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Posted by LD on August 4, 1999, at 7:59:14
I have been on Wellbutrin for 2 weeks now (100mg-3x a day), and am having trouble fitting all three pills in during the day, six hours apart. My doctor said I could go on the sustained release
(Wellbutrin SR) and only have to take it twice a day. I have read that the SR may cause more anxiety and jitters since there is an even level of the medicine in your system for longer. Does
anyone have any experience with either or know anything about this? She said another option would be to take two 75mg pills twice a day. Is there any difference in the therapeutic benefit?
I'm really hoping this will work for me, I have been through Serzone and Paxil so far (I was allergic to the Paxil). I also wanted to stay away from ADs with sexual side effects and weight gain.Thanks.
Posted by JohnB on August 4, 1999, at 17:16:51
In reply to Wellbutrin vs. Wellbutrin SR, posted by LD on August 4, 1999, at 7:59:14
LD--
I've taken Wellbutrin (reg and SR) over the last 4 years; it's been the most helpful, side-effect-free, and smoothest acting AD of the many I have been on. I think you'll benefit from a switch to WellbutrinSR. The benefits are delivered gradually and consistantly across the day. The overall theraputic effect, though, should be the same whether or not you take SR.
I would say that you should wait 2 or 3 more weeks before coming to any conclusions about subtle side-effects. The jitters/anxiety should lessen over time. But give it a chance to work first; then, try the SR version. Your body will tell you.Good luck.
Posted by Robin on August 5, 1999, at 11:13:58
In reply to Re: Wellbutrin vs. Wellbutrin SR, posted by JohnB on August 4, 1999, at 17:16:51
> LD--
> I've taken Wellbutrin (reg and SR) over the last 4 years; it's been the most helpful, side-effect-free, and smoothest acting AD of the many I have been on. I think you'll benefit from a switch to WellbutrinSR. The benefits are delivered gradually and consistantly across the day. The overall theraputic effect, though, should be the same whether or not you take SR.
> I would say that you should wait 2 or 3 more weeks before coming to any conclusions about subtle side-effects. The jitters/anxiety should lessen over time. But give it a chance to work first; then, try the SR version. Your body will tell you.
>
> Good luck.I tried Wellbutrin SR and gained weight from it! Has anyone else had this problem. It also gave me motion sickness.
Robin
Posted by LD on August 5, 1999, at 12:34:11
In reply to Wellbutrin vs. Wellbutrin SR, posted by LD on August 4, 1999, at 7:59:14
Thank you JohnB for the advice on Wellbutrin SR. I was also wondering if anyone has experienced
muscle soreness/ twitching?? This has just started in my fore arms and I don't know if it is
related. Also, how long does it take until your appetite is reduced? I don't think I'm
experiencing that yet. I am so ready to just find the correct AD for me.Thanks! LD
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