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Posted by angelrose on October 14, 2000, at 16:16:47
So far, not so great. Granted it has only been 3 days of taking this med. I feel very agitated, unable to focus, irritated, discontent and obssessed.
I have more energy but it is also wearing me out emotionally and physically.
What to do? I'm going to ride it out and give it time but my intuition is telling me that this may not be the med. for me.I'm feeling pretty discouraged and just want to give up hope one more time. Or hide under the covers.
I do appreciate eveybody's posts as they give me some perspective and hope.
Thanks to everybody's suggestions, comments and help.
Posted by Greg on October 14, 2000, at 16:38:09
In reply to My Wellbutrin Experience, posted by angelrose on October 14, 2000, at 16:16:47
angelrose,
I took WB for about 2 1/2 months and had the same initial reaction to it as you are having now. But I stuck it out and really worked out well for me. It eventually pooped out and I've been trying new meds ever since. I wish it had continued to work for me as it was the best of the bunch. The rule of thumb is to give a med at least six weeks to get the full effect unless you are having side-effects that are really a danger to you.
I hope this helps.
Peace,
Greg> So far, not so great. Granted it has only been 3 days of taking this med. I feel very agitated, unable to focus, irritated, discontent and obssessed.
> I have more energy but it is also wearing me out emotionally and physically.
> What to do? I'm going to ride it out and give it time but my intuition is telling me that this may not be the med. for me.
>
> I'm feeling pretty discouraged and just want to give up hope one more time. Or hide under the covers.
>
> I do appreciate eveybody's posts as they give me some perspective and hope.
> Thanks to everybody's suggestions, comments and help.
Posted by angelrose on October 14, 2000, at 17:11:26
In reply to Re: My Wellbutrin Experience » angelrose, posted by Greg on October 14, 2000, at 16:38:09
> angelrose,
>
> I took WB for about 2 1/2 months and had the same initial reaction to it as you are having now. But I stuck it out and really worked out well for me. It eventually pooped out and I've been trying new meds ever since. I wish it had continued to work for me as it was the best of the bunch. The rule of thumb is to give a med at least six weeks to get the full effect unless you are having side-effects that are really a danger to you.
>
> I hope this helps.
>
> Peace,
> Greg
>
Greg,
What was the dosage you were on? Did you take other meds with it?
Thanks, I'll give it a try and see what happens.
Good luck finding something that works for you.In Peace:)
Angelrose
Posted by Greg on October 14, 2000, at 18:29:32
In reply to Re: My Wellbutrin Experience » Greg, posted by angelrose on October 14, 2000, at 17:11:26
My highest dose was 300mgs (150am, 150pm) but I've heard of others taking 400. I was, and am taking Xanax for anxiety and panic (1mg a day as needed). I'm currently taking Zyprexa and Neurontin and they seem to be working well so far, only been on them two days. Hang in there and remember that if the WB doesn't work, there are many other things to try. The answer is out there somewhere. My thoughts are with you.
Greg
> > angelrose,
> >
> > I took WB for about 2 1/2 months and had the same initial reaction to it as you are having now. But I stuck it out and really worked out well for me. It eventually pooped out and I've been trying new meds ever since. I wish it had continued to work for me as it was the best of the bunch. The rule of thumb is to give a med at least six weeks to get the full effect unless you are having side-effects that are really a danger to you.
> >
> > I hope this helps.
> >
> > Peace,
> > Greg
> >
> Greg,
> What was the dosage you were on? Did you take other meds with it?
> Thanks, I'll give it a try and see what happens.
> Good luck finding something that works for you.
>
> In Peace:)
> Angelrose
Posted by JackD on October 17, 2000, at 13:19:37
In reply to My Wellbutrin Experience, posted by angelrose on October 14, 2000, at 16:16:47
I know, the initial effects aren't all that great. Maybe give it some more time, like at least a couple of weeks. I know for me after a week or two I felt very different than I did at first on it. Good luck.
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