Posted by paxvox on November 8, 2001, at 18:01:07
In reply to Re: Wellbutrin questions/bulimia, posted by pav on November 8, 2001, at 12:16:01
The negative side effects I *personally* attribute to Wellbutrin with me are: extreme weight loss. Tachycardia (pulse over 90 beats per minute) possibly slight anemia (though I am JUST a tad above the bottom for "normal"),chest tightness, ringing in my ears, urinary retention.
As far as I am concerned, all but the tachycardia are acceptable to achieve the AD effects, but I am concerned about the specifics of my blood chemistry, although my Internist said it was basically "normal". The rapid heart beat has not ALWAYS been a problwm with WB, but there is a direct realtion between dose and effect. My Pdoc had me try 200mgSR x 2, but I could not tolerate the chest tightness, and went back to 150 mg SR x 2. I am considering reducing that to 100 mg SR x 2 to see if I can reduce the negative effects I have mentioned, and still keep the AD qualities.
As for the bulimia issue, I think houstongirl's response is atypical. If you were taking amphetamines, they were much more likely to have caused you seizure and eating disorder problems.
WB can certainly "charge you up" like the amphetamines, because it works similarly to them. You can adjust to these effects once you get accustomed what to expect.
You didn't mention what dose YOU are taking. I really would advise against going over 300 mg per day, though I know people on up to 450 mg per day.
Let me know what else you want me to elaborate.
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