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http://www.clusterheadaches.com/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl Cluster Headache Help and Support >> Cluster Headache Specific >> Wellbutrin http://www.clusterheadaches.com/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1560004156 Message started by sabine on Jun 8^th, 2019 at 10:29am

Title: Wellbutrin
Post by sabine on Jun 8^th, 2019 at 10:29am

Hi, one more thing...

I was in remission for 5 (BLISSFUL) years and I was wondering if me being on Wellbutrin XL 300 during those years is the reason. I recently weaned myself off them and although mentally fine, the clusters are BACK. I'm wondering if, without me realising it, they were helping control the CH?

Has anyone had a similar experience or any experience with antidepressants for CH?

I'm considering going back on the Wellbutrin just for the CH control...

Thanks!

Title: Re: Wellbutrin
Post by Mike NZ on Jun 8^th, 2019 at 6:36pm

Possibly they may have since other antidepressants can work as a preventive for CH with amitriptyline being one that is used, however I couldn't find any research on PubMed showing that research had been published using Bupropion (Wellbutrin is a brand name).

Or it could just have been that you just didn't get a CH cycle for 5 years or something else worked as an effective preventive.

Have you tried using vitamin D3 as a preventive? It can be highly effective for many with some going CH free for multiple years (including myself). You can find out more at - START PRINTPAGEMultimedia File Viewing and Clickable Links are available for Registered Members only!! You need to

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Since your CH is back, have you got any effective abortives to kill off CHs quick? Something like oxygen, imitrex or similar?

Title: Re: Wellbutrin
Post by sabine on Jun 12^th, 2019 at 1:09pm

Thank you for the info. I had a short bout back in 2017 while on the Wellbutrin still, but I have a feeling I may have tried to lower my dose at that time.

I'm considering going back on the Wellbutrin - even if there's just a small chance that it contributed to the remission period.

I haven't tried oxygen, the only thing that helps abort an attack are sumatriptan injections. The problem is they knock me out for a whole day - very drowsy etc. The pills don't help at all.

I was on D3, but stopped - will restart that again as well, thank you

Title: Re: Wellbutrin
Post by Graemel on Sep 12^th, 2019 at 6:54am

Well butrin is called Zyban in NZ. It is an anti depressant but also helps people stop smoking! I am using it currently. It may have some small effect on CH but I have not found much when researching. Hope your CH is much better by now.