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Posted by Stormy on May 7, 2005, at 22:53:00
I have stopped taking my Lexapro due to sexual side effects and am starting Wellbutrin, I have been on it for 6 days and am feeling really spaced out and irritable. I loved the effect of Lexapro for me but I was gaining a bit of weight and had zero sex drive. I hear that Wellbutrin is supposed to increase motivation and energy levels...has anyone had the experience of lethergy before when starting the med? Any feedback would be great.
Posted by rainbowbrite on May 11, 2005, at 11:14:08
In reply to spacy moving from Lexapro to Wellbutrin, posted by Stormy on May 7, 2005, at 22:53:00
Hi!
I was tired on wellbutrin when I first started, I think it waned after awhile but I dont remember how long after. From what I remember I had a mix of common and uncommon side effects. I would stick it out a little while longer unless it is really unbearable. I often do wonder though if it is causing me to feel a little spacey still and I am just used to it. But I have found wellbutrin the most helpful drug aside from any side effects.
Hang in there...I think it should pass.
Posted by Stormy on May 14, 2005, at 17:15:34
In reply to Re: spacy moving from Lexapro to Wellbutrin » Stormy, posted by rainbowbrite on May 11, 2005, at 11:14:08
Thanks for the feedback. It has been a real trip this first week and a half...serious anxiety with intermittant sleepiness andf forgetfulness...yike. I'll try a little while longer and see how it goes
Posted by KDS on June 3, 2005, at 1:41:25
In reply to Re: spacy moving from Lexapro to Wellbutrin, posted by Stormy on May 14, 2005, at 17:15:34
I was on WEllbutrin late last year for several months -- amazing sex drive and motivation, but the downside was that there seemed to be no decrease in anxiety/paranoia etc.
Switched to Lexapro in Dec. 2004. Infrequent motivational drive, practically zero on the sex drive, crave sleep, and have intermittant episodes of manic behavior. And, I've gained ten pounds despite my low carb, no sugar diet.
Contemplating making the jump back to either Wellbutrin or my old pal Zoloft :(
Curious how the past month has been for you? Is it worth the switch?
Thanks.
KDS in SE Michigan.
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