Ive been on wellbutrin for a month and half and almost everyday i feel like i have the flu. I get a mild headache and i get really sick to my stomach, i can start to feel my neck tense up because i just feel so sick. Will this upset stomach ever go away?
Side Effect - I feel sick to my stomach on wellbutrin, will this ever go away?
Question posted by Lindz22 on 3 Sep 2012
Last updated on 26 August 2019
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8 Answers
PostivelyFit
1 Jan 2018
Please do not follow advice that tells you to self -prescribe your meds.This could be harmful, damaging or even life threatening. Your physician is the best judge of this and if you don't think so get another doctor. If you have issues contact the Dr. or his staff, you've already paid them.
Slowly_rising
7 Nov 2017
I used to take Wellbutrin and starting it again. I recommend talking to your psychiatrist/ doctor. If they say you need to be on it and there are no other options, try slowly increasing it yourself. If you take 100mg try cutting it in half to get used to it faster. Same goes for any dose, cut it in half. Try this for a couple days or a week and a half then take the full pill.
Justaperson5000
21 June 2018
Please do NOT cut these in half! Of it's the Wellbutrin xl it will be a serious problem as they are time released.
Also, never ever abrupt stop this medication, you would need to step down. (By going 300mg to 150mg, even one every other day) it's best to speak with your prescribing physiscian and make a step down plan, don't do this on your own.
And you should never increase or decrease a medication without talking with your Dr
Kaz411
12 July 2017
Wellbutrin was awful for me... I rarely get bad side effects from anything and this med was truly awful. Headaches, panic, feeling of doom, it was scary. I had to go off it.. took a bit to get it out of my system. Wellbutrin is not for anyone with anxiety and worry, I was totally misdiagnosed. It may certainly help some ppl but not me. Celexa in the AM and Remeron at night for sleep have helped me tremendously. If Wellbutrin is making you feel worse, stop it immed.
abensley
26 Aug 2019
Hey, I just wanted to ask how long side effects take to go away after taking? I took one pill (yes, just one) six days ago and I haven’t taken it since and I STILL feel sick to my stomach and anxious and it is so damn painful. And to answer the original question, I am hoping you are better now!!! :)
Inactive
4 Sep 2012
Hello Lindz22. I agree with Laurie and maso's response. Seek medical attention /advice from your physician. Regards pledge
briards
4 Sep 2012
it took about 8 weeks for those symptoms to go away when i started taking wellbutrin.
Inactive
3 Sep 2012
I took wellbutrin, I agree with Laurie, and if I were you, I would have someone take me to the ER or simply call 911; it is obvious that there is something very wrong with this picture, and I mean no disrespect to any of the other answers or members.
All the best,
maso.-
kellyandtodd
3 Sep 2012
Hi, you should call your doc just to let him or her know, but that happens alot with those meds, but I'm not sure what time of day you take it? as a pharmacist I would suggest taking it right before bed, and see how that works, best wishes.
Southern girl
3 Sep 2012
That was a great answer and it can take up to 60 days to fully adjust to a new medication, I'm a RN and I feel if you give it time it will get better, and kellys idea about taking it right before bed was right! It usually does help,
Lindz22
3 Sep 2012
Thank you guys so so much, I will try it right before bed tomorrow and see how it goes. Thanks again.
kellyandtodd
4 Sep 2012
How are you feeling? Did taken it before bed help? It can take awhile for your body to adjust to these types of meds, did you call your doc just to let him know? I hope you doing better, just checking on you:-)
LaurieShay
3 Sep 2012
Side effects should have worn off by now. I would discuss these symtpoms wiith the doctor. May need to try a different medication.
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