Guest guest Posted August 15, 2001 Report Share Posted August 15, 2001 shelly, please do let us know. I saw my psychiatrist last night who is working with me on medication management, I see a therapist separately, anyway, he put me on effexor since the wellbutrin didn't do anything for me, however, he asked me to stay on the wellbutrin, plus I am already taking paxil AND buspar, I feel like a medicine cabinet, and with all of this, I still feel very depressed. This is the worst I have ever felt in my life without some crisis, I am very worried and confused and would be very interested on what the doctor says, I wonder also if we have malabsorbtion with the meds????????????????? Vellucci Re: wellbutrin , My doc put me on 300 mg of Wellbutrin also. I've only been taking it for about 2 1/2 weeks, but NO - - - I don't notice any difference either. The only difference I do notice is not positive (dizzy feeling, head feels cloudy all the time, I'm very very tired daily). I'll be talking to my doctor tomorrow and will post what she says. in OK In a message dated 08/12/2001 10:41:16 AM Pacific Daylight Time, LINDA.VELLUCCI@... writes: << don't forget, just being depressed can effect a person sexually also, has anyone been on wellbutrin and what were your experiences, my doctor put me on 300 mg.s one month ago but I don't feel an improvement Vellucci 7/21/00 286/280/192/150 (God willing, changed it from the unrealistic 135 fantacy) (six more lbs until I hit the 100 lbs lost mark -- from my highest weight that is!!!!!!) >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 15, 2001 Report Share Posted August 15, 2001 Sharon, don't take it on an empty stomach for goodness sakes, the dizzyness will fade in a short while and get up slowly, remember to drink fluids also!!! Good luck my friend. Re: wellbutrin ....... I have been the same way since Monday.... I lift my head off my pillow and I need to grad on to something.... feels like the room is spinning.... I have been very lightheaded and dizzy for 3 days.... I woke up this morning and felt like I had a major hangover.... headache and dizzy... I am calling my PCP today. Please tell me what Dr. R says... I was also going to call Diane... I fell like I am going to throw up... and it is hard to eat anything... loss of appetite..... TKU Sharon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 15, 2001 Report Share Posted August 15, 2001 Dr. R. has always maintained that absorption of drugs isn't affected, which has never made sense to me. S RE: wellbutrin , Bless your heart! I asked Dr. R about the absorption of anitdepressants after surgery and he didn't comment on that. He referred me back to his e-mail he posted here regarding the estrogen patch. So, I'll try that. I'm going to email Dr. R again and ask him about the absorption of anitdepressants. When I hear from him, I'll post it because I've heard others asking the same thing. I'm thinking of you, ! in OK Subj: RE: wellbutrin Date: Wed, 15 Aug 2001 8:13:52 AM Eastern Daylight Time From: Vellucci <LINDA.VELLUCCI@...> To: " ' ' " < > shelly, please do let us know. I saw my psychiatrist last night who is working with me on medication management, I see a therapist separately, anyway, he put me on effexor since the wellbutrin didn't do anything for me, however, he asked me to stay on the wellbutrin, plus I am already taking paxil AND buspar, I feel like a medicine cabinet, and with all of this, I still feel very depressed. This is the worst I have ever felt in my life without some crisis, I am very worried and confused and would be very interested on what the doctor says, I wonder also if we have malabsorbtion with the meds????????????????? Vellucci Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 15, 2001 Report Share Posted August 15, 2001 thanks very much! RE: wellbutrin , Bless your heart! I asked Dr. R about the absorption of anitdepressants after surgery and he didn't comment on that. He referred me back to his e-mail he posted here regarding the estrogen patch. So, I'll try that. I'm going to email Dr. R again and ask him about the absorption of anitdepressants. When I hear from him, I'll post it because I've heard others asking the same thing. I'm thinking of you, ! in OK Subj: RE: wellbutrin Date: Wed, 15 Aug 2001 8:13:52 AM Eastern Daylight Time From: Vellucci <LINDA.VELLUCCI@...