3 weeks on Bupropion SR and have joint pain?

Question by Jules: 3 weeks on Bupropion SR and have joint pain?
I am taking Bupropion Sr 150 mg twice a day. I was wondering when and if the side effects go away. I have insomnia, anxiety, carb cravings and now joint pain. The itching went away! I am thinking that after 3 weeks I should gradually be feeling better. I have to take Ambien CR to sleep even a little. Pretty down in the dumps yet too! Oh, I wanted this to work so bad!

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Answer by Kerri A
I know this is a depression medication, but why specifically did your doctor prescribe it? It has been know to help people with depression who also want to quit smoking, but it is not the only depression medication to help with that. These medications take time to get into your system and start working effectively, but if your medication is causing intolerable side effects, then you should call your doctor and discuss your concerns with him/her immediately. There are so many other medications out there that can help you get through depression. The key here is to be open and honest with your doctor about everything you are feeling (physically and mentally) including the difficulty with sleep and if you are not comfortable doing so with your current doctor then consider seeing another doctor.

A tale of two people:
Person A: Has been taking a medication for several years even though it really doesn’t help her simply because she’s afraid to try something new. She continues to trudge though life in disappointment and dispair.
Person B: Struggled through the side effects of many medications over the course of 6 years before being rediagnosed and finally finding the right medication. She is still trying to convince Person A that life can be better on the right medication.

Depression is a tough thing to deal with but the right medication can really make a difference combined with individual or group therapy. Please talk to your doctor about your concerns. And don’t give up. Things will get better.

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