Posted by zeugma on April 8, 2004, at 12:33:59
In reply to Wellbutrin and Light Sensitivity, posted by KathrynLex on April 7, 2004, at 15:28:36
I experienced extreme light sensitivity while on Wellbutrin. I think it was related to loss of control of pupil dilation. While this side effect was unpleasant and alarming, it wasn't the reason I discontinued the WB. I expreienced a severe lack of coordination which could have resulted in serious injuries. (I was walking into walls, falling face down on stairs, etc., not to mention the adventures I had while driving). So I discontinued the drug in spite of my doc's claim that these symptoms could not have been related to WB intake.
I believe the drug can have an adverse effect on the autonomic nervous system, which can be checked readily by seeing if your pupils dilate normally in response to changes in light.
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