> To: " ' ' " < > shelly, please do let us know. I saw my psychiatrist last night who is working with me on medication management, I see a therapist separately, anyway, he put me on effexor since the wellbutrin didn't do anything for me, however, he asked me to stay on the wellbutrin, plus I am already taking paxil AND buspar, I feel like a medicine cabinet, and with all of this, I still feel very depressed. This is the worst I have ever felt in my life without some crisis, I am very worried and confused and would be very interested on what the doctor says, I wonder also if we have malabsorbtion with the meds????????????????? Vellucci Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 15, 2001 Report Share Posted August 15, 2001 REALLY?????????? I never knew that!!!!!!!! RE: wellbutrin , Bless your heart! I asked Dr. R about the absorption of anitdepressants after surgery and he didn't comment on that. He referred me back to his e-mail he posted here regarding the estrogen patch. So, I'll try that. I'm going to email Dr. R again and ask him about the absorption of anitdepressants. When I hear from him, I'll post it because I've heard others asking the same thing. I'm thinking of you, ! in OK Subj: RE: wellbutrin Date: Wed, 15 Aug 2001 8:13:52 AM Eastern Daylight Time From: Vellucci <LINDA.VELLUCCI@...> To: " ' ' " < > shelly, please do let us know. I saw my psychiatrist last night who is working with me on medication management, I see a therapist separately, anyway, he put me on effexor since the wellbutrin didn't do anything for me, however, he asked me to stay on the wellbutrin, plus I am already taking paxil AND buspar, I feel like a medicine cabinet, and with all of this, I still feel very depressed. This is the worst I have ever felt in my life without some crisis, I am very worried and confused and would be very interested on what the doctor says, I wonder also if we have malabsorbtion with the meds????????????????? Vellucci Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 15, 2001 Report Share Posted August 15, 2001 Yes, that's what he was saying the last time I heard anything about it. s RE: wellbutrin , Bless your heart! I asked Dr. R about the absorption of anitdepressants after surgery and he didn't comment on that. He referred me back to his e-mail he posted here regarding the estrogen patch. So, I'll try that. I'm going to email Dr. R again and ask him about the absorption of anitdepressants. When I hear from him, I'll post it because I've heard others asking the same thing. I'm thinking of you, ! in OK Subj: RE: wellbutrin Date: Wed, 15 Aug 2001 8:13:52 AM Eastern Daylight Time From: Vellucci <LINDA.VELLUCCI@...> To: " ' ' " < > shelly, please do let us know. I saw my psychiatrist last night who is working with me on medication management, I see a therapist separately, anyway, he put me on effexor since the wellbutrin didn't do anything for me, however, he asked me to stay on the wellbutrin, plus I am already taking paxil AND buspar, I feel like a medicine cabinet, and with all of this, I still feel very depressed. This is the worst I have ever felt in my life without some crisis, I am very worried and confused and would be very interested on what the doctor says, I wonder also if we have malabsorbtion with the meds????????????????? Vellucci Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 9, 2001 Report Share Posted November 9, 2001 Be careful as to weaning. You are right, you musn't cut the pills. Can you tell your prescribing MD you want to cut slowly, perhaps, down from the 300 per day (I'm assuming you're taking the 150 two times a day) to maybe 1 - 100 mg and 1 - 150 mg for awhile. YOU MUST TALK TO YOUR DOCTOR. Too fast a taper can be very dangerous. Are you having problems on the drug now? I know a lot of what the drug can do, but after working for nearly 2 years on how to get to the bottom of how it works to blast people, how to wean properly, etc., etc., etc., our Wellbutrin scientific study group is still finding more questions than answers with our research subjects - though we've come far in understanding some things. BE CAREFUL. Eat right. We have found taking antioxidants helps as does drinking lots of water. Wish so very, very much I had more to offer. I would give my right arm to be able to take away the terrible pain so many have to suffer and to provide " answers! " Working hard to get there... Let us know if you can or have talked to your MD yet. Will be waiting to hear from you... Collissa > Hi, > Does anyone have any suggestions for discontuing wellbutrin. I am > currently on 300 mg, they are sustained release tablets, that are not > supposed to be crushed or cut. I live in Canada so only 150 and 100 > mg tablets are available. > Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 9, 2001 Report Share Posted November 9, 2001 Be careful as to weaning. You are right, you musn't cut the pills. Can you tell your prescribing MD you want to cut slowly, perhaps, down from the 300 per day (I'm assuming you're taking the 150 two times a day) to maybe 1 - 100 mg and 1 - 150 mg for awhile. YOU MUST TALK