Posted by leeran on May 21, 2003, at 1:15:22
In reply to New poster - looking for advice and info, posted by bluzbrat on May 21, 2003, at 0:32:38
"I experienced the dreaded side-effect of losing an excessive amount of my hair!"
Do you think this was from Wellbutrin? I have my reasons for asking (namely, a brush that fills up with hair on a daily basis).
I'm on Adderall, too - glad to hear it's working for you!
Given the fact that I have ADD AND early menopause, I was able to (at this late hour) just skim your post - however, I did notice the words "self medicate," something I did for years with phentermine, as much for the sense of well-being as the weight loss.
Light bulbs flashed for me as well when I realized that I actually NEED stimulants (and have a psychiatrist's blessing to be on them).
"the lows often creep back into my life, especially when I'm stressed, overworked, etc. Sometimes the lows whack me in the back of my head like a 2x4" - - - good description!
Oh yeah - re: Lexapro - so far, in my case - no weight gain (but I'm also taking 40 mg. of Adderall per day and 150 mg. of Wellbutrin), oh yeah, and Spironolactone as well for acne (yet another "thing" that's broken "on me").
This is a great board - it sure has helped me through some rough times. Welcome and keep posting!
Lee
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