I have recurrent depressions and because they are quite hard, and sometimes AD-s don't help, my pdoc says I may have bipolar disorder. I was wondering if anyone with bipolar depression has gotten relief from wellbutrin?
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Does Wellbutrin Help Also Bipolar Depression?
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Posted 03 August 2012 - 08:04 PM
Wellbutrin had little effect on my depression even at the the max of 450mg. It just didn't work for me as an AD or stabilizer. There are othe people here with Bipolar who take it in conjunction with other med(s) to improve it's viability.
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Posted 08 August 2012 - 05:44 PM
No experience yet here but just wanted to chime in since my daughter was just prescribed this. Her doctor made it sound like it had mood stabilizing qualities.
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Posted 08 August 2012 - 05:52 PM
I've gotten good results from Wellbutrin. I take it in conjunction with Abilify and Depakote to treat my bipolar disorder.
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Posted 12 August 2012 - 11:03 AM
Adding Wellbutrin XL 300mg to my meds had no effect on me. I'm also taking Abilify and Lexapro to treat bipolar disorder and anxiety.
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Posted 12 August 2012 - 04:32 PM
thanks for answers!
I'm on day 12. I'm functioning better, but depression is still there. waiting...
I'm on day 12. I'm functioning better, but depression is still there. waiting...
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Posted 12 August 2012 - 05:15 PM
I'm on:
1) lithium,
2) ramping up on Lamictal (50mg current),
3) 450mg Wellbutrin,
4) 2400mg N-acetylcysteine,
5) 10mg Ambien (for sleep),
6) Ativan (as needed)
I'm not sure the Wellbutrin is doing anything for my depression although I do think it's "amping" me up a little. If/when my depression lifts, the Wellbutrin along with the lithium will be the first to be weaned back.
1) lithium,
2) ramping up on Lamictal (50mg current),
3) 450mg Wellbutrin,
4) 2400mg N-acetylcysteine,
5) 10mg Ambien (for sleep),
6) Ativan (as needed)
I'm not sure the Wellbutrin is doing anything for my depression although I do think it's "amping" me up a little. If/when my depression lifts, the Wellbutrin along with the lithium will be the first to be weaned back.
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Posted 19 August 2012 - 02:43 PM
I'm on day 18 and I'm depressed as hell. and really scared that nothing helps :((((((((
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Posted 20 August 2012 - 05:50 AM
Hi Rapunzel
18 days is still early days and you may be experiencing increased depression due to side effects. Hopefully after a few weeks you will feel better. The meds do take time. Bear in mind that I am not a professional.
Trace
18 days is still early days and you may be experiencing increased depression due to side effects. Hopefully after a few weeks you will feel better. The meds do take time. Bear in mind that I am not a professional.
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