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Posted by mcd on September 6, 2008, at 22:32:47
I took my regular 300 mg. about 1/2 hour ago. Did some things then came back in and took other pills I'm supposed to take. I wasn't thinking and accidentally took another 300 mg. of Wellbutrin.
What should I do? Should I try to make myself throw up? What will happen if I don't?
Please help!
Posted by desolationrower on September 6, 2008, at 23:56:23
In reply to Accidentally took double dose of Wellbutrin, posted by mcd on September 6, 2008, at 22:32:47
It not too big of a deal. This risk of seizure goes up as you increase dose, and is highest when you first increase. So be careful about driving. Not that it is a huge risk, 600mg is a reasonable dose.
-D/R
Posted by Phillipa on September 7, 2008, at 0:34:46
In reply to Re: Accidentally took double dose of Wellbutrin, posted by desolationrower on September 6, 2008, at 23:56:23
Be safe call your doc and ask. Phillipa
Posted by yxibow on September 7, 2008, at 4:27:12
In reply to Accidentally took double dose of Wellbutrin, posted by mcd on September 6, 2008, at 22:32:47
> I took my regular 300 mg. about 1/2 hour ago. Did some things then came back in and took other pills I'm supposed to take. I wasn't thinking and accidentally took another 300 mg. of Wellbutrin.
>
> What should I do? Should I try to make myself throw up? What will happen if I don't?
>
> Please help!
Is it SR or XL? Most prescribers use them these days for the very reason that they have a low risk of seizures.I would call your doctor and stay close (in fact, stay at home)
It will add a minimum to your plasma level which is the real concern.
A seizure (petit mal) by itself is not necessarily life threatening if you are sedentary and not operating machinery.
A seizure can also be a momentary loss of time, as if time passed and one didn't realize it.
But I'm not trying to write all this to scare you, it is just prudent I think.
The chances of seizure are still low and I doubt you can throw it up after that point safely.
A tray organizer is the best thing (mea culpa, I haven't been doing what I should be doing lately) to prevent what anyone can do with medication.Its toxicity that would be more of a worry, and some TCAs fall in that category (please, the community, don't go there if you catch what I mean, its unpleasant)
It should pass in a short time and your doctor may instruct you to skip a dose, possibly. Don't decide that on your own though.
-- best wishes
Jay
Posted by Maxime on September 7, 2008, at 13:11:41
In reply to Accidentally took double dose of Wellbutrin, posted by mcd on September 6, 2008, at 22:32:47
Don't worry about it. Take next dosage as prescribed.
Maxime
Posted by mcd on September 7, 2008, at 17:15:43
In reply to Re: Accidentally took double dose of Wellbutrin » mcd, posted by Maxime on September 7, 2008, at 13:11:41
Thanks to everyone who posted. I didn't notice any adverse reactions (although I went to bed so maybe they happened during the night!).
Thanks again for helping.
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