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Crossmar17

81d

Any input on Wellbutrin??? I just got prescribed it and I wanna know what other people think

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    • Myron67

      24d

      The norepinephrine initially kicked in so I had plenty of energy to go about my daily activities. No major side effects other than insomnia and diminished appetite. Mood improvements take around 6-8 weeks.

    • Myron67

      24d

      The norepinephrine initially kicked in so I had plenty of energy to go about my daily activities. No major side effects other than insomnia and diminished appetite. Mood improvements take around 6-8 weeks.

    • SF37

      51d

      Medication affects people differently. In support groups there's a guideline of not discussing that.

    • Sunflower.System

      52d

      I've heard great things from people about it, but it did nothing for me. No benefits and no side effects

    • steph1199

      55d

      My experience seemed to be the opposite of most. My PCP prescribed 150mg bupropion as a "let's see how this works" while I was waiting for my first Neuropsych appointment for an ADHD eval. It made me super tired, like I'd crash right after work and sleep 5:30p to 7:30a. I would get very easily irritated at the littlest things, and I felt like a b**ch all the time, which was a complete 180 from uaual. When the dose was taken up to 300mg after the first couple of weeks, my mood got worse and I started having insanely vivid nightmares to the point where some nights I was doing everything I could to try to not fall asleep. That was kind of the final straw. I've since started taking Adderall and fluoxetine alongside biweekly CBT sessions since getting my official diagnoses and establishing care with Neuropsych and a psychologist. I had my first appointment last week with a psychiatrist, and her opinion is I was started on too high of a dose and increased too soon. The moral of the story is to keep an eye on how you're feeling. I find it helps to keep a journal with notes on daily moods, health, events, foods/drinks, etc, so I can track trends and if there are certain things that make symptoms worse or better. Do not hesitate to let your providers know if you have concerns and advocate for yourself if there is a treatment that just isn't working. Not all bodies and brains are the same! 🤗

      • tesserini

        52d

        @steph1199 high five to another Fluxoetine user! ✋ I have a harder time regulating my emotions off any antidepressant, but your psychiatrist was right -- there is no reason to start anyone on that high of a dose. I'm glad things got better for you ❤️

    • niceshyguy

      55d

      I've been on it for a while and I have had great success with it. Especially with depression and anxiety. Also doesn't seem to have the side effects of others. At least for me 🙂

    • enbypup

      80d

      one of the meds I'm on is Wellbutrin, and I like it. It helps with my anxiety and depression, and I haven't noticed side effects. I've been on it for a few years now.

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Some people have reported that Wellbutrin worked well for them in managing their depression, with some noting increased motivation and goal orientation. Others mentioned that it helped level their emotions and made them less irritable. Some users experienced weight loss while on the medication. However, a few individuals noted that the effectiveness seemed to decrease over time. Side effects such as anxiety, increased blood pressure, and lowered libido were also reported by some users. It's important to remember that experiences can vary greatly from person to person.

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