Posted by gena88 on March 5, 2003, at 1:07:18
In reply to Wellbutrin and anxiety, posted by Cindybee on February 28, 2003, at 8:01:05
Hi Cindy, I've had a similar experience with weight gain from SSRIs, especially with Paxil CR, which I found BY FAR to be the biggest culprit in that department. And if that's not bad enough, going off the drug (even with tapering off slowly) is a real bitch. Granted, it helps with anxiety, but at what price? As far as Wellbutrin, I'd avoid that for anxiety since it is known to be somewhat of a stimulant. Plus, the risk of seizures is twice as high compared to that of other SSRIs, or so I've read. Unfortunately, I don't have any personal experience to relate as far as Wellbutrin goes, but then again, maybe that's a good thing in my case! Best of luck to you!
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