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Re: Generic Unintentional Cold Turkey of Wellbutrin? » Eric1973

Posted by jane d on January 14, 2002, at 12:14:26

In reply to Generic Unintentional Cold Turkey of Wellbutrin?, posted by Eric1973 on January 13, 2002, at 20:25:08

Eric,
I think you've had too many changes recently to be able to point to any one of them. One possibility is that you have been getting worse continually - and the brief reprieve with Celexa was just a fluke. Another is that the higher dose of Effexor is a problem. A third is that the Celexa was actually helping somewhat and the effects of it have finally completely worn off. Or short dark days and the holidays got to you. And of course you could be right about the switch to generic bupropion.

You've made two changes with the Wellbutrin, from name brand to generic and from slow to immediate release. I'd be inclined to suspect the release mechanism first. I've never tried the immediate release but it is supposed to cause more fluctuation in the levels throughout the day meaning you have to dose more often and still may find your energy going up and down. By the way, you should find out if your pharmacy contacted your doctor to get the prescription changed. Since it's not just a change to a generic I don't think it's one that they are allowed to make by themselves.

If you want to change back to Wellbutrin SR, at least until you've gotten used to the other changes you've made, you may be able to get your prescription plan to pay for it. Call them and find out what they would require. I've had to do this several times now and each time all it took was some kind of certification from my doctor. If you don't have a new one yet your old one may be willing to do it. But, even if they do pay, you may have a higher copay for the generic.

Finally, if it comes up again you probably don't want to assume that "they wouldn't give this to me if it weren't the same thing". Mistakes happen and it's worth the time to always check what you are given.

Good luck.

Jane


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