Wellbutrin

Hi, Sara, and welcome to the Depression Forum,

I have never taken Wellbutrin, but there are others here and on the
Bipolar Forum who, I feel, are probably very familiar with its function
and uses for depression. They will post to you in all likelihood as soon as they see your thread.

Our moderator, Karen, is away from her computer for personal reasons this afternoon, but will give you her views probably when she
is able to get back to the forum. In the meantime, you might consider redirecting your post to the Bipolar Forum. There may be someone
online who has taken Wellbutrin and will help you with your request.

I understand that it's one of the better medications for depression.
Have you been online, too, to check out wellbutrin.com?

Hope you feel better soon.

It's Genetic

You're very welcome, Sara, join us again sometime.

I.G.

Yes, Sara, I think you're probably secure with the dosage your physician has prescribed, and if it turns out that you develop bipolar
illness in later years avoid taking lithium if you can, although it is still
the preferred medication for bipolar illness. Lithium can cause closure of the tiny arteries in the kidneys and there's nothing doctors can do about that. A good choice might be Lamictal or Abilify, although Abilify is very expensive.

I would also recommend to you, Sara, that you stop using anything
containing caffeine or alcohol. (My psychiatrist asked me to avoid them because they both make depression worse.) There is a post
today on the bipolar forum to Mike in Maine about the caffeine problem. Being an advocate of changes in diet, I usually write about that, but it is also very conspicuous as part of the Anxiety and Panic Forum, as well.

You might be interested in reading an article called ruthwhalen.com She has written more extensively about this than anyone else I know, and her work is still being recognized as significant.
I have spoken to her about this, and she has suggested that we try
to communicate the message to everyone with depression or bipolar illness to stop the use of caffeine. (The psychiatrist recommended to
stop the use of alcohol.) The choice, of course, is always personal and
depends on what you want to accomplish.

I noticed today that Skitt, on the Anxiety Forum, has posted an excellent thread on the diet. It's on today's posts if you're interested.

Hope you're feeling better very soon.

Best wishes,

It's Genetic

Post Edited (It's Genetic) : 8/9/2011 4:12:49 PM (GMT-6)

No, I'm not bipolar. I was confused why it kept being mentioned too. I appreciate al the replies!

Still hoping this works for me. It's been two weeks and no effects so far. Trying to be patient. Thanks for all your input.

Thanks, Karen. I'm still waiting (somewhat) patiently for it to have any effect. Been almost a month. It's hard to be patient when all you want is to feel better.

HI Always Hoping,

I just wanted to welcome you to the forum. And I wanted to say feel free to start your own thread so we can gte to know you better,

Hugs, Karen

Hi, I am new to healing well. I have been reading the posts on welbutrin. I have major depressive disorder for about 30 years. I am on welbutrin 400mg, 200mg twice a day. also take prestiq 100 mg daily. I have been having really bad headaches like pressure in my head and aching in front and top of my head. I get really stressed when the headaches are bad and afraid i will have a seizure or worse. headaches are also more often and not less like i thought they would be after taking the medication for a few months. I have been on welbutrin for over 6 months. I do find it good for depression symtoms but the headache side affect is worrisome. I also have a major sweating issue as well. Just wondering if anyone has any solutions to this or suggestions, is it normal for the headaches go get worse? also if anyone has had to come off welburtin, what other meds have they tried. thanks very much

I take pristiq, though I have taken wellbutrin before. I couldn't tolerate a high dose that I needed to be free of depressioon. For me it was not being able to sleep at night and also a bad taste in my mouth. I hope that the meds work for you and that you find something to combat the headaches. Keep posting and know we all care about you.

And yes, you are welcome to start a new thread about yourself. But like as was posted above, it isn't a requirement. We would just all like to get to know you more.

Take care,

Hugs, Karen

Karen - what kind of bad taste did you get from wellbutrin? I think I may have something similar but I don't know if it's just lingering side effect of metallic taste from two rounds of Flagyl I had to take a couple weeks ago. I'm guessing it's the flagyl but i still have a metallic taste in my mouth sometimes even though that was two weeks ago I took it.

Oh ok. I have the generic and they don't smell at all. I think my weird taste must be lingering from the Flagyl. Thanks.

Hi Sara, I've been on webutrin 300xl for 6 years. I've had varying success. For me, it is a good base anti-d, but I require additional meds...I believe (and I don't want to get harpooned here-lol)I aam medication or treatment resistent. Have done 18 ect, 3 lock down hospitalizations and literally over 100 meds. I'm still residing in my bed(my lair) haha

give it 2 m,ore weeks and re-think it. Life is too short to spend it waiting for meds to kick in

Maggie