Posted by HappyGirl on March 17, 2004, at 0:20:13
In reply to Wellbutrin-just energy or mood improvement too?, posted by jaby on March 16, 2004, at 15:11:43
Hi:
I've been on 200-300 mg. WB sr for the past almost three years along with other meds. due to my dx'ed with Bipolar II with ultra rapid cycler.
For me, WB sr gives me 'energy,' 'concentration' along with depressive effect, ... but it seems NOT complete in full like other clsss of AD, such as some of SSRIs that I can not take because of my condition, ... brings up 'manic' episodes. Since the depressive side of my Bp is a kind major type, then the other med. Zyprexa is a booster to WB sr effect. My pdoc. recommended WB XL for lesser side-effect when I complained about 'acid reflux' problem from WB SR. However, I'm still in doubt this change, XL is 'cure.' So, still same SR version, 300 mg., three 100 mg. by spreading from morning to the night that works good, ... but still some morning is rough start. For that reason, I want to increase dosage to 400 mg. WB sr, but my fear is to be the increase of WB sr, also affects my stomach problem more. Then, I'm stuck with this dosage.
In my opnion, WB is fairly good AD med. in comparison to SSRI, because most of my depressive moods fairly lifted as time goes by. This med. WB needs 'time' to work on efficiently like any other meds. do, ... from the experience.
H.G.
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