Posted by Snoozy on April 18, 2003, at 23:17:59
In reply to Re: Zoloft or Wellbutrin rollercoaster ride sensation?, posted by MoBe on April 18, 2003, at 23:00:47
> > I felt terribly sick exactly as you describe when I stopped taking Paxil and Effexor. I stayed on the couch for a week, hating to move. Zoloft might have been the same, but I don't think it was as intense. I think I know what you mean when you say "mind shivers". Did you have these while you were taking the drug or when you stopped?
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> > My main side effect from Wellbutrin was early in the treatment, I was very wired and everything seemed very intense, and I have memories just etched into my brain by the intensity. (This was on a high dose - 400mg). It did go away fairly quickly.
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> > If you're still having this withdrawl, if it's possible, you may want to just take it really easy for a few days. Just lie down and have some 7 Up and saltines, and realize that it will pass and you'll feel better soon.
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> > I hope this helps in some way. Good luck to you.
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> > > I have just transitioned off of Zoloft after three months of no effect but only exhaustion as though every pore of my bones had heavy weights in them. I started on Wellbutrin SR two weeks ago (at the same time as tapering off of Zoloft). I started having those "mind shivers" again as I had with Effexor. So I stopped the WB SR too. I'm so sick of ADs!!!!! Now all I feel as though I just stepped off of one of those twirling rides at the amusement park. I feel soooo dizzy and nauseous, esp. when I do something abnormal! like physically MOVE my head!!! It's like my equilibrium is way off.
> > > Anyone else experience this either getting off Zoloft OR experience this as a side effect of WB?
> > > thanks.
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> > I've been on remeron and wellbutrin. Trying to wean myself from remeron because of the usual weight gain/bloated reasons. My doc upped the wellbutrin to 150 mg twice a day. I generally feel better but do wonder when these transient feelings of anxiety will subside. Could you give me an approximate idea of how long it took for you. Thanks.
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>Wow - the first time I took Wellbutrin was about 10 years ago, so I can't remember how long it took to calm down. I've been on it again for about 3 years now. I recall the anxiety went away about the same time as the insomnia - about a month. I actually welcomed the insomnia though(hence snoozy) so I didn't mind it so much.
If you think the Wellbutrin is or will help you, you could try taking a smaller dose and working up to 300 mg. That might help minimize the side effects - ask your doctor. I have a lot of problems with the SSRIs, so Wellbutrin is worth it for me.
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