Posted by mariarp on February 3, 2004, at 17:34:47
In reply to Re: Wellbutrin effectiveness, posted by Tony P on February 16, 2003, at 13:23:22
I have been taking Wellbutrin about 2 months now. I feel a lot more anxiety as well, but less depressed.
When I first started taking it I had an allergic reaction. I began itching uncontrollably everywhere for days non-stop. I began taking half of a Benadryl with my dosage, in about a week the itching left.
Even with the itching I was determined to continue with it, because I quit smoking within 2 weeks of taking it (and not by choice). I am starting to lose weight (weight that I gained from Paroxetine).
As far as the depressions goes, it has helped, however, Paroxetine completely straightened me out. But I began to get depressed again when I began gaining weight. (about 60 pounds in a little over half a year)
Now with Wellbutrin I am awake as opposed to sleeping hours on end. Paroxetine also caused me to rarely be able to achieve an orgasm. Since I began Wellbutrin reaching a peak is no problem what-so-ever. I am beginning to love Wellbutrin, so long as it gets better with my depression.
-Maria
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