want to sleep. I have been on the Wellbutrin alone for only 2 to 3 days. how long will this last? It seems worse right after I eat lunch. It is hard to work like this.
I went off Effexor 150mg and started Wellbutrin 150mg I feel very tired and swimmy headed. I just?
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- 10 Mar 2016 by DopeyJr
- Updated
- 12 March 2016
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- effexor, wellbutrin, sleep disorders, sleep, sleep disorder
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janiebme
10 Mar 2016
Hi Dopey-
Did you taper off the Effexor slowly? How long were you on Effexor? Effexor can have harsh withdrawal symptoms. You may be having withdrawals and side effects from the Wellbutrin. It is hard to tell.
I would suggest you call your doctor and tell him about the side effects. I give you credit for working under your current conditions.
Hang in there. Hope you can get some relief soon.:)
WildcatVet
10 Mar 2016
Hi, Dopey! If you stopped Your Effexor abruptly, even if you started the Wellbutrin right away, you may be having some withdrawal symptoms. Wellbutrin too can cause some drowsiness, confusion, and dizziness in some people.
I agree with Janie that you need to alert your doctor to these symptom/side effects and get his/her advice but the good news is that they usually only last a few days to a few weeks.
Good luck and best wishes. Hope you *get it together* quickly! :-) Wildcat
jennifredparrack
10 Mar 2016
Wildcat vet, I have been off of the Effexor xr totally for 4 days. I am not doing too badly just a little swimmy head . Would love to stay in bed but refuse to give in.
I wonder how long this will continue?
Do you have any idea?
WildcatVet
10 Mar 2016
It depends on your metabolism so there's no set time limit.
I had no withdrawal/side effects with ANY medication I've ever taken ~ some people need a few days to a few weeks but it gets better every day.
Hang in there as this will get better and better and be over soon.
Did you taper off your Effexor or stop cold turkey? It's easier when you taper down over a period of a few weeks.
DopeyJr
10 Mar 2016
Thank you I appreciate it. Working like this is sooooo hard. I just want to feel better
WildcatVet
10 Mar 2016
You will!! Soon!! :-)
jennifredparrack
12 Mar 2016
WildcatVet, I only tapered for a week, taking apart the 37.5 capsules (which you told me not to do) and taking about half the beads, for 6 days. then nothing.
I will hang in because I am NOT going through this again. Usually I do not have reactions to drugs either, just this nasty one.
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