now ive been taking wellbutrin for a while now and its making me more edgy, irritable, aggitated, paranoid, moody, and just completely offsided.
my skin and blood just boils more then ever before when i get mad and its only started when i started wellbutrin.
could it be that the chemicals that help replace the mood elivatores in this drug, is not what i need to find a balance.
could these be side effects, or a possible way to get a sezier, is this wat they do
i need some answers im just going completely insane over here
your suggestions matter thanx
2007-02-03 10:11:38 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Mental Health
This sounds like adverse side effects to me...a pretty good indicator that this is not the right medication for you. Wellbutrin can cause exactly what you are describing. For me personally, it's been amazingly helpful and I have been on it a very long time. But it isn't for everyone (unfortunately, there is no one-size-fits-all with meds.) Let your doctor know what you are experiencing and discuss other medication options with him or her. Wellbutrin works differently than most antidepressants, something else might be a much better fit for you.
I don't think that the side effects you are describing increase your risk of or are related to seizures. I do a lot of research on psych meds and have a considerable amount of knowledge on the subject.
2007-02-03 13:32:03 · answer #1 · answered by Jess 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wellbutrin's Typical Side Effects: Agitation, anxiety, insomnia, weight loss, headache, dry mouth, nausea, constipation, dizziness. Most of these are transitory, but the weight loss, agitation and insomnia tend to stick around.
Wellbutrin's Not So Common Side Effects: Strange body odor, sweating, nervousness and tremor.
2007-02-03 10:29:32 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I take Wellbutrin and have for about a year. I have NEVER had any of the symptoms you describe. It's possible that you're allergic to it or it doesn't work right in your system. Call your doctor as soon as possible, explain your story, and tell him you need a different med.
2007-02-03 10:20:21 · answer #3 · answered by Bud's Girl 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are different types of anti-depressants and you might need to try a different kind. Go to your doctor and explain what has happened since taking the wellbutrin. There are plenty of other anti-depressants you could try until you find one that works for you. You can learn more about anti-depressants on webmd.com.
2007-02-03 11:18:46 · answer #4 · answered by angela 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It may not be what you need. You may need a complete shift in your consciousness.... I don't know.
2007-02-03 10:23:04 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to the doctor & tell them your side effects & wat you are taking.
2007-02-03 10:16:58 · answer #6 · answered by americangurl_28 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