Posted by MHK on June 29, 2000, at 13:53:36
I've been on Wellbutrin SR for 2 1/2 months and already it seems to be losing its effectiveness. I was on it for about 4 months a little over a year ago (augmented with Prozac for a short time) and it seemed to have pooped out then as well.
It still does two things for me: helps me wake up in the morning (although not as well as it did initially) and it promotes weight loss (which is a big help to me -- I am 5'4" and about 150 lbs. overweight.)
I am already at the maximum dosage (200mg 2x/day), so increasing is not an option.
I've been dysthymic for decades and am an absolutely horrible procrastinator (or, I'm quite good at it -- depending on your perspective.) I REALLY need something that is going to help me get moving.
I know that most every med has some pros and cons in terms of side effects, but I can't/won't take anything that has weight gain and/or sexual dysfunction as common problems. I already have physical pain related to my weight (knees, ankles, back) which I don't want to exacerbate, and my sexual response is terribly low on its own.
Anybody out there with recommendations for augmenting the Wellbutrin or replacing it with something else?
I'd be grateful for any help you can offer.
Thanks so much,
Heidi
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thread:38726
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