i just started wellbutrin xl 150mg yesterday. i had already started noticing side effects. i went on it because of anxiety/panic attacks. i felt not like myself last night and had a bad headache. i always usually have a headache, the doctor told me this might would help. i dont like taking medications that works on my mind, but need to control my heart skipping during panic attacks. i wish i could just take a valium when an attack occurs and not have to take stuff that's messing with my head. i kinda felt like i was worthless to even be here last night. not sure if it's the wellbutrin and seroquel combo making me this way? can someone help, its only my 2nd day and im trying to figure out if to keep taking my meds. my husband said i was quenching in my sleep all last night, i guess very vivid dreams causing it could be from the seroquel. only woke up a few times compared to every hour. i dont want to feel like a walking zombie, and i only way 105lbs and dont want to lose weight and dont want to quit smoking. just want to feel better. all last night, i kept hearing in my head last night "keep taking it keep taking it". i dont know i just didnt feel right. i could barely even talk and felt like everything i was saying in my experiences were stupid. help!   (Fri May 16 10:27 2008)

i started wellbutrin, 150 mgs, two in a morning, about a week ago. yesterday, i had what basically felt like was an 18 hour panic attack. heart racing, shaky, anxiety-ridden, impatient, light paranoia. when i got home, i was sitting in bed with my heart thumping like i was on speed. i also had no appetite at all yesterday. i ate because i should have, which is never the case. frankly, i want to lose a few pounds, an am tempted to reduce my dosage, but i can't deal with another day like yesterday. by the way, i thought i was genuinely HAVING a panic attack. didn't connect the dots until hours later. scary.    (Wed Apr 2 12:32 2008)

Wow, a user. This thread is so slow that I didn't even bother with the rest of my story.

jacky, are you speaking of a short "standing Black-out"? when your vision goes black?

I believe (I'm not a Dr. take with a grain of salt and personal research) that is a short lack of oxygen to the brain, not a seizure.

regardless, I would recommend a non-Buproprion solution for whatever you are using Wellbutrin for. I acquired a (or several) permanent condition(s) including high blood pressure and what I am researching right now. I believe I acquired (google em') IBS and/or SIBO. disabling conditions that you don't want. my quality of life has been destroyed.

Is it worth the risk?    (Thu Feb 7 10:47 2008)

I started taking wellbutrin sr two days ago, 150 mornings. I haven't had any serious side effects and I hope it stays like that. However, I have problems falling asleep, it's horrible and when I do, I get this really weird dreams, too realistic, as someone else said before me. So, today I am starting melatonin to assist me with the insomnia. Hope it works, I really need to get a good night sleep before tomorrow.
I am also a smoker, but I am not taking wellbutrin to quit. Mind that, most of the time I don't even think about smoking (so I smoke like two cigarettes a day) and I've been a smoker for five years.
There something worrying me though. I do lots of sports. So, I went to the gym today and for a moment felt a bit dizzy. It was like I wasn't there at all. You know when your eyes are open, but it is like they are closed and you are not looking at anything. I am wondering if that can be turmed a seizure at all. Probably not. It's just me worrying too much. I will keep a record.    (Sun Feb 3 13:00 2008)

I'm asking this here too, has anyone ever heard about The Road Back Program, and does it really work???

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I was taking Wellbutrin SR 100mg for at least 6-8 months (probably longer), I don't remember exactly when I started. I was given, read and signed a minimal list of side effects, at 100 mg I had no problems that I could link to WB, I had no positive effects either but continue with my "treatment" until the doctor asked me about my depression symptoms, if they are even caused by depression... I might get into that later.

Anyhow, my dose was increased to 150mg and I could still report no side effects (directly linked to WB) or positive effects so, my dose was again increased to 200mg. after about 20 days at 200mg I started having daily side effects that I could now link to WB.

Let me get back to the 100mg period, and the effects I could not link:
first, I went to a general practitioner for a regular physical check-up and refferal for a specialist, I was then diagnosed with high blood pressure, something I had never (and I was monitored on a monthly bases 1 year prior) had befor Wellbutrin, second when they went to draw blood it was as if my viens had completely disappeared, it took several tries (again, never had this problem befor). Third, it was said to me that my kidneys weren't functioning as well as they should be and my liver function was high.

