Wellbutrin

[Guest guest]

Peggy - If you're doing better on wellbutrin and slight bitchiness is the

worst side effect, and you've tried others, stay with it. Moderate the

dose, as nec.

I have two questons: do you also have FM? If so what is effect of

wellbutrin?

what dose are you on? I found I needed 3 doses a day - every 8 hrs -

to even out the effect.

You are welcome to bc me, if you wish. I've had very good luck. katherine

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>From: Peggomatic@...

>onelist

>Subject: Re: Wellbutrin/bitchiness

>Date: Sun, Jan 9, 2000, 8:32 PM

>

>From: Peggomatic@...

>

>

>In a message dated 1/9/00 4:06:03 PM, Schweitzer

><schweit2@...> writes:

>

><< Wellbutrin is commonly used with ADDers, and we all seem to have a touch

>

>of ADD brain fog -- but I couldn't use it myself; made me really

>

>bitchy! I did best on zoloft. Because I've improved on Ampligen, I'm

>

>able to come off the zoloft now (after five years on it -- with about a

>

>three month break when I tried Wellbutrin). >>

>

>,

>

>Could you elaborate on this? I just started on Wellbutrin a few weeks ago.

>I had tried and gone off of practically every other antidepressant - they all

>gave me awful side effects of one kind or another, and Wellbutrin doesn't

>have any major ones so far, but now that you mention it, I have been a little

>bitchy since I started. Maybe more like edgy - lashing out at people. I

>hadn't really connected it with the drug but now I'm wondering. I guess if

>one has to have a side effect, though, bitchy isn't all that bad.

>

>Also, I don't know if you caught my post earlier (I never saw a response, but

>I could have missed it) - I'm wondering if there is any current organized

>work going on between ACT-UP and CFIDS Ampligen people. I know there was

>stuff going on but I haven't heard much for a long time. Maybe I could

>direct the Wellbutrin bitchiness into a little activism.

>

>Thanks.

>

>Peggy

>

>---------------------------

[Guest guest]

Ask your Doc about Celexa mine is a physciaratist,

neurologist, endocrinologist and pain management that

changed me to Celexa when he found out about the Hep

C. Wellbutrin made me dizzy.....Connie

--- kalidurga@... wrote:

> I think ALOT of meds re bad for the liver, even over

> the counter ones.

> We all know tykenol can be deadly to the liver.

> I am on Wellbutrin also, and if I wasnt, my doc

> would take me off the

> combo. since i know it may be putting extra stress

> on my liver, but

> keeping from going postal, i focus on what i eat, or

> what i shouldnt

> eat. it makes me more aware of how important it is

> to watch what i eat,

> watch my enviornment, and basically take care of

> myself.

>

>

__________________________________________________

[Guest guest]

Ask your Doc about Celexa mine is a physciaratist,

neurologist, endocrinologist and pain management that

changed me to Celexa when he found out about the Hep

C. Wellbutrin made me dizzy.....Connie

--- kalidurga@... wrote:

> I think ALOT of meds re bad for the liver, even over

> the counter ones.

> We all know tykenol can be deadly to the liver.

> I am on Wellbutrin also, and if I wasnt, my doc

> would take me off the

> combo. since i know it may be putting extra stress

> on my liver, but

> keeping from going postal, i focus on what i eat, or

> what i shouldnt

> eat. it makes me more aware of how important it is

> to watch what i eat,

> watch my enviornment, and basically take care of

> myself.

>

>

__________________________________________________

[Guest guest]

Ask your Doc about Celexa mine is a physciaratist,

neurologist, endocrinologist and pain management that

changed me to Celexa when he found out about the Hep

C. Wellbutrin made me dizzy.....Connie

--- kalidurga@... wrote:

> I think ALOT of meds re bad for the liver, even over

> the counter ones.

> We all know tykenol can be deadly to the liver.

> I am on Wellbutrin also, and if I wasnt, my doc

> would take me off the

> combo. since i know it may be putting extra stress

> on my liver, but

> keeping from going postal, i focus on what i eat, or

> what i shouldnt

> eat. it makes me more aware of how important it is

> to watch what i eat,

> watch my enviornment, and basically take care of

> myself.

