Anyone taken Wellbutrin for ADHD? How has your experience been?
Had a talk with my psych about not wanting to be on stimulants longterm, and he suggested switching from Adderall to Wellbutrin.

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Wellbutrin worked for me to an extent. I started with that. But Wellbutrin was nothing compared to stimulants

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I’m on Wellbutrin 300, Vyvanse 20, and duloxetine 30. I only take the 20 Vyvanse if I’m presenting. I have taken the Wellbutrin alone and it took about a month to kick in. I like it

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Exactly what attorney said. I took Wellbutrin, it works ok for depression but didn’t help much with the adhd. It helps with rumination but doesn’t clear the mind enough to really focus.

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Wellbutrin helps me with impulsivity, mood and sugar cravings but not really focus. Stimulants are the only thing that work for me for focus.

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Tried it but it made me have the dark thoughts so stopped. Adderall has worked much better.

Honest question, how are you getting docs to prescribe so much stuff together? Not passing judgement by the way, just honestly curious…

Some psychiatrists I’ve had take a cocktail approach. I think GPs are more likely to try one safe thing at a time. Wellbutrin is relatively “safe” option for a variety of mental health conditions

I came off stimulants last year and have been trying Wellbutrin again. It helps with my adhd but is much more mild and I still have to rely on other coping mechanisms. It also helps with emotion regulation (keeps away the big sad)

On Wellbutrin for depression. Don’t think that it helps with my adhd

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