Hello Everyone!

I went to the doctor today for a follow up. I was on Prozac for six days and it caused me to have really bad anxiety, so i stopped taking it. the doctor suggested Wellbutrin, since it had such a low risk of side effects, and she assured me i "probably" wouldnt have any problems with anxiety, but quite the opposite.
has anyone else tried this? i am so nervous to take it because of the implications of the prozac...



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~*~Raina~*~

"That the birds of worry and care fly over your head: This you cannot change; But that they build nests in your hair: This you can prevent." -Chinese Proverb

I would definately try to take the wellbutrin.
ALthough it did not help me, I have heard good things about it, whereas I have heard less good things about prozac.

The wellbutrin was prescribed to me to stop smoking.


I still smoke.

Blue

hm..2 years ago i got anxiety and panic disorder..
doctor gave me - 75mg Effexor with directions to take it once a day..
it was nice for a lil while but i developed an irregular heartbeat..
next..
doctor gave me - 50mg Zoloft with directions to take it once a day..
it was awful.. everytime the drug wore out at night my panic attacks would get intensified.. i just couldn't handle the drug leaving my system..
next..
doctor gave me - 12.5mg Paxil controlled release pills with directions to take one in the morning and one 11 to 12 hours later or b4 i went to bed..
and i must say that it worked better than anything.. i don't have to take high doses of the drug, and i keep it in my system thanks to the controlled release pills..
i'd reccomend that to anyone to try..
okay i'm done rambling.. anyways i've only heard good things about Wellbutrin from doctors and users.. and side fx seem close to nil'.. i'm sure you'll have alot better results with it than the Prozac.. Prozac isn't a very researched drug i've heard..
good luck Raina..

Raina, If you're having problems with anxiety, Paxil would be a better choice than the welbutrin. Welbutrin is one of the more stimulating AD's. But I'm sure you're doctor knows more about you than I do, so good luck and write back. See ya, buck.

well, i have decided to not try it... yet. i just started college and i dont want to risk a bad experience when its so close to mid-term.
as for the Paxil- all the people i have known on it had terrible experiences when taking it for anxiety- i dont want to try it.
thanks for all the replies- i really appreciate all you helpful "strangers."

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~*~Raina~*~

"That the birds of worry and care fly over your head: This you cannot change; But that they build nests in your hair: This you can prevent." -Chinese Proverb

Raina--

Look for my post on this thread, I had the same question.

I was on paxil for a month and a half and LOVED it, except for the sexual side effects. I'm going to go to my dr soon to get a prescription for Wellbutrin, as I've become depressed and anxious again. I too am nervous about starting a medication during school. Paxil gave me HORRIBLE side effects for the first week (everything that was listed as a side effect), but soon got used to the medicine and how great I felt on it.

I'm only considering wellbutrin b/c of how depressed I am. I'm also very anxious and frustrated.

Let me know if you change your mind, otherwise, be happy and healthy.

Hi- I use wellbutrin for what my Neuro says will be a little pick me up for my MS. However I believe he feels I do have some deprression. Which years ago I had very bad. But I do notice I am a little nicer find it easier to deal with my boys. As far as it making a person not want to smoke the 1st day I took it I could care less about smoking but I still smoke. It does make it so I am not so hungry. I also take Adderall for the pick me up. To be honest nirther of these work for that. but thats not what you are looking for. As a whole I feel like a better person I take 150mgSR 1x a day. My mother who has severe depression takes it the same dose 2 x's a day. And she has tried all the others out there all that have been moentioned here and she also is a whole differnt lady! I am sure it affects people differntly. Maybe they can give you a free sample but it may take awhile to work. I know you said you are giving up on this but maybe try. Oh I also have a friend that takes it and OMG she is just a whole differnt person too. I could go on and on about her but your eyes are tired now.
Take Care!!! :angel:
DE