Posted by allisonm on November 20, 2000, at 21:55:38
In reply to Wellbutrin is making me short tempered!!, posted by Lynne on November 15, 2000, at 16:16:41
Lynne,
I take Wellbutrin SR 200mg 2x/day. Every time my dose was increased I got irritable for a couple of weeks. I cut out caffeine completely, which helped stop the racing mind and the jitters/shakes/tremor. I now also take Neurontin (200mg/morning; 600mg at night for sleep), which I **think** is helping. I have felt lighter and freer lately or in the last few weeks, although this last week has been a bear.
You might try lowering your dose and increasing more gradually. However, you may notice an increase in irritability every time the dose is upped.
The nice thing(s) about Wellbutrin and Neurontin are that Wellbutrin can cause weight loss and Neurontin does not cause weight gain -- a real plus for someone like me who gained weight on Remeron and lithium and couldn't take it off. It's finally coming off now. I can wear clothes that haven't fit for two years. :)
Best wishes.
Allison
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