Switching depression/anxiety meds???

Question

I've been on wellburtin xl 150mg for 3-4weeks and a couple days ago dr. recommended me taken two a day so thats 300mg a day..My doctor gave me free samples when I started takin them and now i have to buy more meds because tonight I am taking the last one.. It will cost me $150 for the pills because I have no insurance.. I can't afford that so tomorrow I'm talkin to my doctor about switching to a medication that has to do more with anxiety than depresson..And somethin not so expensive.. If i get off of wellburtin to switch to a different one what will happen?? Do I have to be off of the meds for so long and then start taking the other brand?? I have no idea.. Please Help..

Answer 1

Your Dr. is the best person to ask about switching quickly if you can't ask him for some samples of the Wellbutrin to get you by until you get your new one. Effexor works great for me but luckily I have insurance and only have small co-pay.If you only have anxiety he may switch you to a anti-anxiety drug of which all are very addicting, believe me I've been there. For myself I take the Effexor and a very small dose of Xanax only if needed. Most Dr.'s would put you on both as the anti-depressant gets in your system slowly and helps before you know it. 3-4 weeks as you have said is barely enough time to work. I'm sure your Dr. isn't going to let you be without something for any length of time. I don't know where you live but can you get state aid for your medical? I hope all goes well for you

Answer 2

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Answer 3

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Answer 4

Not all antianxiety meds are addictive. i myself have gone from med to med looking for the right one to work the way i want it to. usually the doc weans u off one while stating the new one. ask for samples so u dont have to pay. it takes time so hang in there, good luck

Answer 5

Wellbutrin is available in generic so call your pharmacist and ask what the generic price is for it. Also all meds of this nature tend to be expensive unless you use generic.