Posted by vjw on March 26, 2004, at 20:04:59
In reply to Wellbutrin...here we go!, posted by KathrynLex on March 25, 2004, at 13:24:49
> Hi Guys,
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> I talked to my pdoc this morning and asked him if I could try a low dose of Wellbutrin. He said it might help with my depression and lack of energy. I'll take my first dose tomorrow and what can I say - I'm a little scared. I'll be working my way up to 300 mgs (but I can stop at a lower dose if I feel like it's working.)
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> He said the most common side effects are increased anxiety (yes, I'll be keeping a bottle of Klonopin or Xanax with me at all times) and insomnia. So, we'll see what happens. I'm really hoping for positive results and I'll keep everyone posted on my progress.
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> If anyone else is taking Wellbutrin and Lex, I'd love to know how you like it, how much you're on, what side effects you experienced when you started etc...
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> Thanks!
> K.
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>I was on Lex for only 2 weeks, and it was making my lethargy even worse. I could barely make it through the day, and all I wanted to do was come home and go to bed. My doc added Wellbutrin, which I had been on years ago during my divorce and responded to well, and after only 5 days on 150mg, I notice an improvement. I went to work today and got more done than I have in months! A co-worker even commented on my energy.
I don't remember it working so fast last time, and I'm not ready to get on the treadmill or tackle anything major yet, but I'm typing here rather than lying in bed, so I'm encouraged!
Good Luck!! I hope it works well for you, to.
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