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Posted by aquestioner on June 24, 2003, at 4:07:21
okay, I'm new to this, but have read often. I have tried Paxil, Effexor, Prozac and Zoloft. I am now on Wellbutrin (3 days). Aside from usual depression and anxiety, I lately have been experiencing quite a temper. I seem to snap very quickly if someone crosses me--particularly while driving. When this happens, I feel like I am losing control or have lost control. The anger is bad..very intense, very quick. This has been going on for a few weeks now. I have just started Wellbutrin, but prior have been off all meds for about six weeks. Does any one have any suggestions? Is this a form of panic attack? I do get them, but usually just freak out, hide, then cry. Tonight when a woman driving an SuV gave me the finger, I thought of hitting her with my car. When I got home I took half of a xanax I had leftover from a flight. This seemed to get me grounded and things made sense within 45 min. Please help if you have had any similar experiences. Really, I'm a bit freaked out. Thanks
Posted by Ritch on June 24, 2003, at 9:50:14
In reply to help..meds for rage, posted by aquestioner on June 24, 2003, at 4:07:21
> okay, I'm new to this, but have read often. I have tried Paxil, Effexor, Prozac and Zoloft. I am now on Wellbutrin (3 days). Aside from usual depression and anxiety, I lately have been experiencing quite a temper. I seem to snap very quickly if someone crosses me--particularly while driving. When this happens, I feel like I am losing control or have lost control. The anger is bad..very intense, very quick. This has been going on for a few weeks now. I have just started Wellbutrin, but prior have been off all meds for about six weeks. Does any one have any suggestions? Is this a form of panic attack? I do get them, but usually just freak out, hide, then cry. Tonight when a woman driving an SuV gave me the finger, I thought of hitting her with my car. When I got home I took half of a xanax I had leftover from a flight. This seemed to get me grounded and things made sense within 45 min. Please help if you have had any similar experiences. Really, I'm a bit freaked out. Thanks
Rage reactions from Wellbutrin are not uncommon. Tell your doctor about them. Some people are extra sensitive to these effects and you don't want to end up losing your job or having a wreck or something. There are some that report this stuff to fade after a few weeks, but if they are really bad I wouldn't want to wait that long-your doctor might want to try reducing the dosage for awhile. My temper spells with WB were dose related.
Posted by Snoozy on June 24, 2003, at 16:29:47
In reply to help..meds for rage, posted by aquestioner on June 24, 2003, at 4:07:21
I've been on Wellbutrin for several years. When I first started taking it, I did have a problem with anger/rage. I was never sure if it was something about the drug that caused this reaction, or if it was a byproduct of the lack of sleep from the insomnia Wellbutrin caused.
It does seem to be a common reaction - good idea to check with your doctor. It might not be the best drug for you, or you may need to decrease the dosage. Good luck.
Posted by aquestioner on June 24, 2003, at 19:53:02
In reply to Re: help..meds for rage » aquestioner, posted by Snoozy on June 24, 2003, at 16:29:47
okay, thanks so much for the replies, but again, I've been feeling the "rage" for two-three weeks PRIOR to the meds. Infact, I decided to go back on medication and try Wellbutrin b/c of the mood problems. I'm having difficulty getting this across to my doctor. Any more help would be greatly appreciated. I've started drinking wine just to take the edge off...I don't drink..so that's scary.
Posted by Snoozy on June 24, 2003, at 23:26:32
In reply to Re: help..meds for rage, posted by aquestioner on June 24, 2003, at 19:53:02
Before you started the Wellbutrin a few days ago, you had been off meds for 6 weeks? What had you been taking previously? Have there been any stressors in your life, anything you can see that might have triggered the anger?
If there's nothing you can pinpoint, it's just out of the blue, I would think there might be a better med (more calming) for you than Wellbutrin. (I don't know your history with ad's of course). You took some Xanax leftover from a flight, and that really helped? Have you ever been on a benzo for any length of time? That might be an option. Getting checked out physically might be good too.
> okay, thanks so much for the replies, but again, I've been feeling the "rage" for two-three weeks PRIOR to the meds. Infact, I decided to go back on medication and try Wellbutrin b/c of the mood problems. I'm having difficulty getting this across to my doctor. Any more help would be greatly appreciated. I've started drinking wine just to take the edge off...I don't drink..so that's scary.
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Posted by MB on June 28, 2003, at 1:47:12
In reply to help..meds for rage, posted by aquestioner on June 24, 2003, at 4:07:21
Posted by McPac on June 29, 2003, at 0:26:40
In reply to Re: help..meds for rage, posted by aquestioner on June 24, 2003, at 19:53:02
Try niacinamide and magnesium glycinate also.
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