Wellbutrin

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Registered: 09-02-2004
Wellbutrin
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Tue, 11-09-2004 - 6:24pm
Has anyone used this and if so does it work? Im thinking of taking it but Im nervous about taking it. If anyone has taking this before could I please get your thoughts.

Thank you
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Registered: 06-04-2003
In reply to: bettina101
Tue, 11-09-2004 - 8:51pm
I take Wellbutrin SR. I have been on Wellbutrin for the better part of 15 years (give or take a couple that I was off for pregnancy). In everything that I have tried, it has worked the best for me. The doctor's also seem to think it is a good choice for me as well as they don't want to switch me off of it. It can cause some insomnia if taken too close to bedtime and I think it can cause headaches some also. It does not interfer with libido's as much as some of the other medications. Side effects are lower typically than with some of the older antidepressants. As with any of the antidepressants tho, it may take trial and error to find the best one for you. It also takes a few weeks for them to start working. Good luck in making your decision.

Sandra.

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Registered: 04-07-2003
In reply to: bettina101
Tue, 11-09-2004 - 9:24pm

I started taking Wellbutrin SR about a year ago, and this past August was switched to the Wellbutrin XL, because I couldn't take a higher dose of the SR and still sleep.