Took a break from meds to see if I was ok. Better,but still not good enough. Had stopped lexapro about 6-8 weeks ago(only use 5mgs to balance wellbutrin)and wound down the wellbutrin thereafter. I did have incresed anxiety as I went along. To get to the point,I started back on 300 wellbutrin Xl and 5mg lexapro. Anxiety is way up there:ears ringing and head totally stuffed up,mind racing,hands trembling yet feeling totally fatigued and spaced. Sides are much worse now than ever. I assume the fatigue is lex. and the rest wellbutrin. If I do any reasonable amount of ssri I'm a zombie. Wellbutrin alone and my anxiety is killer. I've made it through the sides before but this time is brutal. I tried 150 wellbutrin and 10 lex last night to no avail. All insight welcome and appreciated. Sd
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spillburt
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SD1959 said:
10mg Lexapro is the minimum for me to even feel the results. Plus it takes up to 2 weeks for it to work properly as well as some of the side effects to go away. Wellbutrin for me makes me hyper so if I take them both in the morning, I am ok. I used to only take 10lex and 150wellbutrin. I don't take Wellbutrin anymore. No need for it.
When I first started taking Lexapro I would get really sleepy, now I am fine. If I take it at night time it makes me not be able to stay asleep. I just wake up every hour or so for no reason.
I feel for you man, I hate that shit. I would talk to your doctor after 2 weeks if you are still having probs.
jago25_98
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do you lift?
Thanks for the insight so far.
In reply: I suffer from clinical depression w/generalized anxiety. Had major panic attacks in the past but thank God I learned how to stave them off. I lift on average 4xweek for about an hour,pretty intense. Tried htp,helped some. How many mgs/day? I used 100(natrol brand).For what it's worth,I'm 44.
In reply: I suffer from clinical depression w/generalized anxiety. Had major panic attacks in the past but thank God I learned how to stave them off. I lift on average 4xweek for about an hour,pretty intense. Tried htp,helped some. How many mgs/day? I used 100(natrol brand).For what it's worth,I'm 44.
PDP
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Do you have any OCD symptoms?
Did you titrate the dose down slowely?
Have you looked into other methods such as cognative therapy... try the Burns Book "Feeling Good"
Breathing, relaxation and meditation techniques will help you to deal with the transition period.
And oh ya....stop using gear... it contributes to anxiety and depression BIG TIME. Search my posts on this if you are interested.
You can't just jump right back on the meds either. Doing so will increase your anxiety. You should always work the doses up and down slowely.
You can take some valium type drugs in the short term to help with the anxiety, just watch it becuase it is addictive.
Did you titrate the dose down slowely?
Have you looked into other methods such as cognative therapy... try the Burns Book "Feeling Good"
Breathing, relaxation and meditation techniques will help you to deal with the transition period.
And oh ya....stop using gear... it contributes to anxiety and depression BIG TIME. Search my posts on this if you are interested.
You can't just jump right back on the meds either. Doing so will increase your anxiety. You should always work the doses up and down slowely.
You can take some valium type drugs in the short term to help with the anxiety, just watch it becuase it is addictive.
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Heretic
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How do those affect your sex drive? My gf is on paxil and concerta and always has a problem with it, but I can't tell if it's just because she's one of those girls or it's the meds.
Regards,
-H-
Regards,
-H-
moralanimal
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Hey Bro,
Who is prescribing your meds????
From the symptoms you described welbutrin is a poor choice.
Who is prescribing your meds????
From the symptoms you described welbutrin is a poor choice.
I strobgly suggest you search out PDP's posts on this subject, he is the one who originally enlightened me to 5-HTP, thanks bro it has made a tremendous difference in my life. PDP is one of those guys that does not post alot but when he does it is very valuable information.
PDP said:
finafreak
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SD1959 said:
Hey bro,.its the worst feeling,.But i would tell ur doc to switch over to Paxil cr,.to get you off these freaking meds,.These shits are addictive to the mind,.
fina
spillburt
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PDP said:
I second that, NEVER EVER quit those meds cold turkey! You can switch from 1 SSRI to another without probs. I did, from Paxil to Lexapro... Among others in the past which I think Lexapro is the best with the least amount of sides.
PDP said:
Interesting, I need to read some of your other posts.
