wellbutrin-- seizures

[KENZIESMOMMA]

MY DOCTOR PUT ME ON WELLBUTRIN, I HAVE BEEN TAKING 20 MG PROZAC FOR A YEAR.. SHE TOLD ME TO JUST QUIT TAKING THE PROZAC ALL TOGETHER.. IM FREAKING OUT A LITTLE BIT BEEN READING ABOUT WELLBUTRIN AND KEEP SEEING IT SAYS IT CAUSES SEIZURES

[Zoom1012]

I am surprised your doctor told you to "just quit taking the Prozac". The proper way to get off of an anti-depressant is to slowly taper yourself off. Stopping abruptly can cause bad side effects. I would seek another doctor.

As for the Wellbutrin, I've been on it for over a year (300 mg XL) and have had no issues from it. The only side effect (if you want to call it one) is it gives me so much more energy during the day. But again, a good doctor should slowly work yourself up to the recommended dosage. I took 150 mg for 7 days to let it build up in my system before going up to the usual 300 mg. Same went when I was on Celexa. My doctor gave me 20 mg tabs for several days to let it build up in my system and then switched me to 40 mg.

Hang in there. I hope it gets better for you.

[nursegirl6572]

I would get a second opinion.  The Wellbutrin does not equally replace the Prozac, so while you likely won't have any SERIOUS problems like seizures, you may feel miserable.  If you doctor isn't a psychiatrist, seek one out. If she is, get a second opinion,