Posted by Victoria on April 8, 2001, at 19:31:09
In reply to Re: Wellbutrin » jacquie, posted by allisonm on April 8, 2001, at 11:24:19
Hi there,
I have been taking Wellbutrin since the beginning of the year. I take the generic version and I started at 75mg a day then went to twice a day. (I am also chemically sensitive) Now I take 2 or 3 depending on my schedule and if I remember. SO my max is 225.
I had none of the usual side effects probably because I started so slow. I found literature supporting this.
I did possibly get a rare side effect though, a small patch of hair disappeared and may have been alopecia. My 3 year old had also pulled that section very hard so that may have been it but I can't be sure. Anyway, it is growing back slowly. I wasn't willing to give up on the WellB because it is working. (unless of course another patch appears or my hair thins)
Its not dramatic or anything but I definitely feel better. I have lost about 10lbs as well as quite a bit of muscle gain since I ride my bike everywhere. Gone from a size 16 to a 10. I have motivation to do more these days. Not as much as I would like but probably closer to normal.
As for the pot smoking, I read that it can cause psychosis so I advice against it. I did for the first two months but now stopped and feel better. (I was probably using it as self medication anyway)
Oh yeah, I was also smoking cigarettes and have been able to easily quit. (I used to smoke before my baby but started again during finals this last December and was quickly hooked again.)
Also, on the drinking I read that if you usually drink you shouldn't just stop but also don't drink a lot. HEavy drinking can always cause seizures, WB lowers that threshold, by how much I don't know.
I think that covers it. I have been meaning to post because you read so many bad things that it is easy to think that its not worth it. The thing is the success stories are mostly out living their lives. Some have stuck around to support others and I think that is great. This board has helped me out a lot and I just wanted to give back. Let me know if I can help any more.
poster:Victoria
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