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You are on Abilify Wellbutrin SR Zoloft and Concerta Should you be concerned?
Yes
Is it unusual to be prescribed Strattera Concerta and Wellbutrin for ADHD?
AnswerFrom a medical standpoint it is not uncommon for a combination of medications to use used to treat ADHD. A combination of Concerta (methylphenidate), Strattera (atomoxetine), and Wellbutrin (bupropion) is somewhat odd but not extreme. Both Concerta and Strattera are approved to treat ADHD, Wellbutrin is not although there is some evidence it can be helpful in people with ADHD, particularly those who fail to adequately respond to stimulants.It is perfectly appropriate and fairly common for two medications to be used at one time, typically a stimulant like Concerta and either Strattera or Wellbutrin. It is not unheard of for two stimulants like Concerta and Adderall to be used together or for Strattera and Wellbutrin to be used together. Often adding either Strattera or Wellbutrin in a conventional stimulant like Concerta can provide better symptom control.Concerta and Strattera have no significant drug interactions however both have some interaction with Wellbutrin, which may increase plasma concentrations of Strattera and there is a slight increase is seizure risk when combining Concerta with Wellbutrin. However the risk is very minor and people with no history of epilepsy are unlikely to have a problem. Risk of seizure when taking Wellbutrin is typically about 0.4%.Simply put there is no medical reason all three medications can't be used at the same time although it is, as it always is, important to monitor for side effects. But using three medications is uncommon however doctors are able to prescribe unusual combinations of medication because some people require a more novel treatment.As always if you have any concerns or side effects please tell your doctor. Do not increase, decrease, or stop medication without talking with your doctor.Anecdotal answerNo. But if you really have a concern you should consult with the prescribing doctor. You could be on one of the medications until the others kick in. Or you could simply be taking a low dose of all 3. From the Wellbutrin (and not being a prescribing doctor) it's hard to tell what the direction is here... you could have been given the Wellbutrin to offset side effects, or to work with one or both of the other medications. Wellbutrin does have stimulant properties, more so than Strattera, however neither drug has stimulant effects like Concerta. If you are not feeling comfortable with these medications be sure to talk with your doctor. Only he can explain his reasoning or he may change the prescription altogether. As far as being a weird combination... no it's not.
Daughter is bipolar and has add she takes lamictal for bipolar works well to stabilize her moods she still is unable to concentrate have tried adderall and Concerta with lamictal but causes irritable?
I would recommend trying other medications in place of Adderall / concerta (i.e. Wellbutrin, Strattera, etc). Stimulant medications are linked to irritability in some people.
Is there none stimulate medications for ADHD?
As a matter of fact, there are a few non stimulant meds for ADHD. Wellbutrin and Concerta are the main ones. The only problem with these drugs is that even though they're safer than stimulants, they're less powerful and not as effective.
Does Concerta cause low blood pressure?
No; Concerta is methylphenidate which is a stimulant. Concerta should raise blood pressure.
Can you mail Concerta to someone?
can u mail concerta overnight
Does Wellbutrin contain benzoylecgonine?
No. There is no benzoyleconine is Wellbutrin. The chemical name of Wellbutrin is bupropion. Benzoyleconine is a metabolite of cocaine.
Can concerta help with PTSD as well as ADHD?
Concerta is made to treat ADHD. You would have to ask your doctor about the possibility of treating PTSD with Concerta.
What happens when you take Klonopin Wellbutrin and Concerta together?
Well, that specific cocktail is what I'm taking. The Wellbutrin was prescribed to deal with a dopamine (lack of reuptake) issue, and the klonopin is, I imagine, the other half to even things out at night. Wellbutrin can make you a bit edgy. The Concerta also works on the dopamine in the brain, and should be what allows you (and me) to focus. All three in theory help to alleviate depression, as well. To explain my situation so you can perhaps compare to yours, I first became uncharacteristically depressed. While I had bouts of 2-3 day depressions in the past, they were mild and were always triggered by an event (a fight, etc.). This was an out of the blue thing. I finally had to see a doctor. We ruled out thyroid (my family all suffers from thyroid conditions, except for me). The GP thought perhaps I had a chemical imbalance, specifically bipolar disorder and sent me to the psychiatrist. I should mention that my mother and I share the same doctor (GP) and since he knows she's bipolar, he diagnosed based on that and my immediate symptoms. The psychiatrist didn't feel bipolar was the issue, but he saw the ADD right off. That's the way I've always been, though, so I focused on this sudden and unrelenting depression (bouts of crying, just a mess for no reason). So he prescribed Wellbutrin (300mg) in the morning and .50 mg Klonopin as needed at night. After about a month and a half (I was really just about completely normal after a month) he decided to treat the ADHD with the addition of Concerta. I honestly don't see what the big deal with my ADD is, since I've lived with it forever not doing too badly (but I suppose not as well as I might have). The doc, it appears, feels otherwise and sees the depression and ADD/ADHD as related and once again, the reuptake of dopamine in the brain is what all three are meant to work on. So I guess that's the root of the problem and what the combination of drugs is supposed to treat. Sometimes I know they substitute Adderall or Ritalin for the Concerta, and while Wellbutrin and Concerta are a common combination, the Klonopin seems to depend on the person and the doctor. I honestly believe the Klonopin is to take you down a notch at night since Concerta and to a lesser extent the Wellbutrin act as stimulants.
Is Wellbutrin a illegal drug?
Is wellbutrin or bupropion is a prescription drug.
Can you use Concerta and cephalexin together?
yes..i was prescribed and am taking celexa, welbutrin, and concerta all together celexa and welbutrin for depression concerta for adhd...
Can Wellbutrin be taken with neocitran total?
Can wellbutrin be taken with neocitran tota
