Is It The Wellbutrin?
UpdatedI have been on Wellbutrin for a month and a half. My doctor started me with the regular release bupropion 75mg twice a day and then three weeks ago changed it to Wellbutrin XL (generic) and it has been great for those three weeks. Little anxiety and very productive and motivated again. However the past two days I have started to feel in a slump again. I find it hard to keep myself doing these things I've started doing while on my motivational spree. Is the wellbutrin calming down in my system or something and showing how it is actually going to be working from now on or could it be something else? I also take 150 to 300mg of gabapentin daily, depending on my anxiety level, if that info is something to take into consideration. Can anyone give me some insight on this?
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I forgot to mention that I've felt that "zombie-like" feeling that I used to get on Cymbalta for the past two days as well.
Hello, Luna! How are you doing?
Yes, it's typical of most antidepressants to give an initial lift and then for things to settle out in some people that take them.
Learn more Wellbutrin details here.
As to the feeling in a slump and zombie like, those are also normal side effects that can happen, as your body is adjusting to the new medication.
However, please consult your doctor to be sure and definitely call them if anything gets worse.
Are there any other questions or concerns?
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