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Posted by simus on April 4, 2004, at 0:07:51
I have been on 150mg of Wellbutrin XL for almost 3 weeks now. The only other thing I take is 1mg Xanax. The Wellbutrin has been very, very effective for me, more so than any of the SSRIs I have taken. My only complaint up to very recently was insomnia.
About a week ago, I noticed a swelling in my feet and ankles. Now it is in my entire legs. It is as bad, if not worse, than when I was pregnant.
Also, over the past three weeks I have developed an increasing aching pain in my lower back. I feel OK sitting or laying down, but I can't stand or walk for long without severe pain. I don't know if this back pain is due to the Wellbutrin, the edema caused by the Wellbutrin, or something entirely different.
Has anyone else noticed any of this on Wellbutrin?
Posted by KathrynLex on April 4, 2004, at 13:55:47
In reply to Wellbutrin, edema, back pain, posted by simus on April 4, 2004, at 0:07:51
Hi Simus,
I've been on Wellbutrin SR for about a week and a half but haven't encountered anything like what you describe. If your symptoms don't go away in the next few days, or if they get worse, I suggest that you call your doctor.
K.
Posted by shadows721 on April 4, 2004, at 15:41:41
In reply to Wellbutrin, edema, back pain, posted by simus on April 4, 2004, at 0:07:51
Those symptoms do not sound good at all. It sounds like you need to talk to your doc right away. Just give him a call.
Posted by simus on April 4, 2004, at 22:18:24
In reply to Re: Wellbutrin, edema, back pain, posted by shadows721 on April 4, 2004, at 15:41:41
Thanks to you both. I do have a doctor's appointment on Tuesday. Actually, two. I will be seeing my pdoc and I am getting a physical from my family doctor.
I didn't take the Wellbutrin at all today, and the swelling is starting to go down considrably in my legs and feet. I still had back pain, but not as severe.
I didn't have any noticable withdrawal effects today - will have to see what tomorrow brings.
Thanks again for responding.
Posted by sarahsundae on April 5, 2004, at 13:19:58
In reply to Wellbutrin, edema, back pain, posted by simus on April 4, 2004, at 0:07:51
I have been on Wellbutrin since November 2003 and have not had any of these problems. Call your doctor asap!
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