I finally got of Zyban/Wellbutrin 1 week ago
Greetings!
Here's my experience with Wellbutrin (not a great one, but I did quit smoking), been smoke free for 5 months now!!!! VERY HAPPY, I put on about 15 lbs. Now starting Atkins today! Wish me luck on LCing...
Started Wellbutrin, 150 mg/day, was supposed to start another 150 mg (300mg total) but couldn't bring myself to it, the side effects were so bad.
Side effects I encountered: cotton mouth, restless sleep, vivid dreams, depression (surprisingly), I cried over nothing a couple times, unability to concentrate/focus, I even had a hard time driving, headaches, I tended to ramble when talking, my heart beat sped up. These lasted for about 2 weeks. I quit smoking after 1 week because I was such a mess from the medication.
Week three I started feeling a little better, still no smokes. Week 4 went to see the doctor, she recommended I stay on the meds for at least another 2 months, I agreed, most of the side effects subsided but still didn't feel myself. After 2 more months on the meds (still only 150 mg), I started new depression side effects and very, very bad vivid nightmares. I stopped taking the medication only to have really bad withdraw symptons. I called the doctor, she prescribed more medications to get me off the Wellbutrin safely. It took another month but I was finally Med. free, & smoke free.
My doctor agrees that I must be very sensitive to the medication. Others that I know didn't have the hard time I did, they may have had a few side effects and quit with no problems. Wellbutrin & Zyban will definately help you quit smoking, I just hope the side effects aren't too much to handle. This system worked for all the people I know that tried it (6 people & me!)
Good Luck to all of you! I feel a TON better since I quit smoking and now I'll feel even better when I lose about 120 lbs!
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