elgizowiv Posted January 26, 2007 Report Share Posted January 26, 2007 Hey all,I just started taking Wellbutrin 5 days ago and am having some non-fun side effects: flushed/temperature swings, sweating, nausea and headaches alot worse than usual, anxiety, and had the worst bout of dizziness/lightheadedness I've had in a long time today.I'm wondering how long it takes to gauge your body's reaction to the drug. Is this all (or most) going to go away soon, or should I take it as a sign that this drug isn't for me?thanks in advance for any help you might be able to give me.steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MomtoGiuliana Posted January 26, 2007 Report Share Posted January 26, 2007 It can take weeks to adjust to an SSRI and start getting benefits. I use prozac. I have been on and off it. Readjustment generally takes two weeks for me. But it has been worth it for me--it really helps keep POTS symptoms under control.Katherine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxine Posted January 26, 2007 Report Share Posted January 26, 2007 I usually know if a medication isn't going to work out for me right away. Even an SSRI or other type of anti-depressant. I was fortunate that the wellbutrin didn't give me any side affects, but when we tried to increase the dose it did, and I had to go back on the 100mgSR once a day.A lot of people don't tolerate Wellbutrin very well. I was surprised I did, because I am very sensitive to meds. My husband tried it for mild depression and he thought he might climb the walls. He decided to work it out another way--------- My husband is one of those people with great health----so much so, that he was able to raise his life insurance and the monthly pmt. stayed the same----needless to say, I was really surprised at his reaction to it----------------the anxiety was intense for him.I would call you doctor if things are that bad----see if he wants you to give it another week.Maxine :0) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MightyMouse Posted January 26, 2007 Report Share Posted January 26, 2007 for nearly all antidepressants that you need to build a blood level with, it can take a few weeks for things to totally settle down.Nina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elgizowiv Posted January 26, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 26, 2007 Thanks for the responses.I actually didn't realize that tomorrow is Friday (my schedule's all messed up - thought the weekend was here and I was on my own Dr.-wise), so I'll definitely try to get a hold of the Dr's office tomorrow and see what they say.thanks again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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