Posted by Nicole Smith on December 18, 2008, at 11:23:00
In reply to wellbutrin and acne? long-term effects? (LONG), posted by dioxinsniffer on July 30, 2001, at 22:02:56
I have the exact same problem, and am also just making the correlation, (b/c I've forgotten to take my meds for several days in a row and my skin seems to be miraculously clearing up...coincidence?). This terrible cystic acne began about 6 months ago & I did wonder if it could be from the Wellbutrin, but I had already been on it for about 6 months, so really didn't think that could be it. Also, I did ask my doctor & was told that couldn't be it...I think they even laughed me. The acne was bad at first, but has continued to worsen. (I take 300mg/day of WBXL & have been on it about a year now...actually I take the generic Buproprion.) I've been to the dermatologist MANY times & have tried every acne medication & home remedy out there. I was planning to start Accutane next month, (the "last resort" for clearing up bad skin), but now am wondering if I should just try weening off the anti-depressants. But like you, I am hesitant to do so b/c the Wellbutrin was like a god send when I first began taking it...my emotions leveled out, I felt clear headed, had energy again, felt truly happy for the first time I could remember & even lost weight. But this acne is really affecting my self esteem, social life & even career...I avoid every activity I possibly can b/c I am embarrassed to show my face. I'm definitely going to bring this up to my dermatologist again before starting Accutane.
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