Posted by IsoM on December 12, 2001, at 15:26:17
In reply to Re: Do I need to ween off Wellbutrin??, posted by effiesmom on December 12, 2001, at 6:40:13
Wellbutrin didn't do much for me. Some think it wonderful though & I'm sure it is if it works. Like all meds, the way they effect people can be so individual.
I, too, took Paxil for a long time (a few years) & wanted off it. It worked wonderfully really but I hated the fact that if I was even late with the dose, the discontinuation effects would start. It was a nightmare coming off it. I've posted other comments about its withdrawal.
I've tried going without any ADs three separate times, giving it a good chance without. I've now realised my brain needs something. I'm so bleak, dark, & angry without - not my real personality at all. I chose Celexa & asked my doctor for a prescription.
He respects me a great deal & knows that I educate myself well on drugs. We've sat & discussed languages, calculus, etc so he knows I'm not a dummy & will listen to my requests to try different meds (except for benzos & stims - he's convinced that they're not good). So now I'm on Celexa - no side-effects for me, works very well, & if I miss a dose or am late, no weird withdrawal effects either. I've also added adrafinil from overseas & will inform my doctor of this the next time I go in.
Hope my experiences may give you some ideas.
> 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!
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