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Posted by Edgefield on February 17, 2004, at 14:38:08
In reply to Re: Wellbutrin side effects, posted by Kirsten on February 16, 2004, at 23:02:02
Unfortunately I can't attribute my poor memory to taking Wellbutrin. I've been like this for years...hmm...it all began after I started having children LOL, prior to that I had an excellent memory.
No stuttering, but I'm dealing with alopecia an acne. I didn't even have acne during puberty...now it shows up. My normally very thick hair is thin in a few places. Maybe when I decrease the dosage all of these symptoms will subside.
Edgefield
> Hey, I've had that too! But only on the first few days. Have you had any short term memory loss? This I HAVE noticed, but it is minimal. I am also finding that sometimes I am stuttering a little.
Posted by PsychoSage on February 18, 2004, at 4:24:16
In reply to Re: Wellbutrin side effects, posted by Jai Narayan on February 16, 2004, at 21:17:39
> > Thats probably it for such a low dose.
>
> Has anyone noticed some weight loss with Wellbutrin?
> How about Tinnitus?
> And does anybody really know how it works?
>
>
weight loss is common with wellbutrin. a friend of mine became very skinny on it. i did not experience profound weight loss, but i was losing because i was off zyprexa which helped me gain 35. I started welbutrin 3 or 4 months after i ended zyprexa. I am still on wellbutrin, and I have not dipped below my pre zyprexa weight. I am 5 pounds over still.
Posted by SandyWeb on February 18, 2004, at 8:32:13
In reply to Re: Wellbutrin side effects, posted by PsychoSage on February 18, 2004, at 4:24:16
Okay, is it just me or has ANYONE found that Wellbutrin makes them sleepy???
This is my 6th day on Wellbutrin SR 150mg. About 30 minutes after taking my dose, I get sleepy....and I feel like that for most of the day!
I know that Wellbutrin has stimulant properties, but the drug books also list "sedation" as an uncommon side effect. Will this go away?? I was looking forward to the energy that everyone talks about. Lol!
Other than that, I can't really tell any difference. I have a little bit of diarrhea, but that is about it.
Anyone else sleepy like me?? Lol! Why would NE cause that?
Sandy
Posted by Kirsten on February 18, 2004, at 11:53:19
In reply to Re: Wellbutrin side effects, posted by PsychoSage on February 18, 2004, at 4:24:16
> > > Thats probably it for such a low dose.
> >
> > Has anyone noticed some weight loss with Wellbutrin?
> > How about Tinnitus?
> > And does anybody really know how it works?
> >
> >> weight loss is common with wellbutrin. a friend of mine became very skinny on it. i did not experience profound weight loss, but i was losing because i was off zyprexa which helped me gain 35. I started welbutrin 3 or 4 months after i ended zyprexa. I am still on wellbutrin, and I have not dipped below my pre zyprexa weight. I am 5 pounds over still.This is good to hear!
Posted by Kirsten on February 18, 2004, at 11:59:13
In reply to Re: Wellbutrin side effects, posted by SandyWeb on February 18, 2004, at 8:32:13
> Okay, is it just me or has ANYONE found that Wellbutrin makes them sleepy???
>
> This is my 6th day on Wellbutrin SR 150mg. About 30 minutes after taking my dose, I get sleepy....and I feel like that for most of the day!
>
> I know that Wellbutrin has stimulant properties, but the drug books also list "sedation" as an uncommon side effect. Will this go away?? I was looking forward to the energy that everyone talks about. Lol!
>
> Other than that, I can't really tell any difference. I have a little bit of diarrhea, but that is about it.
>
> Anyone else sleepy like me?? Lol! Why would NE cause that?
>
> Sandy
>
I find that it seems to make me a little sleepy too. No nervousness at all. It is possible that I have adult ADD, and I know this med is sometimes prescribed for that. I wonder If it has the opoosite effect on people that have this. The stimulant in Ritalin is supposed to work this way.
Just a theory.
