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Posted by gloria on May 1, 2000, at 18:20:57
1. Does BuSpar have any antidepressant properties? Or is it just an antianxiety med?
2. Have any of you that suffer from panic attacks take any stimulating type med and if so what? Need something for energy.
3. Why was Wellbutrin once used as a diet pill. Is it a type of speed? Does it finally settle into your system and work as an antidepressant?
Thanks Gloria
Posted by gloria on May 1, 2000, at 18:23:23
In reply to Panic Attacks, BuSpar and Other Questions, posted by gloria on May 1, 2000, at 18:20:57
> 1. Does BuSpar have any antidepressant properties? Or is it just an antianxiety med?
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> 2. Have any of you that suffer from panic attacks take any stimulating type med and if so what? Need something for energy.
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> 3. Why was Wellbutrin once used as a diet pill. Is it a type of speed? Does it finally settle into your system and work as an antidepressant?4. What is a good med to help with falling asleep at night due to ruminating thoughts and restless leg syndrome?
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> Thanks Gloria
Posted by grrrilla on May 3, 2000, at 16:27:50
In reply to Re: Oops Forgot Number 4, posted by gloria on May 1, 2000, at 18:23:23
> > 1. Does BuSpar have any antidepressant properties? Or is it just an antianxiety med?
> > There have been studies that showed Buspar was also effective as an antidepressant although it is not marketed as one. Usually what helps with anxiety is also helpful with depression.
> > 2. Have any of you that suffer from panic attacks take any stimulating type med and if so what? Need something for energy.
> >Sorry, no experience with classical panic attacks but I do take effexor which is somewhat energizing and helps with anxiety. I do know people with panic disorder also take effexor.
> > 3. Why was Wellbutrin once used as a diet pill. Is it a type of speed? Does it finally settle into your system and work as an antidepressant?
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Some people lose weight on Wellbutrin and almost no one gains. It is not an amphetamine(speed). It is a norepinephrine and dopamine reuptake blocker. Most people find it activating and stimulating. It is classified as an anti-depressant.
> 4. What is a good med to help with falling asleep at night due to ruminating thoughts and restless leg syndrome?I think some people take trazadone(Desyrel) which is an anti-depressant to sleep at night. I'm not familiar with restless leg syndrome although I've seen it mentioned on the board. I personally also sometimes take kava (over the counter herbal) and it helps me.
Good wishes A.
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> > Thanks Gloria
Posted by ChrisK on May 4, 2000, at 6:04:41
In reply to Re: Oops Forgot Number 4, posted by gloria on May 1, 2000, at 18:23:23
> > 1. Does BuSpar have any antidepressant properties? Or is it just an antianxiety med?
> >BuSpar is a very weak anti-anxiety med. It is usually effective in cases of mild anxiety and I don't know anyone personally who used it to get away from panic attacks.
> > 2. Have any of you that suffer from panic attacks take any stimulating type med and if so what? Need something for energy.
> >My panic attacks subsided when I started taking the AD Nortriptyline but most people need a Benzo like Klonopin to get through them. I was on it for awhile but now haven't had a PA in two years.
> > 3. Why was Wellbutrin once used as a diet pill. Is it a type of speed? Does it finally settle into your system and work as an antidepressant?
I take Wellbutrin now and it can lead to weight loss but I don't think it is used as a primary appetite suppressant anymore.
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> 4. What is a good med to help with falling asleep at night due to ruminating thoughts and restless leg syndrome?IMO Zyprexa or Risperdal are very good for getting rid of ruminating thoughts and also are very good for helping with sleep.
Good Luck with whatever you try.
Chris
Posted by Cam W. on May 4, 2000, at 6:35:45
In reply to Re: Oops Forgot Number 4, posted by ChrisK on May 4, 2000, at 6:04:41
> 3. Why was Wellbutrin once used as a diet pill. Is it a type of speed? Does it finally settle into your system and work as an antidepressant?Gloria - I'm not sure if Wellbutrin was used as a diet pill, but it's structure is related to the diet pill Tenuate Dospan (diethylpropion, I believe). I do not believe Wellbutrin works as well as Tenuate Dospan in curbing appetite, but I also do not believe that one can lose weight by taking a pill alone (unless you have a methadrine - speed - addiction - not recommended). Then, on the other hand, I never have heard of Tenuate Dospan helping in depression. - Cam W.
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