Hello,
I started taking Novo-Bupropion SR last week and so far, so good. But I had question or two for anyone who might be able to answer.
I'm taking 150 mg twice a day. The only noticeable side effects have been the occasional headache and I can't seem to get a decent night's sleep (i.e. I wake up every hour). Does anyone have some ideas that might help me get a better night's sleep while on a medication like this?
I've also noticed and I don't want to get too excited or get my hopes up but I don't feel like drinking. I don't think about drinking. I'm home alone tonight and the idea did flit through my mind but I just didn't feel like it. I hope this feeling lasts because I drink too much as it is. And it's nice not to think about it so much. I know this drug is supposed to help people quit smoking but could it help with other addictions?
On another note I tried Paxil last October or November and had some horrible side effects. I actually felt like drinking more on this medication. I quit it and was afraid to try another medication. But I'm so glad and totally relieved that I got over that fear and tried something else. The side effects are miniscule compared to Paxil and it seems to be helping me.
And I don't want to say anything bad about Paxil, if it works for you that's great. I was just trying to make the point that sometimes we have to keep trying even if we're scared. But I'm sure most of you understand that.
Thanks and take care,
jm
I started taking Novo-Bupropion SR last week and so far, so good. But I had question or two for anyone who might be able to answer.
I'm taking 150 mg twice a day. The only noticeable side effects have been the occasional headache and I can't seem to get a decent night's sleep (i.e. I wake up every hour). Does anyone have some ideas that might help me get a better night's sleep while on a medication like this?
I've also noticed and I don't want to get too excited or get my hopes up but I don't feel like drinking. I don't think about drinking. I'm home alone tonight and the idea did flit through my mind but I just didn't feel like it. I hope this feeling lasts because I drink too much as it is. And it's nice not to think about it so much. I know this drug is supposed to help people quit smoking but could it help with other addictions?
On another note I tried Paxil last October or November and had some horrible side effects. I actually felt like drinking more on this medication. I quit it and was afraid to try another medication. But I'm so glad and totally relieved that I got over that fear and tried something else. The side effects are miniscule compared to Paxil and it seems to be helping me.
And I don't want to say anything bad about Paxil, if it works for you that's great. I was just trying to make the point that sometimes we have to keep trying even if we're scared. But I'm sure most of you understand that.
Thanks and take care,
jm