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How long until wellbutrin starts working
A female asked:
Dr. Sheila Calderonanswered
Internal Medicine 43 years experience
Speak with your doc: If you were started onWellbutrin to help with smoking cessation or other addictive habits you may need an add on. If your doctor speaks with you she ... Read More
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Dr. Judith Tellermananswered
Clinical Psychology 44 years experience
If you are not comfortable or unsure about the medication your Doctor prescribed then it is advisable to get a second opinion from a Psychiatrist afte... Read More
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Answered May 01, 2021
A 26-year-old female asked:
Dr. Maureen Nashanswered
Geriatric Psychiatry 26 years experience
Get an evaluation: Sounds like you might need another assessment of your symptoms so you can get an accurate diagnosis and treatment. It is not recommended in most cases... Read More
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4.6k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
Dr. Yash Khannaanswered
Family Medicine 59 years experience
No it will not work: Wellbrutin has to be taken daily to be effective and can not be taken on and off when you have the symptoms
discuss with your doctors as there are oth... Read More
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4.6k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
Dr. Diane Minichanswered
Family Medicine 39 years experience
Need to take regular: Anti-depressants need to build up an effect over 3-6 weeks. They do not work on an as needed basis. Talk to yiur doctor about your symptoms.
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4.6k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 29-year-old female asked:
Dr. Patricia Fosteranswered
Psychiatry 46 years experience
Speak to doctor: Write down what you were taking when feeling "amazing," including all meds (prescribed/OTC/supplements/birth control), any alcohol/drug/caffeine use, ... Read More
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2.5k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 38-year-old male asked:
Dr. Syed Khananswered
Psychiatry 27 years experience
Talk to your MD: A dose increase may help depending on your current dose and tolerability. Augmentation with another agent is an option. Adjunctive treatment options ... Read More
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4.2k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 45-year-old female asked:
Dr. Joel Feineranswered
Psychiatry 59 years experience
Very slow withdrawal: Go to Lexapro (escitalopram) 10 mg q 5 days; then 10 mg every other day for 10days; then stop.
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4k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 36-year-old male asked:
A Verified Doctoranswered
42 years experience
It can happen with: Any antidepressant. We do not know why this happens. We also unfortunately do not have any comparative data on the antidepressants in this regard. Cli... Read More
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4.6k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 53-year-old female asked:
Dr. Lynne Weixelanswered
Clinical Psychology 38 years experience
Feel less depressed?: Did you understand the things that led to your being diagnosed as having a Clinical Depression? I hope you did - those are the indications you might l... Read More
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3.8k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 36-year-old member asked:
Dr. Andrew Hoanswered
Psychiatry 32 years experience
Can be very fast: Within a few days to weeks, but full effect will take many weeks to manifest. Keep in mind also dose adjustment is usually necessary to get to the rig... Read More
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5.7k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 26-year-old male asked:
Dr. Monica Michelanswered
Family Medicine 14 years experience
Activating: Wellbutrin (bupropion) is known to be a little activating to the mind so certainly this is a known adverse effect. You could try taking it at your ear... Read More
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3.8k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 22-year-old female asked:
Dr. Douglas Beyanswered
Psychiatry 59 years experience
Side effect: It's a common side effect from antcholinergic meds use one or two stool softeners at nite & see doc if that doesn't take care of it.
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