Posted by SandyWeb on February 18, 2004, at 14:15:23
In reply to Re: Wellbutrin side effects, posted by Kirsten on February 18, 2004, at 11:59:13
Hi Kirsten,
I'm trying the Wellbutrin for inattentive ADD, but I didn't expect it to cause sleepiness. It lasts for about 4 hours after I take it in the morning. Maybe I should be taking it at bedtime.
I do not have the hyperactive type, so I'm not sure why it would make me sleepy. Maybe it's a drug interaction.
It'll be interesting to see what happens when I increase to 300mg in a couple more weeks.
Sandy
Posted by Edgefield on February 18, 2004, at 15:50:48
In reply to Re: Wellbutrin side effects, posted by Kirsten on February 18, 2004, at 11:59:13
Within the hour after taking the Wellbutrin XL I'm very sleepy. This also occurred with the SR.
Hmm...and my doctor thought this was uncommon after I reported this side effect. :)
> > Okay, is it just me or has ANYONE found that Wellbutrin makes them sleepy???
> >
> > This is my 6th day on Wellbutrin SR 150mg. About 30 minutes after taking my dose, I get sleepy....and I feel like that for most of the day!
> >
> > I know that Wellbutrin has stimulant properties, but the drug books also list "sedation" as an uncommon side effect. Will this go away?? I was looking forward to the energy that everyone talks about. Lol!
> >
> > Other than that, I can't really tell any difference. I have a little bit of diarrhea, but that is about it.
> >
> > Anyone else sleepy like me?? Lol! Why would NE cause that?
> >
> > Sandy
> >
> I find that it seems to make me a little sleepy too. No nervousness at all. It is possible that I have adult ADD, and I know this med is sometimes prescribed for that. I wonder If it has the opoosite effect on people that have this. The stimulant in Ritalin is supposed to work this way.
> Just a theory.
>
>
Posted by Kirsten on February 18, 2004, at 18:18:22
In reply to Re: Wellbutrin side effects » Kirsten, posted by Edgefield on February 18, 2004, at 15:50:48
> Within the hour after taking the Wellbutrin XL I'm very sleepy. This also occurred with the SR.
>
> Hmm...and my doctor thought this was uncommon after I reported this side effect. :)
>
>
> > > Okay, is it just me or has ANYONE found that Wellbutrin makes them sleepy???
> > >
> > > This is my 6th day on Wellbutrin SR 150mg. About 30 minutes after taking my dose, I get sleepy....and I feel like that for most of the day!
> > >
> > > I know that Wellbutrin has stimulant properties, but the drug books also list "sedation" as an uncommon side effect. Will this go away?? I was looking forward to the energy that everyone talks about. Lol!
> > >
> > > Other than that, I can't really tell any difference. I have a little bit of diarrhea, but that is about it.
> > >
> > > Anyone else sleepy like me?? Lol! Why would NE cause that?
> > >
> > > Sandy
> > >
> > I find that it seems to make me a little sleepy too. No nervousness at all. It is possible that I have adult ADD, and I know this med is sometimes prescribed for that. I wonder If it has the opoosite effect on people that have this. The stimulant in Ritalin is supposed to work this way.
> > Just a theory.
> >
> >
>
>
After reading your post, I'm thinking that maybe I am right about the Ritalin effect. I'll ask my docter next week. Let me know if you find this out sooner. My docter referred me for ADD testing but I can't afford it.
Kirsten.
Posted by Jai Narayan on February 18, 2004, at 21:44:50
In reply to Re: Wellbutrin side effects » Jai Narayan, posted by Edgefield on February 16, 2004, at 22:14:21
> Wellbutrin does curb my appetite.
>
So have you lost weight? Does it increase your ability to burn fat?
Posted by Edgefield on February 18, 2004, at 21:49:26
In reply to nobody seems to know how this works, posted by Jai Narayan on February 18, 2004, at 21:44:50
Yes, it has curbed my appetite. I have lost weight, but I have been dieting and exercising. I would not say that Wellbutrin has contributed to my ability to burn fat.
> > Wellbutrin does curb my appetite.
> >
> So have you lost weight? Does it increase your ability to burn fat?
