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Hi, folks. I’ve been doing a little of the always-reliable internet research, and it seems that anger/rage is a lesser-known side-effect of wellbutrin. Does anyone else know anything about this? If my anger is, at least in part, a side-effect of wellbutrin, is there any other drug to take with it that might sort of level me out? The depression’s been alleviated, so I hate to competely give up wellbutrin.
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Hi, folks. I’ve been doing a little of the always-reliable internet research, and it seems that anger/rage is a lesser-known side-effect of wellbutrin. Does anyone else know anything about this? If my anger is, at least in part, a side-effect of wellbutrin, is there any other drug to take with it that might sort of level me out? The depression’s been alleviated, so I hate to competely give up
wellbutrin. Hi: I found Wellbutrin did the same thing. It turned me into this VERY angry, anxious person. Even the benzo’s I was on didn’t keep me calm. Although, some poeple seem to have no problem with it. I do know this medication is a very stimulating medication. So, YMMV. It’s really up to you….do you wish to try another med? It took me 6 years to find the right med..and many others seem to report it takes quite awhile to find the right med. Again, I am not trying to downplay what Wellbutrin has done for you. Best to mention these effects to your doc…. Let us know how you make out…best wishes.. James
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Hi, folks. I’ve been doing a little of the always-reliable internet research, and it seems that anger/rage is a lesser-known side-effect of wellbutrin. Does anyone else know anything about this? If my anger is, at least in part, a side-effect of wellbutrin, is there any other drug to take with it that might sort of level me out? The depression’s been alleviated, so I hate to competely give up wellbutrin. ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: Talk to your Dr. about this. I know when I was on Paxil I would get anger and rage – That could have been do to my PTSD also. Paxil also made me hypo manic – I liked that side effect. :^) John
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Hi, folks. I’ve been doing a little of the always-reliable internet research, and it
seems that anger/rage is a lesser-known side-effect of wellbutrin. Does anyone else know anything about this? If my anger is, at least in part, a side-effect ofwellbutrin, is there any other drug to take with it that might sort of level me out? The depression’s been alleviated, so I hate to competely give up wellbutrin. Hi Brewer, Regarding your inquiry about anger/rage as a side effect of wellbutrin, it is not very well documented that it is so. But clinical studies have shown that 10% of population suffer from agitation. Therefore i recommend that you continue wellbutrin as prescribed and avoid enviornment or company of folks that bring you in this situation (anger). If any futher inquiries you may have regarding side effects you my search at Buproprion Hydrochloride Info http://www.begin.com/redoak/medications/wellbutrin.html I hope the information i suggested will be helpful to you, but i cannnot make any guarantees as to its accuracy, completeness, usefullness, or relevance to your particular situtation. There is no substitute for having an ongoing, two way dialouge with a licensed health professional whom you know and trust. Good luck.
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I also could not deal with the anger and agitation that wellbutrin caused. I guess there’s no documentation, but I ended up in the emergency room twice while I was on it. I now only take a mood stabilizer and klonipin or valium when needed. Feel much better, and have not been back to the ER. — 
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Chris…the solution my doc had was to take me off the wellbutrin (Just after 2 weeks) because the anger/frustration level was so unbearable. The insomnia I could deal with, but the exaggerated level of frustration was unbearble for the ones around me…Good Luck!
I’m really curious about this as I am considering taking zyban(wellbutrin) to get off of nicorretes, but if it has a potential to increase anger and hostility I think I’ll pass.
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Chris…the solution my doc had was to take me off the wellbutrin (Just after 2 weeks) because the anger/frustration level was so unbearable. The insomnia I could deal with, but the exaggerated level of frustration was unbearble for the ones around me…Good Luck!
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JBrewer25 wrote I’ve been doing a little of the always-reliable internet research, and it seems that anger/rage is a lesser-known side-effect of wellbutrin. Does anyone else know anything about this? If my anger is, at least in part, a side-effect of wellbutrin, is there any other drug to take with it that might sort of level me out? The depression’s been alleviated, so I hate to competely give up
wellbutrin. I experienced agitation as a side effect of Wellbutrin that often took the form of extreme rage. Wellbutrin is the only anti-depressant of the 6 I tried that worked, but I found that I could not tolerate the degree of agitation and anger I experienced on it. When I discontined the Wellbutrin, most of the anger and agitation went away. I hope you can find a solution. I feel for the frustration that a med that is successful getting rid of the depression has this very unpleasant side effect. But my doctor, at least, could not suggest a drug to help. I already was taking Valium, and still do, but even increasing the dosage while on Wellbutrin did not stop the anger. Best wishes, Karen
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