A 6 month follow-up still revealed high blood pressure and extreme difficulty drawing blood, I was only 35yo then, 36 now.

my vision was getting weaker, I have (had) very good eysight, now I have trouble seeing the fonts on my computer clearly, I was seeing spots that often made me look to see if it was a bug, esp. while at my computer.

Also I was losing my attention span, quickly, which accounts for severe memory lapses over the past year, and inability to even watch a simple movie.

one more, cramping in my hands (forearms) during regular activities, I play guitar and this is unacceptable to my overall quality of life, guitar is my life and the only thing that keeps me going.

At 100mg I had 2 isolated episodes of the side effects from hell, heart palpitations w/ difficulty breathing. The horrible numbness, dizziness, faintness. tunnel vision, abdominal bloating, panicing thinking I was having a heart attack or stroke or something.

While all of this may sound like a lot, I was not able to make the connection with Wellbutrin because the noticeable ones came gradually or sporatically, while anything could have contributed to the doctor diagnosed effects. It was several weeks after I stopped using WB that I was able to make a mental time line.

but wait it gets better...
too be continued with Pt.2 150 and 200 mg
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taking 150 mg wellbutrin SR twice a day for about 6 weeks, and Lexapro 10 mg once a day for about 3 weeks. Can not sleep at night, took Lunesta, haha what a joke, woke up every 3 hours and had to take another to get back to sleep. Lost 5 pounds have no appetite. Becoming very numb but extremely anxious almost like being on cocaine. Today I left work to get some lunch after feeling very paranoid at work, and spacey. Broke down while driving back. THought I was having a nervous breakdown, had to pull over. Could not go back to work. Losing memory too, someone ask me who the boss was, I had to turn around and almost asked one of my coworkers, man they would of thought I was crazy...hehe.
Gonna wean myself off of both and try Trazadone for sleep.
I'm also starting to get night twitching like I did from Paxil.
Sorry for the lack of incomplete sentences, im really lazy with typing.    (Wed Oct 31 14:03 2007)

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I think it would be a good idea that you see a psychiatrist. General practitioners do not know the intricacies of psychotropic medications, thus probably her behavior of not being able to listen to you might be a way to cop out.   (Sun Jun 24 17:33 2007)

Hi. I am married with 2 kids (1 and 2). I am on 150 mg/day. I have been on it for a few months. I was on Zoloft before that, but it made me clench my teeth. The first month or so, I seemed to feel better, but now I just feel as bad as before I started taking anything. I have no less than 3 crying jags a week, I don't look forward to getting up in the morning, my short-term memory sucks, and I have no energy and I dread even going to the store because of all the people that are there. I want my doctor(family practice) to refer me to mental health. I have given up with her because I feel like she doesn't listen to me. The last time I was in there, she told me to 'get a day planner', put my kids in daycare, or leave the kids with my husband and get some 'me' time because it's probably just stress (and depression). I get plenty of 'me' time. My husband is usually very supportive, but sometimes I think he wants me to 'just snap out of it" (could be me being paranoid). I tried so hard not to feel the way I do. I have only been formally diagnosed with depression for a little less than a year, but I have felt the same way since I was much younger. Anyway, sorry about the rambling, I just stumbled across this site and am feeling not so alone now.

Wellbutrin while if may work for depression, I would not recommend taking it for anxiety. If you notice any memory loss, I would immediately stop taking it. It has been 3 years since I last took it and my memory has still not returned back to the level where I was before I started taking it. I used to be a straight A student in college but ever since I have taken it I am having a hard time just passing!!!! I am having a hard time remembering what date and even what year it is and I never ever was like this but since I have stopped taking it my memory is slowly coming back!    (Fri Jun 8 16:25 2007)

Wellbutrin and Memory Loss by Grant Chu
I have been taking Wellbutrin for over two years. In the past 6 months, my (short-term?) memory has gotten increasingly worse. This past week at work, while planning a lunch date on the phone, I told someone I was at our North campus at work when I was at the South campus; I literally could not recall where I was! Also, I normally (for years, like 10 years!) get 20.00 in quarters for laundary when I go to the bank about once per month. Last week, at the bank teller's window, I knew I needed to get quarters, and I could not recall how much I normally get -- how much money included how many rolls of quarters (and I "know" that a roll of quarters is 10.00!) ... Because I could not remember this simple fact that I "know", I told her 60.00 in quarters and walked away with 6 rolls of quarters -- 3 times the amount I would have gotten if my memory was working... It is very scary in a way, but I firmly believe the Wellbutrin is the cause of the memory loss. I would like to know the solution. In addition, I, too, feel "frozen" a lot, with lots and lots of racing thoughts such that I cannot take action and that is combined with a sense of 'who cares', or what is also called "apathy". This drug is powerful. (Fri Feb 10 1:26 2006)


