[dumbunny]

I still feel depressed and anxious. But why do I feel so nervous to call my doctor and ask if my meds can be increased? She even says to call if I have questions. I was on Geodon but had terrible weight gain and I convinced her to let me go off it, but I'm afraid if I call her, she'll want to restart Geodon and I cannot argue but I really don't want that. Wellbutrin is 300 mg a day and notriptyline is 50 a day. Does anyone know if those are low doses and there's a chance she will increase them?

[Fresia]

Call her so you two can discuss what should be done. I am not a doc to know dosages for this med combination but know there is always room for adjustments (increase one/ lower one/ add another one in/ take one out). If you had a side-effect, she will not be likely to go back to the Geodon, before exploring other options first, especially all the options of dosages in the meds you are currently on. You absolutely have the right to argue if you don't want a medication that had an unwanted side-effect; it is your care, and your life. If for some reason, she brings up going back to the Geodon, just say, I don't see that as an option at this time and want to try something else. Advocate for yourself. Make that call; you won't worry about it anymore by not knowing and you have that possibility of feeling better with a med adjustment sooner than later.

[jilliebeanmn]

I am on Wellbutrin, 450 mg and it is my understanding that I am maxed out on the dosage, but I'm not sure if that's true for every person. I would call her!!

[dumbunny]

Well, I did call my doctor and she didn't mention the Geodon and agreed to increase the Wellbutrin to the maximum of 450 mg. So I worried about calling her for nothing. Hope to feel better soon.

[ECHOES]

Are you also seeing a therapist to help you?

[Fresia]

So glad you called and do hope it helps. Feel better.

[Mustkeepjob32]

I personally don't like Wellbutrin in a person who has anxiety in addition to depression.

[dumbunny]

Originally Posted by ECHOES

Are you also seeing a therapist to help you?

Yes I do see a therapist as well.

[dumbunny]

Originally Posted by Mustkeepjob32

I personally don't like Wellbutrin in a person who has anxiety in addition to depression.

Why don't you like Wellbutrin?

[Fresia]

Originally Posted by Mustkeepjob32

I personally don't like Wellbutrin in a person who has anxiety in addition to depression.

I can understand this concern. However, everyone's chemistry is different and how they react to meds. Wellbutrin and Wellbutrin XL are prescribed for depression. As for being prescribed for anxiety, it is not specifically prescribed for this and can exacerbate it or not, depends on the person and varies. This can also be said for many other anti-depressants in some other classes as well.

For me, after trying literally every antidepressant available over the years, Wellbutrin and then switched to Wellbutrin XL, were the only ones that did NOT raise my anxiety level. Kept trying others in case something might work better but would return to them. I appreciate this medication more than I can say just for this reason, besides, for me it lifted the depression and had the fewest side-effects.

There is another component to anxiety though that is not just chemical, that needs to be treated with therapy. Chemicals can exacerbate it, true, but at times can have the opposite effect such as in my case. One has to watch for your own personal reaction to a med and go from there.

[Mustkeepjob32]

Fresia, thanks for the pointing that out. You're right, everyone is different. Glad that you did find something that did not raise your anxiety level.

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