reading where wellbutrin isn;t used for anxiety he also placed me on serequel 100 which is an antidepressant before bed plus klonopan 0.5 and vicodan 500mg for my costochondritis and fibromyalgia rib and overalll pain i trust my dr but i'm reading wellbutrin causes anxiety. i have been taking wellbutrin 150 for years without any problems but recently with my severe pain came the hyperventilation syndrome that won't go away. i am trying the diaphramatic breathing slowly breathing from my stomach out to my nose. any help would be appreciated what if he takes me off this i am scared
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Q: i am taking wellbutrin 150 mg but after my hyperventilation attacks dr upped it to 300 mg i am
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12/15/08 6:17pm
When I see a patient on multiple drugs for physical and mental issues I often recommend that they seek the help of a Doctor of Pharmacology since mixing all these drugs together is a "true balancing act" for both avoiding bad side effects and getting optimal results.
A local University Hospital or medical center can offer a recommendation and if i were your physician I would actually welcome the input.
12/15/08 8:27pm
Your research efforts have been a good thing because they have lead you to the finding that Wellbutrin is not a first line medication for anxiety or panicky episodes. Raising the dose is not likely to help. Although you have not specified, I'm guessing that the doctor you are referring to is not a psychiatrist. Psychiatrists are usually better equipped to prescribe multiple psychiatric medications at the same time. They are typically easier to find than a psychopharmacologist, particularly if you live in a more rural area. A consultation with one or the other could definitely be a help.
Rick Wirtz
Rick Wirtz is a Psychologist, not a Psychiatrist. Although the majority of Psychologists are not authorized to prescribe medications or give you specific advice about them, they typically have experience working with patients who take a variety of medications. The response above is not intended to diagnose or treat any medical or mental disorder. Any information given in a post about medication is for educational purposes only and primarily to aid you in having an informed discussion with your own physician.
8/26/11 6:20am
my daughters hyperventilating attacks have been aleiveated by magnesium supplements read up dr butecko on hyperventilating
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