Two years ago I took 600mg of Wellbutrin a day and I did fantastic on it with no side effects. Now years later my doctor has me on 450mg a day and i'm not doing nearly as well. She says that 600mg is too much, but I did so well on it. I was wondering if anyone else out there had any similar experiences with this larger dose.
2006-06-09 08:58:30 · 13 answers · asked by Kate D 1 in Health ➔ Mental Health
600 mg. Is extreme. Seizure is a high risk. I would say that you should stay with this amount for a few months to see how things are going. More is not necessarily better. You could benefit by having even less and take a second medication. There is a lot of trial and error in finding the good med match for anyone. It is not the same for every person. The Dr. can't give you some thing that they believe will harm you. ( 150mg times 4 times a day ) is double what most people take. (300mg) can cause a seizure if taken in one dose. The Dr.wants you to be healthy and away from depression. Take notes of how things are going and keep seeing the Dr. hope things go well for you.
2006-06-21 07:53:45 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I started at 150 mg and it was great...for awhile. Then I moved to 200 1x a day - again, great for awhile. I am now taking 200 2x a day and seem to be doing well. (I live in Alaska and the winters are REALLY hard with the dark and 50 below temps - it's summer now and 24 hrs. of sunlight!! ) If 600 seemed to work for you, you may think about getting a second opinion from another Dr. Also, think about your surroundings and experiences right now. Are you not doing as well now as you were then due to things triggering your depression? Try adding excercise to your daily life if you are not doing so already - it's hard to start but makes a HUGE difference! Also, watch your alcohol intake (if you drink) that makes things worse (it's a depressant).
Good luck!
2006-06-23 08:42:49 · answer #2 · answered by jdjhfj32 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know what other factors come into play with you so listen to your doc or find another. To answer your question, i've been on 600 mgs. of well. xl for yrs. I also take 100 of zoloft, 200 of effecsor.200 of lamictal, 5 of abilify and .5 of xanax as needed. If you really want to get into it i take 400 of provigil, 120 of adderall, 2 blood pressure meds. 1 chlorestoral med and a asprin EVERY DAY. I should be dead but after trying for 25 yrs. i feel great. Well any way, i have taken 600 mgs. of wellbutrin oh, i forgot the vitamins
2006-06-19 21:21:14 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You may have done well on 600 of Wellbutrin, but the maximum recommended dosage is 450 daily. Higher doses put you at risk for seizure, suicidal behavior and cardiac arrhythmias. If you are now on the immediate-release formula, ask your doc about switching you to the sustained- or extended-release formula or going with a different med altogether. I hope you are able to resolve this soon. Best of luck to you.
2006-06-23 06:35:25 · answer #4 · answered by TweetyBird 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
600 mg sounds high. It's been years since I tried it, but I think I was on only 50 or 100mg. Your body chemistry could have changed over the years. That's what happened to me with Prozac. It worked great the first time I took it. The second time was like taking a placebo - nothing.
2006-06-23 02:55:30 · answer #5 · answered by dhalia_1977 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think four years ago they weren't as knowledgeable about side effects as they are today. Doctors seem more cautious about giving the higher dosage.
Other factors come into play now also. Your overall health condition. Did you get any counseling or therapy? The pills are suppose to be a temporary assistance needed to help you learn how to handle life.
There is a better way!
2006-06-21 16:03:57 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have only taken 150 mgs of wellbutrin XL with no side affects they want to up it to 300 but i am scared because the last time i got sick from it
2006-06-22 03:27:41 · answer #7 · answered by Just_me 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I did. One time. All it took. Now I am messed up and must take Lyrica 2 X per day to correct the seizures I have in the backs of my eyes. I took it and within 30 minutes my vision was blurry and now I am suffering terribly. I don't suggest it at all.
2006-06-21 19:17:06 · answer #8 · answered by GOUTVOLS 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No no one on this plante has ever taken 600mg of Wellbutrin.
2006-06-22 23:29:33 · answer #9 · answered by thewebdesignersdotcom 1 · 0⤊ 5⤋
I was on this 4 years ago and was a Zombie from another planet. I was just put on this again at 100mg and have terrible migrains. Went off of it. I hope you find something that works.
2006-06-11 12:32:54 · answer #10 · answered by teambargain 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