Wellbutrin

OK, so I've decided to take Wellbutrin.  Dr says thyroid is fine and I'm too young for peri-menopause, therefore I'm giving this medication a go.  I've been reading like crazy online about the drug, side effects and experiences of those on it.

I decided this would be a good spot to put my experiences with Wellbutrin.  The Rx is for Wellbutrin SR 150mg/twice daily.  The instructions say to begin taking it once a day and after 3 days, take as prescribed, twice daily.  I took the first dose in the car today after picking up the Rx.  That was roughly 3:15pm and we went to run an errand later.  We were in a grocery store but not the 'cold' section and I started feeling cold.  Kind of a strange side effect but the only noticeable one thus far.

Apparently one of the main side effects of Wellbutrin is Insomnia....ugh.  I'm really hoping to skip that particular side effect!  I will report back in as the days go by.  Maybe it will be useful to someone else one day. :)


ps- I am an almost, 39yrs old, married, female

Yea - Carb Addiction

Well, after 3 weeks on South Beach Diet (limited carbs) I am feeling better.  Brain fog is still a bit there but energy seems to be better.  I'm planning on exercising more this week.  All blood work came back normal, so either it's carbohydrate addiction or sleep apnea.  Hubby says I'm not snoring and I don't stop breathing when I'm sleeping.  Maybe I'm just getting old....haha.

Good news though - I got a new haircut and I'm loving that!  Weird how when you look more put together, you also FEEL more put together.