Wellbutrin question

[Kiwi2016]

So, have realized one of my meds - Wellbutrin is having side effect so am titrating off with dr ok of course. I wondered what anyone else's experiences may have been when getting off of it and how long till you felt adjusted?

 

[Waves]

I stopped taking it because my anxiety got worse.

 

[Ash600]

I'm assuming your doctor will have already gone through what possible withdrawal symptoms you're likely to experience. If not then, let us know and I'll give you some info. One thing in your favour with Wellbutrin, is that compared to other antidepresants, it has a pretty good half life which means that (hopefully!) the withdrawal symptoms shouldn't be as severe compared to others.

how long till you felt adjusted?

This can vary from person to person. In the past, medics used to go by recommended withdrawal schedules. However now there's greater recognition of the benefits and effectiveness of tapering down on a more individual basis. So in terms of timescale, go at your own pace.

 

[Kiwi2016]

I'm assuming your doctor will have already gone through what possible withdrawal symptoms you're likely to experience. If not then, let us know and I'll give you some info. One thing in your favour with Wellbutrin, is that compared to other antidepresants, it has a pretty good half life which means that (hopefully!) the withdrawal symptoms shouldn't be as severe compared to others.



This can vary from person to person. In the past, medics used to go by recommended withdrawal schedules. However now there's greater recognition of the benefits and effectiveness of tapering down on a more individual basis. So in terms of timescale, go at your own pace.

Thank you @Ash600 ... I will take you up on some additional information... most appreciative. ... thanks again for responding

 

[Kiwi2016]

I stopped taking it because my anxiety got worse.

Sorry to hear that....glad that you are off it.

 

[Ash600]

Thank you @Ash600 ... I will take you up on some additional information... most appreciative. ... thanks again for responding

Hi,
Common withdrawal symptoms can range from agitation, anxiety, restlessness, tremors headaches, sleep disturbances, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, sweating, brain zaps. Basically more or less the same as with many other antidepressants due to what some consider to be a cholinergic rebound.
As I said before, the intensity may vary between patients from mild, moderate to severe. Important thing of course is to keep your doctor in the loop of anything adverse effects which you may be expererincing.

Best of luck, hope the tapering down runs as smooth as possible for you.

 

[Kiwi2016]

Hi,
Common withdrawal symptoms can range from agitation, anxiety, restlessness, tremors headaches, sleep disturbances, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, sweating, brain zaps. Basically more or less the same as with many other antidepressants due to what some consider to be a cholinergic rebound.
As I said before, the intensity may vary between patients from mild, moderate to severe. Important thing of course is to keep your doctor in the loop of anything adverse effects which you may be expererincing.

Best of luck, hope the tapering down runs as smooth as possible for you.

Thank you for that information....so far seem to be ok...main reason stopping pulsating titnitus and also started it to help stop smoking and still on others so figured time to get off one. Admit I hope I don't get brain zaps. So far really nothing (all digits crossed)....
Wishing you a good weekend and thank you again.

 

[LumberJack]

I am familiar with the brain zaps, but in my experience that is more of a thing with SSRIs like prozac or lexapro. Wellbutrin is a little different (SNRI) so I would be optimistic that zaps may not occur. If you do get brain zaps, it might be that your titration is going too quickly.

 

[Harmony]

Just for clarification-

Wellbutrin is not an SNRI, it is actually a DNRI, dopamine reuptake inhibitor.

Secondly, one of the most common SNRIs, Effexor has a very high profile of causing brain zaps for many. Keep in mind there is always an individualized difference.

*Best way to avoid side effects upon discontinuation is a slow tapering*

 

[Kiwi2016]

Thanks