I have medication and eating concerns. I've gained 10 pounds in 3 months, eating candy bars and Ben and Jerry's icecream every night. I also have high cholesterol and triglycerides. I was stress eating, because I moved across country to a new state. I'm trying to break the habit and become a vegan. But, I ate a pint of Ben and Jerry's again tonight. My dad, uncle and aunt are now all vegans. They are suggesting this as an option for me. I want to try it.
Medication-wise, I'm bipolar with asperger's syndrome. I take lamictal 350 mg; Klonopin 2 mg; Zoloft (now 100 mg, 2 days ago it was 150 mg); Abilify 15 mg; propanolol 20 mg. Just added: Wellbutrin 225 mg (to stop smoking)
This may seem complicated!
My GP changed my zoloft dose and added the wellbutrin, so I could stop smoking. I called my psychiatrist, who panicked and wanted me to come in right away. I have an appt on Tues. She was concerned about manic cycling. Well, I'm doing nothing but sleep, just about. I am always tired on the Wellbutrin and sleeping, sleeping, sleeping. Could it just be withdrawal from 150 to 100 mg of zoloft? Right now, I feel nauseous, from overeating and from being a walking pharmacy.
I have a serious problem with emotional eating and may consider your book, esp. since you are a vegan? Do I have that right? Mainly, I want to know why Wellbutrin is making me so tired. Thanks.