Posted by jim on March 3, 2000, at 11:53:40
In reply to Re: Wellbutrin...Thanks Renee, posted by peter on March 3, 2000, at 10:51:09
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> Carolyn, Renee -- you're not alone. I saw those same "pictures," "flashes" or whatever when I started out on wellbutrin. I compared them to the "pink elepants" I've occasionally seen after driving too long and too hard at night -- you know -- those almost perifieral creatures that slow you down even though you know they're not there. My pdoc pointed out that with increased neurochemicals I might essentially just be seeing more and compensating for the new experience (?). Anyway they dissappeared after about two weeks.I was on Wellbutrin (150 mg/day) for about 8 months last year. It worked fine, but I discontinued it without any trouble. After a 7 month layoff, I started back on it last week at 300 mg/day without starting out at a lower dose, as recommended. Now, 6 days after being back on it, I have experienced a couple nights of pretty bad insomnia and a moderate panic attack during my insomnia with racing thoughts. I have only had one panic attack in my life and it was a couple of years ago under extreme stress. This one happened simply because I couldn't sleep. I want to believe that the instant high amount of Wellbutrin caused this insomnia, panic, and racing thoughts and that I'm not developing a panic disorder. I have discontinued Wellbutrin as a result. Has anyone experienced this or had thier physician comment about it? Please help.
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