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Posted by SometimesBlue on September 7, 2007, at 13:23:08
Hi all, i have posted here before about my problem with my depression and anxiety and possible ADD [?]....
Anyway, my doc was going to prescribe Cymbalta, she thought that would be "the drug for me"....thinks it will tackle all my "problems". Anyway, my insurance company had to authorize prior to me getting it, so she thought I could try Wellbutrin [2x a per day] [w/Lexapro 1x per day].
Does anyone else have depression/anxiety/add issues and taking Wellbutrin?
Does anyone think Cymbalta would be better?
Thanks,
SB
Posted by Racer on September 7, 2007, at 22:44:36
In reply to WELLBUTRIN vs. CYMBALTA, posted by SometimesBlue on September 7, 2007, at 13:23:08
I've taken both. My dx's are major depression, generalized anxiety, anorexia nervosa, possible OCD, and {ahem} "obsessive compulsive personality traits." So, yeah, depression, anxiety, etc.
I'm considered to have chronic, treatment-resistant depression, and I have had some pretty wild reactions to drugs, so I'm not the best possible model of how treatment will affect you.
Wellbutrin won't help your anxiety, and could possibly make it worse. It's supposed to be somewhat helpful for some people with ADD, but I don't know much about that. Otherwise, I like it. It's much better for me than the SSRIs, which often leave me apathetic. Again, though -- it may actually worsen the anxiety.
Cymbalta is an SNRI, and it's a good drug. I had few side effects on it, and basically liked it -- except for the one side effect that I am way too sensitive to on any sort of SRI: apathy/amotivation. Again -- I'm not typical. If you can take Lexapro, Cymbalta may be like a SuperLex for you. Since it hits two systems at once, it's more likely to be a pretty good balance for you.
I guess I'm not so subtle, huh? I really like Cymbalta, and am still a bit disappointed that it was such a problem for me. It's well worth trying.
Hope that helps.
Posted by stargazer2 on September 8, 2007, at 18:35:12
In reply to Re: WELLBUTRIN vs. CYMBALTA » SometimesBlue, posted by Racer on September 7, 2007, at 22:44:36
I have taken both too. Wellbutrin was taken in combination with another AD (Celexa) and it was helpful with motivation, which is a big part of my depression, I also have TRD for more than 20 years.
Cymbalta made me extremely lethargic, practically becoming bedridden at 60 mg and I had to stop it because I felt I was worsening on it.
But like all meds, what works for one will not work for another so like me, it's worth a try. I have tried most AD's over the years and have spent more time depressed than actually feeling good.
As far as my depression is concerned, the doctors have no idea what will ever help me, it is all just trial and error with lots of SE's and lost years trying to get better.
Good luck with whatever you try next. I'm currently on Nardil and Nortriptyline which seems to be helping me. I hope it is not the placebo effect though.
Stargazer
Posted by SometimesBlue on September 10, 2007, at 8:37:55
In reply to Re: WELLBUTRIN vs. CYMBALTA » SometimesBlue, posted by Racer on September 7, 2007, at 22:44:36
Ok, so i've been on Lex and Wellbutrin for a couple of days now and i think i feel a major difference...like StarGazer said though, i hope it's not a placebo effect.
However, like a dummy, i took 2 too close to eachother [time-wise] and had a very weird effect. I was panicky, kind of dizzy, i almost felt like i was high on X. Weird huh?
Thanks for the input you guys, anymore is still appreciated, as I have only begun this trial..
-SB
Posted by James R on September 10, 2007, at 9:15:42
In reply to Re: WELLBUTRIN vs. CYMBALTA » SometimesBlue, posted by Racer on September 7, 2007, at 22:44:36
> Wellbutrin won't help your anxiety, and could possibly make it worse. It's supposed to be somewhat helpful for some people with ADD, but I don't know much about that. Otherwise, I like it. It's much better for me than the SSRIs, which often leave me apathetic. Again, though -- it may actually worsen the anxiety.
>How do you know for sure that Wellbutrin is gonna be bad for anxiety. That is just a trend.
I believe for some people Wellbutrin does help
anxiety. I take wellbutrin with no anxiety side-effect.Regards,
James R
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