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I have been taking Wellbutrin Since April of 2005. My doctor pres...

Posted at 7:54 AM on Aug 26, 2005 by bewelch, #10506
I have been taking Wellbutrin Since April of 2005. My doctor prescribed it to help with overall stable moods (but I was not depressed and I told my doctor this) and for help in losing weight. I started with 150mg and experienced the following side effects: Dizziness Feelings like I had an urinary track infection. My libido stinks anyway but it didn't seem to help or complicate anything sexual aspects. I began taking 300mg about a week later. All of the above continued but the dizziness and urinary track infection feeling went away about a month later. However, these are the things I notice now that may be attributed to the Wellbutrin XL: 1. Extreme fatique that increases as the day goes on-I take my pill in the morning. 2. Difficulty concentrating and focusing. Mental clarity problems. I feel this affects my ability to work because I do a lot of writing. Memory problems. One example: left my keys in the car running until my husband noticed. 3. Sensitivity to light. 4. No wieght loss (as this was the reason I am on it), I feel like I am eating more and more often. 5. Physical weakness. Among other things. I must say that I am unsure as to whether all this can be contributed to the Wellbutrin XL. I had blood work done because of all the fatique and mental concentration problems. I was told that given the blood work that I might have arthritis, then I was told that I have a reactivation of MONO. Then I was told that I may have Lyme disease. Do I think it is the Wellbutrin XL? Right now I am weening myself off the drug. Taking half a pill until I reach my doctor to discuss this. Since taking less of a dose, I feel much better with more energy (not completing my self) and I feel I can concentrate. We will see if the above side effects are in fact the Wellbutrin. Good luck to all. For me, I am better off not taking Wellbutrin. Regards, Beth
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