JmsDillinger Posted March 22, 2014 Share Posted March 22, 2014 I know no one wants to answer another wellbutrin question but I am in dire need of advice. I was on 300 for two months with no improvement so last thursday my gdoc increased it to 400. Now I've got those darn brain zaps all the time, I'm moody, and often, like right now, struck with such a dark depression that I really can't think of anything but suicide. The real problem is that while this is very annoying I really don't want to stop wellbutrin or lower the dosage if its only temporary because withdraw is so horrible. I'm not sure what to do. I'm huddled in the corner here at work, keep crying, and I just want it to stop. I don't have a ppdoc and my gdoc doesn't really seem to have any idea what to do next. I'm really conflicted. If its temporary I van muddle through. If not I know I need to do serving about it. Any idea? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melissaw72 Posted March 22, 2014 Share Posted March 22, 2014 I would definitely look for a pdoc, especially because your gdoc doesn't seem to have any idea of what to do next. It sounds to me like you might be on too much wellbutrin, but I am not a DR. Something though is clearly wrong, because of the brain zaps, moodiness, and being suicidal. Idk if the symptoms are temporary, but even if they do not go away I would suggest finding a pdoc ASAP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Level_With_Me Posted March 22, 2014 Share Posted March 22, 2014 I know when I was on 300 mg Wellbutrin and went up to 450mg I got fast skipping heartbeats and would get faint sometimes. I was also moody at the time. My side effects passed and now I am very happy while being on the 450mg and 40mg of Celexa. I take them both. If you feel suicidal though you might want to talk to your pdoc asap and see if they have any alternative ideas. If you can stick it out and not do anything rash I think the side effects will pass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catnapper Posted March 22, 2014 Share Posted March 22, 2014 It's definitely time to find a pdoc, since you may need to add in some other meds and get a formal diagnosis. An initial appointment with a pdoc will take anywhere from 45 minutes to 1.5 hours, so they will definitely have a better chance at finding a correct dx and treating your symptoms. GPs are great for what they do, but beyond some very rudimentary psychiatric training they are out of their depth and don't have the time to specialize. I hope you find a good pdoc and get some relief soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JmsDillinger Posted March 22, 2014 Author Share Posted March 22, 2014 Thanks everyone. I've had pdics before I just can never afford to keep them. I would like to get one and get their advice though. Maybe I can stick it out though. Keep myself from doing anything too drastic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catnapper Posted March 24, 2014 Share Posted March 24, 2014 Are you in the U.S. and do you have insurance? If you do, pdocs are treated just like any other medical specialty (like dermatology or gastroenterology), and don't fall under the mental health restrictions that lots of insurance policies have. Those restrictions typically only apply to tdocs or other talk therapy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melissaw72 Posted March 24, 2014 Share Posted March 24, 2014 Are you in the U.S. and do you have insurance? If you do, pdocs are treated just like any other medical specialty (like dermatology or gastroenterology), and don't fall under the mental health restrictions that lots of insurance policies have. Those restrictions typically only apply to tdocs or other talk therapy. Idk if this is what you mean ... but if you have Medicare, psychiatry only pays 50%, whereas other medical specialties cover 80%. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catnapper Posted March 29, 2014 Share Posted March 29, 2014 Are you in the U.S. and do you have insurance? If you do, pdocs are treated just like any other medical specialty (like dermatology or gastroenterology), and don't fall under the mental health restrictions that lots of insurance policies have. Those restrictions typically only apply to tdocs or other talk therapy. Idk if this is what you mean ... but if you have Medicare, psychiatry only pays 50%, whereas other medical specialties cover 80%. No, I don't know anything about Medicare, should have been clearer - I meant run of the mill employer offered insurance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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