Wellbutrin and causing anxiety by Marty
I have never previously had an anxiety attack before in my life. I started taking Wellbutrin to help me stop smoking 18 months ago. 2 weeks into it I started having horrible panic attacks. I couldnt drive, go to class, felt like i was going to have a heart attack. It has been 18 months 17 months now since i stopped using the Wellbutrin and I am still having panic/anxiety attacks. I am scared to take another drug in fear of other side effects like this. Wellbutrin has ruined my life. (Tue Jan 31 16:09 2006)




memory loss + wellbutrin by laura
hi I've been on wellbutrin sr 300mg a day for just over a year. In the past few months I have been expierencing memory loss for minor things like remembering a new phone number or if I had just asked a question, or did I just think I asked...the point is I was wondering if taking wellbutrin long term can affect your memory permantly? anyone know?? (Sun Nov 13 9:48 2005)

Wellbutrin XL by Helen
I've read all of your messages with interest, because I just started on Wellbutin XL to quit smoking, and I feel weird. I ate a sandwich for lunch and at 5:25 p.m., I'm still full. I'm not fat, so I enjoy my meals, and now I don't want any supper. I'm still smoking, because it helps address the dizziness somehow. Side benefit is, however, that it did help keep me from blowing my top today from a situation that would have caused me to go ballastic. Maybe I need it for more reasons than smoking. So, I guess I'll give is a few more days and see what happens. Can anyone tell me how this affects athletic activities. I play tennis and run and haven't done either since starting on this med. Thanks. (Wed Nov 16 17:29 2005)


Wellbutrin = Devil by Jennifer
I work in a psychiatrist office and i hear lots of complaints about a lot of meds, but i never heard much about wellbutrin. Ive been wanting to quit smoking, so i thought id give it a shot - bad idea. I took it for a week, everything was fine. One week later I was sitting at home, in bed and i felt like i wanted to die, literally. Racing thoughts, and my head felt tingly all over. I FINALLY calmed down....ended up in urgent care the next day...they prescribed me xanex. I have never had a panic attack/anxiety attack IN MY LIFE until now. It's been 6 days since ive stopped taking it completly, and i have a migraine a day, and a panic attack every other day, I am now on ativan which helps with the panic attacks. It's starting to effect my working, and my life...I have never been depressed or anything, and now this....is there any hope? (Mon Oct 17 23:27 2005)

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Prosecutors did not object to the conditional release of Eric Attwood of Yelm, whose trial was set to begin Monday in Thurston County Superior Court.

Judge Christine A. Pomeroy ordered that Attwood continue to receive mental health and medical treatment at Providence St. Peter Hospital, take medications as prescribed and accept monitoring by a probation officer who will report any changes in his activities to the court.

Defense lawyers said he stabbed his wife Margaret while she was asleep on Oct. 3 because of a bad reaction to a prescription antidepressant. He has been at a family group home since June, when he was released from Western State Hospital following a mental evaluation.

Pomeroy scheduled a hearing on whether Attwood can return home for Sept. 12.

He has been taking a different antidepressant and has been prescribed antipsychotics, and the difference is "night and day," defense lawyer Jeffery P. Robinson said.

The couple had been married for 60 years without any domestic violence before the attack, which Robinson blamed on a sample of the prescription medication Wellbutrin that a doctor had prescribed for Attwood because his family was concerned about symptoms of depression.

The attack left Margaret Attwood with a pink seven-inch scar down the right side of her neck.

In 2004 Wellbutrin was one of several antidepressants the Food and Drug Administration announced could increase the risk of suicidal thoughts or behaviors in children or adolescents being treated for depression. The FDA issued a similar warning for adults last year but added that more study was needed.

Attwood had been taking Wellbutrin for 12 days when the attack occurred.

