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Posted by bipolarspectrum on March 13, 2004, at 5:37:10
Hi,
I'm on wellbutrin and its improving my mood and energy... However, I'm having difficulty staying asleep!! But, heres the twist, I can't tolerate the anti-psychotics.. Clonazepam is ok, but I would rather not use it long-term... Any other ideas??
Posted by asian girl on March 13, 2004, at 10:23:56
In reply to Difficult Situation - Wellbutrin-induced Insomnia, posted by bipolarspectrum on March 13, 2004, at 5:37:10
Have you tryed Desipramine ? I took 5mg ( like a baby dose) last night ,I slept 9 hours and feel very rested this morning and able to focus for 3 hours non-stop searching and reading., and also able to reply the post.
I have been taken addrall , even I was able to focus on addrall , but I don't like it at all, so I stoped a week ago.
First dose of Desipramine did wonder for me. I suppose to take 10 mg, but I'm very meds sensitive, so I took 5mg instead last night. I like it so far.
I'm not Bi-polor, I think I'm depression induced ADD.
Here is a link if you are interestedhttp://www.depressionclinic.com/db/servlet/PageReq?SessionID=539158426.1079194890390&Action=view&PageID=2415&SessionID=539157460.1079051735156|539157449.1079048643305&TopicID=376
A.G.
> Hi,
> I'm on wellbutrin and its improving my mood and energy... However, I'm having difficulty staying asleep!! But, heres the twist, I can't tolerate the anti-psychotics.. Clonazepam is ok, but I would rather not use it long-term... Any other ideas??
>
Posted by asian girl on March 14, 2004, at 9:00:23
In reply to Difficult Situation - Wellbutrin-induced Insomnia, posted by bipolarspectrum on March 13, 2004, at 5:37:10
Hello again
I didn't sleep well on second day of desipramine . I constantly wake up last night . I don't understand why I slept well on first day. My appology for the previous post.
By the way. I think not taking Klonopin is a very good idea. I have been on it for more than 5 years. I got dependency on it both mentally and physically, though I taped off to 1-1.5mg per day, but I think I have to be on this dose for a long time to tape off even lower dose.
A.G.
Posted by jane d on March 15, 2004, at 16:53:24
In reply to Difficult Situation - Wellbutrin-induced Insomnia, posted by bipolarspectrum on March 13, 2004, at 5:37:10
I took 150 xr twice a day and found I had trouble sleeping until I started taking the second dose in early to mid afternoon rather than in the evening. If you haven't done it already try playing with the timing of your dose before adding something new.
Jane
Posted by sl on March 15, 2004, at 19:15:23
In reply to Difficult Situation - Wellbutrin-induced Insomnia, posted by bipolarspectrum on March 13, 2004, at 5:37:10
My doc game me Trazedone to make me sleep.
It works well! :)
Posted by KathrynLex on March 17, 2004, at 17:39:02
In reply to Difficult Situation - Wellbutrin-induced Insomnia, posted by bipolarspectrum on March 13, 2004, at 5:37:10
Hi Bipolarspectrum,
Try taking Clonazepam short-term until your body adjusts to the Wellbutrin. Keep in mind that most prescription sleeping meds (Sonata being an example) are not meant to be taken long term.
Lorazepam might be one to try. You could also use Tylenol PM. Benedryl seems to help some people sleep. Trazedone works well for some people, but don't stop taking it cold turkey...the withdrawl symptoms are very unpleasant.
I'm wishing you many nights of uninterrupted sleep.
K.
Posted by green hornet on March 18, 2004, at 12:16:08
In reply to Difficult Situation - Wellbutrin-induced Insomnia, posted by bipolarspectrum on March 13, 2004, at 5:37:10
> Hi,
> I'm on wellbutrin and its improving my mood and energy... However, I'm having difficulty staying asleep!! But, heres the twist, I can't tolerate the anti-psychotics.. Clonazepam is ok, but I would rather not use it long-term... Any other ideas??
>Ideas ...Watch reruns of Lawrence Welk, you'll be asleep in no time flat !!
Seriously, When do you take the Wellbutrin, what is the dose and what type ie: SR, XR ?
Oh and try warm milk, it really does work and the physiology behind why it works is sound G. Hornet
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