Posted by Ceres on January 28, 2009, at 15:10:57
In reply to wellbutrin and acne? long-term effects? (LONG), posted by dioxinsniffer on July 30, 2001, at 22:02:56
Hi, D-Sniffer, Yes, I got a bad acne-like eruption on my face after my doctor doubled my Welbutrin dose. (A lesson to me to 1st trust my own judgment --I know I have to go up slowly)
For me, it was like a severe Adrenal Response. I was Over-Stimulated, red & sweaty & couldn't cope with my environment. (now that I think of it, my doctor was cavalier about the whole thing -clueless.. --& I know he would have been freaked if his skin broke out, as he was very concerned about his appearance --am having doctor ambivalence)
I say "acne-like", because it was different than usual break outs --was more uniform & widespread. Also, I later read that term in relation to med induced eruptions & am not sure why it's classified differently.Well, that got me to see a dermatologist for the first time & she prescribed both topical & pill treatment. It worked. Meanwhile, I had a friend who was dropping $80 at a cosmetic counter to cover her med break outs. A dermatologist is a good investment if you can swing it (cheap meds online & $60 for my dermatologist apt {just as much education & probably more liability insurance than a psychiatrist, but a fraction of the cost --what's w/ that?})
If I was stable on the Welbutrin, I would have probably stayed on it & just treated the skin problem. Although, I think it permanently enlarged my pores.
Good luck finding a med balance.
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