Psycho-Babble Medication Thread 985459

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Elavil/Wellbutrin combo

Posted by Peter Heuer on May 16, 2011, at 12:27:17

Hi all,

I'm on a Wellbutrin/Remeron combo,
but I donīt sleep well enough.

So I would like to get back on Elavil for sleep.

I have hated Elavil for 37 years,
but this drug is the No. 1 sleep aid.

What do you guys think of the combination of Wellbutrin and Elavil?

Best regards,
Peter Heuer

 

Re: Elavil/Wellbutrin combo

Posted by Laney on May 16, 2011, at 17:20:17

In reply to Elavil/Wellbutrin combo, posted by Peter Heuer on May 16, 2011, at 12:27:17

Hi there,

My dad took Elavil for years for sleep and the doctor's took it away a little over a year ago and his sleep has suffered immensely. He said they don't want someone as old as him taking it (he's 76). I'm not sure I buy it. I think once you've taken it as long as you have or as he had it is hard to get the same sleep without it.

I'm sure someone else will come along and be able to help you out.

Good luck,

Alayna

 

Re: Elavil/Wellbutrin combo

Posted by rculater on May 17, 2011, at 9:19:55

In reply to Elavil/Wellbutrin combo, posted by Peter Heuer on May 16, 2011, at 12:27:17

I think it increases the effect of the amitryptaline but a quick google search looks like it can be done.

PS why did you hate it - what dosage was you up too ?

 

Re: Elavil/Wellbutrin combo

Posted by Peter Heuer on May 18, 2011, at 9:19:31

In reply to Re: Elavil/Wellbutrin combo, posted by rculater on May 17, 2011, at 9:19:55

> I think it increases the effect of the amitryptaline but a quick google search looks like it can be done.
>
> PS why did you hate it - what dosage was you up too ?

Hi,

I have always hated the side of effects of amitriptyline.

I slept well on this medicine, but I was still always tired.

Now I have done some research about amitriptyline and bupropion.

There are interactions between these two drugs.

So I will continue with my combo of bupropion and mirtazapine.

Mirtazapine isn't a perfect sleep aid, but I'm doing okay.

Best regards,
Peter Heuer

P.S. I only took 50 mg of amitriptyline.

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