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Not all drugs are created equal. I've been on Welbutrin for about four years now; absolutely life-changing; not an SSRI, so really minimal side effects. 10/10,
by YuriNiyazov 5y ago
Not all drugs are created equal.
I've been on Welbutrin for about four years now; absolutely life-changing; not an SSRI, so really minimal side effects. 10/10, will take again.
Welbutrin is really special. It's not an SSRI, it's not a TCA. It's an NDRI https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Norepinephrine%E2%80%93dopamine_reuptake_inhibitor https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Norepinephrine%E2%80%93dopamin... and there aren't a whole lot of others like it.
- jpgvm 5y agoDid you try many drugs before you found Welbutrin?
- michaericalribo 5y agoI take Wellbutrin. It came after a long string of SSRIs, and I take it with Effexor (an SSRI) to manage obsessional symptoms. The side effects of Wellbutrin are on average lesser than SSRIs, but be aware / mindful that SSRIs are a very wide class with varying side effects, targeting different symptoms. It can take some experimentation before you find the right fit, in terms of both relieving your depression and minimizing side effects. In my experience, a psychiatrist will generally start with their “preferred” / go-to SSRI, but a good doctor should be attentive to your specific symptoms of depression, and your reaction to the side effect profile. Then you can start tinkering to see what works.
- YuriNiyazov 5y agoI didn't because I was in a similar situation to you, I was afraid of SSRIs. I did some research, found Welbutrin, asked for it first, it was great, never tried anything again.