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Wascally Wabbit · 08-06-2007, 07:12 PM

I will start Welbutrin tomorrow. I have taken it before, but the last time, I had this real problem with anxiety. I am kind of fearing that. I hate antidepressants because they make me feel stupid, but at least I know what to expect from this med.
Anyone else taking welbutrin and experience any side affects?

PaperDolls · 08-07-2007, 08:41 AM

I've been on Welbutrin for just 5 days now. I take it with Prozac and I haven't seen any side effects yet. I'm hoping it will work out for me. My biggest problem is depression not anxiety. It seems for me that all the different AD's I've taking have help my anxiety.

I also take klonopin when I'm feeling really anxious or wound up. I hope the Welbutrin works for you.

daydream · 08-07-2007, 11:49 PM

I take welbutrin since December and have had no side effects. My anxiety is much better as well.

historyteach · 08-08-2007, 01:42 AM

I got panic attacks on Welbutrin.
Haven't had any since I stopped taking it.
Welbutrin is good for those who have negative effects on the SSRIs. But, it can indeed increase the anxiety as a result of those positive benefits.
Work with your doctor; see how it goes. You'll know if you can tolerate it or not, I'm sure.

Shalom!

Wascally Wabbit · 08-08-2007, 07:00 PM

Well, I feel like I have a ton of energy. Almost like being on speed.
It's weird. That same energetic feeling seems give me an aggressive edge. I have a hard time tolerating other people.
I guess I will just wait. Each time I take it I feel different.

Lobo · 08-12-2007, 03:08 PM

Wascally, I took Welbrutin about a year ago. I had the worst anxiety. It definetly had a bad effect on me. I took it for about 2 weeks and i had to stop it. I felt worse on it than off of it. Then I was put on Lexapro. It was good for me. The only problem I have with antidepressants is that I feel like my motivation is gone. I basically don't feel like doing anything.
Well, I don't have to worry about that anymore because I had to stop taking it because my insurance plan canceled all mental health drugs. That is really a shame because I pay a lot for my insurance and they won't pay for anything mental health related.
Good luck on your meds..............Lo

Wascally Wabbit · 08-12-2007, 08:36 PM

Today is day 6. The anxiety is not as bad, but my throat has been so sore.
I looked it up online and find its common in antidepressants.

I will keep taking it. It hasn't been 2 weeks yet which is how long they take to start working real good.

Lobo, I wonder why on earth mind meds would be canceled on ins? A person's entire health includes the mind. That's scarey to me.

maintainin · 08-19-2007, 07:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Lobo

Wascally, I took Welbrutin about a year ago. I had the worst anxiety. It definetly had a bad effect on me. I took it for about 2 weeks and i had to stop it. I felt worse on it than off of it. Then I was put on Lexapro. It was good for me. The only problem I have with antidepressants is that I feel like my motivation is gone. I basically don't feel like doing anything.
Well, I don't have to worry about that anymore because I had to stop taking it because my insurance plan canceled all mental health drugs. That is really a shame because I pay a lot for my insurance and they won't pay for anything mental health related.
Good luck on your meds..............Lo

If I was you, I would be hunting for a different insurance ASAP. I've heard about insurance companies wanting you to take certain AD's because they were cheaper, but I've never heard of one not paying for mental health drugs period. You are getting taken big time.

Wascally Wabbit · 08-19-2007, 07:14 PM

Ok, well I took it for a week and nearly lost my mind.
I was way worse off than being depressed!!
All I did was cry and sob the last three days I took it.
I guess it's not right for me.

PaperDolls · 08-20-2007, 08:01 AM

Better get back to your doc Wabbit!

I guess I'm lucky that the welbutrin/prozac combo seems to be working for me. It may have messed up my sleep a bit but otherwise I think I'm starting to feel "normal" again....whatever normal is.

hugs

Lilya · 08-20-2007, 08:41 AM

I don´t know this medication, but once I took Prozac for six months and it made me hypertense. I haven´t taken it since. It seems to be totally individual. For some people it has worked wonders.

Fortunately, I´m not depressed, but I know there are good anti-depressants on the market right now.

I was prescribed a drug called Rivotril, in very low doses, to take for an anxiety attack. Does anyone here know that drug? It doesn´t seem to be working anymore.