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It appears this forum is dead now. I missed the boat once again.   (Thu May 3 11:11 2007)

On week 3 of WBxl. 150mg 1st week, 300 since. 1st week, actually felt fine, almost pretty good. In the last week, however, my anxiety has gone thru the roof. My doc says it is a 'normal' reaction & I should try to stick with it to see if it ultimately helps. I also take 40mg Prozac (been on that for about 2 years regularly.) I usually take Xanax for my anxiety, but found it wasn't cutting it. Dr. prescribed Xanax XR, which I thought would be better for my situation. I don;t think so. I am in a constant state of tremble & worry at this point. Im so exhausted, even though I have been getting good sleep (w/ the help of lunesta.) This has been the worst year of my life, ending a long-term relationship of 7 years last May (not MY choice)...& I still live with my ex-partner because our house still hasn't sold. So my situation is not ideal. I'm just trying to get through this period, but I don't feel like I'm going to make it. I feel like dying every day (no I am not suicidal...would never do that to my family!) & I just have no joy in my life at all. I need the anxiety & than the depression to lay the hell off & give me a chance to live again! I have suffered w/ TMJ for many years now, & I can't tell you how bad it has gotten since starting the WB. My jaw is permanently clenched. My heart is constantly racing. I can't concentrate. Barely make it to work in the morning (& have already used 2/3 of my time off this year due to all of this.) Add the crying spells (more than ever!) & I don't know if I can do this. I just want a chance at a little bit of happiness in my life. I am 38 y/o male who doesn't feel like he's gonna make 40! Do I stick with the WB? Will this extreme anxiety end? All I wanna do is go home, avoid my ex, & lay down with my puppy (my best friend & absolute savior in the last year!) When will it end?   (Tue May 1 16:00 2007)

I am new to this board... I do not know what to do anymore. I tried Lexapro, Prozac, and Zoloft and they never worked. A new doctor put me on 150 mg of Wellbutrin XL. Then 300. And now 450. Sometimes I wonder if I would feel better off of it completely. Does anyone experience this daily sobbing? It has been happening for months, maybe a year. It is so frustrating and I am starting to feel like I will always be this way. Any advice?   (Wed Mar 14 0:38 2007)

Bonnie sorry to hear what you are all going thru. I am not a doctor but I have bad panic attacks to the point where I could not drive or leave my house without feeling like I was going to have another attack. I was put on lexapro for my attacks. Wellbutrin is for depression not anxiety so much. I did wellbutrin by itself and caused me anxiety but lexapro really calmed my panic attacks. I also have a tranquilzer for the panic attack if I can not control it..but they are addictive so use sparingly. It is called clanazepam and I stick it under my tongue and it works faster. Yes, stopping the meds like that will make your brain do really weird things..and think things that are not happening. When she gets back on meds she will go thru the 2 weeks of feeling awful as when she first started. But if you look on the side effects of wellbutrin anxiety is one of the effects...which will cause her into a attack. Try to make sure she has not to much caffiene that can send her into a attack also..

I hope some of my information helps.

Tell her that she is not alone. I attack will not hurt you it feels awful but just control your breathing. A paper bag works awesome like if you were hyperventalating. And just to relax. Those attacks come from constant worrying. I have had them for 6 years now off and on where I get completely stiff. I sympothize with your daughter. AS SHE IS HAVING THE ATTACK JUST KEEP THINKING TO YOURSELF IT WILL BE OVER IN JUST A FEW MINUTES KEEP TAKING DEEP BREATHES COUNT TO 4 INHALE 4 EXHALE. THEN THINK WHEN AM I DOING THIS TO MYSELF. I AM A GOOD PERSON I DON'T DESERVE TO DO THIS TO MYSELF AND I CAN'T NOT CONTROL EVERYTHING THAT HAPPENS I WILL TAKE ONE DAY AT A TIME.
GOOD LUCK

SYLLOP   (Mon Jan 8 9:46 2007)

We lost our son in an accident March 2005. My daughter who is 7 years older than our son was very close to him. They were best friends. I think I am dealing with his death but our daughter is having a bad time still. She is 27 and has had problems in the past with depression and has been on a number of different medication starting with Prosac at 16, and she has been on other Antidepressents. About 8 months ago she was started on Wellbutrin 200 mg. About 6 weeks ago the doctor increased the dosage to 400 mg. At the time she was involved with student teaching and was really stressed out. The student teaching ended right before christmas. For the last two or three weeks she has began having panic attacks, is paranoid thinking everyone is looking at her and talking about her. It has gotten so bad that she can not work and is having problems just going to the store or anywhere else. Since she finished her student teaching her schedule at work changed and she was not taking the wellburin when she was suppose to infact she missed 24 pills out of 60 in her prescription. I have read that these can be side effects of wellburin and also from decreasing the dosage to much. Any feed back for this group would be great. She is to see her doctor tomorrow and I am really afraid for her. We lost our oldest son 12 years ago to Schizophrenia which was really bad and he took his own life.   (Sun Jan 7 23:32 2007)

