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Posted by JohnDoenut on November 30, 2001, at 14:42:42
So after having bad side affects from the ritalin (head and chest pains), Im taking Wellbutrin in addition to the Neurontin for my mood problems. I took very small quantities of the wellbutrin (SR 100mg)at first to get used to it and also to let it build up to avoid side effects like anxiety et all. I got a pill cutter and took a 1/4 for 4 days, then 1/2 for a week or so. It didnt seem to do much except make me feel spaced out and give me headaches. Today this morning I took a whole pill for the first time. At this point I dont feel spaced or have headaches which is good. I do feel it is somewhat activated however it is not having the positive benefit for ADD I got from ritilan (side effects aside) at this point. So Im going to keep taking it and see what happens.
JohnD
Posted by Mitch on November 30, 2001, at 23:56:23
In reply to Now on Wellbutrin and Neurontin for ADD/Mood, posted by JohnDoenut on November 30, 2001, at 14:42:42
> So after having bad side affects from the ritalin (head and chest pains), Im taking Wellbutrin in addition to the Neurontin for my mood problems. I took very small quantities of the wellbutrin (SR 100mg)at first to get used to it and also to let it build up to avoid side effects like anxiety et all. I got a pill cutter and took a 1/4 for 4 days, then 1/2 for a week or so. It didnt seem to do much except make me feel spaced out and give me headaches. Today this morning I took a whole pill for the first time. At this point I dont feel spaced or have headaches which is good. I do feel it is somewhat activated however it is not having the positive benefit for ADD I got from ritilan (side effects aside) at this point. So Im going to keep taking it and see what happens.
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> JohnDJohnD,
Wellbutrin doesn't have the efficacy of psychostimulants like Ritalin for ADD. But, as far as antidepressants go it is one of the few that has beneficial effects for ADD. I feel a little *sedated* on this med, oddly enough. I still drink several cups of coffee in addition to it. The coffee seems to augment it somehow.
Mitch
Posted by fluffykitty on December 1, 2001, at 10:39:29
In reply to Re: Now on Wellbutrin and Neurontin for ADD/Mood, posted by Mitch on November 30, 2001, at 23:56:23
>I still drink several cups of coffee in addition
>to it. The coffee seems to augment it somehow.Yes it seems that I find coffee augments both of the meds I take whether individually or together. :) Its quite something.
JohnD
Posted by JohnDoenut on December 1, 2001, at 10:41:18
In reply to Re: Now on Wellbutrin and Neurontin for ADD/Mood, posted by fluffykitty on December 1, 2001, at 10:39:29
Oh crap it seems the cookie still had my old handle and I forgot to erase it! Ack!
Ill just delete all my cookies.
Better than losing them I guess. . . :)
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