>
Posted by Tony P on February 19, 2004, at 3:04:05
In reply to Re: nobody seems to know how this works » Jai Narayan, posted by Edgefield on February 18, 2004, at 21:49:26
Made me dead sleepy for about three days, then I only noticed a slight effect with 150 XR 1-2/day. Sometimes I was able to use that - if I woke in the night about 5 hours before normal alarm time, the WB150 XR would put me to sleep for just that length of time!
BTW, I seem to be the only person to have GAINED weight on Wellbutrin - my appetite came back for the first time in two years of steady depression and weight loss!
Tony P
Posted by SandyWeb on February 20, 2004, at 13:34:06
In reply to Re: Wellbutrin side effects, posted by Kirsten on February 18, 2004, at 18:18:22
Has anyone had problems with their teeth while taking Wellbutrin? A few days after beginning on 150mg SR, I started getting tooth-aches. I can't figure out which tooth it may possibly be coming from because it seems like it's a ROW of teeth!! It's so bad that I have to take Tylenol with codeine to get some relief.
Does this side effect go away, or am I suddenly coming down with multiple bad teeth?? Lol!!
Sandy
Posted by zane on February 21, 2004, at 22:01:41
In reply to Re: Wellbutrin side effects, posted by PsychoSage on February 18, 2004, at 4:24:16
Wellbutrin makes me sleepy too, and occasionally causes tinnitus. After being on and off it for years, I don't think it had any drastic effect on my weight.
Three times I've been on it, and three times I've gone back off after about a year. It seems to help me with the ADD symptoms at first, but that benefit seems to have a delayed negative boomerang effect that doesn’t make much sense. Each time after taking it continuously for a year, it stops working, and starts causing concentration problems and memory loss. I'd swear that I've seen this effect all three times, and that's why I got off of it again a month ago. Three strikes.
Posted by Kirsten on February 23, 2004, at 16:00:33
In reply to Re: Wellbutrin side effects, posted by zane on February 21, 2004, at 22:01:41
> Wellbutrin makes me sleepy too, and occasionally causes tinnitus. After being on and off it for years, I don't think it had any drastic effect on my weight.
>
> Three times I've been on it, and three times I've gone back off after about a year. It seems to help me with the ADD symptoms at first, but that benefit seems to have a delayed negative boomerang effect that doesn’t make much sense. Each time after taking it continuously for a year, it stops working, and starts causing concentration problems and memory loss. I'd swear that I've seen this effect all three times, and that's why I got off of it again a month ago. Three strikes.
>I am really glad you brought this up! I have really noticed memory loss & concentration problems. I also feel like I am stuttering.
I am the Director of a child care program, and need to think quickly, and remember many bits of info. If this dosen't go away I will have to stop the med. I have had no other side effects lately that I've noticed.
I really hope this is temorary!
Posted by riordan on February 24, 2004, at 20:11:40
In reply to Re: Wellbutrin side effects, posted by SandyWeb on February 20, 2004, at 13:34:06
Weird! Me too! And since I just had a TON of work done, I knew I couldn't have MORE cavities! How strange. I'm replacing Wellbutrin with Strattera, and I'm wondering how I'll be then. Right now, I can't get a good night's sleep and I'm tired all of the time. Oh, and my teeth hurt.
I don't know if my insomnia is from the Wellbutrin or the Celexa I'm also taking. Or both. Anyone else taking both?
> Has anyone had problems with their teeth while taking Wellbutrin? A few days after beginning on 150mg SR, I started getting tooth-aches. I can't figure out which tooth it may possibly be coming from because it seems like it's a ROW of teeth!! It's so bad that I have to take Tylenol with codeine to get some relief.
>
> Does this side effect go away, or am I suddenly coming down with multiple bad teeth?? Lol!!
>
> Sandy
>
Posted by SandyWeb on February 24, 2004, at 20:30:53
In reply to Re: Wellbutrin side effects, posted by riordan on February 24, 2004, at 20:11:40
This is Day 12 of being on Wellbutrin SR 150mg, and I only had a tooth-ache ONCE today! Maybe this side effect is finally starting to leave, and I won't have to be popping Ibuprofens by the dozen. Lol!