>

>

__________________________________________________

[Guest guest]

Ask your Doc about Celexa mine is a physciaratist,

neurologist, endocrinologist and pain management that

changed me to Celexa when he found out about the Hep

C. Wellbutrin made me dizzy.....Connie

--- kalidurga@... wrote:

> I think ALOT of meds re bad for the liver, even over

> the counter ones.

> We all know tykenol can be deadly to the liver.

> I am on Wellbutrin also, and if I wasnt, my doc

> would take me off the

> combo. since i know it may be putting extra stress

> on my liver, but

> keeping from going postal, i focus on what i eat, or

> what i shouldnt

> eat. it makes me more aware of how important it is

> to watch what i eat,

> watch my enviornment, and basically take care of

> myself.

>

>

__________________________________________________

[Guest guest]

I'm on Celexa too. Started out on Zoloft but it killed my sex drive and made

me feel like nothing mattered. But ya gotta find the one that works for you.

alley/

ICQ 12631861

alleypat@...

http://www.flash.net/~alleypat

[Guest guest]

on 10/23/00 9:32 PM, jane_doe_press at jane_doe_press@... wrote:

> This psychiatrist wants me to try Wellbutrin. Anyone know the biochemistry

> of it in relation to SSRIs? I asked her and she said it will increase

> dopamine. I have read the literature but am getting confused.

Wellbutrin (bupropion hydrochloride) is primarily a dopamine reuptake

inhibitor; it also a weaker reuptake inhibitor for norepinephrine and

serotonin. It tends to be somewhat 'alerting' and maybe even energizing to

some extent, compared with SSRIs. Also, sexual dysfunction that is common

with SSRIs is not a problem with Wellbutrin.

I've taken Wellbutrin on 3 previous occasions. I think Wellbutrin is my

'antidepressant of choice'. There were very few adverse effects for me,

except intense sweating at times and intense dream recall. It tends to

cause constipation, which was a problem for me. If you want to know more

about Wellbutrin you could try http://www.rxlist.com and search on

Wellbutrin.

>

Hud

[Guest guest]

I know that Paxil is often used for anxiety as well as depression. My daughter takes Wellbutrin for depression, but I'm not sure how well it works for anxiety. Paxil works well for both my wife and me, but it caused some strange side effects for my daughter. She had to try 3 different types before trying Wellbutrin. What her psych said is that everybody reacts differently to different meds and what's important is to find the one that works the best for YOU, not someone else. Everyone's body and more importantly, brain chemistry is different. So, it is highly likely that everyone's experience and correct dosage will also be different.

Don

Terradon Unlimited

http://www.TerradonUnlimited.com

"People who ask me how we can still have such a positive attitude after all we’ve been through, have it all wrong…We’ve been able to get through all that we have BECAUSE we have a positive attitude". Don Hanson 8/2000

[ ] Wellbutrindo you all take Wellbutrin for depression or is it for anxiety? I'm goingin a few weeks to talk to someone about some medicine for anxiety....justwondered if this is one I could ask about.... sounds like you all like thisone the best.I've been having chest pain and pain down my left arm/numbness. Went toimmediate care Tues. They did an EKG, chest X-ray, and bloodwork....allfine. I go in for a stress test the 28th. It's probably all stressrelated....hence getting on a med for anxiety... Do any of you have chestpain and/or left arm pain/numbness? Could this be a side effect of theMedral (methylpredisolone). After the chest pain, my hepatologist reducedmy dosage by one pill. I'm now taking 12mg rather than 16 mg. Does anyoneknow why my doctor might have chosen the Medrol over the Prednisone? Itsounds like most of you are are prednisone. Any ideas?thanks,Beth, AIH 10/00, Michigan

[Guest guest]

I've been on Wellbutrin for depression since last February. It worked

very well. Curiously, it was after I started Wellbutrin that I began

experiencing the odd pressure in my right side (which has progressed

to actual pain at times). I have also read that Wellbutrin can affect

lft's. I can't help but wonder how good it could be for someone with

AIH.

/bd

> do you all take Wellbutrin for depression or is it for anxiety?

