Posted by Viridis on April 9, 2004, at 4:35:38
In reply to Is Wellbutrin one of the better ADs?, posted by jeano on April 7, 2004, at 21:05:34
Wellbutrin is great for some people, but is notorious for increasing anxiety in others. I tried it for a couple of months and found it very disorienting, plus it caused severe anxiety, dizziness, and a bunch of odd side effects that I've never experienced before -- even at a low dose. The side effects didn't stop until I discontinued it (then they were gone within a day or two).
A friend who tried it at about the same time experienced a sustained panic-like reaction, and thought she was having a heart attack (luckily, her husband is a medical professional and was able to get it under control). But another friend of mine found it a wonderful antidepressant and had no side effects at all.
My point is that individual reactions vary greatly, and (especially if you're prone to anxiety) I'd try it cautiously until you know how you react. The same is true of just about all of the ADs. Also, remember that the standard dosages are averages, and you may do better with more or less than the recommended amount. I always like to start with a small amount and work up gradually, even though some doctors try to push a rapid move to the "official" dose.
Good luck!
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