5th day on 150mg - questioning continuation
40M. I have untreated ADHD with accompanying anxiety and depression. SSRIs have either done nothing or caused complete emotional flattening. SNRI, while exceptionally effective for anxiety, also made me flat to the point that I deemed it not worth it. I also didn’t love some of the weird side effects of Straterra.
I told my PCP that my mental wellbeing just isn’t where I would like it to be, and based on my presumed dopamine deficiency (adhd) and halfway positive experience with a SNRI, I was hoping Wellbutrin would finally be the ticket.
Anyway - first three days were fine. I was thinking that I was going to like it. Then, last night, shortness of breath (“air hunger”). I also noticed my overall level of agitation and irritability up significantly. After googling the shortness of breath thing, that resulted in a heart palpitation inducing panic attack thinking I may be having an allergic reaction.
Was able to get to sleep. Woke up feeling ok, but the general anxiousness and SOB has mildly resurfaced. It’s a holiday so besides the ER, I don’t have anyone to call. I skipped my dose this morning, and am considering stopping all together.
I know it’s early and you have to give these things a chance, but I’m very seriously pulling the plug.