I'm going

> in a few weeks to talk to someone about some medicine for

anxiety....just

> wondered if this is one I could ask about.... sounds like you all

like this

> one the best.

>

> I've been having chest pain and pain down my left arm/numbness.

Went to

> immediate care Tues. They did an EKG, chest X-ray, and

bloodwork....all

> fine. I go in for a stress test the 28th. It's probably all stress

> related....hence getting on a med for anxiety... Do any of you

have chest

> pain and/or left arm pain/numbness? Could this be a side effect of

the

> Medral (methylpredisolone). After the chest pain, my hepatologist

reduced

> my dosage by one pill. I'm now taking 12mg rather than 16 mg.

Does anyone

> know why my doctor might have chosen the Medrol over the

Prednisone? It

> sounds like most of you are are prednisone. Any ideas?

>

> thanks,

> Beth, AIH 10/00, Michigan

[Guest guest]

> do you all take Wellbutrin for depression or is it for anxiety?

I'm going

> in a few weeks to talk to someone about some medicine for

anxiety....just

> wondered if this is one I could ask about.... sounds like you all

like this

> one the best.

>

> I've been having chest pain and pain down my left arm/numbness.

Went to

> immediate care Tues. They did an EKG, chest X-ray, and

bloodwork....all

> fine. I go in for a stress test the 28th. It's probably all stress

> related....hence getting on a med for anxiety... Do any of you

have chest

> pain and/or left arm pain/numbness? Could this be a side effect of

the

> Medral (methylpredisolone). After the chest pain, my hepatologist

reduced

> my dosage by one pill. I'm now taking 12mg rather than 16 mg.

Does anyone

> know why my doctor might have chosen the Medrol over the

Prednisone? It

> sounds like most of you are are prednisone. Any ideas?

>

> thanks,

> Beth, AIH 10/00, Michigan

Hi Beth,

I have been on Welburtrin for quite a few years now for depression.

I also take Clonazepam for anxiety when I need it. I went through

all the same tests for chest pain. I do have mitrovavle prolapse

which is extremely common in all women. That causes some of the pain

but I think the stress causes the mitrovalve to act up. I've learned

to find other ways of dealing with the stress so I don't take the

clonopan as often. It is addicting. Many years of therapy have paid

off!!

Debbie

[Guest guest]

Gwen:

Your description of your visit brought tears to my eyes as well. I'm sending you all the positive strength vibes I can muster. I hope your husband is felling better! I know you and Abby and your family will make it through this!

Wellbutrin

Tonight when I was visiting, she came over and sat between my legs and let me hold her for a few minutes. Being able to hold her, bury my face in her hair and touch her brought tears to my eyes. With her OCD issues around symmetry and being touched "unevenly" or "unexpectedly" I am so often prevented from being able to touch her. And touch is such a wonderful way to communicate love. I will hold onto that moment over the next few days as we continue on this journey.

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[Guest guest]

,

Your response brought tears to my eyes. The feeling that someone

understands intimately what you are going through goes right to the

heart. I spent some time going back through your previous posts and

realized that you are struggling with not one, but three children

with special needs. You are an inspiration to me. Thanks for taking

time to respond.

Gwen

> Gwen:

> Your description of your visit brought tears to my eyes as well.

I'm sending you all the positive strength vibes I can muster. I hope

your husband is felling better! I know you and Abby and your family

will make it through this!

>

>

> Wellbutrin

>

>

> Tonight when I was visiting, she came over and sat

> between my legs and let me hold her for a few minutes. Being

able to

> hold her, bury my face in her hair and touch her brought tears to

my

> eyes. With her OCD issues around symmetry and being

> touched " unevenly " or " unexpectedly " I am so often prevented from

> being able to touch her. And touch is such a wonderful way to

> communicate love. I will hold onto that moment over the next few

> days as we continue on this journey.

>

> eGroups Sponsor

[Guest guest]

I was on Zoloft for years but it made me tired and wiped out my

libido. 5 months ago my doc switched me to Wellbutrin (150mg 3x's a

day) and it is NOT working. I am going to talk to my doc about

Celexa. I tried Celexa but I was unable to get through the nausea

phase that some people experience during the first month. I think I'm

going to give it another go.

