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Suggest Treatment For Anxiety

I started on generic wellbutrin 100mg QD x 1 wk ago. My MD started me on a low dose because she was worried about the possibility of increased anxiety. The first day was a rough and lethargic but after that I have not experienced any other side effects. Do you think it would be appropriate to request a dose increase?
Mon, 8 Dec 2014
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Wellbutrin is Bupropion and the drug help to increase serotonin concentration in brain. You have given 100 mg doses of this drug. Usually I prescribed the drug in doses of 150-300 mg per day to my patients. During first week of therapy a lot of individuals have increased anxiety with bupropion but the symptoms subside after a week. You can consult your psychiatrist to increase the dose of drug.

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Suggest Treatment For Anxiety

Hello thanks for asking from HCM Wellbutrin is Bupropion and the drug help to increase serotonin concentration in brain. You have given 100 mg doses of this drug. Usually I prescribed the drug in doses of 150-300 mg per day to my patients. During first week of therapy a lot of individuals have increased anxiety with bupropion but the symptoms subside after a week. You can consult your psychiatrist to increase the dose of drug. Thanks, hope this helps you.