I have only been on the med for 6 days as of today, and only 25mg. but I really have to say that I am feeling so much better. It's so wierd, because I am used to being depressed, and now I am not. No thoughts of suicide anymore, when I used to have them almost daily. I just wonder if I am worthy of being happy, it feels so strange. I really havent had many side effects so far, but we'll have to see when I up my dose in another week.
One of my closest friends is bi-polar and has been on this medication for a couple of years. She says it's made a big difference in her life but that it did take a little getting used to, if that helps.
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I have been on this medication for a month. I did a lot of research on the product when I first went on it and one thing they said about the rashes...It is rare to occur and in most cases (except for the extreme sensitive to meds people) it occurs in children.
I am taking 450mg of wellbutrin, 30mg of lexapro and 30 mg of lamictal all of which I take in the morning. I am male, age 39 and the side effects I am dealing with are (get this) hot flashes, tiredness and some dizziness (which has lessened).
I know everyone has different intensities where side effects are concerned...Don't let the thought of a negative effect overcome you...The combination has helped me (except in extremely stressful situations)for the most part. If you notice the start of a rash (which incidently resembles poison ivy rash) then discontinue use and call your doctor (primary care) and your psychiatrist to inform them. They will help you.
Can anyone that takes this med give me any feed back on it?
I was just prescribed it 2 days ago and I' am on the sample pack where you start at 20 mg. My doc told me to conti. with my other meds with it which is 300mg of wellbutrinXL in the morning and 150mg at night. seems like so much medicine I am worried about feeling side effects all over again I'am hoping this is the drug that will cure me.
my doc also explained to me about the rashes that sounded a little scary but I guess thats where hope and faith come in only as most of you know with depression there is very little of that for us.
well I look forward to your responses, thank you.