Question by Me: I just stopped taking the birth control pill and zoloft. I started taking Wellbutrin and Avesil- severe muscle?
I just stopped taking the birth control pill and zoloft because of the weight gain. I started taking Wellbutrin for the depression instead and started Avesil (diet pill). The last three days I have had severe muscle stiffness and pain. Trying to figure out if it’s withdrawal from Zoloft or a drug interaction between the Wellbutrin and Avesil. Help!!
P.S. I plan to stop both tomorrow but until then…
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Answer by Chemist
Wellbutrin may cause muscle pain, seizures, especially in people with certain medical conditions or when using certain drugs. Tell your doctor about all of your medical conditions and the drugs you use.
You may have thoughts about suicide when you first start taking an antidepressant, especially if you are younger than 24 years old. Your doctor will need to check you at regular visits for at least the first 12 weeks of treatment.
Call your doctor at once if you have any new or worsening symptoms such as: mood or behavior changes, anxiety, panic attacks, trouble sleeping, or if you feel impulsive, irritable, agitated, hostile, aggressive, restless, hyperactive (mentally or physically), more depressed, or have thoughts about suicide or hurting yourself. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking Wellbutrin. Alcohol may increase your risk of a seizure while you are taking Wellbutrin.
Before taking Wellbutrin:
Do not take Wellbutrin if you have taken a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) such as isocarboxazid (Marplan), phenelzine (Nardil), rasagiline (Azilect), selegiline (Eldepryl), or tranylcypromine (Parnate) in the last 14 days.
You should not take Wellbutrin if you have:
* epilepsy or a seizure disorder;
* an eating disorder such as anorexia or bulimia;
* if you are using a second form of bupropion; or
* if you have suddenly stopped using alcohol or sedatives (such as Valium).
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