Posted by Racer on December 22, 2004, at 1:16:34
In reply to Steinhauer--Wellbutrin and bulimia?, posted by smokeymadison on December 21, 2004, at 16:10:47
Not the doctor, but I can offer some of the answer.
Wellbutrin can lower the seizure threshold, and this effect is amplified by electrolyte imbalances caused by bulimia. (Actually, it's thought to be a safe enough drug for anorexics, but dangerous for bulimics.) How real the risk is probably has a lot to do with other risk factors, and personal biochemistry. In general, the risk is around one in 250, but I believe it goes up from there with higher dosages and more risk factors.
I look forward to reading what the doctor has to say, but I'll advise in the meantime to tell your doctor that your bulimic symptoms have returned, in order to assess whether it's wise to continue this med.
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