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Monday, August 2, 2010

Effect of Bupron (Bupropion SR) - 150 mg

I discontinued fluoxetine and then I took bupropion 150 mg extended release once daily in the morning along with neurogistics multivitamin capsules for 3-4 weeks.

Positive effects:
  • Improved mood - No negative thoughts, No depressed mood
  • Improved energy
  • No procrastination - I could meet the deadline in my job first time in the last 3 years.
  • More focus - can remain in a task for more period of time enabling me to complete the work.
  • More concentration - can think faster and do faster processing
  • No sexual side effects - but no increased libido or strong erections
  • Maximum resolution of anxiety - After 2-3 weeks, I experienced a maximum resolution of anxiety which was haunting me for more than 10 years. No worrying thoughts before driving the car. No worrying thoughts before the class. Sometimes, I used to feel tachycardia. This tachycardia went off after taking few deep breaths.
  • My eye vision improved. I was not taking omega-3 supplements. Even then my vision did not deteriorate. I could see more brightness in the night while driving. Earlier, this lack of brightness was causing me more anxiety while driving in the night.
  • Improved olfactory functions - Taste and smell sensation improved.
Negative effects:
  • More aggressiveness - led to more fights with my wife.
  • No difference in the affection. I was not able to like and love my family (This condition was there before taking medicines. So no improvement in this part.)
  • Music was not enjoyable as like before.
  • Dizziness and syncope
Suggestion:
  • I may need a less dosage of bupropion to reduce the side effects
  • OR I have to include 5-HTP once daily (either morning or in evening) to counteract the probable decrease in serotonin and GABA due to elevated dopamine levels.

    Effect of Fludac (Fluoxetine)

    I took the fludac (Fluoxetine) 20 mg once daily along with neurogistics multivitamin capsules. I could not continue (discontinued after 4 days) the drug because of its sexual side effect (observed within 1 day).

    Positive effects:
    • No negative thoughts
    • No depressed mood
    Negative effects:
    • Mild anxiety
    • Anorgasmia
    • Weak erections
    • Loss of sensation in the penis - so after penetrating, the striking movements are not pleasurable leading to weakened erection inside vagina.
    Neutral Effects:
    • Not a significant effect on stuttering
    • No effect on motor activity - No increased pain, no lethargy, no increase of inertia and immobility