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Posted by 1980Monroe on July 7, 2004, at 22:21:31
I would just like to know info, on how well if effects Attention, and calming Behavior, and if it could be an effective medication for Adults with ADD.
It is a dopamine reptake inhibitor like Methylphenidate (Ritilin) but i dont know much in depth on how the mechanisms differs from each other.
Posted by KaraS on July 7, 2004, at 22:54:23
In reply to Is Wellbutrin effective with ADHD?, posted by 1980Monroe on July 7, 2004, at 22:21:31
> I would just like to know info, on how well if effects Attention, and calming Behavior, and if it could be an effective medication for Adults with ADD.
>
> It is a dopamine reptake inhibitor like Methylphenidate (Ritilin) but i dont know much in depth on how the mechanisms differs from each other.
>
> I've had two different doctors who have said two different things about Wellbutrin. One said it was a dopamine reuptake inhibitor and the other said that it was more noradrenergic. I've also read both of these things in various places. Wonder what the truth is?... maybe some of both?
Posted by 1980Monroe on July 8, 2004, at 10:16:06
In reply to Re: Is Wellbutrin effective with ADHD?, posted by KaraS on July 7, 2004, at 22:54:23
It is actually both, i know for a fact. But i was just wondering how effective it is in treating ADHD.
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