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How To Wean Off Wellbutrin?
Question: I recently started taking whellbutrin xl (150mg) about ten days ago and do not like the drug because of side effects. How should I stop taking this drug.?
Brief Answer:
Slow tapering of dose
Detailed Answer:
Thank you for asking!
Every antidepressant once need to be got rid off, It should be done slowly and gradually by tapering the dose. Abrupt discontinuation would lead to withdrawal which will create more troubles. Slowly taper it.Like reduce the dose for a week, then take on alternative days and then twice a week and then once a week and then finally stop it.As you have used just for 10 days withdrawal won't be that severe but still it is wise to withdraw slowly by tapering the dose.irritable mood, anxiety, sleeplessness, headache, and generalized aches , pains etc are some of the withdrawal symptoms you should be looking for and vigilant about.
Seek a psychiatrist or the one who prescribed you with this for a better plan or alternative in case needed.
I hope it helps.Don't forget to close the discussion please.
Regards
S Khan
Slow tapering of dose
Detailed Answer:
Thank you for asking!
Every antidepressant once need to be got rid off, It should be done slowly and gradually by tapering the dose. Abrupt discontinuation would lead to withdrawal which will create more troubles. Slowly taper it.Like reduce the dose for a week, then take on alternative days and then twice a week and then once a week and then finally stop it.As you have used just for 10 days withdrawal won't be that severe but still it is wise to withdraw slowly by tapering the dose.irritable mood, anxiety, sleeplessness, headache, and generalized aches , pains etc are some of the withdrawal symptoms you should be looking for and vigilant about.
Seek a psychiatrist or the one who prescribed you with this for a better plan or alternative in case needed.
I hope it helps.Don't forget to close the discussion please.
Regards
S Khan
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