Posted by houstongirl on November 8, 2001, at 10:00:09
In reply to Re: Wellbutrin questions/bulimia » pav, posted by paxvox on November 8, 2001, at 9:27:00
It is not given to people with a history of bulimia because of the (very!) high rate of seizures it has caused in studies of people with bulimia. I don't know the exact reference (I could probably dig it up eventually) but I think one study showed 4 out of 37 bulimics taking it had seizures. I was bulimic in college and within 38 hours of taking it at age 31 had a grand mal seizure! I would be VERY wary of taking it if you have a history of bulimia!! PLEASE talk to your p-doc about it.
Cristy
> Typically, WB is not given to people with a history of eating disorders due to its anorexic properties. This, I believe, follows the same logic of avoiding certain doses of WB because of seizure risk. If you ARE CURRENTLY having an eating disorder, WB would be contraindicated for you. Personally, I don't think your past history should exclude you from the positive effects a med may have for you. As far as ADD and related attention disorders, WB works similarly to the amphetamines, with fewer of the negative effects of them.
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> The sadness and depressive feelings you are having are *probably* NOT an effect of the WB, but a related depressive condition. WB, if anything, greatly improves one's mood and energy level.
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> WB takes a good 3-4 weeks to reach its peak serum plasma levels. So don't be discouraged, give it some time. I have been using it for almost 3 years. There ARE some issues I have with WB, but none that you mentioned. As with any med, each person will respond differently to some degree or another.
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> Hope this helps, if not, there are some excellent links available for info on WB.
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> PAX
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