Guest guest Posted November 1, 2004 Report Share Posted November 1, 2004 Has anyone tried Wellbutrin XL? I'm curious, because I tried Zyban four months ago to help me quit smoking, and had a massive panic episode on it. Of course, I stopped taking it. Since then, my doctor has said that it is not good for hypos, which was corroborated by Shomon. I am in the process of trying to quit smoking, and if my current method doesn't do the job, my new naturopathic MD said that he's had good results with the newer XL version. I am more inclined to try acupuncture first. I don't have a good history with antidepressants in any form. Best-- Courtenay. >Yes, I'm very aware that it's the same thing. The Zyban is in a >large dose, time released, from what I've gathered. Wellbutrin was >prescribed for me, as an antidepressant (same thing), and he wrote >for me to take one dose on rising, then one dose 12 hrs later, but I >found that i couldn't take the second dose, as it kept me awake for >another day! I continued taking the dose upon rising though. It's >expensive. > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 3, 2004 Report Share Posted November 3, 2004 Courtenay: After 26 years as a smoker, I quit using the nicotine patch system. Both my sisters and daughter were successful using the patches also. Start at 21 mg, wait six weeks, go down to the next level, wait 6 weeks, go down to the last level for six weeks. Worked like a charm for me, much better than the danger of using a psychotropic drug. 0f course you have to be ready and want to quit. Also, the American Lung Association Quitting Smoking website helped too, and lots of sunflower and pumpkin seeds! And I had (still have) a great quit buddy. I've been smoke free for almost 22 months. Yay! The best of luck to you~ > Has anyone tried Wellbutrin XL? > > I'm curious, because I tried Zyban four months ago to help me quit > smoking, and had a massive panic episode on it. Of course, I stopped > taking it. Since then, my doctor has said that it is not good for > hypos, which was corroborated by Shomon. > > I am in the process of trying to quit smoking, and if my current > method doesn't do the job, my new naturopathic MD said that he's had > good results with the newer XL version. > > I am more inclined to try acupuncture first. I don't have a good > history with antidepressants in any form. > > Best-- > > Courtenay. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 4, 2004 Report Share Posted November 4, 2004 Dear -- Your response solidified my feelings that psychotropics are not going to be the way to go. I have had too many absolutely nefarious reactions on them, and though I like this new doctor, I am not going to take a drug I don't think will work for me just to " please " him. He doesn't seem the type that needs that sort of reassurance, and I am not the kind of patient right now that will try anything for a laugh. As far as the patches go, I have had way too many anxiety symptoms from a variety of OTC medications to go the patch route, though I am SO GLAD it worked for you. I am so proud of you, ! What I am currently doing is using the cognitive quitting method, which uses basic psychotheraputic techniques to replace subconscious smoking behaviors with healthier responses, like stretching and drinking water. I've been working up to a quit for the last six months, and I think, once I commit to it, I will be okay. It may take me more than one try, but dammit, I want to quit. I will definitely check out the American Lung Association website as well. Wish me luck-- I am going to my new naturopathic MD in the morning for blood tests and a physical. He's a really nice, attentive doctor. Let's all hope and pray that he stays that way. Best wishes-- Courtenay. Courtenay: After 26 years as a smoker, I quit using the nicotine patch system. Both my sisters and daughter were successful using the patches also. Start at 21 mg, wait six weeks, go down to the next level, wait 6 weeks, go down to the last level for six weeks. Worked like a charm for me, much better than the danger of using a psychotropic drug. 0f course you have to be ready and want to quit. Also, the American Lung Association Quitting Smoking website helped too, and lots of sunflower and pumpkin seeds! And I had (still have) a great quit buddy. I've been smoke free for almost 22 months. Yay! The best of luck to you~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 4, 2004 Report Share Posted November 4, 2004 Courtenay: Of course, I wish you ALL the best luck in the world! I had so many terrible experiences on antidepressants. I think you and I are in the same boat as far as sensitivities to medications. When I was on Wellbutrin for a week, I couldn't even turn my head to the side without a strange dizzy feeling. Ugh. Different strokes work for different folks. If you want to quit you will. I definitely hear that conviction in your posts. You sound ready. Does your hubby smoke? That can be hard, if so. If things get tough, maybe try the lozenges? That way you could just use as much nictotine as you want. I was against the patches for many years because I couldn't control the amount of nicotine they put in my system. I read somewhere that sometimes what you feel most strongly against is sometimes what works the best. If that makes sense. It's getting kind of late. Please feel free to e-mail me if you would like buddy support on the quitting smoking, okay? I would be glad to help any way I can. PS Set up the S.A. meeting according to everyone else's schedule and I'll do my best to get there. Is there interest in a combined Austin/San meeting? PPSS Have you ever tried a yoga class? Sure wish I could find one that fit my schedule ... > Dear -- > > Your response solidified my feelings that psychotropics are not going > to be the way to go. I have had too many absolutely nefarious > reactions on them, and though I like this new doctor, I am not going > to take a drug I don't think will work for me just to " please " him. > He doesn't seem the type that needs that sort of reassurance, and I > am not the kind of patient right now that will try anything for a > laugh. > > As far as the patches go, I have had way too many anxiety symptoms > from a variety of OTC medications to go the patch route, though I am > SO GLAD it worked for you. I am so proud of you, ! > > What I am currently doing is using the cognitive quitting method, > which uses basic psychotheraputic techniques to replace subconscious > smoking behaviors with healthier responses, like stretching and > drinking water. I've been working up to a quit for the last six > months, and I think, once I commit to it, I will be okay. It may > take me more than one try, but dammit, I want to quit. > > I will definitely check out the American Lung Association website as well. > > Wish me luck-- I am going to my new naturopathic MD in the morning > for blood tests and a physical. He's a really nice, attentive > doctor. Let's all hope and pray that he stays that way. > > Best wishes-- > > Courtenay. > > > > >Courtenay: > > > >After 26 years as a smoker, I quit using the nicotine patch system. > >Both my sisters and daughter were successful using the patches > >also. Start at 21 mg, wait six weeks, go down to the next level, > >wait 6 weeks, go down to the last level for six weeks. Worked like > >a charm for me, much better than the danger of using a psychotropic > >drug. 0f course you have to be ready and want to quit. Also, the > >American Lung Association Quitting Smoking website helped too, and > >lots of sunflower and pumpkin seeds! And I had (still have) a great > >quit buddy. > > > >I've been smoke free for almost 22 months. Yay! The best of luck > >to you~ > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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