Posted by Mitch on July 12, 2001, at 9:30:53
In reply to Depakote, Klonopin, Wellbutrin, posted by Peter on July 10, 2001, at 3:02:22
Peter,
You have the same sort of troubles as I do-BPII and social anxiety. I have been on Depakote+Klonopin+Celexa (which didn't work too hot) but not Wellbutrin. I *did* try Wellbutrin last year but with +Neurontin+Klonopin. It worked fairly well, I was pretty depressed (very anergic and tired) and it helped with that. It did seem that the WB helped with the social anx. I could get out in my yard and work on the weekends when everybody else was without thinking much about it. The Klonopin seems to help more with talking situations with others, though. I found the WB more like a stimulant than an antidepressant. Which probably is why it tends to trigger less cycling. Let me know how this works out, OK? I may have to go back to Dep. (I can't tolerate higher doses of Neurontin-so it is only partially stabilizing my mood).
Mitch
I wonder if the Wellbutrin would counter the weight gain from the Dep.?
> Hello all. I've been on various combinations of meds for about 5 years. I used to take only paxil, but I found that it was contributing to mania and drug/alcohol cravings/abuse (my doctor told me that my dopamine was reduced as a result of my seratonin increase, causing cravings). I was soon afterwards diagnosed as bipolar and put on 875 mg depakote daily. I also have a history of panic and anxiety and was perscribed klonopin - I am now down to 1 mg daily (used to take up to 2mg). In spite of all these meds, something still seems not right. My social phobia still exists as well as obsessive thoughts (indecisiveness, dwelling over a small issue or decision obsessively), and mixed states of depression and generalized anxiety. I often just don't want to face the day and I sit at home, isolating, lacking motivation, and guilty that I'm not doing anything. My doctor just prescribed me Wellbutrin as an alternative anti-depressant; is anyone on these 3 drugs (dep., klon., Well.)? Does anyone have experience with the Wellbutrin helping with any of my above problems? I'd love to hear yes as the answer, but of course I would like to hear honest opinions. Thanks.
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