Posted by paxvox on April 25, 2003, at 15:56:56
In reply to Wellbutrin, posted by Kat26 on April 25, 2003, at 14:02:09
Snoozy has good points. I have been on Wellbutrin since 1997. The reason it is *generally* NOT recommended for people with weight/eating disorders stems from the fact that most people WILL lose weight on WB (which might negatively reinforce eating aversions). Secondly, because they are slight of frame the drug would be in a higher concentration in the blood and serum levels. Seizure threats took WB off the market in the 1980's, It was actually developed in the 1970's. However, the dose used was too high, and seizures DID happen. WB was revisited in the early 90's as an alternative to SSRI AD meds. IT works differently than serotonin meds in that it works mainly on dopamine. It mirrors amphetamines in many of it's actions, though it is not chemically related to them. This is why it works for attention deficit problems and for people without "energy" to concentrate. I am very sensitive to dose levels. However, there are now many dosing options available with the "standard" 150MG SR (sustained release) and the newer 100mg pills. There are also immediate release formulations. They MAIN side effects I have had are jitters, shakiness and some chest tightening (as well as sleep problems). The sleep problems can be reduced by taking last dose no less than 6-8 hours before bedtime. Or better yet, the addition of a benzo to "take the edge off". There is a great deal of literature on this board, as well as on the WEB about Wellbutrin.
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