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PLZNO
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Re: Wellbutrin - Initial Libido Spike

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heyitsmepssd2 wrote:Hi All,

Recently tried Wellbutrin, when I went up to 300 I had a considerable boost in libido however that only lasted a couple of days and then nothing.

Anyone with a similar experience?
took 150mg couple of days
and quit taking it
my heart was beating like a drum and I couldn't sleep more than 2hours!! jesus...
did you experience insomnia while on that drug?

and I've seen same experince on other folks
they said that it only lasted for few days
2016 march~april
Strattera+Vortioxetine for 3weeks
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Escitalopram for 2weeks (PSSD)
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Re: Wellbutrin - Initial Libido Spike

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I tend to cycle on and off of bupropion for that reason. The effects seem to only be consistent for the first week or so.
Female
Various SSRI's for OCD 2001-2003; no sexual SE's
300mg Zoloft 2003-2007; no sexual SE's (tapered off Mar. 2007)
200mg sertraline 2008-2009; immediate sexual SE's (began Nov. 2008, CT'd early 2009 and developed PSSD)
PSSD 2009-2018
STILL CURED
heyitsmepssd2
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Re: Wellbutrin - Initial Libido Spike

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Bunny that sounds about right, effects lasted close to a week.

What does your cycle look like, 2 weeks per month?
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Re: Wellbutrin - Initial Libido Spike

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Yeah, I would say so. Adding an l-dopa supplement seems to make it even more effective, too.
Female
Various SSRI's for OCD 2001-2003; no sexual SE's
300mg Zoloft 2003-2007; no sexual SE's (tapered off Mar. 2007)
200mg sertraline 2008-2009; immediate sexual SE's (began Nov. 2008, CT'd early 2009 and developed PSSD)
PSSD 2009-2018
STILL CURED
heyitsmepssd2
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Re: Wellbutrin - Initial Libido Spike

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Thanks for the tip.

Mucuna Pruriens is actually one of the few things that has ever worked for me (naturally ocurring l-dopa). I thought about combining it with Wellbutrin but did not know if it was OK to mix, since it can lead to seizures and whatnot.

What dosage l-dopa has worked for you? For me 120mg-200mg. I found more is not better, at least for me.
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Re: Wellbutrin - Initial Libido Spike

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I go through a variety of different l-dopa products. Normally I just go with the maximum allowed dose. My psychiatrist was okay with me combining it with bupropion.
Female
Various SSRI's for OCD 2001-2003; no sexual SE's
300mg Zoloft 2003-2007; no sexual SE's (tapered off Mar. 2007)
200mg sertraline 2008-2009; immediate sexual SE's (began Nov. 2008, CT'd early 2009 and developed PSSD)
PSSD 2009-2018
STILL CURED
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Re: Wellbutrin - Initial Libido Spike

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Have you tried combining Wellbutrin with L-Tyrosene?
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Wellbutrin Does It Work Or Not?

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I'm still taking some medications. Effexor XR 75mg 25mg Seroquel at night. I used to be on 300mg Effexor XR and got fed up with the sexual side effects so lowered my dosage. Strangely enough, my sex drive on 75mg seems worse than it was on 300mg. I suspect because Effexor at higher dosages gives dopamine and noradrenaline.

Anyways, I told my pdoc about the sexual problems worsening as I get older, I'm now 34 years old.

He basically had only two options. (aside from stopping Effexor all together for another drug) Viagra or Wellbutrin.

So I have a fresh bottle of Wellbutrin sitting on my dresser that i haven't started yet because I'm unsure and the fact I've read that Wellbutrin causes people to get jittery and anxious which is a nightmare for someone like me.

I've tried a lot of OTC herbs, supplements and nothing has really helped much, or it just helped temporarily.

So my question to anyone who stuck out Wellbutrin passed 6 weeks...did your sex drive/life improve any ? Is it worth it?

Thanks in advance.
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Re: Wellbutrin Does It Work Or Not?

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I am also interested in this. From what I've read it depends on the person. I've read that it has helped people regain libido and have more pleasure full organs but have also read of it causing sexual dysfunction in its own right. Would love to hear any thoughts and experiences though.
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Re: Wellbutrin Does It Work Or Not?

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Ive used if for about 2months and was not a fan (insomnia, agitation).
Having said that, i ve read alot of positive experiences, especially when used in a combination with SSRI/SNRI. (which i did not). Sexual dysfunction while on Effexor is quite common though and doesnt mean you have PSSD.
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