Posted by jen2 on June 15, 2005, at 14:02:17
In reply to Re: Effexor XR and Wellbutrin, posted by Indigoblu on June 13, 2005, at 11:09:23
Hi Indigoblu,
> Hi Jen:
> Thanks for your message.You're welcome.
> How long have you been on wellbutrin? What are the wierd side effects? How has it impacted on your sleeping?
The weird effects are menstrual issues (although that's most likely the effexor) and sporadic lactation (which I think others have commented on re: wellbutrin use). Plus gassiness and bloatedness. I haven't noticed any impact on sleeping.
> My doc suggested I take in morning. Does anyone have any other different ideas on this?
My doc suggested this too, but since I take my effexor at night I've just decided to do both at the same time. I haven't noticed any adverse effects.
> Did I understand correctly that it can also help with weight loss and sexual interest? If so, does anyone have anything they can share?
The sexual effect I got from effexor was not a loss of libido but rather an inability to achieve orgasm. I have noticed that the wellbutrin helps with that. In fact, that's why I asked my pdoc for it in the first place.
I don't think I've had any weight effects, whether positive or negative, from either med.
> What type of doseage are you taking with your effexor?
I'm only doing 75mg effexor at the moment (which seems to be working OK - it's hard enough to get off it at this dosage, let alone a higher one) and 150mg wellbutrin.
> Thanx.
> IndigobluCheers,
Jen
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