i was prescribed wellbutrin yesterday & when i took it, i became really drowsy. will this go away after sometime, or will this happen everytime i take it?
2006-09-22 07:42:18 · 8 answers · asked by ninjabeans 1 in Health ➔ Other - Health
This should go away when you get used to it, but a lot of doctors say to just take it at night if it makes you drowsy.
2006-09-22 07:45:07 · answer #1 · answered by tkokayde 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, it won't go away. By its mechanism of action Wellbutrin will cause drowsiness so don't go on a 10 hour road trip when taking it. Your body can, however, become desensitized to it and its overall effects (including drowsiness and anti-depressant activity) can decrease and an increase in dose will be necessary.
2006-09-22 14:47:02 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
When i was on it, I was drowsy all the time, and also had very bad headaches. After a few days I just stopped taking it.
2006-09-22 14:51:16 · answer #3 · answered by Midwest guy 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
That is a very common side effect of many antidepressants, including Wellbutrin, that is why it is recommended you take it before bed. After a period of several weeks that side effect should become less intense as your body adjusts.
2006-09-22 14:46:05 · answer #4 · answered by essentiallysolo 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Strange...Are you on any other depression meds? My doctor perscribed me Wellbutrin to GIVE me energy that my other medication (Lexapro) takes away. Good luck--email me if u have any questions!
2006-09-22 14:58:50 · answer #5 · answered by Lauren H 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe this is an early on symptom that will pass as you develop a tolerance. Perhaps you could take it at night if it continues to make you sleepy.
2006-09-22 14:59:23 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should eventually get use to it....if you do not there are other medications that you can take that are just effective.
2006-09-22 14:45:32 · answer #7 · answered by Stacy H 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would take it at night.
2006-09-22 14:46:26 · answer #8 · answered by Katyana 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