Posted by Racer on February 4, 2006, at 21:29:41
In reply to Re: AD similar to Wellbutrin?, posted by JESSsMom on February 4, 2006, at 12:30:49
I am afraid I think you're right about there not really being another drug similar to WB, which doesn't cause migraines for you. My now-ex-pdoc said that the headaches were from the increased norepinephrine in the brain, and I have no reason to doubt him. I'd suspect that most any drug that increases NE action, whether by inhibiting reuptake or by stimulating production, will increase headaches.
I'm luck with WB, because though I do get more headaches on it, I'm actually getting FEWER migraines. These are now just headaches -- none of the photosensitivity, the seasick feeling, the nausea. But, it's also a drag having even regular headaches...
Have you tried something like a bit more caffeine when you feel one coming on? Sometimes that has helped me in the past. Imitrex doesn't help, huh? Excedrine? (Seriously -- sounds silly to suggest an OTC when Imitrex doesn't do it, but it really does work better for some people. Ditto Advil, at 800mg. For some people, one of those two drugs can be more effective than the prescription med.)
Good luck, whatever happens.
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