Posted by Sulpicia on June 21, 2001, at 22:03:32
In reply to Re: Wellbutrin washout suggestions for BP II?, posted by super on June 21, 2001, at 15:07:53
> Hi--
we're stopping the Wellbutrin because it's not doing much: no response on the last 2 increases and
it doesn't touch those 3 or 4 days a month were she's totalled -- unable to get out of bed at all.
The lamictal has done a pretty good job of being an AD, for a MS, and the adderall helps out too.Pdoc is looking into using 1 of several possible AD meds in the same way as Sarafem is dispensed, tho
Sarafem itself is out -- dd had a rash once upon a time with an SSRI and we are *rigorous* with the lamictal,
having already done the rash thing. Ugh.Hypomania isn't an issue for her bcuz it was mild and short -- her *symptoms* are discussing Kierkegaard and explaining
why Budda got it all wrong...
As for you, perhaps you might read a bit about lamictal -- many find it has strong AD effect too, tho the risk/benefit
equation may be very different for you -- dd *had* to take it bcuz she didn't respond to anything else.
If you're doing well on Wellbutrin why not get the detailed manufacturer's info on and see what the pharmacology is -- with
some diligence, and help from pdoc, I'd bet you can figure out how it causes the constipation, and can probably find a way
around it. There are but so many ways Wellbutrin could be doing this, most if not all of which can be dealt with.Bipolar is a bear isn't it?
Thanks,
S.
poster:Sulpicia
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