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Wellbutrin associated seizures only occur at the highest dosages of 400-600 mg. If you are on a lower dosage there is no risk of seizures
The maximum dosage today is 450mg, if your doctor is prescribing more, I would get a second opinion or see if another drug would work better.
27 year old female
Posted: 2008-09-01 15:50:39
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I have been taking Wellbutrin for more than 2 months and I am experiences more Suicidal thought, than what I started. My doctor kept increase it. The more he increases it , the more thoughts I have. I am still on the higher doses, I keep telling him that this med is not working. he keeps highing it.
42 year old female
Posted: 2008-08-22 15:23:16
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I think I would go to another Dr. for a second opinion if I were you.
51 year old male
Posted: 2008-08-22 17:41:12
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Get another doctor!!!!!!!!
52 year old female
Posted: 2008-09-03 14:57:43
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took wellbutrin for about a week to stop smoking. became VERY angry. felt like the anger was coming from outside, not about anything in my life or about me, just really ,really, wanted to physically fight!! not me at all! reported this to dr of course and was taken off this medication. was told my reaction was unusual but not unheard of.
59 year old female
Posted: 2008-08-14 17:23:36
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i have been taking bupropion sr for about 4 days now. every time i take it, my neck tenses up to the point that i grind my teeth uncontrollably without knowing im doing it. my neck and jaw hurt all day. the same time every day it happens... also, i have trouble conversing with people, all lights seem very bright, and eveything is kind of cloudy to look at. when driving, i jump consantly and cant seem to figure out the right time to turn, thinking im always going to get hit. is this all normal, does it go away? i dont want to stop if it will help eventually....
24 year old female
Posted: 2008-08-07 18:09:26
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Getting used to antidepressants, like bupropion takes some time. However, closely monitoring your feelings and behavior when you first start or change your dose of antidepressants is important. If your medication is still causing concerning side effects or if you notice any unusual changes in your behavior, you should follow up with your doctor as soon as possible.
Posted: 2008-08-11 14:06:10
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I've taken Wellbutrin for about 13 years, and had some of the same problems, some so uncomfortable to the point I had to go back to see my Doctor. He was able to help me, very soon thereafter.....
45 year old male
Posted: 2008-08-12 14:00:35
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How long does it usually take to work? How long do side effects last? I have taken it for about 3 weeks and have had some nausea, light headedness, shortness of breath but only sometimes and sleepy off and on during the day and I am very thirsty. Go to bed early but wake up often during the night. I want to keep taking it but don't want to if I will always feel like this.
47 year old female
Posted: 2008-07-19 16:47:47
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In general, it takes several weeks to reach the full effect of anti-depressants. However some patients notice a difference sooner than that.
Our members have reported several of the same side effects that you are experiencing - however, 93% of our members think the good things about bupropion outweigh the bad things.
Posted: 2008-07-22 15:13:59
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You will not always feel like this. This is your body adjusting to new chemicals. Usually, it all balances out. Be sure to tell your doctor all symptoms and they will most likely adjust the dosage till you get it just right. I've been taking Wellbutrin for 20 years and it literally saved my life. I had some of the same symptoms you mention but after a couple of months they started to fade.
55 year old female
Posted: 2008-08-06 08:59:14
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Wellbutrin can cause seizures. Do NOT take this if you have a history of seizures, OR if you drink alcohol, OR if there is any other reason you have a lowered seizure threshold.
The maximum dosage of Wellbutrin SR is 400mg/day. My former psychiatrist put me on 600mg/day. I had a MAJOR "grand mal" seizure. Thank goodness my husband was home and wittnessed it or I would very likely be dead. (What if I had been driving?)
One little known fact (a good one), is that Wellbutrin can help increase FEMALE libido and help with FEMALE orgasmic disorder. (Research studies are still being conducted but a few are complete and have validated this information.)
Hope this info. helps someone.
Charlotte, RN, BSN
35 year old female
Posted: 2008-09-01 08:51:44 Rating: