[breakdown156]

i was told that it was for severe depression and bi-polar disorder...
I have both (so i'm told) and i wanted to know if this was a safe product to use, considering i'm Bulimic.
are there any serious side effects that could happen when combined with bulimia and Welbutrin?

[sunrise]

Hi breakdown, I just started taking Wellbutrin yesterday, so I've been doing some reading on it. I remember reading that Wellbutrin should not be taken by people with anorexia or bulimia due to increased risk for seizures. (Just do a google search and you will find lots of info.) Have you been prescribed Wellbutrin or are just considering it? Please make sure you tell your doctor about your bulimia so you can be prescribed a med compatible with that condition.

[JS1scuba]

It's rare that you will have wellbutrin all on it's own. One usualy needs a mood stabilzer with Wellbutrin for it to be fully effective.

there is a whole section here on meds you might want to look at

http://psychcentral.com/meds/

cheers

[DePressMe]

breakdown156, I have been taking wellburtin for years. I struggle with depression and bulimia and anorexia. I think the biggest concern is that wellbutrin can suppress your appetite some. I have not had problems with it. Just keep in close contact with your pdoc. If your eating becomes an issue, you may need to switch meds.

[sunrise]

I think bulimia gives increased risk of seizures when you're on wellbutrin. Lots of info on the Internet on this. Please check with your doc. Seizures are serious business.

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Wellbutrin is associated with an increased risk of seizures. This risk is greater at higher doses (approximately 4 in 1,000 patients at dosages of 300 to 450 milligrams a day). Certain factors increase the risk of seizure, including:

A history of head trauma or previous seizure

Central nervous system tumor

Severe liver disease such as cirrhosis

A history of eating disorders, including anorexia and bulimia

Excessive use of alcohol, or abrupt withdrawal from alcohol or sedatives

Taking medications that lower the seizure threshold (see "Possible food and drug interactions when taking this medication")

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[breakdown156]

Yes, I was prescribed Welbutrin last week.
and my dad told him about my bulimia I believe, and he still prescribed it.

[Rapunzel]

The increased risk for seizures would be a caution to watch out for, but not necessarily a reason not to prescribe Welbutrin if it is otherwise right for you. It is mostly when someone has several of the risk factors, or actually experiences an adverse effect that there would be reason for concern. I bet your doctor knows what he's doing.