Stopping Wellbutrin Side Effects
Posted over a year ago
I have taken a combination of wellbutrin and prozac for years. I, unfortunately, recently let my prescription run out for wellbutrin. I have just refilled it, but I've noticed a definite change in my focus and concentration. I'm unable to come up with certain words. Could that be caused by stopping the wellbutrin?
Sickofdocs - I took my last Wellbutrin tablet on 31 March 2011.
I had terrible withdrawal symptoms and have felt the need to take my life twice. BUT, there is hope! Even though my mind was thinking it - my logical brain was fighting back. I spoke loudly to myself repeating that "it's just the meds, the doctor said side-effects will occur. I must get through this and then I will get over it." It wasn't easy but I'm writing this so I was obviously strong enough to change my mind - literally. I don't know if this makes sense to you and I do hope that you don't experience this - just wanted you to know that worst-case scenario can still mean normality afterwards.
I have put on some weight - 3 kg's. I'm craving things I have never craved before: white bread, mushrooms (yuk!), wine, BEER, anything fatty really. I started kick-boxing when I began weaning off the Wellbutrin - UNDER MY DOCTOR'S PRESCRIPTION (don't do this weaning off on your own, please!!!!!!). The boxing definitely helps with the frustration and obviously fitness levels, blood flow etc. I have also unfortunately felt like smoking ( I carry Nicorette chewing gum with me and I have found that it helps - not chewing a lot but I think that because I have the option, I don't feel like the gum either).
There is hope. You will have your off days where you don't feel like getting out of bed or seeing anyone. THIS IS NORMAL. Just stick it out and eventually things will get back to normal. I'm also blaming the winter for my appetite.
I wish you the very best of luck. You are not the only one who feels this way. Thank goodness for the internet!
Sickofdocs - I took my last Wellbutrin tablet on 31 March 2011.
I had terrible withdrawal symptoms and have felt the need to take my life twice. BUT, there is hope! Even though my mind was thinking it - my logical brain was fighting back. I spoke loudly to myself repeating that "it's just the meds, the doctor said side-effects will occur. I must get through this and then I will get over it." It wasn't easy but I'm writing this so I was obviously strong enough to change my mind - literally. I don't know if this makes sense to you and I do hope that you don't experience this - just wanted you to know that worst-case scenario can still mean normality afterwards.
I have put on some weight - 3 kg's. I'm craving things I have never craved before: white bread, mushrooms (yuk!), wine, BEER, anything fatty really. I started kick-boxing when I began weaning off the Wellbutrin - UNDER MY DOCTOR'S PRESCRIPTION (don't do this weaning off on your own, please!!!!!!). The boxing definitely helps with the frustration and obviously fitness levels, blood flow etc. I have also unfortunately felt like smoking ( I carry Nicorette chewing gum with me and I have found that it helps - not chewing a lot but I think that because I have the option, I don't feel like the gum either).
There is hope. You will have your off days where you don't feel like getting out of bed or seeing anyone. THIS IS NORMAL. Just stick it out and eventually things will get back to normal. I'm also blaming the winter for my appetite.
I wish you the very best of luck. You are not the only one who feels this way. Thank goodness for the internet!
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