Wellbutrin

[Ikeeptrying]

Hi Everybody,

Well here I am with another question. I hope you're not getting tired of me forever asking you guys questions. Since Remeron is out for me what about Wellbutrin? Is anybody here taking it. Does it work and does it have any intolerable side effects?

[Kenu]

My wife has been taking this for years and has been very happy with it👍. Has had no side effects 🙏. 🐾🎃 Ken

[Ikeeptrying in reply to Kenu]

Thanks! Guess I'll give this a try.

[erash in reply to Kenu]

Nothing has no side effects. But glad ur wife is doing well with it. 👍

[Guava69]

I used it for several years with no side effects ☺️

[Ikeeptrying in reply to Guava69]

But did it work?

[Guava69 in reply to Ikeeptrying]

Yes it worked for me with no visible side effects ☺️👍

[Ikeeptrying in reply to Guava69]

Thanks for the reply. I'm getting optimistic.

[erash]

Wellbutrin (bupropion) is a stimulating antidepressant. Good for someone that feels lethargic but can increase anxiety. Lowers the seizure threshold. So not great choice if history of seizures. Can cause headache but that typically goes away with use. Can cause insomnia. Take in am. Can cause slight weight loss, and may increase libido.

Affects dopamine neurotransmitter so can ease RLS.

[erash]

P.S. it is also used for addiction treatment (smoking cessation). Years ago I was on the speakers circuit with Glaxo for bupropion.

[Ikeeptrying in reply to erash]

Thanks Erash, I'm having second thoughts. I've lost over 25 lbs in the last 8 mos and don't want to take anything that would cause me to lose more weight. I didn't need to lose any weight and now I'm pretty skinny. I don't know, I'm such a ninny when it comes to any new drugs. Maybe I'm not miserable enough, lol.

[erash in reply to Ikeeptrying]

some skepticism with new drugs is good but don’t let fear stop u from considering a treatment that might be helpful.

Only u can weigh the pros and cons for ur situation and make an informed decision.

[Ikeeptrying in reply to erash]

That's good advice. I just started Provigil for fatigue this morning. If I can feel stronger maybe that'll be enough for me. If not I'll reconsider the Wellbutrin. Thanks so much for writing. Everybody on this site is so helpful.

[REDLIPS44]

I was on it for years and my Dr. added Cymbalta (spelling sucks) and I quit both of them, they just didn't seem to do anything. I'm not on anything at the moment. and I feel the same.

[Ikeeptrying in reply to REDLIPS44]

Your spelling is fine. I'm still undecided but thanks for writing.

[REDLIPS44 in reply to Ikeeptrying]

you know it could work very well for you

[erash in reply to REDLIPS44]

REDLIPS44 is right Ikeeptrying

Depending on ur needs, Wellbutrin is not a bad drug...imho

[Yooper]

I use Wellbutrin. I tried to lower the dose but got crabby and moody. I didn't even know I was feeling depressed until I started using Wellbutrin. My wife sure noticed.😁

[Ikeeptrying in reply to Yooper]

Sounds like it works for you. Congrats!

[Lulu521]

Never a bother. This site is here for us to lean on one another and learn and share. Unfortunately I do not have an answer for this particular question, but I do wish you all the best. Have a great day!

[Ikeeptrying in reply to Lulu521]

Thanks Lulu. You have a great day too!

[Juliew19673]

I tried it to quit smoking yeas ago and it made me feel like a zombie so quit it after 5 days. I take Zoloft for depression and it works wonderfully me. When I was DXED with MS they tried to put me on Wellbutrin and I told them to go jump off a bridge. They relented and gave me Zoloft.

[Ikeeptrying in reply to Juliew19673]

I would like to take Zoloft too but it's bad for my RLS. That's the trouble when you have many health problems. Some good drugs can't be taken because they would exacerbate existing problems. Thanks for your response.

[Herenow2 in reply to Juliew19673]

Glad you told them to jump off a bridge and not that you were going to !