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I started taking Bupropion a couple of months ago. Recently it seemed like it just stopped working?

Question posted by Kellee2008 on 4 May 2012 1 answer

Related support groups: agitation, bupropion, side effect, dosage, nerves, anxiety, depression, seasonal affective disorder

ade1971's answer: Hi, Sometimes you do have to up your dosage. I have major depression and started on 150 mg of the extended release of bupropion, then had to up it to 300 mg extended release. I found that the side effects of the drug didn't happen with the ...

I am a type 2 diabetic and I suffer with uncontrollable diarrhea which flairs up at any time?

Question posted by hannah63 on 23 Apr 2012 2 answers

Related support groups: diarrhea, diabetes, type 2

ade1971's answer: Hi, Sometimes oral diabetic meds can cause bad diarrhea. I'm diabetic as well and when I was first diagnosed, I took metformin. While it does cause diarrhea at the start, it passes for most people after a while, for me it gave me extreme, ...

My Dr. prescribed Lexapro 20 mg , Wellbutrin 450 mg and Deplin 15 mg for depression. Is that safe?

Question posted by Debilou55 on 5 Apr 2012 2 answers

Related support groups: deplin, lexapro, wellbutrin, depression

ade1971's answer: Hi, I would question the dosage of the Lexapro and Wellbutrin, especially if those are the starting dosages your doc has you on. The max dosage of Wellbutrin here in Canada is 300 mg. and I think it might be a bit higher in the States, but the ...

We lost the instructions that were enclosed with the novolog flexpen re giving the shot?

Question posted by sugar wife on 26 Mar 2012 3 answers

Related support groups: novolog flexpen, shakes, diabetes, type 2

ade1971's answer: Hi, I use an insulin pen too. Doing the 2 unit shot not only gets rid of bubbles but it also ensures there's insulin in the needle so that when you're ready to inject, air doesn't take the place of insulin therefore you get the right dosage amount. ...

I have been taking adderall for the past six months for ADHD and have noticed that lately my?

Question posted by heidiruns... on 15 Mar 2012 5 answers

Related support groups: adderall, depression, anxiety, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (adhd), generalized anxiety disorder, ...

ade1971's answer: Hi, Have you thought of asking your doc whether an anti-depressant would help with the sadness/anxiety? (I take wellbutrin for depression and adderall for my adhd). Ade

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) - Can Wellbutrin XL 150 mg, Dexedrine IR 5mg BID and

Question posted by 425runner on 9 Mar 2012 3 answers

Related support groups: dexedrine, lexapro, wellbutrin, wellbutrin xl, depression, anxiety, social anxiety disorder, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (adhd), ...

ade1971's response: Hi, I take both Wellbutrin 300 xl and Adderall--they're often prescribed together b/c they work well with each other--and know that sometimes Wellbutrin and Lexapro are also prescribed together (I was on them together but for me the lexapro side ...

I take 500mg of metformin iv been on it a month now iv been getting dizzy and lightheaded does?

Question posted by pigeonman on 3 Mar 2012 1 answer

Related support groups: metformin, diabetes, type 2

ade1971's answer: Hi, It can but not always cause dizziness so if you keep getting dizzy/lightheaded talk to your doc. The other thing you should check is your blood sugar readings on a daily basis to see whether they are too low or too high... Sugar levels are read ...

Fracture, bone - does ibuprofen slow down the process of healing broken bones?

Question posted by davisleev... on 18 Feb 2012 3 answers

Related support groups: pain, fracture, bone, ibuprofen, doctor

ade1971's response: Hi, I can't explain the biology, but like the other post says ibuprofen does change the blood flow/healing around fractures. For pain control from fractures, tylenol is usually used instead. (Am not sure about aspirin though, I've always been told ...

Adderal and cymbalta for my depression and my adhd I think I have?

Question posted by Woodmizer on 6 Jul 2011 4 answers

Related support groups: cymbalta, depression, dopamine, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (adhd)

ade1971's response: Hi, I don't want this to be taken unkindly... but have you actually been tested for ADHD or are just going by what others say? Depression and ADHD often do seem to go together (I have major depression and ADHD- been tested as a child and adult for ...

How can I handle depression and high blood pressure?

Question posted by BillieM on 3 Feb 2012 5 answers

Related support groups: cymbalta, sprycel, wellbutrin, depression, high blood pressure, chronic myelogenous leukemia (cml), blood disorders, ...

ade1971's response: Hi, What about Altace (brand name of ramipril) or Norvasc (I don't know the generic name)? I also take Wellbutrin 300xl and take both altace and norvasc and haven't had any issues with them affecting my depression. Everyone reacts differently and I ...