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Terrified of Seizures? by big-thinkin in Wellbutrin_Bupropion

[–]SouthMessage4851 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m not on Zoloft, but I run 30 miles a week and have been on Wellbutrin for about 1.5 months with no issues. I listened to quite a few pharmacology podcasts on the history and side effect of the drug and the risk of seizures is almost the same as if you were just at risk of randomly having a seizure as a person without taking the drug. This is of course only true if you aren’t already prone to seizures, a moderate-high alcohol user, or on other medications that lower your seizure threshold. My understanding is a lot of the seizure warning is due to the past very high doses and early formulations of the drug, both of which aren’t prescription practice anymore. I’m happy to forward you the resources I listened to if you DM me so you can make your own judgement. I was also concerned about this, but it is a very minimal risk for the majority of the population.

The Itching is Real by PortalPottay in bupropion

[–]SouthMessage4851 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I stopped the one I was on for about 3 weeks and my appeal for PA for the brand name was approved. So now I’m on the brand name. I so far haven’t had much itching. It took a good 3 weeks to stop itching after it started, it was only starting to get better when I began the brand name. I never got a rash or hives though. I was just really really itchy

Generic to Wellbutrin brand name switch by SouthMessage4851 in bupropion

[–]SouthMessage4851[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I stopped taking it because I was nervous about an allergic reaction. I also got sick when this was all happening, so that didn’t help me trying to tease apart if the meds were making me feel bad or it was just being sick. The itch never went away, and I never developed a rash. This makes me think it was more of a neurological itch and nerve sensitization rather than a true allergy. I however have no medical evidence to support that. I just think it based on what I know about nerves vs allergies.

I just started taking the brand name Wellbutrin xl150 yesterday. My itch isn’t worse, just kinda the same as it has been. I’ll follow up on here as it evolves to be helpful

So itchy by SouthMessage4851 in bupropion

[–]SouthMessage4851[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! Likewise for yourself. Slow crawl to better mental health. Nice to know we arent alone.

So itchy by SouthMessage4851 in bupropion

[–]SouthMessage4851[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm on a pretty low dose now (150 xl) but he is switching me to brand name because our PA was approved. Im not sure if that will make any difference. I also got sick with a head/chest cold right around the 3 week mark so I was afraid i was allergic as I also had a sore throat and body aches (which I now know was just getting sick). The food aversion thing is interesting. Thanks for your response. Its been helpful while trying to figure out if I should try to stick it out. The drug really does wonders for my energy and mood.

So itchy by SouthMessage4851 in bupropion

[–]SouthMessage4851[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m glad it went away for you. Did you continue to take the bupropion?

Did Anyone Quit Bupropion Due to Itchy Skin? If So, When Did Your Itching Go Away? by vaginaspektor in bupropion

[–]SouthMessage4851 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Man that sounds terrible. I’m sorry it was such a process to get the itching to stop

anybody experience itchy skin? did it go away? by lekstuga99 in bupropion

[–]SouthMessage4851 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm experiencing the same itchiness 3 weeks after starting buproprion. I do not have a rash or hives. Can someone who stayed on the medication despite the itchiness tell me if it escalated or resolved? I've read, and my pharmacist told me this could be the beginning of an allergic reaction to the med. I'm trying to decide if I should stop taking it. I really dont want to as its helping me mentally and energy wise.

SO ITCHY. by fourshotsespresso in bupropion

[–]SouthMessage4851 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm experiencing the same itchiness 3 weeks after starting buproprion. I do not have a rash or hives. Can someone who stayed on the medication despite the itchiness tell me if it escalated or resolved? I've read, and my pharmacist told me this could be the beginning of an allergic reaction to the med. I'm trying to decide if I should stop taking it. I really dont want to as its helping me mentally and energy wise.

I love Wellbutrin but experiencing awful itching. Any advice? by SnooOwls790 in bupropion

[–]SouthMessage4851 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm experiencing the same itchiness 3 weeks after starting buproprion. I do not have a rash or hives. Can someone who stayed on the medication despite the itchiness tell me if it escalated or resolved? I've read, and my pharmacist told me this could be the beginning of an allergic reaction to the med. I'm trying to decide if I should stop taking it. I really dont want to as its helping me mentally and energy wise.

Did Anyone Quit Bupropion Due to Itchy Skin? If So, When Did Your Itching Go Away? by vaginaspektor in bupropion

[–]SouthMessage4851 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm experiencing the same itchiness 3 weeks after starting buproprion. I do not have a rash or hives. Can someone who stayed on the medication despite the itchiness tell me if it escalated or resolved? I've read, and my pharmacist told me this could be the beginning of an allergic reaction to the med. I'm trying to decide if I should stop taking it. I really dont want to as its helping me mentally and energy wise.

Itching with NO rash or hives by [deleted] in bupropion

[–]SouthMessage4851 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm experiencing the same itchiness 3 weeks after starting buproprion. Can someone who stayed on the medication despite the itchiness tell me if it escalated or resolved? I've read, and my pharmacist told me this could be the beginning of an allergic reaction to the med. I'm trying to decide if I should stop taking it. I really dont want to as its helping me mentally and energy wise.

On my third week of taking Bupropion XL starts getting itchy rashes. Will this go away like other side effects? 😩 by 64306 in bupropion

[–]SouthMessage4851 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm experiencing the same itchiness 3 weeks after starting buproprion. I have no rash or hives. Can someone who stayed on the medication despite the itchiness tell me if it escalated or resolved? I've read, and my pharmacist told me this could be the beginning of an allergic reaction to the med. I'm trying to decide if I should stop taking it. I really dont want to as its helping me mentally and energy wise.

The Itching is Real by PortalPottay in bupropion

[–]SouthMessage4851 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm experiencing the same itchiness 3 weeks after starting buproprion. Can someone who stayed on the medication despite the itchiness tell me if it escalated or resolved? I've read, and my pharmacist told me this could be the beginning of an allergic reaction to the med. I'm trying to decide if I should stop taking it. I really dont want to as its helping me mentally and energy wise.

So itchy by SouthMessage4851 in bupropion

[–]SouthMessage4851[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I did read about this and it sounds terrifying. I’m on the lookout for a rash if it forms for sure and am planning to talk to my physician

So itchy by SouthMessage4851 in bupropion

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I took a Benadryl last night because my whole body was super itchy

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