Side-effects of Welbutrin discontinuation?

Posted by mrshmallow @mrshmallow, May 3, 2016

Side-effects of Welbutrin discontinuation?
Does anyone know of any side-effects of discontinuing typical antidepressant medications?
I ask because I recently discontinued Welbutrin after about 12 weeks, and suddenly I'm experiencing some swelling in my right foot and hand. It could just be a coincidence.
But I also had some possibly related symptoms at about the time that I started Welbutrin -- some blood in the urine as well as atypical urothelial cells, and also some mild prostate enlargement. (I'm a 52-yo male.)
Thank you for any insight you may be able to share.

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margaretallen | @margaretallen | 11 hours ago

My doctor has prescribed Wellbutrin for me for anxiety I am 11 months into a head injury and I am making great progress but my anxiety is very high does anyone have any experience with Wellbutrin that they could share with me for anxiety

chesley | @chesley | 4 hours ago

I'm taking Wellbutrin now.My only comment and it comes from reading when you need to either go to the ER
or immediately contact your GP. I went to the ER once late at night when I threw up and streaks of blood appeared. The ER doctor determined I had a large bleeding ulcer in my upper stomach. I immediately started treatment. I had three endoscopies as I slowly recovered. I sure got tired of eating mashed potatoes! Best of luck to you. Isn't Mayo Connect great?