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Has anyone else had sleep issues when decreasing bupropion dosage?

Depression & Anxiety | Last Active: Jun 10, 2023 | Replies (10)
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@lindasmith1222

I went from 300 XL to 300mg (not extended release). I experience early waking also. I also experience waking with the 'down in the dumps' feeling--like a mild depression but feels like doom. That feeling wears off after I have been up for a short period of time and I get active. Sometimes I can stay awake and active all day on only 4 hours of sleep and then other times, after 9 hours of sleep I am sleepy in the afternoon. Siesta time! I am retired or I would not be able to function at a job if I were still working. I think I am mildly depressed. I do not have a therapist anymore.

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steves2 | @steves2 | Jun 5, 2023

I'm sorry you're feeling mildly depressed.

When I was on 450mg I definitely could run on 4 hours or less for extended periods of time without getting afternoon sleepiness.

I'm also feeling mildly depressed as well, but I don't know if it is lack of sleep or actual depression.

I have actually had no early wake-ups two days in a row, so maybe I'm over the hump (or depressed feelings are making staying asleep easier).

If I can't shake the depressed feelings and am getting more sleep, I'll probably go back up and see if that resolves things.

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