Posted by Racer on June 11, 2004, at 11:18:35
In reply to Re: Medication rant/questions, posted by Ayla on June 11, 2004, at 1:51:31
Here's my only comment:
Most of the protocols I've seen have talked about a four week trial of any drug that is not producing dangerous adverse reactions before making any changes. If, after four weeks, there is no improvement, THEN they look to the next step. I wonder why your doctor is trying Wellbutrin for two weeks and then planning a change? Also, while I'm not especially familiar with Wellbutrin, I've never had a three day ramp-up with any drug. It's usually been a case of a couple of weeks between dosage changes.
My advice, for what it's worth, is to ask your doctor to talk to you about the drugs and explain a little more to you about his protocol and his expectations and what you can expect from the drugs, good and bad effects, etc.
Good luck. I was on Wellbutrin for a couple of weeks -- even though I knew it was contraindicated, the one doctor prescribed it anyway -- and I thought at the time it was helping. I hope it helps you.
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