Anyone here on Welbutrin???

[davidpizzica]

Oh how scary! What I hate about doctors (and drug companies) is that they never tell you the whole story. Most drugs for depression (SSRIs) don't necessarily work forever, your body will start to build up an immunity to it. You can either take a higher dose of the drug you're on, try a different drug, or try a combination of drugs. The problem is that docs don't tell you that your body may have this effect, so when this happens to someone, they start to get depressed again. Not only that, they start to think that they will never really get better, because they think that even medication can't help them. That's where the sucicidal thoughts can come in (not to mention that every drug does not work ideally for every person, and it sounds like Wellbutrin was not a good fit for you).

On a side note, I noticed that you put david's picture there with your cats, which made me smile. I know how much he cares about you, so when you get depressed try to think about him. Hey, have you guys ever actually met?

Donna, if you ever need to talk just PM me, I have been through depression myself and so has my mom, so I do understand what you are going through. ((((hugs))))

Not yet, Jen, but when I talk to her on the phome she seems to brighten up. I ALWAYS want to be there for her!

[JenBKR]

Not yet, Jen, but when I talk to her on the phome she seems to brighten up. I ALWAYS want to be there for her!

Alright, you two are just too cute, I think you need to meet up!!

[trayi52]

Donna, I was on Webutrin for a while. Made me want to drive my car into a telephone pole. I will never be able to take that stuff again. It really gave me quite a scare. I am now on Celexa, and Cymbalta. Quite a few other meds to go with it too. These are the main ones though. Topomax is another, Abilify too.

Hope you get to feeling better, Donna.

Willie

[ashleycat]

Hey yall. I'm currently going nuts here. I've had the hardest past few days myself. I've taken those things when I was younger. But not for very long at all.

Ask your doc about Lexapro. My hubby is a pharmacist and he says it should be better.

Hugs... I know I need help right now too. Unfortunetly I don't get to see the counselor till Wed when hubby can watch human baby.

[moosmom]

I'm going to ask my Dr. about Lexapro. I've been on Paxil for a long time and I really think that I've built up an immunity to it. I'll let you know what happens.

Thanks everybody. You guys are the BEST!!!!

[JenBKR]

I'm going to ask my Dr. about Lexapro. I've been on Paxil for a long time and I really think that I've built up an immunity to it. I'll let you know what happens.

Thanks everybody. You guys are the BEST!!!!

Lexapro could be good for you - my only caution there is that it is very similar to Effexor, so if you had a bad experience with Effexor before you might have the same problem with Lexapro. Then again, it might be perfect for you. Either way, don't get discouraged if it doesn't work for you, you'll find the right medication! I know how frustrating it can be, but there are lots out there so just keep trying!

[Maya & Inka's mommy]

Be carefull with Effexor . It is wellknown that it is VERY difficult to stop taking it!!
I used to take Prozac 10 years ago. The worst side-effect was that it made me hyper nervous; was terrible!!

Now I am taking SERLAIN. I don't know if you have this in the USA too, but it is very effective, and no side-effects for me

[Edwina's Secretary]

I took Zyban to quit smoking. I only took it for four weeks because of the side-effects....sleeplessness in my case, but it was VERY effective for my smoking. Haven't had a cigarette since (over five years.)

Here in California a doctor will lose his/her license to practice medicine if they prescribe anti-depressants or sleeping pills without an office visit with the patient.

You may be cussing the wrong party!

[moosmom]

Here in California a doctor will lose his/her license to practice medicine if they prescribe anti-depressants or sleeping pills without an office visit with the patient.

Hmmm, I never thought of that. I'm going to discuss other options with him. If I'm not satisfied, I'll get another opinion.

[MomOf7]

I was on a mass amount of welburtin for a few months. I hated it. They coupled it with a upper I dont remember the name but it starts with a R I think?
I was a basket case.
I went back to Zoloft which works great for me. Now I cannot afford it so I have been out since this winter...Well I could afford it if I didnt keep putting it off. LOL Ill be honest!

So yeah any drug they have to weekly draw your blood to check liver function cannot be good for you!

[Donnaj4962]

Donna, I am sorry that you have been going through such a hard time.

I have taken Effexor for about 5 years now, and it really helps me. But I also know several people that have had bad side effects, such as what have been described in these posts by you and others.

I am fortunate, because my MD was a pharmacist before she became an MD! She is so up on all of the meds and how thy can affect people. Have you thought about talking with a pharmacist? He/she may have some suggestions that you could research and then suggest to your doc. Just a thought.

I hope things go well with the MRI and you find out the cause of your hearing loss issues.

(((hugs))) from one Donna to another!

[Catty1]

Here's a good link...I found it on Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Selecti...take_inhibitor

Sertraline, listed at the bottom of the list, is what Serlain is called in North America. It's marketed over here as Zoloft and a few others.

If you can get the generic form or any of these, it will save a few $$.

Wikipedia I find to be clear and understandable. Hope this helps you, Donna, and a few other folks.

Different SSRI's affect different receptors in the brain. I do best with Paxil cousins. NOT the Hellbutrin Family! lol

hugs
Catty1