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Posted by moviemom on December 2, 2009, at 11:13:47
Does insomnia caused by Wellbutrin decrease over time? Or is it something you're stuck with as long as you take the drug? Anything that can be done to improve sleep while on Wellbutrin?
Posted by rjlockhart04-08 on December 2, 2009, at 11:18:24
In reply to Wellbutrin and Insomnia, posted by moviemom on December 2, 2009, at 11:13:47
You can ask your doctor about Lunesta. Yes Wellbutrin causes insomnia a bit more than other antidepressants.
Posted by tensor on December 2, 2009, at 11:20:30
In reply to Wellbutrin and Insomnia, posted by moviemom on December 2, 2009, at 11:13:47
> Does insomnia caused by Wellbutrin decrease over time? Or is it something you're stuck with as long as you take the drug? Anything that can be done to improve sleep while on Wellbutrin?
For me it did. Yes you can add drugs to improve sleep (zopiclone, mirtazapine, trazodone etc.), but wait a few weeks and see if it improves by itself.
/tensor
Posted by moviemom on December 2, 2009, at 11:26:43
In reply to Re: Wellbutrin and Insomnia » moviemom, posted by tensor on December 2, 2009, at 11:20:30
Did you find that insomnia improved for you after you had been on Wellbutrin for awhile? If so, about how long did it take?
Posted by tensor on December 2, 2009, at 12:15:02
In reply to Re: Wellbutrin and Insomnia, posted by moviemom on December 2, 2009, at 11:26:43
> Did you find that insomnia improved for you after you had been on Wellbutrin for awhile? If so, about how long did it take?
Yes, it did after a couple of weeks, but on the other hand, it stopped working after six weeks and after that it made me tired(!). But if the insomnia is not too severe, wait a few feeks. If the insomnia is too bothering, the first-line choice is generally a z-drug, like zolpidem or (es)zopiclone.
Also, which formulation are you using? If you are using the sustained or immidiate release variants, try taking the last dose as early in the day as possible, while keeping the recommended dosing interval./tensor
Posted by moviemom on December 2, 2009, at 13:42:49
In reply to Re: Wellbutrin and Insomnia » moviemom, posted by tensor on December 2, 2009, at 12:15:02
Thanks. I'm taking XL 150mg first thing in the morning with possibility of increasing dosage to 300mg at some point. Sounds like I should give it a couple of weeks before doing anything about the insomnia.
Posted by Phillipa on December 3, 2009, at 0:05:35
In reply to Re: Wellbutrin and Insomnia, posted by moviemom on December 2, 2009, at 13:42:49
If it's bad I'd add it why suffer needlessly? Phillipa
Posted by Zyprexa on December 5, 2009, at 17:23:50
In reply to Re: Wellbutrin and Insomnia, posted by moviemom on December 2, 2009, at 13:42:49
You might be better off taking the SR version. The XL takes a long time to kick in and might be what is keeping you awake. I take generic SR, 200mg morning and 100mg at lunch. I also find the generic version easyer to handle, the side-effects like dizzyness are lesser. I also take zyprexa and perphenazine which make me tired, so that also helps. I did find brand sr version made me very jittery and hard to focus at school. Often they give the wellbutrin for people that get tired from other meds they are taking. People who take the wellbutrin with out something else have a hard time toleratin it.
Why do you take wellbutrin?
Posted by moviemom on December 5, 2009, at 17:45:00
In reply to Re: Wellbutrin and Insomnia, posted by Zyprexa on December 5, 2009, at 17:23:50
Prozac wasn't working. I had a referenced EEG done and it showed I would likely respond well to stimulants or Wellbutrin. I had insomnia before starting the Wellbutrin and take 1 mg Klonopin and 50 mg Lyrica at bedtime. The Wellbutrin worsened the insomnia at first, but I think it may be getting better. Your idea about SR vs. XL makes sense.
Posted by Phillipa on December 5, 2009, at 21:10:08
In reply to Re: Wellbutrin and Insomnia, posted by moviemom on December 5, 2009, at 17:45:00
What is a referenced EEG? Thanks Phillipa
Posted by moviemom on December 5, 2009, at 21:57:08
In reply to Re: Wellbutrin and Insomnia » moviemom, posted by Phillipa on December 5, 2009, at 21:10:08
Check this site www.cnsresponse.com
Posted by Phillipa on December 6, 2009, at 18:40:11
In reply to Re: Wellbutrin and Insomnia, posted by moviemom on December 5, 2009, at 17:45:00
I've never heard of a referenced EEG but did google some? How long has this been available? Love Phillipa
Posted by moviemom on December 6, 2009, at 20:00:05
In reply to Re: Wellbutrin and Insomnia » moviemom, posted by Phillipa on December 6, 2009, at 18:40:11
I think REEG's have been around for at least a few years. After many unsuccessful medication tries, my psych PA recommended that I have one done to improve the chances of zeroing in on the rights meds more quickly.
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