Posted by Caleb462 on August 26, 2003, at 21:59:21
In reply to Seizures with Wellburtrin, posted by redscarlet on August 26, 2003, at 18:33:04
> I'm so very, very tired on Lexapro. I just want to sleep all day and this is really bring me down. I wanted my doctor to put me on Wellburtrin and not the Lexapro to begin with but he said due to my weight being low that this increased the risk of seizures. Is this true ? What are the real risk of having seizures with Wellburtrin ? I have an appointment to see him on Friday and want to bring this up again because I think it would help to add the Wellburtrin along with the Lexapro to see if that would help with the fatigue. He does not proscribe stimulants, I've asked about these in the past. I just know I can't be this dragged down all the time, this is no way to live.
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> Thanks for your help.
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>From what I understand, the seizure risk of Wellbutrin is quite exaggerated. At *reccomended doses*, it has a seizure risk that is no different than other available anti-depressants. I believe the SR version of Wellbutrin actually has a LOWER seizure risk than most of the SSRIs. Granted, I could be wrong...
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