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 Sep 3 2004, 10:46 AM
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Just started Wellbutrin XL, 150mg and feeling pretty good so far. :grinning:
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Sep 3 2004, 10:38 PM
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After reading that some folks actually feel better with a lower dose, I'm going to 150mg of the SR from Teva. I actually see a pdoc for the first time in two weeks - having tried, paxil, effexor, lexapro, wellbutrin, and buspar, I'm guessing I know more than him - but I'll resign from the self prescribing business after that. :)
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Sep 4 2004, 07:27 PM
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Glad you're doing well with the start-up, wenzel. Hope this finds everyone else well, too. Good luck with your pdoc appointment, bonsoir - I think that's a very positive step. QUOTE I'll resign from the self prescribing business after that. Thank you - you saved me from nagging again.
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Sep 7 2004, 01:54 PM
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I take 100mg of SR twice a day.
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Oct 24 2004, 02:18 AM
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I am 300mg Wellbutrin XL, have been for the past few months.
It is hard to tell how it works, since I am on a bit of a cocktail at this time :(
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Oct 28 2004, 11:12 AM
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Hey!! :veryangry: You left some of us out! I take 400 gm of generic immidiate release Wellbutrin not SR not XL. Is it possible to add I.R wellbutrin to the survey? I KNOW there are others out there taking IR too....  you hurt our feelings..... ok, i am being a little dramatic....but next time dont :censored: forget us... -tenor42 (there are just so many emoticons to choose from I couldn't resist)
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 Nov 24 2004, 12:19 AM
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Question: Why are you switching from Sr to Xl? I don't understand...the whole XL thing (i would say imho but I really think it's a fact) is a marketing ploy plain and simple. :ears: ?? Use em at this moment. You see Buproprion (Wellbutrin) is actually not a very new drug. They had some intital problems in the first clinical trials with the seziure thing (there is a really interesting few articles out there on the internet by the Dr who ran the original and subsequent trials on the drug that spells it all out). Anyway, the decided to market it at a lower does then orginally planned because one study suggested that a small percentage of people were more likelt to have a seziure at the more effective theraputic dose of 400 mg so usually people hold off at 300 or 350 mg. THen the orginal patent expired which means generics were made so they came out with the SR for with a new patent for that and could ride THAT cash cow for a while (the main benefit for the patient is taking fewer pills...I know I'd rather pay $10 a month rather then $40 05 $50 and simply take two pill a day. Well guess what the SR patent rna out so THAT one is made generically and is now cheap...so those geniuses at the drug company thought HMMM how can we continue to suck as much of the life blood from the poor saps...."hey let's make a NEW version that lasts even LONGER and call it XL so the take one pill a day or one everyother day or whatever it is....man these greedy f- barstewards burn me up.....  .....how mcu money is enough> How many  times does a company need to take advantage of unwell people to make more and more money on essentially the exact same product that is not helping anyone any more then it was before and simply making them think they are geting some great cutting edge product when they are getting the same damned thing? Don't fall for their scam.....so take four pills a day instead of one save money and get the same benefit....and go to a feel good movie with the money you save.....  Just open up those eyes and ears and don't let those greedy scumbag mo-fo's take advatage :rasp: anymore...... Power to the people (espescially we gifted freaks  tenor42
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Nov 27 2004, 07:44 AM
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:D AH .....Isee. Well, good for for you. I hope it goes well. I actually just got off off WB (which desoite my tirade above I loved...thing it is a great drug. I was just on it for a lonng time (400mg a day IR). I just switched to Buspar for anxiety and I am really likeing it. Hang it there!!!
Tenor42 :wave:
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Mar 28 2005, 08:45 PM
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Hello toots, :) Wellbutrin SR and Zyban are one and the same ...just different name and packaging, same manufacturer. SR is 'slow release' and XL is 'extended release' and IR is 'immediate release'. They all are the antidepressant 'Bupropion'. QUOTE Bupropion is used to treat depression, attention deficit disorder, and smoking cessation.
Proper Use of This Medication:
This medication is not habit-forming, and does not cause a high feeling.
This medication may take 2-3 weeks to begin working and 6-8 weeks for full effects.
Take this medicine exactly as directed. Do not take more of it and do not take it more often than prescribed. Do not miss any doses.
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double doses. Keep doses at least 6 hours apart for the non-sustained-release preparation.
Do not drink alcohol while taking this medication, as it may interfere with its effectiveness.
If there is a possibility you may become pregnant or breast-feed while on this medication, first consult with your psychiatrist.
Advise your physician if you have ever had a seizure before starting this medication.
This medication should not be discontinued without first consulting with your psychiatrist.
