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Posted by MB on June 24, 2000, at 14:44:15
Doc switched me back to Wellbutrin after being on Paxil for about a year. Paxil is out of my system (2 weeks) and today is my 4th day on Wellbutrin (150mg 2xday). The first thing I noticed (and I remember this from last time) is that I felt great. Energetic, clear headed, motivated, and calm. This was when the dose was peaking in my system. In between doses, however I fell into a total pit of depression and irritablility. That's kind of how the first three days went. I wonder if I should be taking it three times a day. Does it take more than 4 days to reach a steady state plasma concentration (or whatever the hell they call it)? Should I give the bid dosing schedule a few more days? Anybody know?
Posted by allisonm on June 24, 2000, at 21:40:58
In reply to Wellbutrin Again, posted by MB on June 24, 2000, at 14:44:15
Are you on Wellbutrin or Wellbutrin SR? If you aren't on SR, perhaps it would solve that problem. Just a guess. Cam is the expert on this one.
Take care.
Posted by ksvt on June 27, 2000, at 17:41:57
In reply to Wellbutrin Again, posted by MB on June 24, 2000, at 14:44:15
> Doc switched me back to Wellbutrin after being on Paxil for about a year. Paxil is out of my system (2 weeks) and today is my 4th day on Wellbutrin (150mg 2xday). The first thing I noticed (and I remember this from last time) is that I felt great. Energetic, clear headed, motivated, and calm. This was when the dose was peaking in my system. In between doses, however I fell into a total pit of depression and irritablility. That's kind of how the first three days went. I wonder if I should be taking it three times a day. Does it take more than 4 days to reach a steady state plasma concentration (or whatever the hell they call it)? Should I give the bid dosing schedule a few more days? Anybody know?
I've been on wellbutrin for a couple of years 100 mg 4xday and now wellbutrin sr. After you've been on it for awhile, missing a dose is no big deal because I think it pretty well settles into your system.
Posted by slowdive on June 28, 2000, at 21:17:38
In reply to Re: Wellbutrin Again, posted by ksvt on June 27, 2000, at 17:41:57
Hi there, I've been on Paxil for a year as well and recently switched to Wellbutrin SR. I'm taking 150mg two times a day. It's only been a week of being paxil free. I find that before I go to bed I get VERY depressed, and even considered hospitalization the other night because of my feelings.
I'm wondering if it either has something to do with Paxil withdraw(if that exists), or if this is normal for people switching to wellbutrin...
Anyone know what's up?
Thanks..
Peter
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