Over medicated

[tracy513]

I have been on the generic prescription for Welbutrin for about 5 years.  I have recently lost some weight and feel really good.  wondering what the symptoms are for over medicated with antidepressants.  I am currenlty taking 300 mg once a day and would like to eventually get off completely.  Is there a way to tell if I am taking too much?  thank you

[tracy513]

Thank you so much for your imput.  Yes I also have wondered if it is forever.  But I do feel so much better since I have been on the meds.  But I also feel I am in a much better place in my life and would like to see if that has changed.  I won't do any thing drastic as I once forgot to take my meds and what a disaster I was that day.  But thank you so much.

[korea170]

No, you are not taking too much. If you feel stable and want to get off, I think you very easily can. Wellbutrin is an easy one to do that with. Ask your doc how to taper off. It shouldn't take you more than a month or two (at most). 300mg isa  fairly standard introductory dose. So glad you are well. I do know that when I go off my meds or even drink too much it's a long road back. Remember, it takes about 5-6 weeks to stabilize, and feeling good doing what you are doing can be cathartic. Well, If it's not broken... I only say this as I understand the need to get off all medication, but depression meds seem to either help or hamper, and if you have been on them for 5 years and feel good, things might me managed because of them.

That said. I often wonder, is this forever? I also want to get off pills at some point.