Store this medication in a cool, safe area away from the reach of children.
This medication is usually well-tolerated. However possible side effects include:
Dry mouth: This may go away with continued use. Chew sugarless gum, suck on sugarless candy, and drink plenty of unsweetened fluids.
Nausea and vomiting: This may cease with continued use. Taking with food may diminish the nausea.
Decreased appetite and weight loss: Contact your prescriber if these symptoms persist or are severe.
Constipation: Drink plenty of fluids. Eat raw vegetables and fruits daily. Increase fiber intake.
Headache: This side effect usually stops with continued use. The headache usually responds to over-the-counter analgesics, such as aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, or acetaminophen.
Difficulty sleeping: Take as early in the day as possible.
Nervousness: This may occur when beginning to take this medication or increasing the dose. It usually stops with continued use.
Agitation, Anger/irritability: If this unusual side effect occurs, contact your prescriber.
Tremor: This is usually temporary, and goes away with continued use.
Increased Heart Rate: Bupropion does not appear to cause heart damage.
Menstrual changes: Occasionally changes may occur in the menstrual cycle during long-term use.
Excessive sweating: This is unusual, related to dose, and usually temporary.
Rash/itching: Contact your prescriber if this occurs. The rash often clears by reducing or discontinuing the medication.
The following medications should not be taken without first consulting with your psychiatrist:
Tricyclic Antidepressants and Cyclobenzaprine (Flexeril).
Cimetidine/Tagamet, Phenobarbital, Carbamazepine/Tegretol, Warfarin/Coumadin, Phenytoin/Dilantin, Levodopa.
MAO inhibitors (special antidepressants).
Nicotine (may increase blood pressure)
Orphenadrine (Norflex), Cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan)
Flecainide (Tambocor), Encainide (Penetrex), Mexiletine (Mexitil), Propafenone (Rhythmol), Trazodone (Desryl), Fluoxetine (Prozac), Paroxetine (Paxil), Citalopram (Celexa), Opiate analgesics (e.g. codeine, Hydrocodone, morphine, etc), Mirtazepine (Remeron)
History of Seizures: If you have ever had a seizure or epilepsy, this may not be the best choice of medication for you. Discuss this with your prescriber before beginning bupropion.
Don St. John, P.A.
Adult Outpatient Psychiatry
University of Iowa Department of Psychiatry aberCoreyfitch, how are you doing on the generic? I do get sleepy from it as well. :;):
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May 3 2006, 09:29 AM
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I started yesterday on Wellbutrin XL 150 mg once a day, so I've only had two doses so far. I can feel it though. I'm a little hyper and irritable right now. I'll post other se's if they occur.
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May 12 2006, 01:29 PM
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QUOTE(kelja @ May 3 2006, 03:10 PM)  Wellbutrin XL. 300mg/day. on week four. doc is considering uping the dosage in a week or two. good idea? ...i dunno... update: increased to 450mg.
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May 15 2006, 12:24 PM
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QUOTE(Ocracoker16 @ Nov 23 2004, 10:29 PM) <font color='#0000FF'>I am now on 300 mgs SR and I will probably switch to the XL soon. It seems like a simple switch, but I always worry whenever I change meds.
Katie</font> Brand new to this. So sorry if I', doing this wrong. I went off Paxil 20 mg when caused fatigue and extreme lack of energy, 20 lb weight gain in 2 years. . Put on Wellbutrin xl 300mg. Worked great, happy , energy, lost the 10 lbs gained w/ Paxil. * Depression gone, but Anxiety now, which did not have prior w/ Paxil.** Two days ago I took double my meds of Wellburtin 850mg. (forgot I'd taken it already). 4 hours later, I'm in a full blown panic/ anxiety attack. And, when taken to emergency room, drs dismissed the overdose saying could have not caused it.- that I need Anxiety theraphy. My Dr. . took be off Wellbutrin (says for 1 week, may start back lower dose). Put me on Zolof. First day on Zolof today, and feel tired, and sleepy again like Paxil. Also took Xanax for insomnia /anxiety last night.. Never had such a horrific experience as the Anxiety Attack The absolute worst experience of my life. During attack, I could not speak, hands drew up, could not focus , breath, ,,,,almost wrecked car trying to focus and keep car on road. Could this "attacK" have been caused by the overdose of Wellburtin? Emergency Room Dr's so no way,and ignored my symptoms as "only anxiety attack". is a combo of Wellbutrin and another med for anxiety an option?? thx/ greeneyes01
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What type of WB are you taking and your dosage?, SR, XL brand or generic? |
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This has been going on for a while, so I am afraid it's time to come off.....or I"ll be as bald as these smiley faces! 
