Posted by DebbieLynn on September 21, 2001, at 11:21:13
Hello again
I am trying to taper Effexor XR and titrate up on Wellbutrin: Here is my story...I am on 225mg of Effexor XR and 200mg of Wellbutrin Sr. I am on the Wellbutrin to augment side effects..that was the original plan) My doctor told me to decrease FXR by 37.5mg and increase WB by 50mg. (I would be taking 150mg in the am and 100mg in the pm of WB) About a week after I decrease I started having the typical withdrawals...nausea, could not keep my balance AT ALL. Vertigo, and ANXIETY!!!! So I went back up to 225mg.
Since I have been on the Effexor, I have had a slight increase of bp--went from 110/60 to 120/80. I am a nursing student...yesterday I used a pulse ox...and my pulse was a steady 96!! That is tachycardia. I know it is not too serious, but I don't like it.
I really want to go down on my dose of Effexor. I feel like the Wellbutrin is not enough. From what I have read it is a weak inhibitor of serotonin...(and the others)
I need some advise...this is my second day of increasing back to 225mg, and I have been so irritable! I wonder if the Wellbutrin is causing the irritability. I am always tired too. Some of my fatigue is from studying and just going to college and taking care of my 2 sons, but I am REALLY TIRED.
I know I need to see my doctor...I have an appt on Monday, but I would like some thoughts!!!
Thank you so much...I just want to DECREASE this dose!
Effexor seems to be a monster!!! Even though it has helped me tremendously.Debbie--
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