I've been taking Welbutrin for almost two months now and
things are a bit odd. At first I didn't notice anything, but now
my mood is improving. As for sleep I can't go to sleep when I
want to, and when I do I end up sleeping for long amounts of
time, (like 10 hours or more) and my dreams are crazy. They
seem so real to me and sometimes when I wake its almost
like my dreams haven't ended.   (Sat Dec 16 2:26 2006)

I've been taking welbutrin for 8 years now and never has it speeded me up, as a matter of fact I can very easily sleep 13 hrs. a day if I could. I believe it all depends on your metabolism and your natural body chemistry, it's not an uplifting drug. I still stay tired all the time and I wish it would speed me up.   (Wed Dec 6 0:34 2006)

I had been taking welbutrin for a 1yr 1/2 and during that time i found myself with insomnia and when i did get to sleep i would have very vivid dreams... as for sex and had a strong sexual drive before and with welbutrin it got worse. i wanted sex more often and would find myself obsessed with it. then all of a sudden 18months into taking pills i started finding myself bored with sex and less intrested in it. unable to get excited sometimes. so efexor for 6mo. didn't like and quit taking pills all together but now my mood swings seem to be back and i find myself depressed again... sould i go back to pills or not? i just don't know wether its a good idea.    (Fri Nov 17 18:09 2006)

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I have suffered from anxiety attacks and have tried very hard to not have to take prescrip. meds. The one thing that helps stop an attack every time is Bach's Rescue Remedy. It's usually at Vitamin stores and health food stores. It has no side effects--it's all natural. Tried Wellbutrin once for depression, never anxiety. Anxiety can be brought on by diet, so cut down sugar and caffeine.    (Fri Oct 27 0:08 2006)

just stopped zoloft - sexual side effects. Now on 150 mg XL a day and I feel crazy. I have only been on it 2 days, severe nausea, the shakes, totally spaced and overall serious icky feeling. I take it for depression but dang this sucks! How long does this last? Thanks for any help...   (Thu Oct 26 23:13 2006)

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I have a question perhaps someone can help with. I am weening myself off of Lexapro (down to 1.5mg a day and still getting brain shocks) and as suggested by my doctor switching to 300mg of WBxl (I'm on 150 now). I've never had depression, only severe anxiety. From what everyone is saying, WBXL is for depression not anxiety. Why would my doctor recomend this to me knowing this? Has WBXL helped *anyone* with anxiety???   (Mon Oct 16 22:05 2006)

Hi all...first message here. I started on Wellbutrin XL two
days ago, 150mg per day...first day, felt GREAT! Partner
even asked me why I was so "in love with him" that day.
Yesterday...PANIC AND ANXIETY...all day, racing heart,
very frequent urination.

Suffering from new depression and anxiety, but I can't
deal with more anxiety due to meds...do these panic
attacks subside? Is this a short term side effect? Should I
get off the Wellbutrin and go with something else? Also, I
have Ativan which the doc first perscribed a few months
ago...take it to sleep at night...but wondering if I shouldn't
take it during the day also with the Wellbutrin.

I'm a mess. Help???   (Mon Oct 9 12:28 2006)

Thank you for those who responded. I've been taking 150
mg once a day for about two weeks now and I feel much
better. I take it around 11 am, but I notice at night and
when I wake up in the morning I feel like my heart's
racing. I'm supposed to take it twice a day, but I don't
think I need to and I'm hesitant to take more meds than
necessary.

Anyway, has anyone heard of Kava? I have some "Kava
Stress Relief" tea (made by Yogi Tea and available at
health stores) that I've been drinking for about a year. I
really like it. I googled "kava kava" and apparently it's a
super potent root from the south pacific. You can buy it in
its pure, powdered form and it's supposed to be amazing
for stress releif, anxiety, and muscle tension. Apparently if
you drink enough it can give you the effect of drugs or
alcohol but it's all natural and not dangerous. I was
thinking about ordering some, but it's sort of expensive
and I'm still not sure. I'll probably ask my doctor, but it's
such a hassle to get in touch with her.

