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Wellbutrin worked wonders for me. Works immediately, similar to amphetamines and is easy to obtain legitimately.

• chimeracoder 4y ago
  > is easy to obtain legitimately. Depends on the country. In Europe, it's not so easy. In the UK, the last I checked, it was contraindicated for long-term use, meaning it could be used for smoking cessation but not for long-term ADHD treatment. > similar to amphetamines Wellbutrin has a very different mechanism of action, and a different effectiveness profile. I wouldn't say it's "similar to amphetamines" in any clinical sense.
  • thethethethe 4y ago
    I was just saying it is similar on the sense that it works right away and has a noticeable effect, unlike other depression meds that people take, like SSRIs which take months to kick in
  • professor_meow 4y ago
    > In the UK, the last I checked, it was contraindicated for long-term use, meaning it could be used for smoking cessation but not for long-term ADHD treatment. It is not a typical treatment, but a psychiatrist in the UK does have the discretion to prescribe Bupropion off-label. In my own n=1 experience, as a fourth option, only after unsatisfactory trials of more traditional stimulants and Atomoxetine.
• jstarfish 4y ago
  A counterpoint from my own experience: For me it was like rediscovering caffeine for the first time, which lasted about six months altogether. Then the positive effects waned and it became a self-inflicted case of acid reflux. Would never describe it as being similar to amphetamines. The most praise I can give it is as "an antidepressant that kinda sorta works."
• Zanfa 4y ago
  Didn’t seem to have any significant effect on focus/hyperfocus for me, maybe slightly reduced irritability, but definitely added migraines with aura. Still have them occasionally, even after being off for over a month now.