My doctor just gave me this today for anxiety and depression. I'm constantly worrying about everything and have racing thoughts through out the day. I have no motivation and no energy from the time I get up to the time I go to bed. I just feel sluggish and tired all day long that it's really hard to get anything accomplished and get through the day. I just always feel so miserable and never wanna talk to anyone. The doctor told me this is gonna take 3-4 weeks to kick in. But I'm at the point where I don't wanna wait that long for something and then come to find out it does nothing for me because every day is a struggle for me... it really is. I used to be on adderall prescribed by a different docor for 3 years for adhd. And ended up abusing it because my body got used to it and the side effects were horrible. Although it did help me get through the morning but by the end of the day I felt terrible. So I took it upon myself to get off it it by going to rehab. Now this new doctor doesn't think it's adhd and have me this. I just wanna feel normal. Am I wasting my time and is this generic brand different then the name brand?
Bupropion 150mg once a day Sr generic for Welbutrin. Does this work? How long does it take to feel?
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- 1 Jun 2016 by Jmn2193
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- 22 August 2018 (4 weeks ago)
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- wellbutrin, depression, anxiety, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (adhd), bupropion, generic, doctor, energy
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JMN2193; There should not be a difference brand name or generic But the problem is that sometimes when you first start the medication it can even make you feel a bit worse for the first week or two, then gradually any side effects start or do go away, anywhere around 4 weeks or so you should start to feel better but it does really take as much as 6 to 8 weeks to reach a full blood level where it is working it's best most of all these new medications work this way there really is no overnight quick fix. Sorry I don't have better news for you just try and keep up the faith and positive thinking that things well get better . Best of luck
I recently added bupropion to the 200mgs of lamotrigine I take for bipolar disorder. My bipolar symptoms have been very minimal for years but a bit of seasonal depression has made concentration and energy levels plumit. I've been taking 150mg bupropion XL for about 8 weeks with great results. I'm waking up early and enjoy walking my pup 3 miles. I have had some weird vivid dreams but I'm sleeping soundly. I've had no negative effects like jitters or dry mouth.
I'm wanting to try upping to 300mg to try and improve my lack of focus which is still pretty squirrelly. I know it's possible it could trigger mania so that's my only apprehension.
In my opinion bupropion has been improving my mood and energy and I will continue taking it.
Have you decided to give it a try?
Anti depression meds are nothing short of miraculous but they take time to kick in. When I started on Wellbutrin I felt worse. A month later I was better and a year later I'm far better.
It sounds like you are worrying too much - which is a symptom of depression. I suggest taking your meds and finding something to distract you. Get outside or binge watch Netflix. Time goes by very slowly if you just sit around waiting to feel better.
Hello.
I’ve been on generic Wellbutrin sr for a little over 3 months. I had a gradual progression from 75mg to 400mg. Midway, 20mg of Prozac was added.
My question, shouldn’t I feel better? I mean, I’m not so blue that I’m dangerous, but I’m still not enjoying the things I use to enjoy.
Should I give this combo some more time (it’s been 12 weeks), or should I switch to something else?
Ugg... it’s such a hassle to go through all this again.
Thank you!
J
This is true. I take 2 150 mgs a day and it works very nice for me.however I could never remember to take the second pill, so I take them both at the same time. This is the only way I have found to get rid of my depression. And I have been trying for a life time. Best of luck to you.
Both at once doesn't equal 24 hours. Have you tried setting an alarm on your phone? Of course, since you're used to that dosage all at once, your physician may wish to increase it if you begin to take it as prescribed.
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Thankyou for your help! I really appreciate it