ever wanted to hit your Doctor in the face? - SoberRecovery : Alcoholism Drug Addiction Help and Information

EEEK! · 08-07-2005, 01:55 PM

Ive been taking zoloft with wellbutrinxl together, and as soon as i start feeling better on it he refuses to let me take them both at the same time anymore..........what a *****, unfortunately he is the only doctor within a LONG distance that takes my insurance

*sigh*

pedagogue · 08-07-2005, 02:21 PM

Your doctor is (usually) looking out for your best interest....so you should ask him specifically why he is doing what he is doing. It can be frustrating to feel like you are making progress, and then having someone tell you something different.....but you need to trust their judgment. (If you don't understand what they are telling you....ask for clarification...you have a right to know why they are doing what they are doing)

I'm not a licensed medical professional, but I know you are taking an SSRI (zoloft) and an Aminoketone (Wellbutrin). I know seizures can happen while on Wellburtrin (very low occurance), and i'm not sure if taking an SSRI would effect the likelihood of a seizure. Also, you could increase your chances of other side effects by mixing medications. You should ask your doctor about what side effects may happen by taking both medications.

I believe "eddie" is a pharmacist and may be able to lend some additional advice.

-pedagogue

BigEzell · 08-07-2005, 03:14 PM

Also I want to add that doctors want you to have options out there if you build up a resitance to one med . Maybe he wants you only on one so you have a back up plan in case that happens.

EEEK! · 08-07-2005, 06:33 PM

i understand what you guys are saying, but his reason is because he doesnt THINK my insurance will cover it.............even though they will, and they have been

na4today · 08-07-2005, 08:35 PM

my only answer to that is YES!!!!!!!!!!

angelgirl · 08-08-2005, 12:25 PM

Hey EEEK, I took Welbutrin and zoloft together for some time, and they worked better together than anything I had ever taken.. The Welbutrin help my depression alot, and the zoloft took care of the side effects that weren't as good from the welbutrin.
I would keep bugging him about it. It is so frusrating when you are in the process of looking for a med that works, but even more frustrating when the doc pulls you off something that works, especailly when it seems like there's no real reason to do it.
Keep working him.
Love, Becky

dmajor7th · 08-08-2005, 09:03 PM

Yes. Several of them.

Erratic · 08-09-2005, 12:06 AM

yep i have wanted too.. but then all he did was buy me a bday card and i turned away before i could plant a fist in his face.. control is the word i did it very well that day..

08-07-2005, 01:55 PM	#1 (permalink)
EEEK! Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Nacogdoches Texas Posts: 10	ever wanted to hit your Doctor in the face? Ive been taking zoloft with wellbutrinxl together, and as soon as i start feeling better on it he refuses to let me take them both at the same time anymore..........what a ****, unfortunately he is the only doctor within a LONG distance that takes my insurance sigh*

08-07-2005, 02:21 PM	#2 (permalink)
pedagogue Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Anytown, USA Posts: 1,019	Your doctor is (usually) looking out for your best interest....so you should ask him specifically why he is doing what he is doing. It can be frustrating to feel like you are making progress, and then having someone tell you something different.....but you need to trust their judgment. (If you don't understand what they are telling you....ask for clarification...you have a right to know why they are doing what they are doing) I'm not a licensed medical professional, but I know you are taking an SSRI (zoloft) and an Aminoketone (Wellbutrin). I know seizures can happen while on Wellburtrin (very low occurance), and i'm not sure if taking an SSRI would effect the likelihood of a seizure. Also, you could increase your chances of other side effects by mixing medications. You should ask your doctor about what side effects may happen by taking both medications. I believe "eddie" is a pharmacist and may be able to lend some additional advice. -pedagogue __________________ "If you can find a path with no obstacles, it probably doesn't lead anywhere." - Frank A. Clark

08-07-2005, 08:35 PM	#5 (permalink)
na4today Learning as I go Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 731	my only answer to that is YES!!!!!!!!!! __________________ I waited patiently for God to help me; then he listened to me and heard my cry -Psalm 40:1 Take my will and my life Guide me in my recovery Show me how to live Just for today Clean Date 8/20/05

08-08-2005, 12:25 PM	#6 (permalink)
angelgirl You're never alone!! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 2,190	Hey EEEK, I took Welbutrin and zoloft together for some time, and they worked better together than anything I had ever taken.. The Welbutrin help my depression alot, and the zoloft took care of the side effects that weren't as good from the welbutrin. I would keep bugging him about it. It is so frusrating when you are in the process of looking for a med that works, but even more frustrating when the doc pulls you off something that works, especailly when it seems like there's no real reason to do it. Keep working him. Love, Becky __________________ â„¢ Don't tell God how BIG your addiction is, tell your addiction, how BIG our GOD is!! Jesus is our teacher and he is our Savior, who takes our prayers and makes them his own. :praying

08-08-2005, 09:03 PM	#7 (permalink)
dmajor7th Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Vancouver BC Posts: 92	Yes. Several of them. __________________ If you're going through hell, keep going.

08-07-2005, 03:14 PM	#3 (permalink)
BigEzell Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Louisianna Posts: 499	Also I want to add that doctors want you to have options out there if you build up a resitance to one med . Maybe he wants you only on one so you have a back up plan in case that happens.

08-07-2005, 06:33 PM	#4 (permalink)
EEEK! Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Nacogdoches Texas Posts: 10	i understand what you guys are saying, but his reason is because he doesnt THINK my insurance will cover it.............even though they will, and they have been

08-09-2005, 12:06 AM	#8 (permalink)
Erratic Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: UK Posts: 60	yep i have wanted too.. but then all he did was buy me a bday card and i turned away before i could plant a fist in his face.. control is the word i did it very well that day..

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