Posted by Wayne on September 21, 1999, at 21:20:00
I recently was prescribed Wellbutrin for depression, and it worked wonders. Within a week I could feel the effects, and during the next two weeks I felt better than I have in many years ‹ more energy, more drive, less worrying, more confidence, more desire to be social, more positive attitude. Then, out of the blue, I developed an allergy to the drug. I broke out in hives, just a few on my upper arms and a little discomfort in my stomach. I took a couple of Benadryl and everything was fine. (I developed a much worse allergic reaction to Ibuprofin ‹ then I had hives from head to toe, swollen hands and feet and eyes and bad stomach cramps. I haven't taken it since figuring out what it was). Since then, I have tried the other doses of Wellbutrin, hoping it might have been the dye used to coat the pill, but I had the same reaction. I also have tried other anti-depressants, but none even come close. In fact, they make me feel worse ‹ sedated, spaced out, headaches, neck pain, etc. Is there any way I can overcome the allergy to Wellbutrin? I have read it's not available in liquid form, so I guess allergy shots are not an option. Would it be bad to continue taking Wellbutrin and just take an anti-histamine every day? Are there any other anti-depressants that give you energy instead of taking it away? Any with as few side effects as Wellbutrin?
poster:Wayne
thread:11873
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