Question about wellbutrin prescriptions

Question

Ive been taking 150 mg for 30 days. i saw my doctor today and he said "the next time i see you i will be increasing your dose" after telling him that the medication is working out for me. Why do you think is it that i need an increased dose in the next month?

Answer 1

I'll pray for you.  Our younger son was in that same medication and it was a nightmare.  He was always in a very bad mood, he retrieve himself from any socialization with others, he barely ate, and no matter how many times we told the doctor, the doctor always said it was not the medication and he kept our son on it.  As soon as our son finished high school, I, by myself, took him out of the medication and in just a couple of weeks, our son was the vibrant, happy, joyful boy he always was.  He started eating normally and gained some weight.  So far, so good, our son is doing fine now.  

Sorry for the long story, but as a mother, I dont want to see any other person going through what we and our son went through and I bet my life that it was side effect of Wellbutrin.

EDIT:  

Thanks "lil sammy", your words are deeply appreciated....

Answer 2

Your doctor might think you are frightened to take medication and you are only saying you're doing OK because of this.  Next time you see him talk to him about your desire to keep the dosage the same.  Maybe he will explain why he wants to make the increase.  Good Luck.

Answer 3

If it's working, ask to stay. I was fine at 150, but my doctor did the same. My hand were shaking, my head hurt, but h**l, I didn't care--life was a party. But I talked too fast and my pupils got huge. Finally, my husband was like "WHAT is friggin wrong with you?!"

I dropped back and was just fine.

That said, I only weigh 100 lbs. And most people do take 300. But if it's working, leave it :)

edit to Millie--I had no idea they gave Wellbutrin to teens.  I'm sorry for what you went through. Doctors should make this an adult only type drug. At 33 I am sometimes at a loss to accurately describe effects to my doctor. Having been through a few "bad fit" meds myself, I know it can be a nightmare. Kudos to you for doing the right thing in that situation. I'm glad he's feeling better.