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Posted by MHK on July 12, 2000, at 17:04:07
As I've mentioned in a previous post, Wellbutrin SR has "pooped out" for me, with the exception of one or two areas where it is still effective. I've just had a trial of Serzone, which doesn't seem to do anything for me besides make me weak and dizzy (and another side effect I won't mention in polite company.)I have seen quite a few messages and notations in Dr. Bob's tips about augmenting antidepressants which have "pooped out" with naltrexone (ReVia)in order to regain or even enhance the original level of effectiveness of the initial drug.
However, the information I've seen has all mentioned augmenting SSRI's with naltrexone -- never any other types of AD's.
Has anyone out there done this with something other than an SSRI? (Extra points if you've done it with Wellbutrin specifically.) Or have you seen any information about the topic?
Any help you can offer would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks so much.
Heidi
Posted by SLS on July 12, 2000, at 21:33:33
In reply to Naltrexone + Wellbutrin SR?, posted by MHK on July 12, 2000, at 17:04:07
Hi Heidi.
Just butting in.
Adding Effexor to the Wellbutrin might be worth considering. A friend of mine responds partially to both. Each used alone improved different symptoms. The combined actions of the two drugs seemed additive and complementary, as each took care of what the other had missed. If you have been partially responsive to any other antidepressant (or stimulant, depending on which symptoms persist), you might want to consider trying to use that drug in combination with Wellbutrin.
I am considering combining Naltrexone with an MAO inhibitor, either Parnate or Nardil, so I will be curious to see how you respond to it should you choose to give it a try.
Good luck.
- Scott
> As I've mentioned in a previous post, Wellbutrin SR has "pooped out" for me, with the exception of one or two areas where it is still effective. I've just had a trial of Serzone, which doesn't seem to do anything for me besides make me weak and dizzy (and another side effect I won't mention in polite company.)
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> I have seen quite a few messages and notations in Dr. Bob's tips about augmenting antidepressants which have "pooped out" with naltrexone (ReVia)in order to regain or even enhance the original level of effectiveness of the initial drug.
>
> However, the information I've seen has all mentioned augmenting SSRI's with naltrexone -- never any other types of AD's.
>
> Has anyone out there done this with something other than an SSRI? (Extra points if you've done it with Wellbutrin specifically.) Or have you seen any information about the topic?
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> Any help you can offer would be greatly appreciated.
>
> Thanks so much.
>
> Heidi
Posted by shar on July 12, 2000, at 22:27:57
In reply to Naltrexone + Wellbutrin SR?, posted by MHK on July 12, 2000, at 17:04:07
> I take Effexor/Wellbutrin combo and have had very few side effects from it. I don't feel as good as I did with Zoloft, but Zoloft pooped out quickly for me (after a few months).
I was on Effexor first and added Wellbu. Compared to the black pit of depression I'd give the combo a strong B+ . Compared to how I felt on Zoloft, a C-.
Shar
Shar
> As I've mentioned in a previous post, Wellbutrin SR has "pooped out" for me, with the exception of one or two areas where it is still effective. I've just had a trial of Serzone, which doesn't seem to do anything for me besides make me weak and dizzy (and another side effect I won't mention in polite company.)
>
> I have seen quite a few messages and notations in Dr. Bob's tips about augmenting antidepressants which have "pooped out" with naltrexone (ReVia)in order to regain or even enhance the original level of effectiveness of the initial drug.
>
> However, the information I've seen has all mentioned augmenting SSRI's with naltrexone -- never any other types of AD's.
>
> Has anyone out there done this with something other than an SSRI? (Extra points if you've done it with Wellbutrin specifically.) Or have you seen any information about the topic?
>
> Any help you can offer would be greatly appreciated.
>
> Thanks so much.
>
> Heidi
Posted by MHK on July 13, 2000, at 10:33:34
In reply to Re: Naltrexone + Wellbutrin SR?, posted by SLS on July 12, 2000, at 21:33:33
The problem is, I've heard that Effexor has a strong incidence of weight gain as a side effect. Since I am already more than double a reasonable weight for my size, I simply can't afford to start something that's going to pack more pounds on. My knees and ankles just can't take any more abuse.Wellbutrin has, in the past, had the very welcome side effect of weight *loss* for me. The last time I was on it (about a year and a half ago), I lost roughly 40 pounds in three months with no effort whatsoever. That, and the fact that it helps me to wake up in the morning more easily, is why I'd rather augment it than switch to something else altogether.
Thanks very much for your input. I'll do some more research into Effexor, but I don't think it will be a good choice for me.
Heidi
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