Question 1

should caffeine be avoided while taking wellbutrin?

Accepted Answer

: Yes, if taken as a supplement or if consuming higher amounts of caffeine in coffee or other products. It has to do with lowering the seizure threshold. This does not apply to regular use of coffee, 1-2 cups/day.

Question 2

i've noticed that drinking espresso while on wellbutrin (bupropion) helps my mood/energy, but many docs say caffeine is bad for health. should i keep drinking it?

Accepted Answer

Probably ok: Too much caffeine is bad, but 1-2 cups is ok -- and some docs says it is good.

Question 3

if im currently taking wellbutrin xl 150mg once a day, can i combine this nootropic along with the wellbutrin?

ingredients contain noopept (30mg) alpha gpc (300mg) vinpocetine (30mg) caffeine (100mg) l-theanine (200mg?

Accepted Answer

: Talk to the doctor who prescribed Wellbutrin. The additional medications you mentioned are not in common use and are unlikely to be helpful. 
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Question 4

i suffer from chronic fatigue, 300mg welbutrin, 40mgcelexa, bc,&meloxicam still can't function w/o caffeine, other suggestions?

Accepted Answer

Chronic fatigue: Yes, see an integrative, functiinal, or holistic doctor who works with chronic fatigue syndrome patients often.   It sounds like it is time to look more for root causes.    Best of luck to you!

Question 5

can i take vinpocetine,4-amino-3-phenylbutyric acid,5-htp,caffeine gamma-aminobutyric acid while on lexapro 20mg and wellbutrin xl 150mg?

Accepted Answer

You should consult: you primary care physician before mixing of drugs and over the counter supplements, as this could cause adverse effects and bring you down off what is stable for you.

Question 6

i have idiopathic hypersomnia that has been resistant to all treatment (stimulants- ir/er ritalin & adderall, nuvigil & provigil, wellbutrin, caffeine, diet/exercise etc.anyone have positive experience with flumazenil, sodium oxybate, or pitolisant?

Accepted Answer

Narcolepsy ?'s: Narcolepsy not affected by the medications mentioned, may require a psychological evaluation for less common causes.

Question 7

what are the effects of caffeine?

Accepted Answer

Stimulant: Caffeine's effects often depend on the individual.  For some people, it can provide energy, focus, and alertness.  In others, and especially at higher concentrations, it can cause jitteriness, problems sleeping, and palpitations.  With repetitive use, you may become tolerant to caffeine, meaning its effects are reduced over time.

Question 8

do bournvita have caffiene in it?

Accepted Answer

No: No. It has coco plus other nutrients.

Question 9

what are the damaging effects of caffeine?

Accepted Answer

Caffeine: Caffeine possible side effects: nervousness, insomnia, restlessness, irritability feeling hyper, ringing in ears, rapid or irregular heart rate, nausea, vomiting, GI upset, shakiness, dizziness or allergic reaction. Symptoms of caffeine overdose may include:  Restlessness, ^ heart rate, palpitations, nausea, vomiting, anxiety, insomnia, ^ sweating, dizziness &amp; cardiac arrest.

Question 10

what is welbutrin?

Accepted Answer

Wellbutrin (bupropion): Is an antidepressant which works thru increasing levels of Dopamine & adrenaline in the brain to releave depression. It is also used in smoke cessation in the form of zyban (bupropion).

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A member asked:

Should caffeine be avoided while taking wellbutrin?

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I've noticed that drinking espresso while on wellbutrin (bupropion) helps my mood/energy, but many docs say caffeine is bad for health. should i keep drinking it?

A member asked:

If im currently taking wellbutrin xl 150mg once a day, can i combine this nootropic along with the wellbutrin? ingredients contain noopept (30mg) alpha gpc (300mg) vinpocetine (30mg) caffeine (100mg) l-theanine (200mg?

A member asked:

I suffer from chronic fatigue, 300mg welbutrin, 40mgcelexa, bc,&meloxicam still can't function w/o caffeine, other suggestions?

A member asked:

Can i take vinpocetine,4-amino-3-phenylbutyric acid,5-htp,caffeine gamma-aminobutyric acid while on lexapro 20mg and wellbutrin xl 150mg?

A member asked:

I have idiopathic hypersomnia that has been resistant to all treatment (stimulants- ir/er ritalin & adderall, nuvigil & provigil, wellbutrin, caffeine, diet/exercise etc.anyone have positive experience with flumazenil, sodium oxybate, or pitolisant?

A member asked:

What are the effects of caffeine?

A member asked:

Do bournvita have caffiene in it?

A member asked:

What are the damaging effects of caffeine?

A member asked:

What is welbutrin?

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