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Mar 12, 2008, 02:34 PM
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My pdoc wanted me to take effexor SL for bipolar 2 depression and anxiety. But (see previous post) I was uncomfortable with it because I have a kidney transplant and must stay very hydrated at all times so the sweating that effexor causes worries me. He has now suggested wellbrutrin XL to address the bipolar 2 severe depression and anxiety. Anyone on this?
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Mar 12, 2008, 02:42 PM
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yes.........300mg..............no side effects.........just hate the price
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Mar 12, 2008, 03:02 PM
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i don't know much on it but i had no effects when i took it though they prescribed it to me for my adhd
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Mar 12, 2008, 06:45 PM
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hi ...i also found it to work and no side effects
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Mar 12, 2008, 07:35 PM
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Same for me, I've been taking it for 7 yrs now without any side effects
Lily
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Mar 13, 2008, 08:49 AM
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i take 300 mg and i think it's great, but you may want to be careful - it can cause seizures and from what i've read (i am not a doc) seizures are caused from imbalances in the brain and can be due to electrolyte imbalances (i.e. dehydration). i tried increasing to 450 mg but it made my eyes and mouth sooo dry. so i would try a low dose first to see how you handle that.
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Mar 14, 2008, 01:17 AM
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Hi there,
Wellbutrin in the medical world is known as the "skinny, sexy, horny" pill. Not bad side effects in my book! It is not a good choice for anxiety however. It actually can increase anxiety symptoms and make it more difficult for folks to fall asleep. Effexor XR IS a good AD for both depression and anxiety. Best, Okie
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Mar 14, 2008, 08:56 AM
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I take 450 of wellbutrin with no side effects. I have been on and off it for years. It is a geat drug for me. I wish you luck.
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Mar 14, 2008, 03:01 PM
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</font><blockquote><div id="quote"><font class="small">Quote:</font>
okiedokie said: Wellbutrin in the medical world is known as the "skinny, sexy, horny" pill. Not bad side effects in my book! </div></font></blockquote><font class="post"> Maaaann, I wish it had worked for me!! Even though I felt horrible while I was on it (had the worst depressive episode of my life plus I had horrible side effects from it) people kept telling me how great I looked. 
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Mar 14, 2008, 09:23 PM
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i was on wellbutrine for over a year...to help with panic disorder... and it helped until the insurance company sent me the generic instead of name brand... and i had a really sever reaction... after that i never got the anxiety all the way under control on it... even when i went back to name brand... so i went off and now the doctor put me on effexor xr... lyn
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Mar 23, 2008, 11:11 PM
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i had a bit of the anxiety at first - but just for a day or two. i had a few BAD headaches in the adjustment of doses, but after that no real problems (knock on wood). i assume the drug is working like it should because i haven't had any really weird or crazy side effects like some mentioned. i don't feel suicidal, i don't cry much, i'm not losing my appetite (though it keeps me from overeating most of the time)...so i can't report any real problems. it may be the case that some are more in tune with their bodies than i and are more sensitive to any little change. but so far so good for me! i'm looking to add a low dose of adderall for my ADHD, but looking for a good doctor at the moment..
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