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Posted 10/21/2019 3:14 PM (GMT 0)
I've been on Bupropion for approximately 6/7 months.

At first, I was taking 150mg which the doctor subsequently increased to 300. For a few weeks now, my anxiety and intrusive thoughts have been coming back.

Is it normal for a medication to stop work after a few months? It really seems odd as I've only been on it for a few months.

I really don't want to try another medication.
Posted 10/21/2019 3:39 PM (GMT 0)
It's not what I would call normal. Can you increase your dose any more?

What about adding something like abilify to get it working better? There are many that cause the antidepressants to work better.

I hope you find what helps.

Hugs, Karen
Posted 10/21/2019 5:54 PM (GMT 0)
This can happen I suppose, I experienced it with migraine medication, until I was properly diagnosed and the right diagnose and med Combe got worked out. It took awhile.

A lot of us with depression go thru the same think. l;atelym. a second med is added for mood control, I have this and it is successful.

Peace and strength
Trina
Posted 10/21/2019 7:32 PM (GMT 0)
Back in 2000, I was on four different psychiatric medications that kept me happy and calm for about seven or eight months. But after that, they gradually stopped working.
Posted 10/22/2019 2:27 AM (GMT 0)
I don't think bupropion is really indicated for anxiety anyway, so I don't think increasing the dose will help. I agree with Trina, a second medication may be helpful. I am on bupropion and duloxetine, although I don't really have a big problem with anxiety to begin with.
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