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Re: From Paxil CR to Wellbutrin with OCD? WEAN?

Posted by patty3862 on April 29, 2003, at 22:25:02

In reply to Re: From Paxil CR to Wellbutrin with OCD? WEAN? » patty3862, posted by Snoozy on April 28, 2003, at 13:38:19

Snoozy, thank you. Dr. prescribed 100mg Wellbutrin 2x a day. I figure I'll take it once a day for now. I'm not sure how to wean off Paxil Cr 12.5mg since it can't be cut. Doc said go to every other day. I am thinking of just staying on both. Paxil really helps my anxiety/OCD. Just hoping Wellbutrin will diminish sexual side effects and weight gain. The whole thing is enough to make you depressed. Thanks so much for your help :)

> YES YES YES taper off the Paxil - don't stop abruptly. Even though you've only been on it 6 weeks, I think that's absolutely the best thing to do. I was on it for a few months when it first came out, and stopped it abruptly and went through agony.
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> I am very sorry for your loss. It's certainly not unusual for your symptoms to worsen during times of distress.
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> I've been on Wellbutrin for about 3 years (400 mg now). I take it because of its' activating side effect profile. It can cause insomnia and irritability/jumpiness when first started, so if you do decide to take it, you may want to start on a low dose and work up from there.
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> No, I don't think it really is for anxiety and OCD. I haven't had a significant improvement in my anxiety or OCD, but it seems to be the only antidepressant I can tolerate, so I stay on it.
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> There's a recent thread about Wellbutrin you may want to check out. I'm sure you'll hear from others as well.
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> Good luck and I hope you find something that helps you.
>
> > Hi. I started Paxil CR 12.5 mgs. 6 weeks ago for anxiety and OCD tendencies (weird thoughts) which worsened upon the death of a loved one. The Paxil has been working nicely after about 4 weeks, but weight gain in evident and sex drive is non-existant.
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> > My doctor suggested switching to Wellbutrin (less weight gain and sexual side effects). He said I could switch over without weaning off Paxil. I was worried about side effects, so he said I could wean Paxil to every other day. Has anyone ever just stopped Paxil after 6 weeks and gone on Wellbutrin? Any weird side effects?
> >
> > Also, I didn't think that Wellbutrin was for anxiety and OCD. I do not suffer from clinical depression. I'm confused about thsi switch.
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