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Wellbutrin

lesliekay111
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Has anyone had success taking Wellbutrin? At what dosage and for how long? Thanks. 

8 Comments
Jenn_06-03-14
Member

I had taken Wellbutrin the past and it seemed to work for awhile.  That was such a long time ago.  I came to the decision that I don't want to be on any medications if I don't have to be.  The side effects are horrible.  I currently take supplements and they help me a lot!  🙂  

jopiscool
Member

I have known people who say that it helped...I felt like a wet towel while on it...meds for depression are tricky; sometimes you have to find the one that works for you and unfortunately it often takes some trial and error.

JACKIE1-25-15
Member

Worked for me.  I had a plan that I would only use it for only 90 days following RX directions and knowing side effects.  I used it before but without nicotine addiction education and a support system. Stayed quit for about 1yr until I started dating a smoker. Now 545 days free.  It helps takes the edge off but you still have to work your quit.  I did not want to use NRT.

JACKIE1-25-15
Member

Welcome to EX.

 You have come to the right place if you are willing to commit to quitting smoking. This is all about you and what you are willing to do to be a nonsmoker.

Education is the key to success even in quitting smoking

You may already have some of this information but here are few pointers to help you get started on your journey. 

1.  At EX our resolve is to never smoke again.  NOPE “Not one puff ever I suggest that you follow the steps on the website pages along with reading, writing, studying, researching and blogging if you like.

2. Here is a link to Allen Carr’s book, “Easy Way to Quit Smoking”. an easy read suggested by the “Elders” (those with 1+ yrs. quit).

 http://media.wix.com/ugd/74fa87_2010cc5496521431188f905b7234a829.pdf

3.  Also, check out www.whyquit.com. For additional info.  Look for Freedom from Nicotine My Journey Home and Nicotine Addiction 101               

 http://whyquit.com/whyquit/LinksAAddiction.html

 http://whyquit.com/ffn/

4.  Stay close to the site, learn, and ask questions

5.  If you should need something to do for craves, here is a link that will help until you develop your own.   https://excommunity.becomeanex.org/blogs/JACKIE1-25-15-blog/2015/07/09/what-is-your-crave-buster

  If you take the time to do the work you will have success. Read, Study, Blog, Research Comment, Make friends, Hang Tough, Stay Close and most of all enjoy your commitment to quit smoking.

We are here to support you.

Daniela2016
Member

Did not work for me, sorry.

Daniela

Barbara145
Member

I think there have been many people on this site who have used it successfully.  Stay close to this site.  You can do this.

crazymama_Lori

you can try it and see if it works for you.  and if it doesn't, then try something else until  you find the combination that works for you.  Some do cold turkey, some Chantix, Wellbutrin, nicotine gum/lozenge/patches.  Most important to remember if one doesn't work for you, try something else until you find the right fit.  I tried Wellbutrin.  didn't work for me.  I tried cold turkey.  Didn't work for me.  I tried the patches and that worked in my instance.  Just don't give up.  it's worth it in the long haul.  Hop on my page and view the short video and two highlighted readings.

Strudel
Member

I used it (full dose for 2 or 3 weeks and then Doctor let me drop to half dose for another 10 weeks). I truly believe that the reading I did to prepare (like the Carr book) and the support from the site were even more influential in my quit. But, the Welbutrin certainly didn't hurt!