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Ask the ADD Medical Expert: Larry Silver, M.D.

When Medication Causes Stuttering

Q:

"I have been having problems with stuttering and finishing sentences. Is this the result of Wellbutrin?"

Dr. Larry Silver specializes in treating children with attention deficit disorder (ADHD).
A:

Stuttering might occur on Wellbutrin. Discuss this with the doctor prescribing the medication. You probably should be on a different medication.

Larry Silver, M.D., is the author of Dr. Larry Silver's Advice to Parents on AD/HD and The Misunderstood Child: Understanding and Coping with Your Child's Learning Disabilities. He is also a clinical professor of psychiatry at Georgetown Medical Center in Washington, D.C.

1 Comments:

  • Posted by Miss Apples - Mar 5 2009 @ 4:43 PM
    Stuttering and Wellbutrin
    I had the same problem when I was taking 300 mg of Wellbutrin. When the doc lowered the dosage to 150 the stuttering disappeared. I do occassionally have trouble recalling words but since the Wellbutrin seems to be the best med for my depression I don't want to change meds.
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