Hope everyone is having a good day!

And to Pam, that is a heck of a lot of wellbutrin. How
often are you taking that much?    (Mon Oct 9 10:53 2006)

I have been on Wellbutrin for a few months now and just called my doctor asking to be weaned off. It has given me horrible anxiety! I was put on it to see if it would help my PMS and migraines and it really just added to them! I never had anxiety in my life but now I am anxious about everything and cry at the drop of a hat. I can't wait to get this out of my system. It may work for some, but it sure didn't for me.   (Fri Oct 6 17:31 2006)

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Your symptoms could be caused by anything considering you took only 2 pills. For example, did you quit drinking coffee lately? Wellbutrin SR (generic=bupropion hcl) might well help you to focus after it kicks in (2-6 weeks), but in the mean time, never take your second dose within 6 (8?) hours of your sleep time. Losing sleep can also cause your symptoms. While you are adjusting to Wellbutrin, increase exercise and fluid intake; and, for heavens sake, eat healthy so you can sleep.
I have taken the drug for 8 years. Yet what helps me the most for severe depression is simultaneously using the Burns thought record (or mood log, available in similarity through this site at: /treatment/ant/ant_form.html) which self-treats anxiety.
Now, since I brought up coffee, I have a serious question for anxiety sufferers: How does coffee (contains a narcotic, caffeine) affect your mood swings? I pretty much believe that coffee abuse was one cause of my developing a rare constant mood swing disorder which led to anxiety attacks and then severe depression.    (Mon Oct 2 20:56 2006)

Don't panic I had the same effects on my meds...I felt like I was walking on the moon in my own world. My concetration was terrible. I could not remember what I read 15 minutes prior. I still have days where I feel wierd but most or ok. Did you try taking breathing exercises or are you over whelmed by something to cause an anxiety attack. THIS HELPS ME...NOTE FROM A DOC. YOU CAN NOT DIE FROM ANXIETY ATTACK. HAVE TO LEARN TO CONTROL BREATHING AND LEARN TO RELAX WHEN IT IS HAPPENING. SOUNDS EASIER SAID THAN DONE. Give the wellbutrin a try but I got to where I could not absorb information for the first couple of weeks. It takes a couple of weeks to a month of feeling funky. Good Luck    (Mon Oct 2 19:44 2006)

I have taken every anti-depressant under the sun. Plus other medications such as XANAX, Neurontin, Klonapin. I have been dealing with depression and anxienty for over 40 years.

I have been reading posts on this board and I wonder how many people have read the inserts that come with their Wellbutrin medication? And indeed, their other medications? The Wellbutrin information says very clearly that drinking alcohol is a NO NO. It can trigger seizures. A seizure can be anything from a falling down convulsive episode to a brief absence episode. An absence episode is often not even noticed by the person who has it, other people notice the vacant look and non-responsiveness and tell the person that they were out of it for several seconds or maybe minutes.

What if you are driving a car when this happens? What if your children are in the car and you have an accident? Or you kill someone because you had an absence seizure because you had consumed alcohol the night before? Also, rashes can indicate the beginning of a fatal reaction and that you should not take Wellbutrin.

If you ever have a seizure event you should NEVER take Wellbutrin again. I know that the literature that is included is long, but this is your lives that are being affected and maybe risked. Also, maybe the lives of your children or other people. The major issue with these medications is that you should START LOW AND GO SLOW. Start with a very low dose and take it for a week, then gradually increase it, waiting a week to see what the results are. (IF YOU ARE QUITTING, DO THE SAME THING IN REVERSE) That is exactly the opposite of what Doctors tell you to do, so you have to think for yourself.

Wellbutrin XL is a big money maker (it's a long acting stimulant, of course it keeps you awake at night). Shorter half lives are in the original Wellbutrin, and the SR is also available... both can be had as generics.

There is a site on the net www.crazymeds.com. The person who writes this site has the most difinitive information about low and slow dosages to start all kinds of medications. Things you shouldn't mix together as medications. It is gut level information and people who are suffering on this site should go there and look up what they are taking, the side effects that occur, medications that shouldn't be mixed etc.