Love and light,

08-06-2007, 07:12 PM	#1 (permalink)
Wascally Wabbit Power is not having to respond Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Wabbit Hole Posts: 1,845	Welbutrin and anxiety I will start Welbutrin tomorrow. I have taken it before, but the last time, I had this real problem with anxiety. I am kind of fearing that. I hate antidepressants because they make me feel stupid, but at least I know what to expect from this med. Anyone else taking welbutrin and experience any side affects? __________________ The first step to getting the things you want out of life is this: Decide what you want. Ben Stein

08-07-2007, 08:41 AM	#2 (permalink)
PaperDolls Miss Grumpy Pain in the Pants Join Date: May 2004 Location: Midwest Posts: 5,486 Blog Entries: 10	I've been on Welbutrin for just 5 days now. I take it with Prozac and I haven't seen any side effects yet. I'm hoping it will work out for me. My biggest problem is depression not anxiety. It seems for me that all the different AD's I've taking have help my anxiety. I also take klonopin when I'm feeling really anxious or wound up. I hope the Welbutrin works for you. __________________ Sober Date: 11.09.2008

08-07-2007, 11:49 PM	#3 (permalink)
daydream Obsessed Pug Momma Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Probably at Wal-Mart Posts: 1,322	I take welbutrin since December and have had no side effects. My anxiety is much better as well. __________________ ~~~ Love ME, Love my PUGS! ~~~

08-08-2007, 01:42 AM	#4 (permalink)
historyteach To Life! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 8,858	I got panic attacks on Welbutrin. Haven't had any since I stopped taking it. Welbutrin is good for those who have negative effects on the SSRIs. But, it can indeed increase the anxiety as a result of those positive benefits. Work with your doctor; see how it goes. You'll know if you can tolerate it or not, I'm sure. Shalom! __________________ IMAGINE

08-08-2007, 07:00 PM	#5 (permalink)
Wascally Wabbit Power is not having to respond Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Wabbit Hole Posts: 1,845	Well, I feel like I have a ton of energy. Almost like being on speed. It's weird. That same energetic feeling seems give me an aggressive edge. I have a hard time tolerating other people. I guess I will just wait. Each time I take it I feel different. __________________ The first step to getting the things you want out of life is this: Decide what you want. Ben Stein

08-12-2007, 03:08 PM	#6 (permalink)
Lobo Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: GO PENS Posts: 1,151	Wascally, I took Welbrutin about a year ago. I had the worst anxiety. It definetly had a bad effect on me. I took it for about 2 weeks and i had to stop it. I felt worse on it than off of it. Then I was put on Lexapro. It was good for me. The only problem I have with antidepressants is that I feel like my motivation is gone. I basically don't feel like doing anything. Well, I don't have to worry about that anymore because I had to stop taking it because my insurance plan canceled all mental health drugs. That is really a shame because I pay a lot for my insurance and they won't pay for anything mental health related. Good luck on your meds..............Lo

08-12-2007, 08:36 PM	#7 (permalink)
Wascally Wabbit Power is not having to respond Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Wabbit Hole Posts: 1,845	Today is day 6. The anxiety is not as bad, but my throat has been so sore. I looked it up online and find its common in antidepressants. I will keep taking it. It hasn't been 2 weeks yet which is how long they take to start working real good. Lobo, I wonder why on earth mind meds would be canceled on ins? A person's entire health includes the mind. That's scarey to me. __________________ The first step to getting the things you want out of life is this: Decide what you want. Ben Stein

08-19-2007, 07:14 PM	#9 (permalink)
Wascally Wabbit Power is not having to respond Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Wabbit Hole Posts: 1,845	Ok, well I took it for a week and nearly lost my mind. I was way worse off than being depressed!! All I did was cry and sob the last three days I took it. I guess it's not right for me. __________________ The first step to getting the things you want out of life is this: Decide what you want. Ben Stein

08-20-2007, 08:01 AM	#10 (permalink)
PaperDolls Miss Grumpy Pain in the Pants Join Date: May 2004 Location: Midwest Posts: 5,486 Blog Entries: 10	Better get back to your doc Wabbit! I guess I'm lucky that the welbutrin/prozac combo seems to be working for me. It may have messed up my sleep a bit but otherwise I think I'm starting to feel "normal" again....whatever normal is. hugs __________________ Sober Date: 11.09.2008

08-20-2007, 08:41 AM	#11 (permalink)
Lilya Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Northen Europe and France Posts: 1,079	I don´t know this medication, but once I took Prozac for six months and it made me hypertense. I haven´t taken it since. It seems to be totally individual. For some people it has worked wonders. Fortunately, I´m not depressed, but I know there are good anti-depressants on the market right now. I was prescribed a drug called Rivotril, in very low doses, to take for an anxiety attack. Does anyone here know that drug? It doesn´t seem to be working anymore. Love and light, __________________ Use adversity Declare Independance Lilya

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