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Posted 11/1/2018 3:07 PM (GMT 0)
Hi all, I have been taking Wellbutrin 150 mg once a day for years. I never had a problem with it and often wondered if it was even helping. I have some work stress going on and my doctor increased my dosage to two a day. I try to take them 12 hours apart. I never was nervous or jittery while taking one pill per day. I am now on day 7 of 2 a day and the last couple days I have been so jittery and nervous, almost to the point of a panic attack! Anyone else have this issue? I've been told to give it time to get in my system so I am trying to do that and hope the jitterness subsides. Would love to hear from anyone with experience with Wellbutrin. TIA!
Posted 11/1/2018 5:18 PM (GMT 0)
RTF,

Hi, sorry to hear that you are being challenged by not only increased anxiety...but the s/e's of your increase. It is ironic and so difficult that A/D's often cause a step back before they become therapeutic isn't it?

Wellbutrin is not typically a first choice when treating anxiety...do you suffer depression as the primary issue? Or have you had trouble with other antidepressants such as SSRI's? Do you see a regular doctor or a P-doc for your Rx's?

Scaredy Cat
Posted 11/1/2018 6:14 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks for your reply. I was initially put on Wellburtin for depression and it has worked well (more than 10 years now). I also have a history of panic attacks/anxiety and take Xanax as needed. I did not have any side effects to one a day Wellbutrin. My depression and anxiety has been under control with what I've been taking. Recently work related stress has been an issue and I wanted to up my dosage of Wellburtin and my doctor approved. I've read it's not the best medicine for and can cause those of us who already have anxiety to have these type side effects initially. I was hoping someone on this forum might have some experience to help me get through this transition. I am hoping within a couple weeks to a month all of the side effects will subside.
Posted 11/1/2018 7:57 PM (GMT 0)
Hi RollTideFan.

Within 2 weeks of starting Wellbutrin I was getting irritable, angry, and agitated. I wanted to keep trying, hoping those side effects would decrease. By about 4 weeks in I felt like I wanted to jump out of my skin, anxiety/panic increased and the other side effects were getting worse. At the 6 week mark I stopped taking Wellbutrin, side effects were not getting better and I could not take it anymore.

It might get better for you but it might not. Just be aware of how you are feeling and talk to your prescribing Dr. if needed. Take care.
Posted 11/1/2018 9:32 PM (GMT 0)
Thank you for the info. I’m sorry it didn’t work out for you. I’m going to give it some time but I certainly don’t like this all day panic feeling. I’m home now and don’t feel as jittery as I did most of the work day.
Posted 11/2/2018 2:39 AM (GMT 0)
RTF,

Thanks for the additional info...I understand your situation now.

Hopefully you will get the relief you seek with some continued time to adjust.

Work those coping skills and use uour rescue med as needed to manage as much of the breakthrough anxiety as possible.

Keep us posted so we can keep you in support.

S.C.
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