THIS IS A GOOD SITE FOR TALKING WITH OTHERS AND GETTING SUPPORT, BUT... there are people here who are risking their lives and obviously close to the edge. More in depth information is needed, I suggest you all take a look at CrazyMeds. Most drugs, including Wellbutrin, have been tested for ONLY a couple of months, and at high dosages. There is no tracking of what these medication do long term. Or indeed, if the medications are effective at much lower doses than they tell Doctors to give their patients. The starting dose of Prozac is 20mg, yet many people can only tolerate 5mg.

Anyone who takes these kinds of medicines needs to know as much as possible about them, that is where CrazyMeds comes in.. they give you the good, bad and ugly about all kinds of medications. I have gone through just about everyting discussed on this board... now on low dose Wellbutrin, Neurontin with Klonapin and Melatonin for sleep at night. Buy yourself a pill splitter and take charge of your life. You live in your body, not your Dr... you are the landlord and you know what you are feeling.

These medications are not like antibiotics that must be taken at certain dosages, x number of times to cure an illness. These meds are tinkinering with your brain chemistry and only you know how they are making you feel. You will have a much better chance of managing your problems if you start low and go slow.

There is no magic pill that will make you feel better tomorrow... but you might discover the right combo for yourself in smaller dosages. In passing, I will say that Effexor is the worst drug to try and wean yourself off of. When you do that you often have to take apart the capsules and take out a few beads at a time to reduce the dosage very gradually. Take charge of your life with these medications. It also can be much less expensive to split a pill that is splittable, because your prescription goes a lot further. Good luck to everyone of you.   (Sun Oct 1 1:35 2006)

Dear All,

I just turned 21 this summer and started my first does
of Wellbutrin yesterday. I've always been a happy person
with great family and friends. I never though I would have
to deal with anxiety. About a year ago I had my first panic
attack and I've probably had about 15 really bad ones
since then. I definitely feel like I'm dying and it takes
about an hour for them to subside. Now I find I am
anxious all the time, especially when I am away from
home or in big noisy crowded area. It's hard for me to
concentrate during class because I just keep looking at
the clock and hoping I can go home soon.

I am nervous about Wellbutrin (I'm on the generic)
because I have never taken prescription meds like this
before and don't know what to expect. I've only taken one
150mg dose. I took that yesterdy, but I feel so weird. I
don't know what to compare it to. I read the side effects,
but I still feel strange. I guess I don't have a referrence
point for how I'm feeling since I've never been on meds
like this.

My head feels heavy. I often feel disoriented or dizzy when
walking. When I look at the computer to type I feel zoned
out, and almost blurry. I basically feel like I'm moving in
slow motion or like I'm not really connected to my body.

Is this possible from only one dose? I haven't taken my pill
today because I am scared and a bit upset.

Does anyone have any similiar experiences or advice?
Should I just suck it up and wait for a week or so, or stop
taking it?

I am new to this and I really appreciate anyone's
comments or advice. Thank you for taking the time to
read this!

Sincerely,
Jen   (Thu Sep 28 16:32 2006)

I started reading stuff on the web relating to anxiety/depression & medication in 1997.
I think at some point over the last 10 years I read every post and medical research paper that was available online.
Since then I have tried most common SSRI's some SSNRI's and a few TCA's. I have also taken various benzodiazepines and xanax (for short term relief).

I still struggle with GAD with OCD & SAD. I would say GAD is my main worry (no pun intended).
I had some mild relief with effexor at 37.5mg for apporx 1-2month but couldn't increase due to increased anxiety. All other SSRI have made me very apathetic and some justworse.
So my question is, has anyone else who has suffered with severe anxiety had a good response to anything I haven't tried?

Anti-depressants tried:
Zoloft, Celexa, Prozac, Paxil, Clomipramine, Tofranil, Effexor, xanax, valium, ativan, risperidone, Seroquel, beta-blockers, antihistamines not to mention every supplement, herb, philosophy and exercise.

