On a side note, how was withdrawal from Effexor? I take the XL version. By using our Services or clicking I agree, you agree to our use of cookies. Just be careful to plan out your transition between the two so that you don’t accidentally confuse the symptoms of coming off of the one with the effects of the other.Thanks I'll make sure to give it time, although still debating whether to go for Wellbutrin or go no meds.

But so far that’s yielded only temporary relief that doesn’t last more than a day.It’s not that I’m expecting the antidepressant to “fix” anything, I just at least expected some small benefit, but so far there isn’t any.I would give it more time before you make a final decision.

I find lexapro helps my depression better but would fizzle out. But if there's any med I want to take, it's Wellbutrin.

Typically, they take four to six weeks to start working. I'd definitely bring it up to your psych the next time you see them, assuming the effects haven't leveled out by then. I feel crazy and disoriented and confused, and no one seems to know … Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcutsCookies help us deliver our Services. if that makes sense?? I take Wellbutrin XL 300 mgs a day along with another antidepressant, Pristiq, with fantastic results. And how did the other med work for you?From what I remember; within an hour I felt a lift in mood and energy.Wow good to hear that it seems to have kicked in quickly and worked for you!

The first 2-3 weeks were awful. Can’t sleep or I’m exhausted 24/7. It is difficult to know whether your antidepressant medications are working because they may take a while to start functioning properly.

Give it time.been on wellbutrin for a year now and i will say it did take about six weeks for me to notice things changing for the better — and they do!! )Before starting this, I had lots of negative thoughts, but some positive, and now my thoughts and anxiety is almost entirely negative.Shouldn't I be seeing some benefits at this stage? I also don't have the increased libido that many people exprience (not that I want that, just another sign that could point to things not working? When I added Wellbutrin after about a month or so I started to get energy and it helped my depression even more and is more consistent.

That actually happened to me and reduced the dose and I was fine. Rn I'm 2 weeks in Lexapro(SSRI), and I've been stuck to my bed this entire time. Overall, the drug did nothing to enhance my mood nor did it make the depression worse. I do combine it with lexapro. Too anxious to leave the house or too depressed to get out of bed. Did you start Wellbutrin yet?I did not try Wellbutrin, it seems it also has startup and eventual withdrawal symptoms as well.

Good luckI was on Lexapro for 3 months.

Most likely the anxiety is causing you to be tired. I do feel depressed rn, but currently am not trying medicationNew comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be castSpreading information and countering misinformation about antidepressants.Press J to jump to the feed. Reddit fam, I've made posts about switching SSRI's to SNRI's because of fatigue. I remember my anxiety increasing once it built up for me. When I added Wellbutrin after about a month or so I started to get energy and it helped my depression even more and is more consistent. Wellbutrin is an antidepressant that may be used to treat Major Depressive Disorder … I'm day 11 on Lexapro and I'm too tired to move..