Like you, I am also on Celexa. I was taking 80mg per day, but now I only take 20mg. It doesn't do a lot for me at any dose, but just in case it DOES help my anxiety I don't want to give it up. *smile*
How are your teeth today? What a lousy side effect, huh?
Sandy
Posted by Kirsten on February 24, 2004, at 22:18:11
In reply to Re: Wellbutrin side effects, posted by riordan on February 24, 2004, at 20:11:40
> Weird! Me too! And since I just had a TON of work done, I knew I couldn't have MORE cavities! How strange. I'm replacing Wellbutrin with Strattera, and I'm wondering how I'll be then. Right now, I can't get a good night's sleep and I'm tired all of the time. Oh, and my teeth hurt.
>
> I don't know if my insomnia is from the Wellbutrin or the Celexa I'm also taking. Or both. Anyone else taking both?
>
> > Has anyone had problems with their teeth while taking Wellbutrin? A few days after beginning on 150mg SR, I started getting tooth-aches. I can't figure out which tooth it may possibly be coming from because it seems like it's a ROW of teeth!! It's so bad that I have to take Tylenol with codeine to get some relief.
> >
> > Does this side effect go away, or am I suddenly coming down with multiple bad teeth?? Lol!!
> >
> > Sandy
> >
>
>
Me again! I have not had any of this. My husband thinks you may be clenching your teeth at night. He gets this at times and is not taking anything.
Posted by riordan on February 25, 2004, at 17:44:48
In reply to Re: Wellbutrin side effects, posted by Kirsten on February 24, 2004, at 22:18:11
I saw my psych today, and she said she doesn't think it's a side effect since I've been on Wellbutrin for quite a while. Hmmm. She also mentioned that I might be clenching my teeth at night. They weren't that bad today -- but I'm exhausted from three nights w/o sleep!
Posted by SandyWeb on February 26, 2004, at 11:52:39
In reply to Re: Wellbutrin side effects, posted by riordan on February 25, 2004, at 17:44:48
My toothaches finally stopped. Phew! That was not a pleasant experience.
Actually, I see that "myalgia" can be a side effect from Wellbutrin. That could account for the toothaches. I know that I haven't been clenching my jaw because I don't sleep well enough to do that.
I'm glad that you're feeling better.
I just went up to 300mg yesterday, and the toothaches didn't return.
Sandy
Posted by platinumbride on February 26, 2004, at 12:12:34
In reply to Re: Wellbutrin side effects, posted by riordan on February 24, 2004, at 20:11:40
You know, I think the celexa might be a culprit as well. The minute I started my first SSRI (paxil) I noticed terrible grinding day and night. When I am off any ssris, the grinding sstops (though the dentist says that there has been years of grinding which has worn down my enamel, so this is probably soemthing i do an is exacerbated by ssris..)
The thing is called bruxism. The dentist made me a guard which can be worn night or day time...If you have just had tons of work done, put the extra $500.oo on your bill...Though i think some can be made for less money....especially the ones only used in the evening.
I am on wellbutrin now.....I dropped the celexa...I don't wake up in pain if i forget the mouth guard at night. That is the basis of my theory.
But it is supposed to be activating, and maybe that is a SE.....dunno.....look into the mouthguard tho...
Diane
Posted by platinumbride on February 26, 2004, at 12:18:43
In reply to Re: Wellbutrin side effects, posted by riordan on February 25, 2004, at 17:44:48
> I saw my psych today, and she said she doesn't think it's a side effect since I've been on Wellbutrin for quite a while. Hmmm. She also mentioned that I might be clenching my teeth at night. They weren't that bad today -- but I'm exhausted from three nights w/o sleep!
In addition to all the stuff about grinding and clenching and nite guards, well, if the drugs do something for your primary symptoms, why not add a bit of sedation into the picture? I found that klonopin and or neurontin help sleep and ease grinding.
More drugs....hurray :-(
Posted by Kirsten on February 26, 2004, at 12:28:22
In reply to Re: Wellbutrin side effects, posted by Kirsten on February 23, 2004, at 16:00:33
> > Wellbutrin makes me sleepy too, and occasionally causes tinnitus. After being on and off it for years, I don't think it had any drastic effect on my weight.
