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Getting off Wellbutrin with least amount of withdrawal or side effects
Depression & Anxiety | Last Active: Feb 16 3:15pm | Replies (55)Comment receiving replies
Took 2 years to get off venlafaxine counting beads ( for hot flashes) with the help of generic Wellbutrin 150 sr. Now 1 month of 150, 1 month of 150/100, one month of 100, one month of 100/75 ir, down to 75 ir and am sick - nauseous and fatigue. Went back to 100 mg and still sick 3weeks now. Please help. My doctor is no help.
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@mjfalk3. I am so sorry for your experience and your posting helped me in knowing I’m not the only one doctors won’t help. I was taking it so personally and wondering what was I doing wrong. Your comment lessened that feeling just a tiny bit in me.
Hi @mjfalk3, welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. Tapering off a drug like Wellbutrin requires patience. I'd like to bring a few other members into this discussion who have experience with Wellbutrin (bupropion) like @jimhd @stephee11 @enska @gamesjr @secretwhitepop.
In the meantime, I wonder if this article might offer anything useful for you:
- How Long Does Withdrawal From Wellbutrin Last? https://www.verywellmind.com/wellbutrin-withdrawal-symptoms-timeline-treatment-4176725
MJ, how are you sleeping?
I did the same counting beads. I really thought that withdrawal was worse than my depression and past suicidal thoughts.
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I’m so sick of hearing the doctors can’t help. This is a very serious issue. What can we do? These doctors have got to become educated on these drugs before prescribing.