Posted by Bill L on November 8, 2001, at 9:10:15
In reply to Wellbutrin questions/bulimia, posted by pav on November 7, 2001, at 22:53:23
I'm personally not aware of any problem taking Wellbutrin for someone who used to have bulimia but who doesn't still have it.
You don't have to worry about a permanent adverse change in brain chemistry. That's not a problem with the antidepressants.
I'm concerned that you feel depressed. You mentioned that you are on Wellbutrin for ADHD. Were you also depressed before starting on Wellbutrin? If not, then call your doctor right away. I do not think that depression is a normal side effect of Wellbutrin. Have you tried Ritalin or Adderal? Those are the typical drugs for ADHD, especially for a person who is not depressed.
> I just started Wellbutrin a week and a half ago (for ADHD). I have some questions:
>
> 1. I had bulimia for a few years in college (about 5 years ago). Should I NOT be taking this medication? My doctor, I guess, forgot to ask me about this.
> 2. The last three days I've felt teary and very depressed/down. Is this typical in the beginning? Will this get better after I up the dose?
>
> and
> 3. Is there a possiblity that this medication could change my brain chemistry forever, even after I stop it?
> Thanks
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