Posted by jacquie on May 3, 2000, at 3:50:29
In reply to Re: Wellbutrin info...Jacquie, posted by Cam W. on May 3, 2000, at 0:20:18
> Hi Cam- thanks so much for the advice. Unfortunately, I have weaned myself off the Celexa. I was almost into 2 months with still waking 3x per night like clockwork 11,1 and 3. Very strange. Upped the dose to 40mg and I did feelbetter and not as gloomy on it, but the sleep was getting absurd and I dirve alot to and from job sights and I was starting to get very distracted and my driving wasn't so great as well as struggling to put words and thoughts together, but in many ways the Celexa helped me. The sleep problem couldn't be rectified. I don't have a history of seizures at all. And wondered even if I am one to have rare side effects would I also be one of those people that wowuld have a seizure-given that it is a rare side effect. I probably would get the insomnia isuppose and that would deter me again from a possible good medicine. I generally sleep through and have never had ongoing problems with sleeping. I love sleep and that is why the problem was becoming and obsession I believe. Anyway, ther e it is and thanks very much for taking the time to give me some advice. Take good care, Cam. Best, Jacquie
> Jacquie - I have only heard of a few people getting sleepy while taking Wellbutrin. If you are having insomnia problems with Celexa, you quite probably have them with Wellbutrin, but this is only a generalization. I have seen seizures with Wellbutrin and if you are at all predisposed to them, I'd advise against taking it.
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> How long have you been taking the Celexa? Initial insomnia is common (first couple months). It would be a shame to throw away a drug that works in so many other areas.
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> Taking antidepressants is a real crap shoot. The only way to tell how you will react to one is to try it. Explain your situation to your doctor and therapist. Ask them how they are going to help you with your insomnia. Ask their advise on non-drug methods to battle the insomnia, as well as medications. The less medication, the better.
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> Sorry that I cannot give any more advice than that. I hope you and your treatment team come to some workable agreement. - Cam W.
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