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Posted by Racer on September 19, 2006, at 18:05:03
I may have to stop Wellbutrin XL. Has anyone here experience withdrawal symptoms when discontinuing it? I currently take 450mg.
Thanks!
Posted by Gee on September 19, 2006, at 19:04:01
In reply to Anyone experienced withdrawal going off Wellbutrin, posted by Racer on September 19, 2006, at 18:05:03
Racer,
I did experience a few withdrawl symptoms, but they obviously weren't that bad because I don't remember them. I wasn't taking very much, and I hadn't been on it for very long... a month maybe?
Posted by BryanII on September 19, 2006, at 19:54:46
In reply to Anyone experienced withdrawal going off Wellbutrin, posted by Racer on September 19, 2006, at 18:05:03
> I may have to stop Wellbutrin XL. Has anyone here experience withdrawal symptoms when discontinuing it? I currently take 450mg.
>
> Thanks!I stopped Wellbutrin after a couple of years use and had no apparent withdrawal symptoms. Quite a smooth transition actually. Comorbid hypothyroid (undiagnosed) might have masked symptoms though. I don't remember the dose.
Bryan
Posted by Phillipa on September 19, 2006, at 22:02:10
In reply to Re: Anyone experienced withdrawal going off Wellbu, posted by BryanII on September 19, 2006, at 19:54:46
I stopped after one week in the hospital no withdrawal but it was only a week thank god. Love Phillipa
Posted by Attitude on September 20, 2006, at 0:08:01
In reply to Re: Anyone experienced withdrawal going off Wellbu, posted by Phillipa on September 19, 2006, at 22:02:10
I was on Wellbutrin for about a year and remember no large inconveniences. Just ween! Good luck...
Posted by blueberry on September 20, 2006, at 15:57:13
In reply to Anyone experienced withdrawal going off Wellbutrin, posted by Racer on September 19, 2006, at 18:05:03
The responses from other posters here sound encouraging Racer. But hey, you know how mileage varies. If you run into problems you could consider getting the immediate release stuff so you can taper at whatever rate you want to.
Who knows, if you are anything like me you might actually start to feel better as the dose comes down.
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