PDP said:
True true, especially certain kinds. I found Tren to be one of the bad ones for me but I can deal with it.
spillburt
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Heretic said:
HELL yes!!!! That is one of the main reasons I do not use Paxil anymore. Heretic, believe me it is the meds. It really fucks up your sex drive and your whole sexual experience. It effects the same chemical paths in your brain that you experience pleasure through. Some are worse than others, Paxil being one of the worst.
Heretic
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No shit....is there anything she can use instead? She talked about maybe switching to wellbutrin, but part of the problem is her doctor is kind of an asshole and won't keep switching things for her. Hell I told her I can buy her all the meds she needs myself if she wants 
Regards,
-H-
Regards,
-H-
Hey Bro,
I understand and suffer from the same affliction as you do. Get off the stupid Wellbutrin!! I guarantee that it is causing all your side effects. I have been on that as well as family members and friends and we all agree that it sucks. Jitters all damn day.
Get yourself on 20mg of Lexapro. 5mg will do nothing, 10mg will do little.
Lexapro is the best SSRI and has the least side effects. I take it with dinner. I also take 1mg of Klonopin (Clonazapam) and 50mg of Benadryl (regular run of the mill generic) about an hour before bedtime and I sleep like a baby.
I do not reccomend taking the Klonopin (Clonazapam) every day, only when you need it for anxiety. You can take it during the day, but dont drive. If your anxiety is under controll, then you wont even need this medication at all. But it is nice for bad days/nights.
One last thing. Give it a month before you judge if this Lexapro dosage is working for you. It changed my life back to a normal life. I am making huge gains and have not been really depressed or had a paninc attack since.
You will be surprised how much that Wellbutrin screws with your body/mind. Get off it and make the change.
A good diet, good sleep pattern, and exercise will also help. But this will never happen if you do not get the right meds.
If you have any questions, feel free to email me.
-bj
I understand and suffer from the same affliction as you do. Get off the stupid Wellbutrin!! I guarantee that it is causing all your side effects. I have been on that as well as family members and friends and we all agree that it sucks. Jitters all damn day.
Get yourself on 20mg of Lexapro. 5mg will do nothing, 10mg will do little.
Lexapro is the best SSRI and has the least side effects. I take it with dinner. I also take 1mg of Klonopin (Clonazapam) and 50mg of Benadryl (regular run of the mill generic) about an hour before bedtime and I sleep like a baby.
I do not reccomend taking the Klonopin (Clonazapam) every day, only when you need it for anxiety. You can take it during the day, but dont drive. If your anxiety is under controll, then you wont even need this medication at all. But it is nice for bad days/nights.
One last thing. Give it a month before you judge if this Lexapro dosage is working for you. It changed my life back to a normal life. I am making huge gains and have not been really depressed or had a paninc attack since.
You will be surprised how much that Wellbutrin screws with your body/mind. Get off it and make the change.
A good diet, good sleep pattern, and exercise will also help. But this will never happen if you do not get the right meds.
If you have any questions, feel free to email me.
-bj
Glad you're doing so well!! I eat extremely well and train.Sleep?Often enough but not soundly.I'll take Ambien if need be but I wake up hung over.The reason I use Wellbutrin is the ssri's make me lethargic(unfortunately I've never been a real "high energy" person),then there are the sex issues.I used 150mg Wellbutrin and 5mg lexapro last evening and am better today,but far from great.I know Wellbutrin carries many sides but I can't handle being a zombie!!billydidit said:
mr.big
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billydidit said:
It depends entirely on the patient. I use Wellbutrin SR and 20mg of beta blocker
Inderal and it keeps the blood pressure and heart rate normal as well as the jitters are non-existent because that is one of the things it does control tremors. There are many combos and ways but each work and effect each person differently. Just because they work for you doesn't mean they will work for everyone else.
mr.big
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SD1959 said:
Bro try taking one 150mg Wellbutrin first thing in the morning when you wake.
And if you are having anxiety you might try the lexapro at the same time. If you
have problems with fast beating heart while having a panic attack you might ask your doctor to prescribe a beta blocker it may help tremendously.
Goodluck and Godspeed with that and PM me if you need more info and help I go through the same thing you do and have learned to deal with it and manage things without resulting to Xanax and other habit forming drugs. They are awful!!
MB
