Posted by Astounder on November 2, 2007, at 19:42:01
In reply to Wellbutrin Stimulation?? When does it start?, posted by clubfitter on November 2, 2007, at 19:11:56
> Been on Wellbutrin for about 3 weeks and have yet to experience any stimulation what so ever. Isn't the stimulation supposed to start pretty quick? Thanks in advance.
Wellbutrin is a really weak stimulant itself: Its effects rely heavily on its active metabolites. But three weeks should be enough for its stimulant-like effects to kick in, if not its antidepressant effects.
Keep in mind the original clinical trials for Wellbutrin went up to 900 mg/d. They warn against going this high because of a seizure risk, but the original trials where they first noticed this were in high-risk populations using the instant-release formulation. Even then the risk is not much higher than some tricyclics. So you might want to talk to your doctor about raising the dose.
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