How long does Wellbutrin take to kick in?

[winter78200]

I've been on 150mg of WellbutrinXL once and day... this is my fourth day. The thing is, I havent had any real side effects.. in fact I havent really had any effects at all. Except, I dont feel like smoking anymore (a plus) and I noticed I cry a lot easier over things the last few days... but emotionally I feel pretty much the way I always have.. how long does this pill take to kick in?

[rcm1973]

Wellbutrin can take 4-6 weeks to take full effect. I think I started noticing positive changes after a couple weeks. I just moved up to 300mg.

[winter78200]

hey rcm... when u first started, did you feel anything at all? Any side effects or mood changes? Or did i just happen?

[speedo]

Welbutrin takes effect in about an hour, with the first dose. It is not like SSRI's that take several weeks to begin working. I've been on it for a year and so far, so good. I suspect that I will be going off of it in the next few months.

Me

[FightingBoredom]

Originally Posted by speedo

Welbutrin takes effect in about an hour, with the first dose. It is not like SSRI's that take several weeks to begin working. I've been on it for a year and so far, so good. I suspect that I will be going off of it in the next few months.

Me

In answer to the original post: I noticed some effect from WB the first week I started it but it took a full 30 days before it really helped and I could consistently notice a difference.

Speedo, What's next on the shopping list from the pharmacy? I've been on WB for about a year now at 300mg and I have begun seeing diminished effects.

[speedo]

I don't know why you are having a diminished effect... welbutrin does not develop a tolerance...

I am thinking that I may need to move to something more appropriate for my diagnosis. Possibly a combination of an SSRI and a stimulant.

I have two problems with welbutrin. I have a history of absence seizure disorder, and I cant seem to take more than 150 mg of welbutrin without developing anger. This means I have difficulty getting the full benefit of welbutrin. I have compensated for that by moving to a combo of welbutrin, neurontin, and risperdal.

I think a combination of a stimulant , and ssri and mybe risperdal might be effective in working the same neurotransmitters, and I think I'd be better focused than I am at present.

I have finally got a diagnosis of ADHD combined type from the psychologist and am waiting to see what my neurologist says this week... and I still have to find a psychiatrist who knows how treat adult ADHD, etc.

My case is further complicated by an anxiety disorder, hyperacusus and hypersensitivity, so I have a way to go before any changes in my meds are made.
At present, the combo I have seems to be working nicely, but I think I would be a lot safer and less scattered on a different suite of meds... provided they will work for me.

ME

Originally Posted by FightingBoredom

In answer to the original post: I noticed some effect from WB the first week I started it but it took a full 30 days before it really helped and I could consistently notice a difference.

Speedo, What's next on the shopping list from the pharmacy? I've been on WB for about a year now at 300mg and I have begun seeing diminished effects.

[Simfish]

Also, don't the ADD effects come almost immediately while the anti-depressant effect take several weeks?

Umm, I think it's possible for people to get tolerant to pretty much any drug - but it depends on the person. And if you get tolerant to bupropion, will that make you tolerant to other dopamine reuptake inhibitors like Adderall?