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Posted by deniseuk190466 on March 27, 2007, at 15:46:12
How long, generally, does Wellbutrin take to work?
When I took it I didn't really notice a difference either way and I took a pretty high dose but only for a week.
Denise
Posted by Racer on March 27, 2007, at 15:55:23
In reply to Wellbutrin - How long does it take to work?, posted by deniseuk190466 on March 27, 2007, at 15:46:12
I noticed a difference in a much shorter time than I have for other ADs. I think it was within two weeks.
Instead of taking a higher dose for a week, maybe you'd have done better on a lower dose for a longer time, maybe titrating upwards? What happened?
Posted by Joe Bloe on March 27, 2007, at 15:55:52
In reply to Wellbutrin - How long does it take to work?, posted by deniseuk190466 on March 27, 2007, at 15:46:12
I noticed stimulant effect within hours of my first dose, (which also produces some anti-depressant effect, like Ritalin might). I experienced "full-blown" anti-depressant effect sometime around 3-4 weeks.
Posted by football on March 27, 2007, at 17:37:23
In reply to Wellbutrin - How long does it take to work?, posted by deniseuk190466 on March 27, 2007, at 15:46:12
It typically takes about 3-4 weeks to feel significant improvement, though everyone's different and it may work quicker or slower then that for you.
Or not at all, as was the case with me.
Posted by valene on March 27, 2007, at 19:54:13
In reply to Wellbutrin - How long does it take to work?, posted by deniseuk190466 on March 27, 2007, at 15:46:12
> How long, generally, does Wellbutrin take to work?
>
> When I took it I didn't really notice a difference either way and I took a pretty high dose but only for a week.
>
> DeniseMy doctor has me on it now, began one week ago at 37.5mg. and just went to 75mg. so am titrating up slowly. I have not noticed much of any difference yet but I also read it takes around 4 weeks to have antidepressant effects. Feel a bit hyper on 75 mg., very med. sensitive. Had just gotten used to 37.5mg with no anxiety.
Val
Posted by Phillipa on March 27, 2007, at 20:16:01
In reply to Re: Wellbutrin - How long does it take to work?, posted by valene on March 27, 2007, at 19:54:13
One week and my pdoc threw me in the hospital said I was becoming hypomanic and took me off the 150mg. Love Phillipa
Posted by football on March 27, 2007, at 22:54:09
In reply to Re: Wellbutrin - How long does it take to work?, posted by Phillipa on March 27, 2007, at 20:16:01
> One week and my pdoc threw me in the hospital said I was becoming hypomanic and took me off the 150mg. Love Phillipa
I would love to become hypomanic. I don't see the problem with it.
Posted by deniseuk190466 on March 30, 2007, at 14:07:20
In reply to Wellbutrin - How long does it take to work?, posted by deniseuk190466 on March 27, 2007, at 15:46:12
Thanks to you all for your responses.
Denise
Posted by pearlcat on March 31, 2007, at 7:54:09
In reply to Re: Wellbutrin - How long does it take to work?, posted by Phillipa on March 27, 2007, at 20:16:01
For 3 weeks I was absolutely miserable. Wanted to kill everyone in sight. I hope it works for you. After 3 weeks if it does not work get rid of it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
pearlcat
Posted by Deniseuk190466 on March 31, 2007, at 16:25:27
In reply to Wellbutrin - How long does it take to work?, posted by deniseuk190466 on March 27, 2007, at 15:46:12
I ordered mine off the internet. Could it be that they weren't the real thing because I can't understand why I didn't notice anything on them, not even side effects?
Denise
Posted by linkadge on April 1, 2007, at 9:28:16
In reply to Re: Wellbutrin, posted by Deniseuk190466 on March 31, 2007, at 16:25:27
Thats a possability. Ususally wellbutrin is activating.
Linkadge
Posted by kaleidoscope on April 1, 2007, at 11:05:08
In reply to Wellbutrin - How long does it take to work?, posted by deniseuk190466 on March 27, 2007, at 15:46:12
Hi Denise
Wellbutrin seems to produce a 'stimulating' effect quite rapidly in some people but improvement in mood may take several week. In this respect, it doesn't seem to work any quickly than other ADs.
Posted by kaleidoscope on April 1, 2007, at 11:05:53
In reply to Re: Wellbutrin - How long does it take to work? » deniseuk190466, posted by kaleidoscope on April 1, 2007, at 11:05:08
Excuse previous spelling mistakes. Typing too fast.
K
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