Wellbutrin, bupropion

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I have read a case report of hallucinations induced at 900 mg of bupropion. The 900 mg were taken as prescribed. In the report the hallucinations caused dysfunction and were treated as cocaine intoxication. Can 450 mg be taken safely with two shots of vodka or with 2 mg alprazolam?

 

[billypilgrim37]

Best "Medical Advice" Thread Ever!

 

[Fermata]

Apparently Wednesday nights are a lot more exciting now than when I was in college.

 

[zenman]

Are you snorting the stuff?

 

[kimzboyy]

Never. Not worth it. Also I find its better taken in 48 hr cycles rather than 24 hr cycles. I'm going to see a special lady friend tonight... Taking the short cut. Right now with 300 mg bupropion as the only stimulant in my body I feel fine. I will probably stay at that level since there is not much therapeutic difference between 300 and 450. At 450 I start increasing the risk of acting like a creep.

 

[zenman]

Never. Not worth it. Also I find its better taken in 48 hr cycles rather than 24 hr cycles. I'm going to see a special lady friend tonight... Taking the short cut. Right now with 300 mg bupropion as the only stimulant in my body I feel fine. I will probably stay at that level since there is not much therapeutic difference between 300 and 450. At 450 I start increasing the risk of acting like a creep.

What do you mean here? I've never needed an additional stimulant with a "special lady friend!"😀

 

[kimzboyy]

Bupropion's half life is 20 hours. The dose is active for two days. I don't see the point in redosing every day. It wears out fast as a stimulant that way. I take it mostly because of an amphetamine addiction that nearly killed me. Its something familiar that I can call home, my comfort zone buzz. One day I'll be totally drug free. One day.

 

[zenman]

Bupropion's half life is 20 hours. The dose is active for two days. I don't see the point in redosing every day. It wears out fast as a stimulant that way. I take it mostly because of an amphetamine addiction that nearly killed me. Its something familiar that I can call home, my comfort zone buzz. One day I'll be totally drug free. One day.

No disrespect meant about your condition. I work locums in corrections and many of the patients complain about the am dose wearing off in the afternoon. One NP here gives the daily dose all at once in the am. I give it am and noon. We also have a big problem with cheeking the stuff so try not to use it at all. In any case I don't know how truthful the patients are or if they just want to keep the buzz going throughout the day. What's your experience? I've never tried the stuff; maybe I should.

 

[kimzboyy]

No disrespect meant about your condition. I work locums in corrections and many of the patients complain about the am dose wearing off in the afternoon. One NP here gives the daily dose all at once in the am. I give it am and noon. We also have a big problem with cheeking the stuff so try not to use it at all. In any case I don't know how truthful the patients are or if they just want to keep the buzz going throughout the day. What's your experience? I've never tried the stuff; maybe I should.

Well whenever I feel stress or intimidation I resort to taking it. The buzz from it is a lot gentler than the high from amphetamine. Also the nicotine-suppression effect is really great. It has helped me make lifestyle changes towards becoming more mentally healthy. Given the duration of my amphetamine problem, I am okay with this as a solution for the next two years or so.

On the other hand. It is in my ability to live without it. There are times to speed up and times to go slow. I think I've reached the end of my speeding phase and am ready to learn by going slow. I think I'll talk about Quetiapine with my pdoc soon. I synergize well with both of those drugs.

Edit: At 450 mg memory turns to nothing. At 300 mg there is overactivity. 150 mg is just right. That's me...

Edit #2: I have to admit I do worry that it might make me a bit dopy over time. I don't want it to cost me in the long-run. I can study naturally. I'm ready for the next step in ending my addiction to uppers.