Looking for feedback on taking Wellbutrin XL 150mg for Anxiety rather than depression?
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Feedback on Wellbutrin XL
I have had anxiety disorder for 17 years (runs in the family genetically, in my case)
I tried Wellbutrin XL and after 4 days on it, I was not sleeping at all. It really hyped me up, and I couldn't "shut my brain down". It actually made me slightly worse. I don't know why it helps with anxiety in some patients (my nephew has ADD and anxiety, and he was able to stay on it longer than I), you'll just have to try it and find out whether it helps you or not.
Maybe you can get a sample from your doctor instead of buying an entire prescription.
Now I take Celexa 15 mg/day and Ativan 0.75 mg twice a day and 1.0 mg at night and I've been stable on that for years.
Worked great for me.but everyone is different
My mom had anxiety and depression.she took lexapro for a while then the doctor put her on Wellburtin XL, it helped better for the depression but she said the anxiety came back.
I don't know why anyone would give you wellbutrin for anxiety. That stuff can really amp you up. I was on 300 mg. and thought I would go through the roof. Went down to 150 mg. and am doing fine - but I am taking it for anhedonic depression. You should take some natural amino acids for anxiety that work just as well as any med. One is called Anxiety Control 24 and is sold by Pain and Stress Center. Google it in and you will find info. FYI - This is a regular supplement company and NOT a network marketing company.
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