NeuroGirl
12-19-07, 09:41 AM
Hello:
I would like to hear from anyone who has personal experience and/or informed info about the mixing of the generics of Ritalin and Wellbutrin (Buproprion). There seems to be 2 school of thoughts about this mix: On the one hand, it is not thought to be the best pairing. On the other hand, it works very well for some.
Currently, I am taking the Ritalin, extended release, 40 mg. a day and it doesn't seem to be working as well for me anymore. Also, I am craving coffee again periodically which I had stopped drinking. Now, I realize it was a subconcious attempt at an energy boost. Also, I am wearier during the day and don't sleep as well at night. I take 300 mg. a day of Buproprion.
The sleep issue wasn't so much a problem when I was on Clonozapem (Klonopin), too: I stopped the Clonzapem though and will not return to it because after a few weeks on it, I had huge memory issues when I was on it in combo with the above-mentioned drugs. Also, Seroquil was prescribed as a fourth. Again, with these 2 drugs added, I got 'tired' by 10pm each night, didn't have trouble falling asleep, and woke up alert at 6am in the morning which was ideal. That said, the other consequences, such as the memory of an infant, were way too devastating. Plus 4 drugs a day was ridiculous.
That said, I am back to my 'old' routine: fatigue during the day, something akin to depression internally, not sleeping as soundly, not waking easily and needing a 'boost.' Haven't reverted to drinking tons of coffee but having read more about ADD, I understand now why I drank 2-4 cups a day before. Overall, feeling isolated and exhausted.
All focused and informed and/or personal experience stories about the combined intake of the generic version of Wellbutrin and Ritalin - and/or these 2 drugs themselves - are appreciated! Thank you.
I would like to hear from anyone who has personal experience and/or informed info about the mixing of the generics of Ritalin and Wellbutrin (Buproprion). There seems to be 2 school of thoughts about this mix: On the one hand, it is not thought to be the best pairing. On the other hand, it works very well for some.
Currently, I am taking the Ritalin, extended release, 40 mg. a day and it doesn't seem to be working as well for me anymore. Also, I am craving coffee again periodically which I had stopped drinking. Now, I realize it was a subconcious attempt at an energy boost. Also, I am wearier during the day and don't sleep as well at night. I take 300 mg. a day of Buproprion.
The sleep issue wasn't so much a problem when I was on Clonozapem (Klonopin), too: I stopped the Clonzapem though and will not return to it because after a few weeks on it, I had huge memory issues when I was on it in combo with the above-mentioned drugs. Also, Seroquil was prescribed as a fourth. Again, with these 2 drugs added, I got 'tired' by 10pm each night, didn't have trouble falling asleep, and woke up alert at 6am in the morning which was ideal. That said, the other consequences, such as the memory of an infant, were way too devastating. Plus 4 drugs a day was ridiculous.
That said, I am back to my 'old' routine: fatigue during the day, something akin to depression internally, not sleeping as soundly, not waking easily and needing a 'boost.' Haven't reverted to drinking tons of coffee but having read more about ADD, I understand now why I drank 2-4 cups a day before. Overall, feeling isolated and exhausted.
All focused and informed and/or personal experience stories about the combined intake of the generic version of Wellbutrin and Ritalin - and/or these 2 drugs themselves - are appreciated! Thank you.