When can I switch from Prozac to Wellbutrin?!


Question: When can I switch from Prozac to Wellbutrin!?
I'm in recovery from bulimia and was put on 20 mg of Prozac once daily about 3 months ago!. The side effects (insomnia, no sex drive, random suicidal thoughts that never occurred before starting the meds, nausea, weight gain) haven't dissipated!. My psychiatrist doesn't listen to me when I tell her about these problems I've had with the meds, she just tells me to keep taking it and "we'll wait and see what happens!." I feel lousy and tired most of the day, don't really want to be around people or do anything!. The only positive thing is that my purging has decreased!. I havent purged in over 2 months!. I still binge like crazy though!.!.!.the cravings seem to be worse with Prozac, and I don't really care that it's not actually healthy or benefiting me!.

I've read a lot about Wellbutrin and how it usually has fewer side effects, but my psych said it's contraindicated for eating disorder patients b/c of the seizure risk!. Will I ever be able to take it since I've beaten the purges!?Www@Answer-Health@Com


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If you do not purge you can take wellbutrin!. But if you relapse you will have to be monitored closely!. I was bulimic and went on welbutrin and had a relapes where I was purging around 4 times a day and I never had a seizure!. So I think you will be fine just do your best to control you urges!. Oh and the wellbutrin will help with those binges!.Www@Answer-Health@Com

I would first of all see a new doctor - if she doesn't listen to your concerns, she is not treating you properly!. That's why people go off their meds!.!.!.!.
However, I read that welbutrin is contraindicated because it's one of those medicines that makes you not hungry!.!.!.!. it would probably add to your problem!.!.!.!.
I guess that I would see a different doc and get a second opinion, but don't count on being able to try that particular med!. There may be another that works better for you, though!.Www@Answer-Health@Com

The link between wellbutrin use and increased seizure risk in those with a history of eating disorders is not fully understood!. Frankly, the risks likely outweigh the advantages here, particularly given your history of bulimia!. Your doc is on target with his/her recommendation!. Your best bet is to steer clear of wellbutrin altogether!.

Hang in there,
~M~Www@Answer-Health@Com

Well this sounds weird!.!.!. Prozac is suppose to be way healthier than wellbutrin!.!.!. I've never heard of those side effects with prozac!.!.!. just because you read something doesn't mean you have to believe it!.!.!. As someone who works with group therapies lemme tell you that I think you're not ready for the prozac to work and you're using the "side effects" as an excuse!.!.!. I've also taken prozac and loved it!.!.!. but switching meds can be really tricky!.!.!.
1 you have to ween yourself off of the prozac first!.!.!. start taking less mg each day!.!.!. then only take it every other day then every three days!.!.!. but you have to talk to your doctor about this!.!.!.
Then you need to detox the body for a week until you can take wellbutrin!.!.!. switching anti depressent meds can make you feel really sick so be careful!. I'm sure your doctor just wants you to stick with the prozac because it's too risky to go through the process of switching!.!.!. I say stick with it!.!.!. I've never heard insomnia and random suicidal thoughts from prozac that is a total myth!.!.!. prozac is one of the oldest anti depressent drugs out there and I know plenty of doctors who love it because there aren't really any side effects!.!.!. weight gain I've had a little but I had way more weight gain on birth control than prozac!.!.!. besides isn't that a good thing!?
One last thing!.!.!. anti depressants are not suppose to make you feel happy and cheery all the time!.!.!. that's up to you and regular visits and talks with your therapist!.!.!. these pills are just a little push to help you with the chemicals in your body to keep you stabalized!.
Good luck with everything and congrats on the 2 months!Www@Answer-Health@Com





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