Posted by Geezer on December 12, 2001, at 14:33:26
In reply to Re: Do I need to ween off Wellbutrin??, posted by effiesmom on December 12, 2001, at 6:40:13
> At the time of this posting, did you know of the withdrawal side effects of Celexa compared to Wellbutrin? May I ask why you wanted to be off Wellbutrin? Did you experience any Wellbutrin withdrawal symptoms? My doctor tried to take me from Paxil to Celexa and when I fould out that they were both SSRI's, I said no and asked for Wellbutrin instead. Paxil withdrawal is awaful!
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> > Here I go again, I am going off Wellbutrin and starting Celexa. Does anyone know if there are withdrawel effects from stopping Wellbutrin?
> > I know there are with many ADs but I've never seen too much info in this respect regarding Wellbutrin. I have already in the past week taken myself down to 200 mg/day due to anxiety.
> > My doctor said I could just take 100 mg/day of Wellbutrin the next day as well as start the Celexa at the same time. I am alittle skeptical to quit the Wellbutrin this fast.
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> > Any advice? Thanks!Hi,
I just came off Wellbutrin without any problem. From a dose of 200mg Wellbutrin I cut to 100mg. for three days then stopped completely-no problem. Had the same kind of experience with Prozac (although different dose). I can appreciate your concern if you have been through the Paxil *withdrawal*. Prozac "substitution" seems to be a good way to get off SSRIs. I see no problem with your doc's change from Wellbutrin to Celexa (only my opinion). I am Bipolar II and taking 1500mg of Depakote, only, at this time.
Very best of Luck
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