PS. I have not lost hope that I can find a medication that will help me feel 'ok'. When I do I will post again. By the way do not be discouraged that these medications have not worked for me. They say that everyone is unique, but all equally stupid. I made that up.   (Thu Sep 28 1:23 2006)

Joanne, I had lots of sexual side effects with lexapro. I am on lexapro for anxiey/panic attacks. I also take wellbutrin in the morning 150mg it helps with the sexual side effects. It is not 100% but it is better. Maybe you should go back on the lexapro and take with wellbutrin. It helped me. WB gets you going a bit and counter acts the side effects I had with the lexapro. How about effexor? WB is not for anxiety its for depression. Hope that was a little help.
syllop   (Wed Sep 27 21:28 2006)

if any of u have any insight plz email at pnay3806@hotmail.com.. thankz!!   (Tue Sep 26 23:37 2006)

hey u guys,

i'm on zoloft and have been for about one year now. before the zoloft i was on lexapro which worked wonders BUT.. both of these meds give me horrible sexual side effects. i'm seeing the dr soon and i was going to see if i could get put on WB to combat the sexual side effects of the zoloft. other bad experiences i've had with zoloft include fatigue, weight gain, does nothing for my anxiety. i'm wondering if i should take them both or just switch to the WB?   (Tue Sep 26 23:36 2006)

Hellbutrin is suppose to be for depression, it works for some but not everyone. I would ask if there is something else you can take for depression. Obvisouly its not working for you. Or find another doctor if he don't cooperate. What do you feel when you are feeling down...my sister was on effexor. When do you have the baby? Then you could start effexor but I don't think you will be able to breast feed. Check into it or maybe prozac that is good for depression. Good luck.
Kayal: I sorry about your trauma.. I am on lexapro for anxiety and panic attacks. I would panic so bad that I thought I was going to die. It sounds stupid but try to take deep breathes inhale count to 4 exhale counting to 4. Until you are relaxed. I was also on paxil that worked great for me a while ago. Went without an attack for 2years after getting off. Then due to lots of stress came back. Now on lexapro.
Lexapro gave me lack of sexual needs I didn't even want anyone to touch me. So now I am on lexapro and 150 wellbutrin. I feel pretty good. Every now and then I feel anxious but I just take deep breathes and tell myself I will be ok. JUST REMEMBER YOU CAN NOT DIE FROM AN ANXIETY OR PANIC ATTACK. IF MAY FEEL LIKE IT BUT YOU WON'T.

WHEN I FEEL DOWN OR AN ANXIETY KICK IN I KEEP TRYING TO TELL MYSELF :THIS FEELING WILL BE OVER SOON I WILL GET THROUGH THIS.

GOOD LUCK EVERYONE...TOMORROW IS A BETTER DAY...    (Sun Sep 24 13:49 2006)

I have been on Wellbutrin for about 2 months now. The first few days felt like I was on ecstasy MDMA. Then it tapered off and now I feel like the world is against me and at times want to put a gun to my head before driving off a cliff. This is crazy because my life is in good order and am about to have my first son. What the hell? I tell my doctor and he wants to give the drug more time. I hope I have that much time.    (Sun Sep 24 2:52 2006)

I have been on Welbutrin for about 2 months due to a traumatic event that left me beyond depressed. I am still very depressed and the doctor is now getting worried that it has been 5 months since the traumatic event and I am getting worse. He wants to put me on Zoloft to help with the overwhelming anxiety and compulsion this trauma has brought on.

I am so afraid of taking both and messing myswelf up,I am afraid of a heart attack, I am afriad of gaining weight and having another reason to not want to leave the house.

Any feedback is much appreciated.   (Fri Sep 22 22:10 2006)

Hello first can I say that thus message board has been very reassuring. It helps to know I'm not alone. I am taking wb xl 150 mg. A day and this is only my 3rd day, I already a feel an increase in energy, if I'm feeling physical effects already does that mean the emotional effects have started?    (Fri Sep 22 1:43 2006)

I just started taking Wellbutrin 300mg this week, the only effect it has had on me is dry mouth and dry eyes. I was prescribed 150mg but didn't finish the week and I've already missed one dose of the 300mg. Will this affect me in any way? Should I go back and finish the 150mg dosage?    (Thu Sep 14 21:06 2006)

I am on celexa 15 mg for about 9 onths now. It was prescribed for seevre anxiety and panic disorder. It helped a lot, I had no weight gain, only horrible side effects while increasing and adjusting to the dosage. I still have not reached 20 mg though. While the anxiety gets better, my sex drive dimished, and eventually it disappeared! I am desperate to understand what can I do to help it, while still having control over panic attacs and anxiety? Is there any help?   (Thu Sep 14 11:44 2006)