Toni Lieb

MGB 5/31/00

296/187

> don't forget, just being depressed can effect a person sexually

>

> also, has anyone been on wellbutrin and what were your experiences,

my

> doctor put me on 300 mg.s one month ago but I don't feel an

improvement

>

> Vellucci

> 7/21/00 286/280/192/150 (God willing, changed it from the

unrealistic 135

> fantacy) (six more lbs until I hit the 100 lbs lost mark -- from my

highest

> weight that is!!!!!!)

[Guest guest]

There is a growing trend toward prescribing Wellbutrin AND an SSRI (Zoloft,

Paxil, Prozac). I've been told the the effect of them working together is

much greater than that of either one alone.

S

Re: wellbutrin

I was on Zoloft for years but it made me tired and wiped out my

libido. 5 months ago my doc switched me to Wellbutrin (150mg 3x's a

day) and it is NOT working. I am going to talk to my doc about

Celexa. I tried Celexa but I was unable to get through the nausea

phase that some people experience during the first month. I think I'm

going to give it another go.

Toni Lieb

MGB 5/31/00

296/187

> don't forget, just being depressed can effect a person sexually

>

> also, has anyone been on wellbutrin and what were your experiences,

my

> doctor put me on 300 mg.s one month ago but I don't feel an

improvement

>

> Vellucci

> 7/21/00 286/280/192/150 (God willing, changed it from the

unrealistic 135

> fantacy) (six more lbs until I hit the 100 lbs lost mark -- from my

highest

> weight that is!!!!!!)

[Guest guest]

,

My doc put me on 300 mg of Wellbutrin also. I've only been taking it for

about 2 1/2 weeks, but NO - - - I don't notice any difference either. The

only difference I do notice is not positive (dizzy feeling, head feels cloudy

all the time, I'm very very tired daily). I'll be talking to my doctor

tomorrow and will post what she says.

in OK

In a message dated 08/12/2001 10:41:16 AM Pacific Daylight Time,

LINDA.VELLUCCI@... writes:

<<

don't forget, just being depressed can effect a person sexually

also, has anyone been on wellbutrin and what were your experiences, my

doctor put me on 300 mg.s one month ago but I don't feel an improvement

Vellucci

7/21/00 286/280/192/150 (God willing, changed it from the unrealistic 135

fantacy) (six more lbs until I hit the 100 lbs lost mark -- from my highest

weight that is!!!!!!)

>>

[Guest guest]

I took Wellbutrin for a long time, on the theory that its male-

specific side effect (priapism) would offset that of Paxil (dead

dick). It did that, but not terribly well. Things went much better

when I switched from Wellbutrin to Serzone.

But Wellbutrin works well for many, many people and has a long track

record of success.

It all goes to show that this is an area of trial and error; each

person has his or her own combination of these drugs that will work.

Luckily there are a lot of drugs out there to try. So hang in

there! You'll find the right cocktail!

Best,

Jon in Tuscaloosa

MGB 11/22/00

263/170(?)/150 -- soon to remove the (?)!

> ,

>

> My doc put me on 300 mg of Wellbutrin also. I've only been taking

it for

> about 2 1/2 weeks, but NO - - - I don't notice any difference

either. The

> only difference I do notice is not positive (dizzy feeling, head

feels cloudy

> all the time, I'm very very tired daily). I'll be talking to my

doctor

> tomorrow and will post what she says.

>

> in OK

>

> In a message dated 08/12/2001 10:41:16 AM Pacific Daylight Time,

> LINDA.VELLUCCI@M... writes:

>

> <<

> don't forget, just being depressed can effect a person sexually

>

> also, has anyone been on wellbutrin and what were your

experiences, my

> doctor put me on 300 mg.s one month ago but I don't feel an

improvement

>

> Vellucci

> 7/21/00 286/280/192/150 (God willing, changed it from the

unrealistic 135

> fantacy) (six more lbs until I hit the 100 lbs lost mark -- from

my highest

> weight that is!!!!!!)

