effexor wellbutrin combination

now that i'm back at school my doctor wanted to try me on the combination because i've been feeling "flat" emotionally on wellbutrin alone. today was the first day of it.. i only took 37.5 mg of effexor and 100 mg of wellbutrin. i've taken both of these medicines alone at separate times and never experienced any bad side effects while taking them (withdrawal is another story).

anyway, today since i've taken them i've felt really weird. i have really bad insomnia but as soon as I took them, i couldn't keep myself awake for more than 30 minutes, but then i just kept laying in bed and i'd wake and then go into a light sleep and wake up.. and that cycle went for about 2 hours, and now i'm still exhausted, but i also feel like drugged up, too.. i've never been "high" on illegal drugs, so i don't know if i'm explaining it right, but I just dont' feel normal. I feel wobbly and zoned out and i can't really focus well. also my hands and feet feel kinda numb, but they aren't asleep, so i don't know. i know it's only been one day, but this is really abnormal for me... i looked on some online searches and couldn't see anyone talking about the effects this medicine combo gives you

I'm on 225 mg Effexor and 300 mg Wellbutrin/day and it has been a Godsend to me for the last 4-5 years. The Effexor is stimulating and can make you feel anxious and wired until your body gets used to it. Practically every psych med I've ever taken has created weird physical sensations (especially in combination) for at least the first day or two, sometimes a bit longer. I understand what you mean that it doesn't seem normal--remember the chemicals in these meds have a powerful effect on the brain--it won't always feel this way. Please don't give up on it until your body has had a chance to adjust and you can see what the real effects are going to be.

Thanks Cheri.. I'm glad to know it has helped you so much. Each one alone helped me some, but not all the way.. so I guess that's why he wanted to try me on both of them at the same time. I'm feeling a little more "normal" now than I was earlier. I was just sorta freaked out by that.. I guess if it continues too long I'll just let the doctor know. Thanks.