helped me for the better. ... I take 100mg Wellbutrin and 20mg Adderall when I wake up and then around lunch ... time I take 100 Wellbutrin and 10mg of Adderall. The Adderall I take is the...
- Has Wellbutrin worked for anyone else? 10th March 2007
... [QUOTE=Sportbikechic;2849187]Last month I started Wellbutrin SR and I have to say that I feel great. I was wondering...
... check with your doctor or pharmacy. good luck and yes Wellbutrin is a wonderful prescription - it literally changed...
... [QUOTE=Sportbikechic;2849187]Last month I started Wellbutrin SR and I have to say that I feel great. I was wondering ...
Hello Kim,
Can I ask how much of the generic Wellbutrin SR you are on? I took the XL for 2 days and did not...
... Wellbutrin is prescribed off label for ADD/ADHD. It is a dopamine...
- EXTREMELY WEAK after trying different ADD Medicines and stopping, Mind is unclear,etc 4th March 2007
... antidepressants and all different mgs:
lexapro
wellbutrin xl
zoloft
prozac
paxil
abilify
cymbalta
serrequel...
- I Need Help, Suggestions!! 21st February 2007
... side effects. This a.m. I got him to take a generic wellbutrin , but doubt that he'll take anymore because they taste...
... side effects. This a.m. I got him to take a generic wellbutrin , but doubt that he'll take anymore because they taste...
- Awful day for son! :( 20th February 2007
... getting frustrated and building up tension. I use Wellbutrin and Adderall, which works well for me since the Wellbutrin...
- concerta cause depression in kids? 2nd February 2007
... my son was very depressed and he is on concerta and wellbutrin . It has worked really really well.
It's all about...
- strattera, waking in the night 28th January 2007
... does in fact have stimulating properties much like Wellbutrin (an antidepressant) and Sudafed ( an antihistamine...
- Can't find a med that works for 8 yr old!!! 17th January 2007
... No stimulant. Wellbutrin is what you want, but i'm not sure about pediatric...
- Sexual Side Effects 16th January 2007
... have ADD and take Adderall 20mg everyday along with Wellbutrin 300mg everyday for depression. I've been taking theese...
... i know wellbutrin makes it hard to reach orgasm because of the serotonin...
- How can I convince my doctors?? 7th January 2007
... new and different medications on me! Paxil, prozac, wellbutrin (which did help a LITTLE) zoloft (also helped a little...
... new and different medications on me! Paxil, prozac, wellbutrin (which did help a LITTLE) zoloft (also helped a little...
... I have one comment. If Wellbutrin helped a little, you should consider discussing Stattera ... bipolar. Because it's in the same class of drugs as wellbutrin you might have a chance of convincing them to let...
... take 200mg Provigil (helps with alertness), and 400mg Wellbutrin (depression). Oh yeah I also was diagnosed with sleep...
- Does Ritalin help with anxiety too? 4th January 2007
... tried to target the anxiety (Effexor, Lexapro, Prozac, Wellbutrin ) I had sexual side effects with the first three and ... migraine headaches with the Wellbutrin xl. I am a migraine sufferer anyway, so it just made...
... need be. I have tried Effexor, Lexapro, Prozac, and Wellbutrin in the past for my anxiety. But we have learned that...
- Adderall help Dosages ToO High? 20th December 2006
... the first time told him my whole deal and he gave my wellbutrin 200mg then after two weeks 500mg for about a month ... drugs and i never drank but very big into health. on wellbutrin i gained 12 pounds in 5 weeks and smoked sometimes ... through it. wen i went back to the doctor for the wellbutrin i told him i hated it and it dosent help and im always...
- Adderall question 12th December 2006
... but I need to do something for my add. I have tried wellbutrin and that did not help. I do realize there are other...
- Adderall, Ritalin not working, now what? 6th December 2006
... simply works the best on the ADHD symptoms. I did add Wellbutrin to it for the mood-boosting effect. It does take...
- Can Prozac work for ADD? 20th November 2006
... used alone. One antidepressant that has promise is Wellbutrin , which is classified as a stimulant as well as an ... some studies have shown it to have similar promise. Wellbutrin does have a reputation for causing anxiety, insomnia ... enhance eachother. I personally am on a combination of Wellbutrin and Adderall and I am seeing great results. I can ... 't imagine where I'd be without Wellbutrin . I hope that helps!...
... type drugs.
Nor is Prozac in the same class as Wellbutrin & Effexor, the "stimulating antidepressants," which...
- effexor xr for adhd? 15th November 2006
... child, I'd be more comfortable trying Strattera or Wellbutrin ....
- Adderall caused depression, should I try Concerta? 5th November 2006
... anyways...its btwn him and you.
I just got put on wellbutrin and focalin, and so far, nothing is helping...and...
- Questions For current ADD/ADHD 21st October 2006
... try other options first. My doctor wanted me to try Wellbutrin first and when that didn't help he put me on Straterra...
... try other options first. My doctor wanted me to try Wellbutrin first and when that didn't help he put me on Straterra...
... depression which sounds right to me. Right now im taking Wellbutrin 300 daily. Im going in to my General Doctor Monday...