> >
> > Three times I've been on it, and three times I've gone back off after about a year. It seems to help me with the ADD symptoms at first, but that benefit seems to have a delayed negative boomerang effect that doesn’t make much sense. Each time after taking it continuously for a year, it stops working, and starts causing concentration problems and memory loss. I'd swear that I've seen this effect all three times, and that's why I got off of it again a month ago. Three strikes.
> >
>
> I am really glad you brought this up! I have really noticed memory loss & concentration problems. I also feel like I am stuttering.
> I am the Director of a child care program, and need to think quickly, and remember many bits of info. If this dosen't go away I will have to stop the med. I have had no other side effects lately that I've noticed.
> I really hope this is temorary!
>Hi again, I talked to my doctor, and she suggested that I take my pill at night instead of in the morning to alleviate the memory/concentration problems. She thinks because the med has a sedative effect on me,that it is slowing down my thought process. I'll try this, but if it dosen't work I'll have to go off this. She gave me a prescription for zoloft in case I want to change meds, but I've heard alot of scary stuff about this drug. The side effects from this one have been disturbing enough.
Posted by sarahsundae on February 26, 2004, at 12:33:28
In reply to Re: Wellbutrin side effects, posted by PsychoSage on February 18, 2004, at 4:24:16
I started Wellbutrin for my depression on November 6th, 2003 and between then and December 24th I lost 8 pounds. But then I got hungry again. LOL!
I have noticed my skin is very dry and I was very anxious at first but other then that, I haven't noticed anything else. IT has helped with my depression and that is what I needed it for.
I do tend to grind my teeth from time to time on it though, but I can live with that rather then depression.
Posted by riordan on February 26, 2004, at 18:08:48
In reply to Re: Wellbutrin side effects » riordan, posted by platinumbride on February 26, 2004, at 12:18:43
And that's exactly what the doc did! Prescribe more drugs! Blah. Low dose of anti-d as a sleeping pill. I may have to look into the mouth guard -- txs. Was suggested before for my on-again off-again TMJ.
>
> In addition to all the stuff about grinding and clenching and nite guards, well, if the drugs do something for your primary symptoms, why not add a bit of sedation into the picture? I found that klonopin and or neurontin help sleep and ease grinding.
>
> More drugs....hurray :-(
>
Posted by NG on March 1, 2004, at 13:56:19
In reply to Re: Wellbutrin side effects, posted by SandyWeb on February 20, 2004, at 13:34:06
It might be stomach acid reflux. I am dealing with this right now, and it is listed at least once as a low-frequency side effect.
I started out getting nausea and stomach aches with Wellbutrin (I'm taking 150mg of XL), but these have subsided now that I'm taking it with food. I was also getting heartburn and occassional stomach acid burps. These, too have subsided EXCEPT AT NIGHT. I'm getting nightly acid reflux... I wake up with a bit of a bitter taste in my mouth. I drink water and pop 2-3 tums, which seems to help. Tums before bed also helps, but doesn't solve the problem entirely.
I may end up dropping the Wellbutrin because of this issue, even though it really seems to be helping my depressive temperment. My sister has acid reflux, too, without the drug, so I may have some genetic tendency toward it. It's caused by your lower esophagal sphincter (the door between your stomach and esophagus / throat) failing. Sleeping with a wedge or upward-tilted bed is supposed to help, but I haven't tried that yet.
But I definitely have noticed that my lower teeth aren't happy. This doesn't surprise me, because bulimics can have their teeth rot from stomach acid--whole rows of them, as you say.> Has anyone had problems with their teeth while taking Wellbutrin? A few days after beginning on 150mg SR, I started getting tooth-aches. I can't figure out which tooth it may possibly be coming from because it seems like it's a ROW of teeth!! It's so bad that I have to take Tylenol with codeine to get some relief.
>
> Does this side effect go away, or am I suddenly coming down with multiple bad teeth?? Lol!!
>
> Sandy
>
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