Posted by Jay-Bravest_Face on February 20, 2008, at 5:23:27
In reply to Re: Prozac And Wellbutrin? » your#1fan, posted by Racer on February 19, 2008, at 15:40:10
Actually, I think you should consider Wellbutrin AND a mood stabilizer. Depakote and Wellbutrin are a well tested combo. I was on the two for some time with great success, and now they have the ER/XR version of Depakote of which is supposed to be even better (once a day dosingfewer side effects..supposedly.) With Depakote, you will find much of the hyper-anxiety melt away. Its not an anti-anxiety med, but it helps slow-down your overall state of speed-increased mentality. The only reason I am not on the combo anymore is because I have found other meds that work better for me, in particular.
But, even as recent as a month or so ago, before I went on Cymbalta, I was considering the combo. Id honestly stay away from the ill-proven so-called mood stabilizers like neurontin, topamax, lamictal, etc. Tegretol is another mood stabilizer with some good results, but for mixed episodes with anxiety and depression, Depakote is the standard.
Lithium is THE one gold standard, but mainly for the pure mania side of bipolar, and I was told if you responded to benzodiazepines, you likely wont do well on lithium. And I didnt do well on lithium at all.Hang in there bud. Dont let your patronizing parents or people get you down. You are the master of your universe, and an adult, and dont need people chewing your ear off.
Best wishes,
Jay
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