My supply of 300-mg Wellbutrin XL has run out and for some reason the pharmacy has said it's too soon to refill. Since Wellbutrin is a serum level medication, would a week and a half be long enough to start feeling withdrawal? If so, what would I need to be looking out for?
And on a side note, do any of you have any suggestions as to how to get the pharmacy to refill the prescription "early"?
Wellbutrin XL - What are the common side effects of an abrupt 300-mg Wellbutrin withdrawal?
Question posted by rottsimba on 4 Feb 2011
Last updated on 10 March 2011 by dr.asad
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dr.asad
10 March 2011
Use
Attivan 1 mg + Propranolol 40 mg
for 5 days . withdrawal symptoms diminishes
Inactive
4 Feb 2011
HI,
Did you take more than prescribed? Is that why your pharmacy will not refill your medication? If not, call back and ask them to check the date on your original RX. 'Tis possible they made an error.
Best wishes,
sweetlemon
rottsimba
4 Feb 2011
No, I actually just came out of the hospital, so that might be a reason they won't fill it. My guardian went down to the pharmacy last night, and they said that I can't get a refill until the 7th, and I haven't had any since Sunday. I know I haven't taken more than prescribed because my guardian gives it to me and keeps it locked up. I wish it was as simple as an error...
Inactive
4 Feb 2011
Hi again rottsimba,
Please call your doctor!!! This seems ridiculous that you must go without a needed med. Please have your guardian call your doc to get RX refilled asap darlin' !!!
Best wishes,
Lara
rottsimba
4 Feb 2011
I've actually been trying to get in touch with her, but it's Friday and she's out of the office :'( Makes me wish she was like my therapist and gives out her cell... Why do things like this ALWAYS happen when I can't get in touch with the people I need to get in touch with? *shakes head*
Thank you though!
Inactive
4 Feb 2011
rottsimba,
I don't know, but my doc goes on vacation every time I have an emergency!
Thank you for the laugh with *shakes head* comment! Does your doc have an emergency number you can call? Or an afterhours number? Don't be shy, go after your doc with zeal !! Or if it gets really bad go to ER for an RX of your med, just a thought.
Keep us posted on how you are doing, we care,
Lara (sweet lemon)
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