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<blockquote data-quote="smallworld" data-source="post: 264164" data-attributes="member: 2423"><p>Robin, my son has been taking Wellbutrin since Thanksgiving. He takes 300 mg Wellbutrin XL (long-acting) all in the morning, along with his other medications (see below). He has not had the nausea problem, but he has not been as hungry as usual, which in his case is good because Seroquel can pack on the pounds. Appetite suppression is a common side effect of Wellbutrin, and I understand taking it with a small amount of food can help the nausea problem.</p><p> </p><p>Wellbutrin is known as a stimulatory antidepressant, which means that it helps with the inertia and fatigue that commonly accompanies depression. It has also been used off-label to help with the inattention associated with ADHD because it works on Dopamine, which is lacking in people with ADHD. Wellbutrin has made my son more alert and attentive as well as less depressed.</p><p> </p><p>Unfortunately, Wellbutrin does not help at all with anxiety, and in fact, can make some people feel irritable and agitated. it will not target your daughter's Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) tendencies. We have not noticed increased irritability, but my son is also taking Seroquel, which has helped tremendously with his anxiety.</p><p> </p><p>You will probably need to give Wellbutrin longer than two weeks to fully kick in. And it's possible your daughter will need a higher dose. We saw a big difference between 150 mg and 300 mg (the dosing increments my son took).</p><p> </p><p>Good luck.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="smallworld, post: 264164, member: 2423"] Robin, my son has been taking Wellbutrin since Thanksgiving. He takes 300 mg Wellbutrin XL (long-acting) all in the morning, along with his other medications (see below). He has not had the nausea problem, but he has not been as hungry as usual, which in his case is good because Seroquel can pack on the pounds. Appetite suppression is a common side effect of Wellbutrin, and I understand taking it with a small amount of food can help the nausea problem. Wellbutrin is known as a stimulatory antidepressant, which means that it helps with the inertia and fatigue that commonly accompanies depression. It has also been used off-label to help with the inattention associated with ADHD because it works on Dopamine, which is lacking in people with ADHD. Wellbutrin has made my son more alert and attentive as well as less depressed. Unfortunately, Wellbutrin does not help at all with anxiety, and in fact, can make some people feel irritable and agitated. it will not target your daughter's Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) tendencies. We have not noticed increased irritability, but my son is also taking Seroquel, which has helped tremendously with his anxiety. You will probably need to give Wellbutrin longer than two weeks to fully kick in. And it's possible your daughter will need a higher dose. We saw a big difference between 150 mg and 300 mg (the dosing increments my son took). Good luck. [/QUOTE]
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