>

> >>

[Guest guest]

shelly, I see my doctor today also, I have been on this for 4 weeks now and

when I spoke to the nurse yesterday, she indicated that he may put me on

MORE of it and wait another month to see any reaction, I hope it works. I

do feel more energy however, but just about the same that I do if I drink

coffee (that's a secret, LOL!)

I'll also post what he has to say.

Re: wellbutrin

,

My doc put me on 300 mg of Wellbutrin also. I've only been taking it for

about 2 1/2 weeks, but NO - - - I don't notice any difference either. The

only difference I do notice is not positive (dizzy feeling, head feels

cloudy

all the time, I'm very very tired daily). I'll be talking to my doctor

tomorrow and will post what she says.

in OK

In a message dated 08/12/2001 10:41:16 AM Pacific Daylight Time,

LINDA.VELLUCCI@... writes:

<<

don't forget, just being depressed can effect a person sexually

also, has anyone been on wellbutrin and what were your experiences, my

doctor put me on 300 mg.s one month ago but I don't feel an improvement

Vellucci

7/21/00 286/280/192/150 (God willing, changed it from the unrealistic 135

fantacy) (six more lbs until I hit the 100 lbs lost mark -- from my highest

weight that is!!!!!!)

>>

[Guest guest]

Dear ,

Thanks for the wealth of info. Is Ian your oldest? I think I remember correctly that Avery is in the 7-9 range? Does her behavior seem much different than Ian's was at that age? I am curious (and worried) about all the kids who start out with a dx of OCD and then end up diagnosed with bipolar disorder. We'll see what happens this month on "As the Pharmacy Turns". Stay tuned.

, who is actually relieved that the triplets were split up at birth. One of them is all I could ever handle!!!!

[Guest guest]

Hey, Jon. Thanks for the info. I'm fortunate in that I don't have to worry

about " dead " ummm, well, you know....

in OK

In a message dated 08/13/2001 9:54:37 PM Pacific Daylight Time,

jsb@... writes:

<< I took Wellbutrin for a long time, on the theory that its male-

specific side effect (priapism) would offset that of Paxil (dead

dick). It did that, but not terribly well. Things went much better

when I switched from Wellbutrin to Serzone.

But Wellbutrin works well for many, many people and has a long track

record of success.

It all goes to show that this is an area of trial and error; each

person has his or her own combination of these drugs that will work.

Luckily there are a lot of drugs out there to try. So hang in

there! You'll find the right cocktail!

Best,

Jon in Tuscaloosa

MGB 11/22/00

263/170(?)/150 -- soon to remove the (?)!

> ,

>

> My doc put me on 300 mg of Wellbutrin also. I've only been taking

it for

> about 2 1/2 weeks, but NO - - - I don't notice any difference

either. The

> only difference I do notice is not positive (dizzy feeling, head

feels cloudy

> all the time, I'm very very tired daily). I'll be talking to my

doctor

> tomorrow and will post what she says.

>

> in OK

>

> In a message dated 08/12/2001 10:41:16 AM Pacific Daylight Time,

> LINDA.VELLUCCI@M... writes:

>

> <<

> don't forget, just being depressed can effect a person sexually

>

> also, has anyone been on wellbutrin and what were your

experiences, my

> doctor put me on 300 mg.s one month ago but I don't feel an

improvement

>

> Vellucci

> 7/21/00 286/280/192/150 (God willing, changed it from the

unrealistic 135

> fantacy) (six more lbs until I hit the 100 lbs lost mark -- from

my highest

> weight that is!!!!!!)

>

> >> >>

[Guest guest]

Friends,

I talked to my doctor today and explained to her how I'd been feeling (i.e.,

surges of dizziness all day long, hands shaking constantly, and my head feels

like I have a hangover every day - - - Not a headache, but just having

trouble thinking and focusing). Anyway, she assured me that it was no result

of being taken off the Paxil at this point (it's been about 2 weeks since

I've taken Paxil). She told me to DECREASE (which scared me) the Wellbutrin

by 1/2, which would mean that I'll take 150 mg/day. I told her that I'd also

been feeling pretty down the past few days. She said to call her on Friday

and let her know how I was feeling and we'd go from there. She seemed to

think that I was over medicated. I feel like maybe I'm not getting enough or

need something else. But she's the expert on medications not me. So, I'll

let you all know if I start feeling better once I decrease the Wellbutrin in

the morning. I sure hope I do!

