Started wellbutrin xr with pristiq that I have been on for 12 weeks now; having joint and muscle pain today
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Q: Is joint and muscle pain common while starting wellbutrin xr!?? On day 4 and ha ve it now. Thank You
Answers (1)
7/28/09 7:20pm
Hi Sandy
The meds all seem to have side effects don't they? I looked up this particular side effect for Wellbutrin and this is what I found on a medicine site:
"An allergic reaction to this drug is unlikely, but seek immediate medical attention if it occurs. Symptoms of an allergic reaction include: rash, itching, swelling, severe dizziness, trouble breathing, muscle aches, joint pain, fever. An empty tablet shell may appear in your stool. This is harmless. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist."
Your best bet is to call your doctor or pharmacist about this. It could be related to taking the new med or it could be unrelated. You won't know until you ask someone who truly knows...your doctor.
I hope things improve for you. Let us know what is happening.
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Thank you again and again; "Nobody knows the trouble I've caused;nobody knows but Jesus". I did call him and he said I could drop it if I felt it was causing me those symptoms----not sure but it seems that way; I really do not know for sure though. Guess I will not take Wed. and see how it goes. I do not like the Pristiq; it is not very good; I had informed him effexor xr gave out 3years after starting it so now I am not responding well to this either. I will not take seraqual or whatever it is nor abilify; never had a problem being on only one drug for this depression before. So now I do not know; I am afraid to quit the pristiq because of withdrawal problems. What a mess we can get into. lol!!! Guess we will come up with something somehow. Thank You for your goodness for others-----Sincerely; Sandy