Posted by Drexxie on July 30, 2001, at 0:20:59
In reply to wellbutrin, etc. » Drexxie, posted by terra miller on July 29, 2001, at 23:24:45
> hi,
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> i have had swelling on two meds: serzone and wellbutrin. with both, lowering the doses caused the swelling to be less. i did not, however, have the edema to the extreme that you mentioned (but you have my sincerest sympathies.) btw, i continue to take wellbutrin just fine but at a lower level than earlier on, and a different "variety" (switching from sustained release to immediate release). alcohol can aggravate the situation. i hope your symptoms improve very soon. -terra
Hello, Terra...Your message was most appreciated! Thank you! (smile)
After perusing some of the posts regarding Wellbutrin and other meds, I became suspicious of both, Celexa and Wellbutrin. I am now relatively certain that Wellbutrin is to 'blame' (whew!)
Had it not been for letters such as yours, I honestly don't know what I would have done in regards to this pitting edema. Seriously, I was clueless and seemingly, those around me were, as well.
With side effects on some of these meds running the gamet, when atypical reactions occur on a 'personal' level, identifying the 'problem drug,' appears to be much like, "finding a needle in the haystack!"
Fortunately, we've opportunity (via sites such as this) to share the insight and knowledge that only personal experience provides. IMHO, finding things out, the "hard way," is highly overrated! (grin)
My pdoc will definitely not be able to 'pass off' this edema any longer (exhale!). What a relief! He's refused to entertain the idea that any of my psych meds could have been at fault! Now, however, I do believe he'll be more apt to listen (big smile).
Again, thank you, Terra!
-Drexxie
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