? on Wellbutrin
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? on Wellbutrin
| Thu, 08-19-2004 - 12:04pm |
My Dr just gave me wellbutrin to help with a mild case of depression. I did some itnernet research & it doesn't look like it has terrible side effects like some others can. I couldn't find any info about how long to take it & how to stop taking it. I don't think my depression is bad enough for lifetime drugs. I'm not even sure its "true" depression - maybe just a combo of crappy job, in debt & other life stuff.
My crappy insurance doesn't cover any counseling & I have no $ so that's out. The DR that prescribed it is just a general MD. She's my only option with my insurance unless I pay out of pocket- which I can't afford.
I guess I'm just concerned about getting hooked on a drug that will end up making me feel worse. Thoughts, ideas, anythign you think I should know/do? Thanks.
mom2minnie

With any antidepressant, you have to get off it really slow, and reduce the dose weekly to let your body get used to it. Then it shouldn't be a problem at all. If you just stop it, you will have some nasty side effects for about 2 weeks. So make sure when you feel it's time to get off it, to talk to your dr. and reduce your dose a little bit week by week.
Good luck, Ilka
Sandra.