Guest guest Posted July 23, 2007 Report Share Posted July 23, 2007 I was prescribed wellbutrin xl 150mg by my family doctor. I have been on it over 7 months. Now I am trying to get off the wellbutrin; the doc said it would take only two weeks. He prescribed a 75mg pill that I can cut in half. Problem is the side effects from weaning make it hard to quit. I thought I might be having a reaction to the drug but the doc said it wasn't the wellbutrin. My face gets numb, I get dizzy, tingling in my face, lips, even itching. Some shakiness and insomnia. It's been over two weeks and I am taking approximately half or 35-45 mg per day depending if I take an extra few mgs in the afternoon. I have a pill splitter and sometimes I quarter a quarter. I really need to get off this drug. I am 49 and I have a life, kids to drive around, trips to take, etc. I can't be feeling sick all the time. Is there anything at all I can do non drug to help lessen these withdrawal effects? Sometimes I take children's Benydral at night to help with the headaches and insomnia. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 24, 2007 Report Share Posted July 24, 2007 Your Dr. is full of crap and he is lying to you. Fire him fast. " Problem is the side effects from weaning make it hard to quit. I thought I might be having a reaction to the drug but the doc said it wasn't the wellbutrin. " This must be the same Dr. that swore to me that my dgt.'s reaction to her first DPT shot was not caused by the drugs he gave her. So, I called a teaching hospital and they gave me the real facts. And it was the last shot she ever had. Wellbutrin and many anti-depressants are highly addictive, the SL's were taken off the market because the SR's are more addictive and harded to get off. Dr.'s and drug companies deny this but these drugs are designed this way to keep you on them. Look how hard it is to get off them. Medical Dr.'s prescribe these drugs all the time and know little about them. Most of their info on them comes from drug reps and drug companies who are just there to sell drugs and care little about you. Did you know that the biggest qualifications for becoming a drug rep is to be female, young, attractive and an ex cheerleader? The experts on these drugs are psychiatrists and in my opinion should be the only ones who prescribe them. In 2001, of the 25 most prescribed drugs in the USA, 2 were anti- psychotics and 4 were anti-depressants. I guess that we are just a very sick nation. The symptoms that you describe are those of addiction and are not unusual to have when detoxing from some antidepressants, esp. SSRI's. Medical Dr.'s know very little of addictions. They have no training in this area unless it is their specialty. You began with 150mg and cut this in half 2x's. It is probably time to quit as you are taking less than 40mg. Flush the body with clean water 8-12 glasses/day or juices, apple, cranberry or cherry are good. Try to detox this drug from the system in a salt/soda bath. Vegetable juices may help. Aloe Vera juice is good to detox too. Or drink Valerian tea 2-3x's/day for 3 or 5 days and symptoms should back off. Then start on good quality St. John's Wart. It takes 3+ weeks to build up in the body up in better for you than the drugs. It is used in Germany for mild to moderate depression with great success and few side effects. For more info, see : Withdrawal_and_Recovery · Psychotropic Drug Withdrawal & Recovery Namaste, David In , " _min " <_min wrote: > > I was prescribed wellbutrin xl 150mg by my family doctor. I have been > on it over 7 months. > > Now I am trying to get off the wellbutrin; the doc said it would take > only two weeks. He prescribed a 75mg pill that I can cut in half. > Problem is the side effects from weaning make it hard to quit. I > thought I might be having a reaction to the drug but the doc said it > wasn't the wellbutrin. > > My face gets numb, I get dizzy, tingling in my face, lips, even > itching. Some shakiness and insomnia. It's been over two weeks and I > am taking approximately half or 35-45 mg per day depending if I take > an extra few mgs in the afternoon. I have a pill splitter and > sometimes I quarter a quarter. > > I really need to get off this drug. I am 49 and I have a life, kids > to drive around, trips to take, etc. I can't be feeling sick all the > time. Is there anything at all I can do non drug to help lessen these > withdrawal effects? > > Sometimes I take children's Benydral at night to help with the > headaches and insomnia. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 24, 2007 Report Share Posted July 24, 2007 Wellbutrin detox and info Check: mercola.com under anti-depressants and Wellbutrin for more info. Ex: Suicide Caution Mandated for Antidepressants Experts advised physicians to keep a close watch for suicidal tendencies of their patients taking antidepressants for the first time or experiencing dosage changes, particularly in the first few weeks of therapy. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) placed warning labels on the antidepressants taken by millions around the world as a caution of the risks that come with taking the medication. Other agency officials were surprised to hear about such a broad warning and reported seeing no apparent link between the antidepressant and suicide. On the other hand, another series of studies revealed that depressed children and teenagers who were administered antidepressants had greater risks of becoming suicidal than those who took the placebo. Some psychiatrists claimed the new drug warning labels would potentially slow sales, which amounted to approximately $12 billion worldwide and would also alter the way drugs were prescribed. The warning labels are intended to make physicians more conservative with prescribing these drugs and limit the drugs to those who are severely depressed. The warnings have also informed physicians to take particular caution on whether patients have bipolar illness, which is also known as manic depression, because the label clearly states that using antidepressants for such patients can cause manic episodes. New York Times March 23, 2004 Dr. Mercola's Comment: One of the biggest advantages you