Posted by franco neuro on April 5, 2005, at 20:45:21
In reply to Re: Anyone TIRED on Wellbutrin XL?, posted by Steen on April 5, 2005, at 18:17:50
Hi Steen...Welcome aboard!
Sorry to hear you're having some problems. You're not alone. I'm not too crazy about the SSRI's. I've been on Paxil and Zoloft and have pretty much had it with them. I don't see how killing someone's libido is going to help their depression. Having said that, they do appear to help some people. My sister being one of them.
If you're worried about fatigue and libido than Wellbutrin is probably a good medication to start with. For most people it is energy and libido enhancing. As a matter of fact, it is often prescribed to those already taking SSRI's to reverse SSRI induced sexual dysfunction and SSRI induced apathy. This is why I wanted to give it a try. Unfortunately I appear to be having a paradoxical response. I've been taking the SR version for a week and it's really knocking me out. However, it is helping with chronic pain. Go figure? Don't go by my experience though, because I have very odd brain chemistry. I plan on sticking with it for at least another week and then discuss with my doctor what to do next.
The only way you'll ever know if it's right for you is to give it a shot. Good luck! And feel free to post as often as you'd like... :-)
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