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Posted by Racer on October 28, 2004, at 20:39:30
Today was my first appointment with Dr CattleProd since raising the Cymbalta to 90mgs. That has not been a success -- insomnia, memory problems, worsened amotivation and anhedonia, and [embarrassing problem alert] flatulence. Nothing good coming from it.
So, today he said to reduce it back to 60mgs, and then started to talk about augmentation strategies. He said his first choice would be Wellbutrin, but he was hesitant to try it with me because of the eating disorder. I told him I was actually hoping for Wellbutrin, and gave him my reasons why, after which we discussed it more and that's what he decided on. He first had me promise that I didn't purge in any way, which I don't, and then warned me about some side effects he would expect to get worse -- constipation, dry mouth, etc. Constipation was a problem on Cymbalta at times, but so was diarrhea -- both of which have cleared up now.
Anyway, I know that a number of people are interested in what Cymbalta is doing, so I thought I'd update the board.
(On another note, today I noticed lanugo on my face, so am going to try to do better with my eating. It's very difficult, and I don't really know what to do. Every other episode has been "resolved" with anti depressants that caused huge amounts of weight gain, so I've never actually 'recovered' from this without the weight gain from the meds. It's a daunting thought...)
Posted by Eljakeo25 on October 29, 2004, at 12:57:59
In reply to Lowering and augmenting Cymbalta -- just FYI, posted by Racer on October 28, 2004, at 20:39:30
recently I have wellbutrin which I was temporarily using to quit smoking. And yes, after 10 days, no smoking ever since. Since I ran out of my Provigil and adderall (insurance companies), I obviously now have some amotivation. So I been taking an appropiate amount of wellbutrin with the 60mg of Cymbalta, and I notice my mood is brighter, but not as motivated if I would combine Provigil and/or Adderall. But I feel better now than if I came off the stimulants and not having Cymbalta and Wellbutrin. I just wanted to let you know how I am feeling on it.
Jake
Posted by jboud24 on November 2, 2004, at 18:38:43
In reply to Re: Lowering and augmenting Cymbalta -- just FYI, posted by Eljakeo25 on October 29, 2004, at 12:57:59
Thanks for the post, that's great to hear. I hope the wellbutrin turns out to be an ally for you instead of an enemy.
Keep everyone posted on how you do long term with the Cymbalta/Wellbutrin combo. Also, I'm curious as to how wellbutrin compares to other stimulants at its different dose levels: 150mg, 300mgs, and 450mg. Also good for you for ditching the cigs. Now if only I could do that...
Justin
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