stopping effexor and starting wellbutrin again

[jodi48]

For years I took Wellbutrin, then my stress level changed, so a therapist recommended Effexor.  I have taken the Effexor for about a year and it really helped.  Now my stress level is not as bad, so I wanted to return to the Wellbutrin.  I called my PCP, who prescibed both (at different times).  He said I could go from the Effexor back to the Wellbutrin, but with no program for doing it.  Unfortunately, he is not a psyschiatrist.

Last Friday I completely stopped the Effexor  (75 mg.) 1 @ day,and started back the Wellbutrin (150 mg 2 @ day.)  Immediatley, started having sleep problems.  I took 3 Wellbutrin, then stopped that.  This morning I am dizzy and light headed and dysfunctional.  Been in bed all morning.  

Please tell me what to  do now!  

[M4Y0U]

You need to slowly taper the Effexor and do use the cross-tapering technique to switch to Wellburtrin. Effexor is a strong SNRI while Wellburtrin is a NDRI. Not the same thing therefore this is why you must taper the Effexor before or be on both.

Tapering schedule must be done with the help of a qualified physician. The information above is for informational purpose only. Always contact a qualified physician before applying any information given here.

M4

[In2worlds]

Been steadily stopping Effexor for about a month now, side effects are still hectic! On 35mg every 2nd day. This is unfortunately the only way. I was trying to leave it quicker but had hectic headaches, dizziness, vomiting and brain shocks..