Posted by Minnie-Haha on February 16, 2005, at 18:28:21
In reply to OK, who wants to play detective? Which med ..., posted by Racer on February 16, 2005, at 16:34:09
> I'm taking the following meds:
>
> Cymbalta, 60 mgs
> Wellbutrin XL, 150 mgs
> Provigil, 100 mgs
>
> I'm currently experiencing the following adverse effects:
>
> Trouble finding words
> Weight gain
> Akathesia (not as bad as on Lamictal/Zoloft, but bad enough)
> Worsening depression (damn)
> Memory troubles (mild to moderate)
> Mild to moderate insomnia
>
> ... So, would anyone like to hazard a guess as to which med or meds might be causing which problem?I have some experience with Cymbalta and Wellbutrin, but not Provigil. So, from what I gleaned from the Internet (cymbalta.com and healthsquare.com) re: side effects for these meds, and my personal experience, I'd suspect:
Trouble finding words? Provigil (or maybe just your insomnia? I had that bad for 15 months and my cognitive skills plummeted.)
Weight gain? Cymbalta (my experience, but may be atypical?)
Akathesia? Provigil or Wellbutrin
Worsening depression? PROVIGIL or Wellbutrin
Memory troubles? Same as "Trouble finding words"
Mild to moderate insomnia? TAKE YOUR PICK (any of the three, or all three together?)
Frankly, I'd drop the Provigil (for the not-weight-related problems). Give it a couple of weeks. Then, if the weight gain continues, maybe try decreasing the Cymbalta and/or increasing the Wellbutrin? I don't know... Good luck.
Minnie
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