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Old 09-15-2011, 06:05 PM
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Originally Posted by stevem53 View Post
Thanks Rick!..What is your take on Wellbutrin?..It is a dopamine re-uptake inhibitor, as well as an anti-depressant
Steve-
I'm afraid that I know nothing about Wellbutrin. The older the drug, the better, is my philosophy. Gives time for the problems to show up.

Keep in mind that in dealing with anxiety you aren't necessarily working with dopamine. Adrenaline is more likely. -Rick
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Born in 1953, 1st symptoms and misdiagnosed as essential tremor in 1992. Dx with PD in 2000.
Currently (2011) taking 200/50 Sinemet CR 8 times a day + 10/100 Sinemet 3 times a day. Functional 90% of waking day but fragile. Failure at exercise but still trying. Constantly experimenting. Beta blocker and ACE inhibitor at present. Currently (01/2013) taking ldopa/carbadopa 200/50 CR six times a day + 10/100 form 3 times daily. Functional 90% of day. Update 04/2013: L/C 200/50 8x; Beta Blocker; ACE Inhib; Ginger; Turmeric; Creatine; Magnesium; Potassium. Doing well.
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