receive by reading this newsletter is that you will typically find out the medical news before it actually becomes news, and this issue is a great example. I have been posting warnings on this issue for some time and now the FDA has finally forced the drug companies to include this devastating side effect on their label. The FDA previously issued a caution on using antidepressants in children, but the warnings on drug labels go significantly further. There are many antidepressant drugs on the market that are of concern including: * Prozac * Paxil * Effexor * Celexa * Remeron * Lexapro * Luvox * Serzone * Wellbutrin Most of these antidepressants are known to affect the brain chemical serotonin, which helps regulate mood, but although antidepressants fill an important niche, they do not in any way, shape or form treat the cause of the problem. Plus, in 2002 I posted an article that clearly showed there is very little difference between most all antidepressants and placebos. Does this mean that antidepressants don't work? Absolutely not, but in the vast majority of cases it may be that a benefit is felt because the person taking the pill believes that the pill will heal their depression. The " science " is quite clear on this. Depression should be taken seriously, however, as seriously as a diagnosis of a heart attack or cancer. If you are unsure whether you or someone you love is suffering with this common illness please review my article on how to diagnose depression. You can also find some effective natural options to treating depression in this article, including why it is necessary to take a high-quality fish oil or cod liver oil. For more information on antidepressants and suicide, you can read this past newsletter article that addresses why antidepressants are causing suicides and homicides. Related Articles: Antidepressants and Suicide in Children: Why Did the Warnings Take so Long? Antidepressants Causing Suicides in Kids Antidepressant Paxil May Increase Suicide Risk Sugar Pills Work as Well As Antidepressants Benefits of Several Antidepressants Similar In , " _min " <_min wrote: > > I was prescribed wellbutrin xl 150mg by my family doctor. I have been > on it over 7 months. > > Now I am trying to get off the wellbutrin; the doc said it would take > only two weeks. He prescribed a 75mg pill that I can cut in half. > Problem is the side effects from weaning make it hard to quit. I > thought I might be having a reaction to the drug but the doc said it > wasn't the wellbutrin. > > My face gets numb, I get dizzy, tingling in my face, lips, even > itching. Some shakiness and insomnia. It's been over two weeks and I > am taking approximately half or 35-45 mg per day depending if I take > an extra few mgs in the afternoon. I have a pill splitter and > sometimes I quarter a quarter. > > I really need to get off this drug. I am 49 and I have a life, kids > to drive around, trips to take, etc. I can't be feeling sick all the > time. Is there anything at all I can do non drug to help lessen these > withdrawal effects? > > Sometimes I take children's Benydral at night to help with the > headaches and insomnia. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 24, 2007 Report Share Posted July 24, 2007 There is a lot of information on the web regarding tapering medications. You might check to see if there is a Welbutrin . If not, google Welbutrin taper. It sounds like you will have to go very slowly. Remember, there is no rush. I am currently tapering Prozac, this being my second taper from that med which has helped me throughout the years. I can't stand feeling bad, so I taper very slowly. I am med sensitive and a little goes a long way with me. My dose before the taper was 10 mg/4x per week. I slowly went from 3 to 2 times per week, then started to cut the 10 mg pills in half, so that I was then doing 5 mg 3x per week, then 2x per week. Then cut the 5 mg. in half and did 7.5 mg total per week for several weeks, then 5 mg total for several weeks, which is where I am now. I have done the 2.5 mg 2x per week (5 mg) for 3 weeks and next week will drop down to one 2.5 mg/week. Get a pill cutter and keep cutting the pills. I am also supplementing with an assortment of vitamins. There are several excellent websites that tell how to taper and how to supplement, each having their own take on the process. One that I refer to is www.theroadback.org. I also bought the book Break you Prescribed Addicition, A Guide to Coming Off Tranquilizers, Antidepressants & More by Billie Jay Sahley. There is a lot of information out there on how to taper the meds. Unfortunately, your Dr. may not be the best source of info. The important thing is to listen to your body and go very slowly. I have also tapered from a very low dose of Effexor by breaking open the capsule and actually counting out the beads and making my own caps. I got this from a support website and it worked well. Be patient. It does take awhile, but you don't have to suffer. Good Luck!!!! _min <_min wrote: I was prescribed wellbutrin xl 150mg by my family doctor. I have been on it over 7 months. Now I am trying to get off the wellbutrin; the doc said it would take only two weeks. He prescribed a 75mg pill that I can cut in half. Problem is the side effects from weaning make it hard to quit. I thought I might be having a reaction to the drug but the doc said it wasn't the wellbutrin. My face gets numb, I get dizzy, tingling in my face, lips, even itching. Some shakiness and insomnia. It's been over two weeks and I am taking approximately half or 35-45 mg per day depending if I take an extra few mgs in the afternoon. I have a pill splitter and sometimes I quarter a quarter. I really need to get off this drug. I am 49 and I have a life, kids to drive around, trips to take, etc. I can't be feeling sick all the time. Is there anything at all I can do non drug to help lessen these withdrawal effects? Sometimes I take children's Benydral at night to help with the headaches and insomnia. Be a better Globetrotter. Get better travel answers from someone who knows. Answers - Check it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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