I was on Celexa for almost 4 months. It worked well for the issues I was taking it for, but caused anorgasmia. So I asked to be switched to Wellbutrin SR, which has a low occurance of sexual side effects. I've been off the Celexa for over a week, and taking the WB for a week. I don't have any of the listed side effects of the WB, nor do I feel like it's doing anything for any of my issues. It lists insomnia as a major side effect, which is why I shouldn't take the 2nd dose after 6pm. But I feel more tired, not more awake. I don't feel more energetic, either.
Is this just going to take a while to build up and kick in? The Celexa worked right away. I don't like feeling the way I'm feeling, when I'm taking medication and it's not helping.
2006-08-31 10:06:12 · 7 answers · asked by Moxie1313 5 in Health ➔ Mental Health
I did have insomnia before I started the Celexa - had trouble falling asleep, trouble staying asleep, etc. That seems to have evened out, and the WB doesn't seem to have any effect, + or - on my sleeping.
2006-08-31 10:23:39 · update #1
Give the wellbutrin some time to get into your system, otherwise talk to your doctor at your next appointment.
2006-08-31 10:13:08 · answer #1 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First of all, insomnia does not mean being more awake, it means having trouble sleeping. You can be very tired and still have difficulty sleeping.
Also, you don't HAVE to have the side effects listed on a medication. Those are all potential effects and are not the same with every person.
if you have questions on your medication, please talk to your doctor. Your doctor can let you know if the medication needs time to build up in your system or if you should feel the effects right away. NEVER self dose on medication, or stop taking medication without the consultation of your doctor.
2006-08-31 10:13:09 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Give it about two or more weeks. If it doesn't work for you still then try another drug. Wellbutrin is one of the only drugs that has low sexual side effects. Try one of the newer atypical drugs. Lexapro is a newer version of Celexa so that might be good. But if Celexa worked well for you, don't feel ablidged to try another drug just because it is newer. If it isn't broke then don't try to fix it.
2006-08-31 10:22:21 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You didnt mention how long you have been taking wellbutrin.... but if its been longer than a few weeks then you should have seen results. You may want to give other SSRI 's a try. here is a current list of whats available .... maybe discuss these with yur Dr.
citalopram (Celexa, Cipramil, Emocal, Sepram)
escitalopram oxalate (Lexapro, Cipralex, Esertia)
fluoxetine (Prozac, Fontex, Seromex, Seronil, Sarafem, Fluctin (EUR))
fluvoxamine maleate (Luvox, Faverin)
paroxetine (Paxil, Seroxat, Aropax, Deroxat)
sertraline (Zoloft, Lustral, Serlain)
2006-08-31 10:23:57 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I took Wellbutrin for a couple of weeks. It made me itch. No rash. Just an itch. It was a nervous itch around by neck and upper chest area. Skin got red. Also had pain in my right upper abdomen. Thought it was gallbladder. Had ultrasound. Gallbladder okay. Stopped taking the Wellbutrin and symptoms left. Started then on Prozac.
2006-08-31 10:13:46 · answer #5 · answered by Rosie S 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wellbutrin did not work for me at all. I might have well have saved my money. It was about as good as aspirin for that. It takes awhile to build up in your system. If after 2 months, you see no difference, try something else. Maybe Lexapro or Lamictal. To me, those are better.
2006-08-31 10:15:25 · answer #6 · answered by just julie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Celexa didn't do anything for me. I can't take Wellbutrin because of my eating disorder. For some reason you can't take Wellbutrin if you have an eating disorder.
2006-08-31 10:12:10 · answer #7 · answered by First Lady 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have to give medications a good month to notice the effects.
2006-08-31 10:12:45 · answer #8 · answered by burntflowrz 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