- Teenager with ADD HELP!!! 25th September 2006
... both ADD and clinical depression (I take 300mg of Wellbutrin daily), my parents have both noticed many, many positive ... but down most of the time, and if I was solely on Wellbutrin , It'd be like, "Yeah, I'm okay, but I HATE SCHOOL...
... both ADD and clinical depression (I take 300mg of Wellbutrin daily), my parents have both noticed many, many positive ... but down most of the time, and if I was solely on Wellbutrin , It'd be like, "Yeah, I'm okay, but I HATE SCHOOL...
- Going for Diagnosis 19th August 2006
... on Cymbatal? for what I would consider depression. Wellbutrin for a couple days got my head together and then fadded...
- Wellbutrin dosage for ADD & mild depression? 19th August 2006
... What is the normal dosage if taking Wellbutrin for mild depression and ADD? I also been doing some ... research on Wellbutrin ,due to mild depression,and i think they start it of...
... I also been doing some research on Wellbutrin ,due to mild depression,and i think they start it of ... dosage would be for both depression and ADHD. I took Wellbutrin several years ago for mild depression (300mg), and...
- Bupropion, Purposeful? 7th August 2006
... Hi, I started taking a generic form of Wellbutrin about 7 months ago called Bupropin SR. I recently...
... and if I didn't have ADD to begin with, what did wellbutrin do to my mind while I was on it?...
... ......flu like symptoms etc. Why were you taking Wellbutrin ? Was it for depression? I have been off and on Wellbutrin...
... ......flu like symptoms etc. Why were you taking Wellbutrin ? Was it for depression? I have been off and on Wellbutrin ... for me to feel horrible again.
I was prescribed wellbutrin for ADD, but I think I was taking incorrectly basically ... days in a row, and my doctor says I've been off of wellbutrin too long now to restart soon...
I told her I was ... I never had thoughts like that before I was put on wellbutrin ,
Now she gave me samples of Lexapro, and I hope...
- Should i be tested again????? 3rd August 2006
... never share with anyone what goes on in there! I take Wellbutrin and Buspar...............they seem to work..........
... never share with anyone what goes on in there! I take Wellbutrin and Buspar...............they seem to work....... ... i go off of them..............im a real mess!!!
Wellbutrin is a marginally effective ADHD medication and a damn ... antidepressant. Doesn't surprise me at all that it helps. Wellbutrin has the potential to worsen the manic phase of bipolar...
- Adderall and dry eyes/dry mouth anyone? 30th July 2006
... about those meds but i had really bad dry eyes on wellbutrin .....there can definitely be a connection between antidepres...
- ADD and Depression....... 30th July 2006
... would benefit from taking a med for ADD? Im taking Wellbutrin XL and Buspar. Can you mix ADD med's with other med...
... Now I started taking Wellbutrin a few days ago...self medicating on some laying around...
... I take Wellbutrin and Adderall. I have not had a problem yet. ADD...
... would benefit from taking a med for ADD? Im taking Wellbutrin XL and Buspar. Can you mix ADD med's with other med ... worked very well for me. All the while I was taking Wellbutrin XL, but when my dosage was increased to 300mg the...
- Adderall......... 30th July 2006
... work because of the way I was feeling. Found some Wellbutrin laying around and took one. Within an hour I was a...
- Adult question: What did the Doc do to diagnose you with ADD? 28th July 2006
... palpitations. Didn't want to go to the Doc and we had some Wellbutrin around. I tried it and within a few hours I felt great...
- anxiety caused by meds, need tips 23rd July 2006
... into gear. So i tried non-stimulants i.e-strattera wellbutrin . Nothing but actually a bit of euphoria??? But that...
- Adderall 13th July 2006
... Above and beyond mild, some folks respond better to Wellbutrin , Strattera, Ritalin, Dexedrine. Others with a combination...
- 18-too old???? 27th June 2006
... and it made me anxious and irritable.
I'm now on Wellbutrin , and not quite doing the job, but in MUCH better mood...
- ritalin combined w/ other meds ok? 28th May 2006
... as I am reading.
I am currently on Effexor and wellbutrin and I would like to try ritalin so that I can actually...
... as I am reading.
I am currently on Effexor and wellbutrin and I would like to try ritalin so that I can actually ... drugs that you're taking. In fact, taking Effexor, Wellbutrin , and Ritalin in any combination can increase your ... the same doctor that's prescribing you Effexor and Wellbutrin as well....
- What medication is good for adult ADD? 4th May 2006
... small amount in the daytime I relax a bit. Dr added Wellbutrin (physical symptoms of norepinephrine imbalance, Cymbalta...
- Does Strattera work? 6th April 2006
... I tried it starting at 40mg along with my Wellbutrin for depression. I had to stop taking the strattera...
- Tics? 28th March 2006
... can be used. Or one of the antidepressants (like Wellbutrin ).
Hope this helps!...
- Big Post: My Intro and some Q's 16th March 2006
... importantly my relationship with my wife. So, it was Wellbutrin for depression - I was one of the seizure people ...
