Hi everyone, I had been taking bupropion xl at 150mg for about 3 months and found that I still felt a bit down at times. I shared this with my doctor and she suggested that I begin taking 300mg. It's been a week so far, and I find that I am more anxious, forgeful, and lazy! I am 112lbs and female, so am not sure if that has anything to do with it. I have a bottle of 150mg just incase I can't handle, but I wonder if I should just stick it out for another week or so to see how I feel then. Has anyone ever had a similar experience when increasing dosage from 150mg to 300mg? Any insight on the benefits of staying with 300mg despite initial side effects?
Bupropion - Is there a light at the end of the tunnel when increasing dosage of 150mg to 300mg?
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- 22 Aug 2014 by Gunits0ldier
- Updated
- 23 Aug 2014
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- bupropion, major depressive disorder, dosage, borderline personality disorder, doctor
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22 Aug 2014
fayfaith
22 Aug 2014
There is always LIGHT at the end of the tunnel. I haven't every tried Bupropion so I won't be able to help you with that particular one, but I have taken antidepressants n I'm on an antidepressant now. With some of Us a certain antipressent will work an another might not or won't. It can be different for each of Us. Sometimes you have to adjust to a new medication and for most antidepressants there are side affects. If the problem/affects doesn't go away and resides or worsens. Then you tell this doctor immediately. He will change your prescription to another. And if you just feel uncomfortable about it, also share that with your doctor. He will explain all your concerns n worries. Remember it takes time for any medicine to start working. And sometimes,not always,it gets worse before better. I hope you get through this quickly! Give us an update? God bless :)
fayfaith
22 Aug 2014
Oops... Then you tell this (to your) doctor... :(
Gunits0ldier
23 Aug 2014
Thank you for your advice. It's just the uncertainty of success that is making me nervous. I'll update soon.
LaurieShay
23 Aug 2014
Gunits0ldier
23 Aug 2014
That's what I had heard. It's just scary. I've never taken antidepressants before. I feel something new everyday. My heart feels tight and I get agitated easily. It's weird I can either be numb, anxious or spaced out.
fayfaith
23 Aug 2014
Yes, I've experienced those feelings too! It's certainly not fun! Hopefully things will be better for U soon. <3
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- Bupropion Information for Consumers
- Bupropion Information for Healthcare Professionals (includes dosage details)
- Side Effects of Bupropion (detailed)
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Thank you... I think I will for just one more week on 300mg to see. I am really hoping it all "levels out" as they say.