Posted by fachad on July 22, 2002, at 20:41:54
In reply to Re: HELP! hand tremors + hallucinations on Wellbutrin, posted by fairnymph on July 22, 2002, at 18:11:06
You could try the reduced Wellbutrin dosage.
Regardless of the cause, I would bet that it goes away with continued Wellbutrin use.
> > I know this is a sensitive question, but have you ever used LSD or any psychedelic drugs in the past?
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> > For some people with a history of psychedelic drug use, certain psych meds, especially ones that work on dopamine, can trigger episodes like the one you described.
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> > I don't think there is much you can do except wait for it to pass and then don't take that med again.
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> > I think this is called something like "Persistent Hallucinogen Perception Disturbance", and it is known that it can be brought on, after years of being symptom free, by some medications.
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> I don't have HPPD. I have used psychedelics on a few occasions (fewer than five) and I have never had a 'bad 'trip' nor have I ever hallucinated or seen anything resembling this recent experience.
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> I have used amphetamines in the past, but NEVER had any psychosis as a result. I'm not prone to psychosis at all and as I said earlier, I am not a very 'visual' person and had far fewer visuals (or none)that most when using psychedelic drugs.
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> Are you suggesting that i go off the WB for good? I really am at the end of my tether as far as antidepressants go and up until now I was tolerating it really well....so I'd like to stay on it at least for now.
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> I will defnitely go down in dosage though. Thanks.
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