TO YOUR DOCTOR. Too fast a taper can be very dangerous. Are you having problems on the drug now? I know a lot of what the drug can do, but after working for nearly 2 years on how to get to the bottom of how it works to blast people, how to wean properly, etc., etc., etc., our Wellbutrin scientific study group is still finding more questions than answers with our research subjects - though we've come far in understanding some things. BE CAREFUL. Eat right. We have found taking antioxidants helps as does drinking lots of water. Wish so very, very much I had more to offer. I would give my right arm to be able to take away the terrible pain so many have to suffer and to provide " answers! " Working hard to get there... Let us know if you can or have talked to your MD yet. Will be waiting to hear from you... Collissa > Hi, > Does anyone have any suggestions for discontuing wellbutrin. I am > currently on 300 mg, they are sustained release tablets, that are not > supposed to be crushed or cut. I live in Canada so only 150 and 100 > mg tablets are available. > Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 18, 2001 Report Share Posted December 18, 2001 Hi, I tried Wellbutrin about a year ago and I couldn't tolerate it. I only took 1/4 of the pill and when I upped it to 1/2 I became very anxious and agitated. I am now back on my 50mg Zoloft. I hated Effexor. My favorite for energy was Prozac but after five years I developed HUGE hives from it. I also tried Celexa prior to Wellbutrin. It gave me energy but it also gave me anxiety. I feel better now with anxiety and would like to try it again sometime. I still have my samples! It's so difficult find various meds to help. Hope this helps. Lynn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 19, 2001 Report Share Posted December 19, 2001 Lynn, you do realize that Cheney and others think that SSRIs will 'fry your brain' over a long period of time, although they can give you some benefit in the short/intermediate term. There are several others on this list who know much more of the potential dangers of SSRIs than I do. Mike > Hi, > > I tried Wellbutrin about a year ago and I couldn't tolerate it. > I only took 1/4 of the pill and when I upped it to 1/2 I became > very anxious and agitated. I am now back on my 50mg Zoloft. > I hated Effexor. My favorite for energy was Prozac but after > five years I developed HUGE hives from it. I also tried Celexa > prior to Wellbutrin. It gave me energy but it also gave > me anxiety. I feel better now with anxiety and would like > to try it again sometime. I still have my samples! > It's so difficult find various meds to help. > > Hope this helps. > Lynn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 19, 2001 Report Share Posted December 19, 2001 Mike and Mark, I know it really is that good to take anything. However, sometimes you have no choice if you want to function at all during terrible times. Thanks for the warning, Mike. Mark, thanks so much for your input as well. I like yours better, especially if you have spoken to a few different doctors about this. Have you been on antidepressants for long? I have tried NADH and also Sam-e with no success depression wise or energy wise with NADH. Thanks, Lynn >> Be advised, CHeny's ONLY souce of data on this is the book, The PROZAC > backlash. > I have had severl neurologists read this and none them thinks is is valid AT >> ALL. > > From: kmcamp222000 [mailto:kmcamp22@...] > Sent: Tuesday, December 18, 2001 6:10 PM > > Subject: Re: Wellbutrin > > > Lynn, you do realize that Cheney and others think that SSRIs will > 'fry your brain' over a long period of time, although they can give > you some benefit in the short/intermediate term. There are several > others on this list who know much more of the potential dangers of > SSRIs than I do. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 19, 2001 Report Share Posted December 19, 2001 Be advised, CHeny's ONLY souce of data on this is the book, The PROZAC backlash. I have had severl neurologists read this and none them thinks is is valid AT ALL. Re: Wellbutrin Lynn, you do realize that Cheney and others think that SSRIs will 'fry your brain' over a long period of time, although they can give you some benefit in the short/intermediate term. There are several others on this list who know much more of the potential dangers of SSRIs than I do. Mike > Hi, > > I tried Wellbutrin about a year ago and I couldn't tolerate it. > I only took 1/4 of the pill and when I upped it to 1/2 I became > very anxious and agitated. I am now back on my 50mg Zoloft. > I hated Effexor. My favorite for energy was Prozac but after > five years I developed HUGE hives from it. I also tried Celexa > prior to