Posted by greywolf on April 2, 2004, at 19:05:10
In reply to Wellbutrin XL - Dose increase?, posted by Wildflower on April 2, 2004, at 8:37:29
I'm on 200 mg Wellbutrin XL right now, on my way to 300. I have noticed absolutely no therapeutic effect yet, and I'm actually as down as I have been in a few weeks. But I'm going to stick it out for awhile because I've been through so many other ADs that caused me side effects I couldn't tolerate, and Wellbutrin is relatively easy. I do have Xanax to counter the increase in anxiety I've experienced with Wellbutrin, but the low dose of that doesn't accomplish much, and a higher dose knocks me on my butt.
I second the recommendation that you at least call your doctor and let him/her know what you'd like to do about the dosage. I've always been concerned to maintain the level of trust with my doctor so he doesn't have second thoughts about how responsible I may be with some of the meds (like Xanax) that some doctors are uncomfortable prescribing.
Good luck.
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