Posted by Janelle on July 14, 2001, at 17:11:45
In reply to Re: Different drugs for different symptoms? » Janelle, posted by adamie on July 14, 2001, at 16:35:41
Hi, that's a coincidence (and good choice, in my humble opinion) that you've been considering Wellbutrin as one of your choices if Paxil fails since it acts for both norepinephrine and dopamine.
Interestingly, drugs which are 'activing' can increase concentration and thinking ability for those who have your symptoms, BUT drugs which are sedating can increase concentration, focus and thinking ability for people like me, who get anxious, tense, and hyper! Sedating meds calm people like me down and help me sleep. That's what I am going to try because this EffexorXR I'm on (even half therapeutic dose) is too activating/stimulating.
I forgot to mention previously that I was a long-term PAXIL user, and did NOT find it the least bit sedating, but have heard of people who HAVE indeed found Paxil very sedating (which would NOT be good for you! But you need to give it more time yet).
Paxil worked wonders for me, but my symptoms include yours plus MANY others (anxiety, tension, panic, and recently was diagnosed with bipolarII/hypomania, which is why the Paxil became useless to me, may even have fueled the hypomania).
I wish I had your concern about weight loss - I have the opposite problem - have been overweight, so I worry about weight gain! I have lost about 30 pounds (want to lose about 10 more), so I'm being real careful NOT to give in to the munchies that Zyprexa is causing me! I don't want to put any of that weight back on, and if I can continue to lose, that would be great.
If you do try Wellbutrin and weight loss becomes a problem, drinking protein shakes in between meals might help.
-Janelle
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