Wellbutrin SR Questions (Page 2)

Paxil and Wellbutrin SR taken together?

I've been taking 10mg of paxil for about a month. I'm formerly anorexic and am scared to death of weight gain. When I told my doctor he thought prescribing 100mg of Wellbutrin SR along with the paxil would be a good idea to counteract weight gain. Will it work? Will it make me lose weight while on... read more

Has anybody cut a Wellbutrin SR 150 in half?

A friend's doc told her that she could cut WB SR in half. I called my pharmacy & the pharmacist said that I could (even though the bottle says not to crush or chew). Today I spoke to a diff pharmacist at the same pharmacy & he said not to split the pill. Some posts say when an SR version is cut in... read more

Is bupropion (Wellbutrin SR) making me hyper?

I've always had a little bit of restlessness, but because of my BPD and OCD I tend to be less hyperactive than even a normal person. I rarely want to do anything or go anywhere. I've been prescribed bupropion for a while, and I took it for a couple of months with the only side affects I picked up... read more

Vistaril - Is 400mg/day of Hydroxyzine a little excessive?

I have severe depression ADD and severe GAD, this seems to do nothing for my anxiety except take the edge off. I am also taking Wellbutrin SR and Concerta (36mg).

Can wellbutrin sr cause diabetes type 2?

Since wellbutrin can affect blood sugar levels, according to the listed side effects, and can cause carbohydrate cravings, then is it possible for a person to develop diabetes because of taking it? Is that the reason some people gain weight while taking it? I hope the answer is no. Can anyone... read more

Wellbutrin SR - Has anybody else noticed foot numbness or double vision while on Wellbutrin 150?

... twice a day? I don't know if I have another cause of peripheral neuropathy or if my feel started going numb when I started Wellbutrin. I have some problems with depression, but would gladly give up the Wellbutrin if my foot numbness would go away - it's very hard to walk.

Does anyone drink coffee in the morning while taking Wellbutrin SR?

I take it around noon right now, but have the option to take it twice a day, once in the morning then in the afternoon 8 hours apart. I want to have my morning cup of coffee but I heard that caffeine can increase the side effects of Wellbutrin. So, my question is: do you drink coffee while taking... read more

Can I take st. John's wort with Welbutrin?

My doctor says yes, but I am concerned about the warning's of serotonin shock even though these drugs/herbs work on different parts of the brain. Has anyone tried this combination or are you a doctor who would be willing to weigh in on this question? thanks so much

Wellbutrin SR - How long do side effects, especially insomnia, take to diminish?

I have been taking Wellbutrin SR 150mgs daily in AM for 5 days. How long does it take before side effects, especially insomnia, take to subside?

Generic Wellbutrin SR - which is more like brand? "Sandoz" Bupropion SR or "Mylan" Bupropion SR?

Asking for recent personal experiences with these two generics of the Brand name Wellbutrin SR - if anyone is getting effective relief with one or the other? Does anyone have as good success with the generic as they did when insurance covered brand name? If so, which generic? Thanks in advance for... read more

What is the difference between Wellbutrin SR and Zyban?

I took Wellbutrin probably 20 years ago to quit smoking and stayed away from cigarettes for 2.5 years. Then I was out at a bar one night after breaking up with a girlfriend and one thing led to another and I was right back on cigarettes. Now at 49 years old, I've just started taking Wellbutrin... read more

Wellbutrin SR - Anyone getting muscle pain or tendinitis on Wellbutrin?

On it for 3 weeks and getting sharp pain and dull ache in shoulder and rotator cuff area. Also crying more easily over nothing. Don’t know if it’s related to the drug or not. Wondering if I should try it for one more week.

Has anyone suffered from blurred vision using Wellbutrin SR generic?

Wellbutrin sr and menstrual cycle?

I started taking Wellbutrin 7 days ago. On the 3rd day of taking it I noticed I was real edgy. I also take Lexapro. I'm wondering if anyone has experience this before starting their period. I can't tell if its the medicine or cause I'm goin to start. I'm always edgy when its that time of the month.... read more

Can Wellbutrin SR cause numbness/tingling sesations in feet/lower legs, hands / forearms, and face?

Been on 50 mg Pristiq sice early March, 211. PDoc added 100 mg Wellbutrin SR/d on 4/27. Then to increase to 100 mg 2x/d after a week. Had terrible dreams and elevated Blood glucose levels + Increased tingling & numbness after a couple of days. Went back to 100/d. Then tried it again @ 200/d w/ same... read more