fatigue nightmares trouble sleeping Quitting an antidepressant suddenly may cause symptoms within a day or two, such as: Insomnia or vivid dreams
The authors report irritable mood, anxiety, sleeplessness, headache, and generalized aches and pains associated with the abrupt discontinuation of bupropion
Some mild side effects of the medication can include: nausea, dry mouth, drowsiness, weight loss
However others may experience anything from anxiety, dizziness, fatigue, muscle and joint pain, electric "zaps”, tingling sensations, vertigo, hallucinations
Sexual side effects and weight gain are less likely with Wellbutrin compared to other
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These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the
You should not change your dose or stop using Wellbutrin XL suddenly, unless you have a seizure while taking this medicine
Stopping an antidepressant might worsen other symptoms associated with your depression such as headaches, pain, or insomnia
Serotonin syndrome
Before 2000, the drug was referred to as amfebutamone
Do not stop taking this medication suddenly except upon the advice of your care team
) Summary
The recommended starting dose is 200 mg per day, given as 100 mg twice daily
unusual tiredness
In very rare cases, abruptly stopping Wellbutrin could potentially cause withdrawal, though, which can cause symptoms like anxiety, irritable mood and more
BUPROPION HYDROBROMIDE: The brand of bupropion is used to help people stop smoking by reducing cravings and other withdrawal effects
• Wellbutrin XL is contraindicated in patients with seizure disorder
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Researchers estimate that side effects may occur in at least 1 in 10 people taking the drug
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Discontinuation symptoms include insomnia, flu-like symptoms, mood disturbances, dizziness, paresthesias (“brain zaps”) and a broad array of other adverse effects
Antidepressants increased the risk of suicidal thoughts and behavior in children, adolescents, and young adults in short-term trials
Balance: You may become dizzy or lightheaded, sometimes making walking difficult