Posted by mp0921 on May 22, 2010, at 17:11:58
My p-doc added Wellbutrin XL 150mg to my ongoing dose of Lexapro 10mg about 6 weeks ago. The medicine has really started to kick in the last week and is making a big difference in my depression and anxiety, however I've had a chronic sore throat and dry sinuses since around the time I began the Wellbutrin and it just keeps getting worse. I've been to my general doctor who chalks it up to seasonal allergies, but I don't have any sneezing, itching, runny nose, etc. And I've never had problems like this in the past. I've been given two different antibiotics, nasonex, allegra-d, told to take mucinex, etc. Plus I've been drinking a lot of extra water. But even so, it continues to get worse. My ears are bothering me, my nose & sinuses feel swollen and completely dried out and my throat is killing me. I'd swear I have strep, but test was negative. But oh the pain! No fever the entire time but the glands in my neck are also swelling and painful.
Have any of you experienced this with Wellbutrin XL or know if it's a possible side effect or allergic reaction of some sort? And if so, is it a temporary effect? I'm going to discuss it with my p-doc but I don't see him for several more weeks. I'm on the brand name, not the generic.
I have tons of energy (great side effect) and insomnia (not so great), which I know are directly related to the WB. But not so sure about this throat/upper respiratory thing and it's about to drive me insane! Thanks!
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