Posted by Edgefield on July 1, 2003, at 16:41:21
In reply to Quiting Lexapro, trying Wellbutrin SR, any takers?, posted by theo on July 1, 2003, at 11:02:46
I've been on Wellbutrin SR since May of this year. I am very pleased with with med. I was unable to tolerate Celexa, Zoloft, Lexapro and Fluoxetine. Although the Fluoxetine was better than the others I still felt like a zombie. I am unable to take SSRIs because they make me feel extremely spacey, detached, unreal, and agitated.
The first week on Wellbutrin I noticed improvement with my mood. I did feel a little agitated that first week, but was able to handle it with a small dosage of Ativan. Afterward, I didn't have that jittery, panicky feeling.
Since I've increased to 275mg. I've experienced joint and muscle pains just on my left side. If you read the prescribing information sheet for Wellbutrin you will see about 2% experienced this side effect called Myalgia. It does subside.
I never experienced insomnia with Wellbutrin, but now I've noticed that I get sleepy after taking it first thing in the morning with my breakfast. This has just recently started occuring, so I'm going to switch to taking it at night.
It has helped tremendously with my appetite since I've increased to 275mg. I have to make myself eat, because I don't have an appetite which is a welcomed side effect for me since I've put on quite a bit of weight while on the SSRIs. Also at the higher dosage I do experience some nausea, but nothing to make me want to stop taking this med.
I wish you the best with Wellbutrin. Keep us posted.
God Bless
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