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@leslie04

I had the same exact thing happen to me. But was on it a couple of months. My primary could not figure out what caused it. Went to a neurologist and low and behold was taken off of it. It took me 6 months to get back to normal. And almost a year to get my license back. I now investigate every antidepressant. And some of the side effects are scary. This happened about 15 years ago. With there trial of Wellbutrin they stated 1 out of a million have the side effect of it. I hope you feel better soon.

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Very helpful indeed. Thank you. I was on Wellbutrin XL off and on for several years. I can still remember when this all started, nearly a year ago. I was at a car dealer and planning on getting something to eat after I left. I was at the restaurant in the parking lot and could not stand up out of my vehicle. Also, if it sounds familiar, my vision reminded me of that old projector where the top of my vision kept flipping upwards. Thankfully, I was able to drive home on sheer intuition and rote. I subsequently kept falling down after those initial symptoms. Once a fall required twelve stitches to my chin. The falling episodes were scary since they would come on without warning and I could not brace my fall since my arms and legs froze. I would just fall wherever I was standing. I have been to a Neurologist on different occasions due to referrals twice before without proper diagnosis. I have been given another one, but to be honest, I have not taken Wellbutrin XL since October 18th and have not had another episode so far. I agree with you and intend to be more diligent about the meds for mental illness prescribed. The nurse practitioner seen recently instead of my primary physician put in a prescription for Zoloft. Upon checking the side effects, Zoloft also has seizures as one of them so I doubt I will be taking further actions towards fulfilling the prescription at this point. I have an appointment coming up with my primary and will see what she says then.