What are some reliable antidepressants that increase dopamine levels. Are they addictive?
Question posted by helpmybody on 15 Oct 2011
Last updated on 29 June 2018 by Shelly1966
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Wellbutrin XL, bupropion, increases dopamine.
Hi helpmybody - There is really no possible way to predict which of the antidepressants or combinations of such will work on you prior to getting a full assessment and diagnosis from a very good Psychiatrist. Because there is still so much unknown about the brain and neurotransmitters, even after you've gone through the assessment & the Dr. has a pretty good idea of what may work, there is usually a trial & error period, during which several different meds. are tried. But, once found, the correct anti-depressant can really change one's life in a meaningful way. I say this because I am a true believer, having been down that route before, and after several serious depressive episodes, and also being a Psychologist, myself, I've found the correct medications for my own depression. I know there are many bad Drs., but there are also many excellent ones. Its not an exact science because each person is so different.
I am new on here and good info is hard to find. I stopped taking Zoloft bc it didn't seem to help. Reading about dopamine deficiency seems to describe me better. Wanting to try Wellbutrin but trying supplements first. Folate is one of them. I take many others for inflammation, fibromyalgia, and peripheral neuropathy. Just looking for additional information on what works. Your answer made a lot of sense. Thanks.
SSRI's and SSNRI's are hit and miss. Many doctors try a few to see which one works best for neurochemisy. This is complex. They all work different in each one of us. Be patient, and you will find the one that works,
And yea, by their very nature your brain gets used to them. When the day comes that you decide to cease treatment, there will be Withdrawl effects,
You can Taper, to minimize safety and side effects.
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