- General Practitioner 6th March 2006
... of such drugs. I've been on SSRI's, Effexor, and Wellbutrin , also Adderall and Klonopin. They offer some benefits...
- Afraid of ADD 3rd March 2006
... Effexor. I didn't respond to it. I've also used Wellbutrin , Buspar, and Paxil. I didn't respond to any, but...
... to work for some, and others it hasn't. Same with Wellbutrin . I was afraid to admit that I had ADHD for the longest ... Dexedrine. My older son is on Adderall XR. I also take Wellbutrin to help with the ADD as well. We were fortunate to...
... Straterra would work because I didn't tolerate and SSRI, Wellbutrin , or Effexor....
... exhausted many options (therapy, biofeedback, SSRI's, Wellbutrin , Effexor) and looking for some help. Can my general...
- Considering Concerta but worried... 29th January 2006
... it...made me sleep for basically 2 days straight), Wellbutrin (gave me horrible headaches and made me very moody...
- Medication Puzzle 13th January 2006
... antidepressant can get rid of the ADD. Have you taken Wellbutrin ? Wellbutrin is sometimes prescribed for ADD.
Regarding ... Strattera might be a possibility for you. So might Wellbutrin . Neither are stimulants....
- Just started adderall 12th January 2006
... might suggest a anti-depressant too. I was taking Wellbutrin with my Adderall for awhile but it gave me too much ... of a kick and so I quit taking the Wellbutrin and increased my Adderall and that seemed to do the...
- meds question regarding ADD 11th January 2006
... anxiety/depression and tried Paxil, Zoloft, Celexa, Wellbutrin - none of which worked. When we finally addressed...
- Lamictal 100mg & Wellbutrin 150mg for ADHD????? 31st December 2005
... Wellbutrin is an antidepressant which is sometimes used for ADD ... for ADHD only. Perhaps to stabilize moods while the Wellbutrin is tried for the ADD?...
... a day to help with depression and 450mgs a day of wellbutrin for depression.
In answer to your question, I ... adderrall within the last month. I had been taking the wellbutrin for a couple of years before this and it obviously ... also been taking the lamictal to help augment the wellbutrin for my depression. The two together have been helping ... lamictal does make me sleepy, but it is countered by the wellbutrin which kind of hypes me up. The adderral really hasn...
... you out! The depression thing would make sense with Wellbutrin , as this is an anti-depression. But, yes, it is also ... sensitive to meds in my experience. My mother took Wellbutrin for a while and it didn't work for her. It made her...
- Could i have ADD/ADHD? 19th December 2005
... the reuptake of serotonin...those would be prozac, wellbutrin , lexapro, celexa...but they work slow. It takes atleast...
- ADD meds 24th October 2005
... is often prescribed for ADD symptoms, I think it is Wellbutrin . Maybe you could talk to your doctor about that? ...
... I started seeing this psychologist, she mentioned Wellbutrin . It's not an SSRI but another class of antidepressant ... relief!
So you're right when you said you thought Wellbutrin might help me. It has in that way that I mentioned...
- ADD and Depresion Question 29th July 2005
... sleep all the time too, but then when I was put on Wellbutrin , it made a lot of difference. I still get depressed...
- adult with add - adderall not working? 17th July 2005
... the am and another half at noon. I'm also taking Wellbutrin . My doctor tried Ritalin for me and another Rx (can...
- HOT FLASHES with Strattera 8th July 2005
... experienced hotflashes, or actually, nightsweats, with Wellbutrin , so my Psychiatrist eased me on to Strattera. So...
- Stratera ? 7th July 2005
... because of links to irreparable liver damage.
Wellbutrin and Effexor are both technically antidepressants but...
- Doctor reluctant to prescribe Adderall 21st June 2005
... Adderall, as he says it is "legal speed". He prescribed Wellbutrin instead. I understand why many doctors feel uncomfortable ... pretty tired of my temper issues) Should I try the Wellbutrin , or see another doctor who would be more willing to...
... Strattera because it is specifically for ADHD, where as Wellbutrin is not. I just felt like the doctor I saw yesterday...
... that the first time I saw the doctor, he prescribed Wellbutrin , which is not typically an ADD medication. I felt...
- Adult "drug free" days? 27th May 2005
... drug in the SSRI class and even a worse idea with Wellbutrin and Strattera. A regular SSRI schedule is necessary...
- My story, interesting indeed 3rd May 2005
... Effexor, Zoloft, Valium, Prozac, Celexa, Seroquel, Wellbutrin , Buspirone. More recently Strattera (WHICH IS GARBAGE...
- Higher doses of Ritalin and Adderall 3rd May 2005
... am cutting back to 60mg. I think he will put me on Wellbutrin and a lower dose of Adderall when I see him this week...
- New here 15th April 2005
... I'm new too... I've started on Wellbutrin SR. It isn't helping @ all. I think mines getting...
- Son Out Of Control 1st April 2005
... off of the adderall and now he is on Seroquel and Wellbutrin . He has been on this for 2 days and I am going crazy ... and not thinking at all. How did your son act on the wellbutrin ? We are out of options. My son seems to develop immunity...
