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Originally Posted by tsrc78
Wow, I am just shocked at how many people are able to take Wellbutrin. I was told that same stuff too, oh, it’s a different type of AD, you’ll be fine on it. I tried to tell my providers I had taken it in the past, before I was diagnosed with bipolar, and I was concerned it would induce mania, like all the ADs did for me. The whole reason I was eventually diagnosed with bipolar disorder. Oh, but this is different they say. Whatever.
I was prescribed Wellbutrin during my second hospital stay and within about a month it triggered the worst manic episode I have ever had in my life. I assume it is NOT typical to experience severe mania after a hospital visit, for a mixed episode, when the whole point was to stabilize you.
I finally stopped it on my own, and slowly my mania began to subside, just not as quickly as I would have liked. I was on every type of AD known to man back when it was thought I had unipolar depression, not just SSRIs, and examining my past made me realize ALL of them had a role in hypomania. I have already told providers I will NEVER take ANY AD again, even if it’s prescribed, so don’t bother. I had no idea I was in the minority with Wellbutrin. Oh well.
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I wouldn't take wellbutrin without a mood stabilizer or antipsychotic at the same time. Were you on it by itself or as part of a combo?
My first manic episode was set off by high dose celexa for what my psychiatrist at the time said was 'somataform disorder' and depression. I had a chronic pain condition for which I never got a consistent diagnosis but Lyrica finally treated and I'm much better now and only take low dose Lyrica prn for anxiety. It's cold where I live now and that can trigger some pain.
Day after my first dose of wellbutrin I wake up with a giant headache and pray it gives me some energy. I am so low in energy that I've even thought about stimulants.
Mania is a risk and important to be aware of. i'm hoping the medication will speed me up toward a normal range. I'm also sticking with a lower dose for now to be on the safe side and not take anymore of this than necessary.