is it normal?

[CLB1125]

my doctor is trying new meds for my depression. I’m on 450 mgs of Wellbutrin and stopped 150 mgs of Zoloft, replaced by prozac. I’m so tired. I will fall asleep anywhere right now. This is awful. It this normal when changing medication? Also I have been without the Wellbutrin for a couple days because I am waiting for them to come in the mail. Thanks

[LoveforAll41]

Hi CLB, I think that when starting new meds almost anything is normal 😅 I know when I was on Prozac for a few years I was tired most of the time and could also sleep anywhere. The exhaustion was a much better feeling than overwhelming anxiety though. I would imagine you Dr says to give it at least a month, then go from there. I think that it all comes down to the personal pros an cons for yourself. I wish you peace, hope, and strength

[Shunneddune]

Perfectly normal...in some people Wellbutrin gives the too much of a lift and they become manic...so missing it a few days plus waiting for the prozac to work...I wouldn't be concerned unless you feel that way for extended period of time

[bethelbee]

Everyone responds differently to every medication, but fatigue is quite common as a side effect for many when first starting. It can take 4-6 weeks(generally) for your body to adjust. I was started on Prozac back when it first came out in 1987 and had no problem; was on it 10 years before it stopped working. It worked great for me.

[Dell12345]

Hi CLB1125, It's very likely to be something to do with the medication. I'm a bit concerned you are missing days, I know whenever I miss my medication for a day it makes me feel awful and takes a coulple of days to feel back to normal.

I think also stopping one medication cold turkey and switching to another will definitely make you feel weird. Most literature recommends cross tapering if you are changing, and even this will make you feel strange for a few days / weeks.

I hope you feel better soon x