Wellbutrin. It gave me energy but it also gave > me anxiety. I feel better now with anxiety and would like > to try it again sometime. I still have my samples! > It's so difficult find various meds to help. > > Hope this helps. > Lynn This list is intended for patients to share personal experiences with each other, not to give medical advice. If you are interested in any treatment discussed here, please consult your doctor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 19, 2001 Report Share Posted December 19, 2001 I wasn't able to tolerate Wellbutrin--had very very disordered sleep while on it, even at a very low dose. I stuck with it for a while, though, and on a regular dose, did seem to have some improvement in my energy, which seemed very promising. I was disappointed to have to give it up, though relieved too, due to concern about the " frying the brain " theory. As for safety, I'd talked to a couple of docs about it, and it's felt to be one of the more gentle antidepressants apparently. I'm still leery of pharmaceuticals in general, with the way side effects tend to turn out, but it may be worth looking into. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 20, 2001 Report Share Posted December 20, 2001 Gee Mark, you don't have to YELL at me. She was asking for feed- back and that was the only thing I could remember. THere may be as many folks who have benefitted from Wellbutrin, but all I remembered was the 'fry your brain' comment. I certainly believe that low dose W could be helpful to some people. I would wager that the 'Prozac Backlash' was written with the intent of selling books, and I would also bet that they didn't study low dose users. Mike > > Hi, > > > > I tried Wellbutrin about a year ago and I couldn't tolerate it. > > I only took 1/4 of the pill and when I upped it to 1/2 I became > > very anxious and agitated. I am now back on my 50mg Zoloft. > > I hated Effexor. My favorite for energy was Prozac but after > > five years I developed HUGE hives from it. I also tried Celexa > > prior to Wellbutrin. It gave me energy but it also gave > > me anxiety. I feel better now with anxiety and would like > > to try it again sometime. I still have my samples! > > It's so difficult find various meds to help. > > > > Hope this helps. > > Lynn > > > > This list is intended for patients to share personal experiences with each > other, not to give medical advice. If you are interested in any treatment > discussed here, please consult your doctor. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 20, 2001 Report Share Posted December 20, 2001 Mike and Mark, I know it really is that good to take anything. However, sometimes you have no choice if you want to function at all during terrible times. Thanks for the warning, Mike. Mark, thanks so much for your input as well. I like yours better, especially if you have spoken to a few different doctors about this. Have you been on antidepressants for long? I have tried NADH and also Sam-e with no success depression wise or energy wise with NADH. Thanks, Lynn >> Be advised, CHeny's ONLY souce of data on this is the book, The PROZAC > backlash. > I have had severl neurologists read this and none them thinks is is valid AT >> ALL. > > From: kmcamp222000 [mailto:kmcamp22@...] > Sent: Tuesday, December 18, 2001 6:10 PM > > Subject: Re: Wellbutrin > > > Lynn, you do realize that Cheney and others think that SSRIs will > 'fry your brain' over a long period of time, although they can give > you some benefit in the short/intermediate term. There are several > others on this list who know much more of the potential dangers of > SSRIs than I do. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 19, 2002 Report Share Posted December 19, 2002 Has anyone experience bad side effectss on this med? anyone that's never taken a anti-depressant or that type med? thanks Kim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 19, 2002 Report Share Posted December 19, 2002 Has anyone experience bad side effectss on this med? anyone that's never taken a anti-depressant or that type med? thanks Kim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 22, 2002 Report Share Posted December 22, 2002 In a message dated 12/22/02 6:26:44 PM Central Standard Time, bobd1@... writes: > and his two and half year hell started, he had a bad reaction, What kind of reaction did he have? Gosh, I hate to hear that. I took it about 3 months ago and lost 10 pounds.. I also have chronic fatigue and heard it could help with that..Kim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 22, 2002 Report Share Posted December 22, 2002 In a message dated 12/22/02 6:26:44 PM Central Standard Time, bobd1@... writes: > and his two and half year hell