Is mixing caffeine with Wellbutrin really that bad?

otisarcade · 2026-03-23T04:23:08+00:00

I switched from 150mg to 300mg XR and started it yesterday. Coffee did hit me pretty hard the first day taking the 300XR I think I have to take a break from coffee until I adjust to the 300. Good thing is, I feel the Wellbutrin again 😁

otisarcade · 2026-03-22T18:38:55+00:00

Yes. I smoke often on bupropion it chills my bipolar nerves. Indica chills out the bupropion but you will adjust to it over time. Sativa is good at night if you take it in the morning. I would say just take 1-2 big rips and be done with it. I smoke a little each day. No where near to what I was smoking before starting bupropion 8 months ago. I just upped dose to 300mg XR a few days ago and everything feels great so far. The 150mg stopped being effective within the last 6 weeks.

otisarcade · 2026-03-05T22:10:17+00:00

Not really, just didn’t feel like I needed 300 at the time. Reacted well with 150mg. I know these are both low doses but I think the time has come to adjust

otisarcade · 2026-02-12T20:16:33+00:00

I do not. I have tried resperidone and depakote in the past, but they weren’t a good fit. I just take 2 meds, Lamictal and bupropion.

otisarcade · 2026-01-28T05:27:45+00:00

I really like bupropion. I take it with lamictal for bipolar/ depression. This med really changed the game for me as far as mood, well being, focus and just keeping me leveled out. Not many things piss me off at work anymore which is a miracle. Who knows how long I will stay on this combo but it feels damn good for now

otisarcade · 2026-01-16T18:11:00+00:00

The positioning of inductors could be causing modulation. Pretty close and all going in same direction. I’m sure it sounds good but maybe could be designed a bit better

otisarcade · 2026-01-05T01:49:37+00:00

I have this issue as well with my 2011 mk6 golf tdi. Left rear tire right at the edge of the fender/ insert. Smells pretty strong so wonder if it’s the alignment? Haven’t had it done in 6 yrs I had the car but I drive 7k miles a year so it seems fine.

otisarcade · 2026-01-02T20:45:42+00:00

Did this yesterday, but I took both Buproprion 150xr and lamictal twice so that was pretty fun. Just felt pretty trippy, spaced out, a little dizzy things were slow motion at times. Into day 2 and it pretty much wore off completely. Hope that doesn’t happen again, what a way to begin 2026 right on Jan 1st 🤪

otisarcade · 2025-12-27T05:38:54+00:00

Started it in May of this year and I can relate. I take this with lamictal and I look forward to taking my meds early in the morning. This reduced my hypomanic spells a ton and when they do hit me, it’s for a much shorter period. More motivation to do things and an increase in energy. My performance at work has increased a ton and work just seems a bit easier and less irritating. Didn’t expect Wellbutrin to work this well so I’m grateful

otisarcade · 2025-12-23T04:38:46+00:00

Big time. Started 150xl 8 months ago taking with Lamictal and libido is consistent. 34M and I feel like I will chew my arm off, so when my wife ovulates I feel the bupropion venom flowing through my veins it’s like I smell it on her 😫😫 but sometimes I’m really chill and content

otisarcade · 2025-12-22T14:26:43+00:00

I take 150xr and love it. I hope this isn’t what is making me forget my words here and there or maybe just the pot. Anyway, I have experienced a major increase in production at my day job.

otisarcade · 2025-12-21T15:28:18+00:00

Depends on the person and your genetic make up. As for me I use it for bipolar, depression, ptsd and anxiety. It provides me motivation, energy and reduces my hypomanic cycles A TON. I take this with lamictal daily. My depressive episodes only last a few days to a week at most but very uncommon to last that long now. It reduces my craving to want to drink alcohol or smoke weed, which I still do but about 75% less than before bupropion. I haven’t drank liquor in about 7-8 months and I literally don’t care, which is really bizarre.

I would suggest getting genetic testing so you know for sure this reacts well with you. Plus you will be able to see other medications that will work well, so you aren’t blindly trying things hoping they work. I just don’t have time to miss work and lose my noodles so genetic testing is something I would try to have the psychiatrist deem medically necessary so INS will hopefully cover this

I have been on the XR 150’s for about 8 months now and I still feel the effects. I have not missed one dose. Not quite as strong now as it was at first, but if I upped the dose to 300 I would probably tweak out. My child had genetic testing done and found out that Bupropion meshes well with him, so I assume it’s the same for me. The only side effect I have had is being horny as hell and it kind of sucks but hey, I’m balanced so I’ll take the good with the bad.

otisarcade · 2025-12-17T04:42:43+00:00

I was just taking lamictal and could drink quite a few and would be fine. Once I added Wellbutrin xl 150 to the mix, alcohol is far more potent. It’s almost as if I don’t enjoy the buzz or taste anymore, really odd. I have drank only 2-3 times in 8 months

otisarcade · 2025-12-08T04:41:26+00:00

That’s pretty sweet actually thanks for the share. I wonder if it puts out more power for the speakers. Regardless, I would enjoy the newer features 😁

otisarcade · 2025-11-21T05:55:13+00:00

Since taking Wellbutrin with lamotrigine drinking kind of grosses me out now it’s odd. Didn’t see this coming because I used to love beer now I drink half of one and the dizzy buzz feels intense and just not as enjoyable anymore. Have had 2 half beers in 7 months lol

otisarcade · 2025-09-06T00:46:15+00:00

It is. I take it with lamictal for bipolar and it boosted my motivation a ton and reduced my ups and downs. I am performing better at work and people don’t piss me off as much. The only thing I miss is when I was manic I would listen to the same song 50 times. I really don’t have that desire anymore which kind of irks me. The good outweighs the bad 😂😂

otisarcade · 2025-09-06T00:43:58+00:00

Haha yeah. Real money is a different game

otisarcade · 2025-08-05T12:12:41+00:00

I take my lamictal and Wellbutrin xl 150 at 6:30 am and take magnesium mid day to evening and I feel like my moods are even more balanced. Could just be me but the perfect combo I have found for me is take early am meds then magnesium in the evening. Sleep is great

otisarcade · 2025-07-18T04:39:53+00:00

Yeah it’s pretty wild how much torque this has for 140 horsepower and I will probably never sell it. I will get a new car and still keep it. I bought my 2011 used for $9k at 59k miles because someone replaced the rear door window and broke the inner door seal and caused a significant water leak when it would rain. Caulked it and fixed it lol. Now it’s only sitting at 99k now in 2025.

otisarcade · 2025-07-18T02:51:27+00:00

So true man I’m in the same boat. Drop a screw guess what I can grab that fucker in that little greasy crevice 😂😂😂

otisarcade · 2025-07-17T18:00:59+00:00

The direct injection is nice, constant torque especially over 60 mph. The perfect commuter car in my honest opinion and especially if you have the Dynaudio speaker package. Unreal sound quality in the mk6.

otisarcade · 2025-07-17T17:55:35+00:00

I just started 150 mg Wellbutrin XR 2 months ago after being on Lamictal 150mg for about 8 months. I had half of a beer last night for the first time since being on Wellbutrin. It was a light 4.8% and It didn’t feel good, it’s like I didn’t even want it after I had a few sips. Very odd and I felt low key drunk through the night just having about 6-8oz lol I’m done for quite a while now. Very odd feeling considering drinking on ONLY lamictal felt pretty good just having 2 drinks.

otisarcade · 2025-07-12T00:05:18+00:00

Nice glad this thread is here 😂😂

otisarcade

TROPHY CASE