Wellbutrin for attention issues - ADD / ADHD Message Board

Jim1961 · 09-07-2003, 03:26 PM

I'm ADHD and bipolar II. My psydoc just gave me Wellbutrin for the attention problems. I'm on 100 mg of SR per day.
Any comments, pro or con, on the effects of Wellbutrin for attention problems that any of you have experienced?

serenity111 · 09-08-2003, 12:02 AM

thats a great question, funny im on wellbutrin, and i do have A.D.D. but i was put on it for depression, i guess i can say, it does help with the symptoms associated with this. i take wellbutrin along with celexa, and together seem to help me alot,with the combination of problems ive had for years!

grizzk62 · 09-08-2003, 08:00 AM

Hey ,

I too am a ADDer and I'm on wellbutrin and Focalin. My Doc has me on 300mg of WellbutrinSR and 20mg of Focalin. I really believe that he has me on the Wellbutrin for depression issues and the Focalin for the ADD. One thing I do know is that the combo has worked wonders for me. I have never in my life been able to function and work and have a better quality of life than I ever thought possible. So thats my experience with that med.....

Matt

Kyleann · 09-09-2003, 05:05 PM

So far, after 3 weeks on Welbutrin, I feel great. My Dr. also had me on Ritalin for the attention/focus part but because of the bad side affects, I quit that. It seems the Welbutrin is now taking care of those issues. I've been very organized and able to focus.

Jim1961 · 09-10-2003, 03:10 PM

Thanks all for the replies!!

Kyleann, what dosage of Wellbutrin are you taking? My doc has me on 100 mg per day to start, and it's kind of helping with calming me down and thinking a little clearer but the attention problems are, without a doubt, still there. What dosage did your doc start you on?