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07/19/2008 09:06
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 And, in reading the pamphlet that accompanies descriptions with it, I keep seeing it is for depression.

I don t have depression !!! So, before starting it on Monday, I am definitely going to call Rheumy office and find out what he thinks he prescribed it to me for .

I thought he said last week that it would give me more energy because I m still tired all the time.

Anyone here have any input ? TIA...
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07/19/2008 09:09
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 I think that it might be like cymbalta in the fact that it can help with long term pain but I may be wrong about that.

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07/19/2008 09:10
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 Hmmm, now I m totally confused ... I m already taking Lyrica for the pain ...
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07/19/2008 09:20
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 My next door neighbor takes Wellbutrin for her panic attacks. She was on it for years then weaned herself off of it cause she said that it made her feel "not herself" and she wanted to be normal again. I know Wellbutrin is also used by Drs to help people stop smoking. My cousin uses it for her depression and she loves it but said it made her gain weight. So I guess it can be used for many different conditions.

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07/19/2008 09:29
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 yes, Its almost like taking cymbalta, i cant believe your doctor has you on both, I know sometimes they have you taper off the cymbalta nd to start the welbutrin. You need to call and find out for sure why he gave you this. Cinn...
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07/19/2008 09:29
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 Sometimes other drugs are used for other things that are not listed. Sometimes there might be two drugs that you are on that work together. When I was on wellibrutin they put me on other antidepressants to see if things worked better.

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07/19/2008 09:59
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 Janilee, Hi ...I don t have panic attacks either and I m not trying to quit smoking so what is he doing to me ?

I am definitely going to call his office on Monday BEFORE I take that first pill. Guess maybe I should have paid more attention to what he was trying to tell me.

Cinnamon, by ""both"" do you mean Lyrica AND Wellbutrin ?
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07/20/2008 05:33
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 I'm on Lyrica, Cymbalta and Wellbutrin...
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 And do you notice any differences, abetterday ? I HATE pills so don t want to take any more than absolutely necessary ....
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07/20/2008 07:30
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 I take Lyrica and Cymbalta currently. I took Welbutrin several years ago to help even out my mood swings during PMS. Not only did it help in that regard, but I was able to quit smoking. One of the side effects I noticed was it was difficult for me to fall asleep the first month, so maybe it is supposed to help fatigue. Interesting...I look forward to abetterday's response.
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