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Posted by Bob on January 9, 2004, at 13:25:08
I am having difficulty breathing sometimes. It feels like there is a band or strap around my chest and it has been tightened to slightly compress my chest cavity. I feel like I cannot get a deep full breath no matter what I do. It comes and goes ever two days or so for about 4 to 6 hours. I'm pretty sure it's a reaction to my meds, but I don't have any idea which one, and it's not like I can just stop taking them with throwing myself in dire straights. I'm taking 675mg of Eskalith, 10mg of Celexa, and 50mg of Welbutrin SR. I took small amounts of Strattera (only 30mg/day) for about 6 months, but finally stopped it because I felt it might be the culprit. Indeed, the breathing problem got worse for a few days, and then seemed to clear up! Now, it's back. My only other guess is that it's the Welbutring, and I am actually going through mini "withdrawals" everday because I'm not taking enough? I was interested in taking the "XL" version, but Pfizer, in their infinite wisdom, has deemed that anything less than 150mg is not worth their time. Not only is that too high a dose for me, but getting on and off it without the ability to ramp it is unacceptable.
Any ideas would be welcome. Thanks.
Posted by Sebastian on January 10, 2004, at 9:49:31
In reply to Respiratory problems!, posted by Bob on January 9, 2004, at 13:25:08
Wellbutrin advertises respitory problems. I would try that as the answer. Supposidly its a feeling of unable to breath, not harmfull.
Posted by Zenclearer on January 10, 2004, at 15:30:56
In reply to Re: Respiratory problems!, posted by Sebastian on January 10, 2004, at 9:49:31
I get breathing problems, and I take dexadrine. It can be a rebound problem, for sure.
There are several possible causes, from bronchial inflammation to tight muscles around the lungs. Typically, Wellbutyrin at the right dose should help breathing, since norep is associated with bronchial dilation.
Perhaps lower your dose of WB?
I imagine that Stratterra and WB together might exacerbate the problem, but perhaps using only one at the right dose (for you) might help.
During my brief stint on WB, I noticed that when it wore off I would have breathing problems.
Posted by Zenclearer on January 10, 2004, at 15:33:51
In reply to Respiratory problems!, posted by Bob on January 9, 2004, at 13:25:08
I don't know what Eskalith is?
But it's also possible that the combination of your meds might raise blood levels of the metabolites of each, causing a too-high-a-dose reaction.
Posted by Siraris on January 11, 2004, at 3:54:44
In reply to Re: Respiratory problems!, posted by Zenclearer on January 10, 2004, at 15:33:51
Perhaps it is because you are having a mild panic attack? That would be something you should look at first. I get the feeling sometimes and it's not from my meds, I know that. It's panic and it gives you that feeling. I used to get it all the time before I was on meds.
I guess it could be your meds, but as I said, try the panic approach first. It makes more sense.
Posted by Zenclearer on January 11, 2004, at 13:39:55
In reply to Re: Respiratory problems!, posted by Siraris on January 11, 2004, at 3:54:44
I really don't think is a panic attack (although it's similar). do think, however, it's neurotrasmitter related, as are many common functions in the body.
> Perhaps it is because you are having a mild panic attack? That would be something you should look at first. I get the feeling sometimes and it's not from my meds, I know that. It's panic and it gives you that feeling. I used to get it all the time before I was on meds.
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> I guess it could be your meds, but as I said, try the panic approach first. It makes more sense.
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