I'm going to e-mail Dr. R and ask his opinion on all of this. See if he can

shed any light. I'll keep you posted.

Thanks to everyone for all the input.

Love,

in OK

In a message dated 08/14/2001 5:30:45 AM Pacific Daylight Time,

LINDA.VELLUCCI@... writes:

<< shelly, I see my doctor today also, I have been on this for 4 weeks now and

when I spoke to the nurse yesterday, she indicated that he may put me on

MORE of it and wait another month to see any reaction, I hope it works. I

do feel more energy however, but just about the same that I do if I drink

coffee (that's a secret, LOL!)

I'll also post what he has to say.

Re: wellbutrin

,

My doc put me on 300 mg of Wellbutrin also. I've only been taking it for

about 2 1/2 weeks, but NO - - - I don't notice any difference either. The

only difference I do notice is not positive (dizzy feeling, head feels

cloudy

all the time, I'm very very tired daily). I'll be talking to my doctor

tomorrow and will post what she says.

in OK

In a message dated 08/12/2001 10:41:16 AM Pacific Daylight Time,

LINDA.VELLUCCI@... writes:

<<

don't forget, just being depressed can effect a person sexually

also, has anyone been on wellbutrin and what were your experiences, my

doctor put me on 300 mg.s one month ago but I don't feel an improvement

Vellucci

7/21/00 286/280/192/150 (God willing, changed it from the unrealistic 135

fantacy) (six more lbs until I hit the 100 lbs lost mark -- from my highest

weight that is!!!!!!)

>>

[Guest guest]

, these feelings you are talking about happened to me about 15 years ago

taking Desyrel. I felt like I never completely woke up during the day, and the

only time I felt half-way normal was while I was exercising. My doctor cut my

dose in half, and then half again, and finally got it right. It really is a

trial and error thing, so stick with your doc.

Pat

Re: wellbutrin

,

My doc put me on 300 mg of Wellbutrin also. I've only been taking it for

about 2 1/2 weeks, but NO - - - I don't notice any difference either. The

only difference I do notice is not positive (dizzy feeling, head feels

cloudy

all the time, I'm very very tired daily). I'll be talking to my doctor

tomorrow and will post what she says.

in OK

In a message dated 08/12/2001 10:41:16 AM Pacific Daylight Time,

LINDA.VELLUCCI@... writes:

<<

don't forget, just being depressed can effect a person sexually

also, has anyone been on wellbutrin and what were your experiences, my

doctor put me on 300 mg.s one month ago but I don't feel an improvement

Vellucci

7/21/00 286/280/192/150 (God willing, changed it from the unrealistic 135

fantacy) (six more lbs until I hit the 100 lbs lost mark -- from my highest

weight that is!!!!!!)

>>

[Guest guest]

,

Yes, Ian is my oldest at 10 I/2. Avery just turned 8, and Gracie is 4 1/2. Each has their own flavor of ocd. None of them have presented in the same way. Ian's seems more "mental" - counting, evening up, symmetry stuff although what led to his original diagnosis was his complicated bedtime rituals. Avery's has been more recognizable - reassurance seeking questions, endless list making, sorting behaviors, extreme fear and anxiety, separation anxiety, compulsive kissing on her little sister, compulsive somersaulting, stalking a little boy in 2nd grade, etc. Gracie started with trichotillomania (pulling her hair out) and withholding bowel movements. She totally regressed on potty training and was in diapers until age 4. We started her on Zoloft and on day 28, as if by magic, she got her little potty out, sat down and did her business, and was trained with no more problems from then on! She seems to have some issues with counting, but it's hard to tell if it's ocd or just normal 4 year old stuff. Avery also fits some of the criteria for childhood BP, and the pdoc wants some further psychological testing done. I'm trying to find someone on my insurance now. Our pdoc had suspected Ian was BP for 2 years, but I really didn't want to discuss it. I finally read "The Bipolar Child" and had to admit to myself that he was probably right. It's a very scary dx for me. My father was BP, and was not a very fun guy to live with most of the time. I also have an untreated bipolar sister who does crazy things. They both had manic as well as depressive episodes. I'm hoping that early diagnosis and treatment will make the difference in Ian's life. We'll just have to wait and see about Avery.

