Started Wellbutrin (generic)

Hi friends, it’s been a while. Things have been pretty much the same except this last week I started 75mg of bupropion. Amazing first 2-3 days then, crash... tired and insomnia which can be side effects. The best party is my pain going to the bathroom has gone away!!! My blood is hardly there at all. I feel so good physically. Mentally though I’m dragging because of the sleepless nights and being tired during the day on the medication. I’m getting stuff done, but it’s like I’m so tired while doing my tasks.

My sister said try it at night . One person suggested using the dose to 75mg twice a day. My doctor said, do whatever I feel is necessary. (My doctor is not help here)

I know some people with UC had luck with 100mg three times a day, but I’m Feeling luck on 75mg.wiht my gut pain.
My mood, is good. It’s not like I’m wearing rose colored glasses or anything, I’m just my normal self.
I’ve been on this med for exactly 8 days. I just miss those three days when I had unbelievable energy! It was amazing what I was getting done.
They say it takes 4-6 weeks to get 8n your system or to level out?
Any thoughts ?
Thanks a ton!,
Linda

Glad you found something that is giving you relief. Hopefully you can find a way to get rid of the unwanted side effects. Maybe you could get a second opinion from another Doctor that has a lot of experience prescribing it?

Hope it works for you I was on 300 mg a day IR for about 5 months first 2 weeks I had anger problems but once the medication kicked in I was fine before I started bupropion I was going 7 to 8 times a day.Like in 3 to 4 days I was like 80 percent in remission going 2 to 3 times a day solid stool but I still had urgency problems overall it worked for me but unfortunately I had to stop my blood pressure was going through the roof once I stopped my symptoms came back I take lialda and canasa and I m also doing a fasting diet seems to help but not like bupropion IM going to give it another shot and just go on high blood pressure meds

No blood now and started on the 21st of March, so two full weeks in. Yesterday I actually had some mucus on my poop, which I haven’t seen in forever, so I maybe healing.

I did switch to taking it nightly for a few days as it knocks me out for a Good 4-5 hours in a deep sleep. I’m still on 75mg once a day.

I’m going to try and up the dose because I’m not feeling the effects yet of lifting my spirits that much. I don’t see a change in my mood yet. It takes 4-6 weeks for it to be effective I read. I took it for the two reasons, benefits possibly for my IBD and for my depression and anxiety.
I will keep you updated.

I take 150mg extended release twice a day. The first week or two was crazy; my sleep, mood and energy levels were all over the place. I've adjusted well though. Been on it for 2+ years now. Didn't help with my UC but did help with my energy, concentration and focus. Glad to hear it's helping some people with their UC.

Keep in mind, after you've been on it for awhile you should check with your doctor before stopping. Stopping cold turkey can have very bad side effects. Not sure what doses that applies to. You don't take much so it might not be as big of a deal for you. But I would check.