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Wellbutrin Questions

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deleted_user
Hello! I am considering trying Wellbutrin after having negative side effect from other meds including prozac, Zoloft, & Celexa. The two things that seem to happen to me on these meds are major fatigue and dizziness. I am thinking of Wellbutrin because it is also for ADD, which I have and have never treated with meds. Can anyone tell me their experience with Wellbutrin? Thanks!
sja
sja
I really liked the welbutrin. I didn't gain the weight, and I was not nearly as tired. Remember, though, that the meds affect everyone differently.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Wellbut worked really well for me as well... no side effects that I noticed
deleted_user
deleted_user
I love it. It was the only med that kept me from feeling tired. I had energy and I quit smoking. I have been on it for a couple years. I lost weight with it. Some people have had bad reactions though. It is a stimulant so it can cause rapid heartbeat at times. This is a med that affects dopamine rather than a SSRI.

I can't drink very much coffee on it cause I had bad anxiety when I do that. But that doesn't happen to everyone

Anyhow good luck with it
deleted_user
deleted_user
I've been on it now for a year or so. It's my 3rd time around. Nothing seems to work for me, but at least I don't have bad side effects with this one.
Everybody is different with anti-depressants. Also, you may not tolerate one and then 5 years later, you don't have any of the bad side effects with the same drug.
I've been being treated for depression for 25 years and it still baffles me. Even my own condition is constantly changing.
deleted_user
deleted_user
It seemed to help with depression and gave me more energy. Only side effects I had were feeling jittery, and decreased appetite/weight loss.
deleted_user
deleted_user
It didn't help me with my depression at all. But I didn't have any side effects. I take celexa & it seems to help. I felt dizzy & like I was going crazy at first, but that went away. I have gained sooo much weight though.
deleted_user
deleted_user
I have tried Welbutrin at two different times in my life & both were horrible experiences I would sweat non stop, shake & coming off it was horrible. I do best on effexor. My Dr. did try a combo of welbutrin & effexor but uping the effexor & getting rid of the welbutrin was best for me. Good luck. Be patient. Talk to your Dr. about adding topomax it is used to treat migranes but has really helped me when combined with my effexor I feel much calmer without the drugged effect.
Deb
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deleted_user
i was in major depression when i started wellbutrin. i helped but left me on the fence, dipping down towards depression and back. never fully got me up there. also had MAJOR sexual side effects, so bad i couldnt thing of anything else!!
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