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Posted by twinch42085 on April 8, 2008, at 16:42:41
Hello Everyone. I am on my 3rd week with strattera. Currently at 80mg. I am going to switch it for wellbutrin because strattera is too expensive even with my insurance. I have a few questions though. Has anyone had benefits from wellbutrin for ADD/ADHD? I am bipolar, do you think it would trigger a manic episode?
Thank You : )
Twinch
Posted by bulldog2 on April 8, 2008, at 17:58:19
In reply to Switching Strattera for Wellbutrin, posted by twinch42085 on April 8, 2008, at 16:42:41
> Hello Everyone. I am on my 3rd week with strattera. Currently at 80mg. I am going to switch it for wellbutrin because strattera is too expensive even with my insurance. I have a few questions though. Has anyone had benefits from wellbutrin for ADD/ADHD? I am bipolar, do you think it would trigger a manic episode?
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> Thank You : )
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> TwinchWhy not something like Vyvanse which is a stim with low abuse potential. the stims are still the gold standard for adhd.
Posted by bulldog2 on April 8, 2008, at 17:59:32
In reply to Switching Strattera for Wellbutrin, posted by twinch42085 on April 8, 2008, at 16:42:41
> Hello Everyone. I am on my 3rd week with strattera. Currently at 80mg. I am going to switch it for wellbutrin because strattera is too expensive even with my insurance. I have a few questions though. Has anyone had benefits from wellbutrin for ADD/ADHD? I am bipolar, do you think it would trigger a manic episode?
>
> Thank You : )
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> TwinchWhy not something like Vyvanse which is a stim with low abuse potential. the stims are still the gold standard for adhd.
Posted by twinch42085 on April 8, 2008, at 19:23:25
In reply to Re: Switching Strattera for Wellbutrin, posted by bulldog2 on April 8, 2008, at 17:59:32
I have thought of Vyvanse, but there is no generic. I was looking for an ADHD medication that has a generic, plus I think my pdoc wants me to stay away from stimulants since I am bipolar.
Thanks : )
Twinch
Posted by star008 on April 8, 2008, at 20:46:01
In reply to Re: Switching Strattera for Wellbutrin » bulldog2, posted by twinch42085 on April 8, 2008, at 19:23:25
wellbutrin didn't help my add but it might work for you. I don't have bipolar so I can't say whether it will trigger you.. vynase has worked for me although it has only been a few days. It has to be as expensive as strattera though.. no generic
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