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Re: switched from zoloft to wellbutrin

Posted by Cam W. on January 30, 2000, at 19:02:17

In reply to switched from zoloft to wellbutrin, posted by bill on January 30, 2000, at 16:05:53

> I was taking 100 mg zoloft twice a day.The side effects
> were really bothering me so my Dr. switched me to wellbutrin, 150 mg twice a day. I'm feeling very jittery on the wellbutrin dose anyone know how long this side effect will last? And when how long it takes for wellbutrin to work for depression and anxiety? I have only been taking wellbutrin for five days, I took zoloft for six months.

Bill - I have taken Wellbutrin SR on two separate occations for major depressive disorder. I found that by taking 150mg in the morning for a week before increasing to 150mg twice daily minimized the side effects. It is probably impractical for you to do that now. The side effects you are experiencing usually abate within 2 weeks. Even with the titration you still feel the jitteriness.
Also I have found that I cannot take my nighttime dose after 5:00pm or I will have trouble sleeping, but remember, with Wellbutrin SR you must take your doses at least 8 hours apart to minimize the risk of seizures (which is only 0.1% at 300mg/day). Hang in there and good luck. - Cam W.


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