started, he had a bad reaction, What kind of reaction did he have? Gosh, I hate to hear that. I took it about 3 months ago and lost 10 pounds.. I also have chronic fatigue and heard it could help with that..Kim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 22, 2002 Report Share Posted December 22, 2002 Kim, my husband took wellbutrin to stop smoking, a GP tossed him a sample and his two and half year hell started, he had a bad reaction, trip to ER finally, changed to paxil, worse, changed to trazedon and lorazepam, the a week in a psych ward, changed to ativan(didn't know it was the same as lorazepam - they just doubled his dose)and serzone, then a switch to the VA hospital, try for a detox there... changed to valium and effexor and nearly died, then a slow 4 1/2 month taper off effexor, after 7 weeks, he could not handle it, ran off to the VA, admitted him self for another 5 weeks, where they upped his valium and got him on more effexor than ever before... and you ask if anyone knows about wellbutrin.... sure, what would you like to hear hugs > Has anyone experience bad side effectss on this med? anyone that's never > taken a anti-depressant or that type med? thanks Kim > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 22, 2002 Report Share Posted December 22, 2002 Kim, my husband took wellbutrin to stop smoking, a GP tossed him a sample and his two and half year hell started, he had a bad reaction, trip to ER finally, changed to paxil, worse, changed to trazedon and lorazepam, the a week in a psych ward, changed to ativan(didn't know it was the same as lorazepam - they just doubled his dose)and serzone, then a switch to the VA hospital, try for a detox there... changed to valium and effexor and nearly died, then a slow 4 1/2 month taper off effexor, after 7 weeks, he could not handle it, ran off to the VA, admitted him self for another 5 weeks, where they upped his valium and got him on more effexor than ever before... and you ask if anyone knows about wellbutrin.... sure, what would you like to hear hugs > Has anyone experience bad side effectss on this med? anyone that's never > taken a anti-depressant or that type med? thanks Kim > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 13, 2004 Report Share Posted January 13, 2004 No, I have not heard anything about it...Sorry. Perhaps your doc might know. >From: " astra15_555 " <astra15_555@...> >Reply-Lexapro >Lexapro >Subject: Wellbutrin >Date: Wed, 14 Jan 2004 04:38:10 -0000 > > >My company just anoounced today that no smoking is allowed on their campus >(which is huge) - >even in personal vehicles. > >Has anybody taken Wellbutrin for smoking cessation? Does it work? > _________________________________________________________________ Find high-speed ‘net deals — comparison-shop your local providers here. https://broadband.msn.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 13, 2004 Report Share Posted January 13, 2004 Haven't tried Wellbutrin for smoking cessation per say. I use too smoke a pack a day but not anymore. One of the better side effects. Tom > > My company just anoounced today that no smoking is allowed on their campus (which is huge) - > even in personal vehicles. > > Has anybody taken Wellbutrin for smoking cessation? Does it work? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 13, 2004 Report Share Posted January 13, 2004 Wellbutrin is Zyban. Maybe you all have heard it under that name? Zyban was the version of the drug they came out with just for smoking cessation.... Barbara Re: Wellbutrin > Haven't tried Wellbutrin for smoking cessation per say. I use too > smoke a pack a day but not anymore. One of the better side effects. > > Tom > > > > > > > My company just anoounced today that no smoking is allowed on their > campus (which is huge) - > > even in personal vehicles. > > > > Has anybody taken Wellbutrin for smoking cessation? Does it work? > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 14, 2004 Report Share Posted January 14, 2004 Hi Astra I am on Wellbutrin SR now for smoking. And I am making improvements. I was a pack a day smoker. Now I am down to a pack lasting me 3 days. It's not a quick stop smoking system, but for me aleast, it made my cravings go down. And a big improvement...I am on Wellbutrin SR 150mg a day for the last 2 weeks....My goal is to stop by Feb 25th, My birthday...Ask your dr. about it....I have had no sides....thus far.... Jacquie Wellbutrin My company just anoounced today that no smoking is allowed on their campus (which is huge) - even in personal vehicles. Has anybody taken Wellbutrin for smoking cessation? Does it work? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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