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Posted by tjeffries on September 7, 2006, at 13:02:59
Hi, I am currently on wellbutrin xl 150 mg. My Dr. wants me to increase to 300 mg. starting tomorrow.....she said to take (2) 150 mg. tablets in the morning.....anyone else take it like this? I am nervous taking 2 pills, I thought there was just a 300 mg. tablet, once a day....but don't know. also, i have tolerated the 150 so far, except a bit of jitteryness, anyone have worse side effects as you increased? any input or info. would be so appreciated.....i just had a terrible time comin' off cymbalta, and am scared of pills....thank you.
Posted by tjeffries on September 7, 2006, at 13:05:23
In reply to WELLBUTRIN XL.......300 MG., posted by tjeffries on September 7, 2006, at 13:02:59
One more question, my Dr. mentioned more of a lack of appetite and some weight loss possible with this drug, as I fight with weight issues, and have trouble with other drugs and weight gain. at 150 mg. I have not noticed any decrease in appetite or weight, do u think i will notice it, as I increase dosage??
Posted by Racer on September 7, 2006, at 14:40:55
In reply to WELLBUTRIN XL.......300 MG., posted by tjeffries on September 7, 2006, at 13:02:59
I take 450 mg, as three 150 mg tablets at breakfast. The only additional side effects I've had as I've gone up are an extra arm growing out of the middle of my back, and...
No, seriously -- I haven't noticed any additional side effects at all. There was a short period of headaches right at first, but I was taking several other drugs, too, at the same time and my doctor said it was from all of them, not the WB. Anyway, they went away after a short time.
I've taken a lot of different drugs, in different classes, and WB has been the best in terms of tolerablity. I feel much less "drugged" on it than on anything else, ever. And there's no problem taking the 2 150s, unless you prefer taking the one 300 mg. Machts nichts. I get the three 150s, because otherwise I'd have to buy two different prescriptions -- a 300 mg and a 150 mg -- with two copays, so it's just cheaper/more convenient for me to take three 150s.
Hope that helps. I know it's horrible and scary to start a new drug, and to go up on a dose. WB really has been friendly to me, though, in that way. Easy to go up, easy to go down, just an easy, friendly drug.
Good luck with it!
Posted by Phillipa on September 8, 2006, at 1:00:21
In reply to Re: WELLBUTRIN XL.......300 MG. » tjeffries, posted by Racer on September 7, 2006, at 14:40:55
Put me in the hospital my pdoc thought I was manic and my anxiety went through the roof. My experience. Love Phillipa
Posted by TJO on September 9, 2006, at 5:55:22
In reply to Re: WELLBUTRIN XL.......300 MG., posted by Phillipa on September 8, 2006, at 1:00:21
Hi,
I take 1 300mg tablet in the am and have no side effects from it. Think its a good drug.Tammy
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