One week experience
Just started Wellbutrin XL 150 mg x1 week and honestly…. I wish I started this medication 5 years ago. I have tried so many meds and never had the pros outweigh the cons until now (hopefully. Time will tell). I was on Pristiq for two years and the past year I was off the medication. Pristiq caused a 50 lb weight gain and anger episodes that were borderline debilitating. Welbutrin has been a WONDERFUL change of pace as listed below.
Pros:
my energy is way up compared to normal
I’m in a significantly better mood!
I still have anxiety and anger episodes but they are much less intense and don’t last for as long
The food noise is 50% less. I still want to watch food but it’s not a nagging constant in my brain the way it was before
My Libido is back! After being on pristiq for two years and then off anything for a year I had a negative libido
Sleep. I am having no issues going to sleep at night. I’m usually out quickly after my head hits the pillow
Cons:
Headaches. The first 3 days I was miserable. Day 5-7 I have had light ones in the afternoon but nothing bad
HOT FLASHES. Every day at 4-7 I feel like my entire body is on fire. Drinking water helps
Exhaustion. Im tired at 7 pm every day. This might be secondary to the additional things I am doing in a day due to new energy.
I’ll try to update if anything changes! If you have similar experiences or any additional advice, please comment below.