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Posted by avery on September 27, 2004, at 8:26:48
I am so annoyed with everything right now I am ready to stop all meds. I took Lexapro for 4 months, gained weight, still depressed, so doc started me on Wellbutrin XL almost 3 weeks ago. I don't know if the withdrawl from Lex or the initial 2 weeks on Wellbutrin did it, but I have been dizzy, depressed, exhausted, and cranky with a constant headache. Now as a complimentary bonus, I am itching something fierce all over (it moves around - very bizarre)but there is no visible skin irritation or rash. Is there anyone out there who can give me some hope with this medication? I feel like I am destined to be miserable forever, but at least without meds I can do it for free. I did not read side effects intentionally from the beginning so that I wouldn't acquire them mentally. I am going to freak out.
Posted by stressed on September 27, 2004, at 12:22:04
In reply to Wellbutrin side effects, posted by avery on September 27, 2004, at 8:26:48
I am taking Wellbutrin and have been for a year now. I take 300 mg. a day and don't have any problems other than being thirsty. I have not noticed a weight gain. I think maybe you are still going through withdraw from your other med.
Posted by jrbecker on September 27, 2004, at 14:21:11
In reply to Wellbutrin side effects, posted by avery on September 27, 2004, at 8:26:48
> I am so annoyed with everything right now I am ready to stop all meds. I took Lexapro for 4 months, gained weight, still depressed, so doc started me on Wellbutrin XL almost 3 weeks ago. I don't know if the withdrawl from Lex or the initial 2 weeks on Wellbutrin did it, but I have been dizzy, depressed, exhausted, and cranky with a constant headache. Now as a complimentary bonus, I am itching something fierce all over (it moves around - very bizarre)but there is no visible skin irritation or rash. Is there anyone out there who can give me some hope with this medication? I feel like I am destined to be miserable forever, but at least without meds I can do it for free. I did not read side effects intentionally from the beginning so that I wouldn't acquire them mentally. I am going to freak out.
I'd disagree with the other poster. Most likely, it's the Wellbutrin start-up effects more than it is the Lexapro withdrawl effects. Most of these side effects I have experienced on my own when I have tried it.A trial of 2-3 weeks is recommended to see how much of the side effects will dissipate with time. So you'll have to stick with it until then if you want to see if you'll adapt.
A lot of people use it as an augmentor to lower dose of an SSRI/SNRI. And from my perspective it seems they have a better success with antidepressant efficacy that way. The SSRI will also probably offset a little of the Wellbutrin anxiety as well.
For more on this see...the poster page on Wellbutrin side effects:
AND
http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/psycho-babble-tips/links/Wellbutrin_SR_000963633280/
Posted by avery on September 27, 2004, at 15:10:03
In reply to Wellbutrin side effects, posted by avery on September 27, 2004, at 8:26:48
Thanks to both of you for responding to my post today. Since then, the itching became worse and the back of my head started to swell, so I went to my doc. He said I was having a reaction, must stop Wellbutrin. Now I will try Effexor. Back to the drawing board...
Thanks again,
avery
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