Hi there. Dose is lower, but yes I am on Wellbutrin. My Pdoc & I have changed meds lots, over the years,but somehow go back to one component of my drug cocktail being the Wellbutrin.
Mine is offset with Cymbalta & this drug is very expensive,even with good insurance.
Then I've emergency meds. Panic attack,loss of focus meds. I'd say. I take maybe 1 pill every 2 months. As I wean off my pain meds, I may utilize these meds in conjunction with withdrawals.
My life, hasn't been missed. On the contrary. I've suffered more deeply,which has allowed me to love& feel love on an unimaginable level. This is the beauty of BiPolar. Pamela
Your doctor is right. Wellbutrin at 450 mg already has 4 times the risk for seizures as other antidepressants, and the risk goes up by another 10 times if you increase to 600 mg (see http://www.rxlist.com/wellbutrin-drug/warnings-precautions.htm).
One option might be to try topamax. It's used off label as a mood stabilizer, it's an anticonvulsant (lowers seizure risk), and tends to cause weight loss. It doesn't work mood wise for everyone though, and not everyone loses weight.