in TX

Re: wellbutrin

Dear , Thanks for the wealth of info. Is Ian your oldest? I think I remember correctly that Avery is in the 7-9 range? Does her behavior seem much different than Ian's was at that age? I am curious (and worried) about all the kids who start out with a dx of OCD and then end up diagnosed with bipolar disorder. We'll see what happens this month on "As the Pharmacy Turns". Stay tuned. , who is actually relieved that the triplets were split up at birth. One of them is all I could ever handle!!!! You may subscribe to the OCD-L by emailing listserv@... . In the body of your message write: subscribe OCD-L your name. You may subscribe to the Parents of Adults with OCD List at parentsofadultswithOCD-subscribe . You may subscribe to the OCD and Homeschooling List at ocdandhomeschooling-subscribe . You may change your subscription format or access the files, bookmarks, and archives for our list at . Our list advisors are Tamar Chansky, Ph.D., Aureen Pinto Wagner, Ph.D., and Dan Geller, M.D. Our list moderators are Birkhan, Kathy Hammes, Jule Monnens, Gail Pesses, Kathy , and Jackie Stout. Subscription issues or suggestions may be addressed to Louis Harkins, list owner, at lharkins@... .

[Guest guest]

....... I have been the same way since Monday.... I lift my head off my

pillow and I need to grad on to something.... feels like the room is

spinning.... I have been very lightheaded and dizzy for 3 days.... I woke up

this morning and felt like I had a major hangover.... headache and dizzy... I

am calling my PCP today. Please tell me what Dr. R says... I was also going

to call Diane... I fell like I am going to throw up... and it is hard to eat

anything... loss of appetite.....

TKU

Sharon

[Guest guest]

,

Bless your heart! I asked Dr. R about the absorption of anitdepressants after

surgery and he didn't comment on that. He referred me back to his e-mail he

posted here regarding the estrogen patch. So, I'll try that. I'm going to

email Dr. R again and ask him about the absorption of anitdepressants. When I

hear from him, I'll post it because I've heard others asking the same thing.

I'm thinking of you, !

in OK

Subj:

RE: wellbutrin

Date:

Wed, 15 Aug 2001 8:13:52 AM Eastern Daylight Time

From:

Vellucci <LINDA.VELLUCCI@...>

To:

" ' ' " < >

shelly, please do let us know. I saw my psychiatrist last night who is

working with me on medication management, I see a therapist separately,

anyway, he put me on effexor since the wellbutrin didn't do anything for me,

however, he asked me to stay on the wellbutrin, plus I am already taking

paxil AND buspar, I feel like a medicine cabinet, and with all of this, I

still feel very depressed. This is the worst I have ever felt in my life

without some crisis, I am very worried and confused and would be very

interested on what the doctor says, I wonder also if we have malabsorbtion

with the meds?????????????????

Vellucci

[Guest guest]

Don't make sense to me either, Steve. Someone did post that same thing here a

couple days ago... However, I thought that I heard Dr. R say that an

antidepressant may need increase to get the same results as before surgery.

Now, no one quote me on that, because I've maybe dreamed that up, but I sure

thought I heard him say that.

In any event, I want to get it straight from the horses mouth (lol)- - - I guess

because it don't make any sense to me either.

Did you see my message wondering what " Pax " means?

I'm sure you don't remember me, but I saw you on the 27th at Golden Corral two

days before my surgery. At least I'm pretty sure it was you. I was there with

my boyfriend, who has since DUMPED me. Exactly a month after surgery. What a

dummy! I mean, he says with me while I'm 300 POUNDS and dumps me when he KNOWS

I'm well on my way to being thin. MEN! You all make no sense what so ever to

me. I'm sure most of you feel the same way about us women <grin>.

in OK

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Dr. R. has always maintained that absorption of drugs isn't affected, which

has never made sense to me.

S