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Is It Normal For A Sense Of Demotivation To Return After I Have Increased The Strength Of Wellbutrin Intake?
Question: I increased the strength of my Wellbutrin from 300 mg to 400 mg a few days ago. I was feeling good, but now my lack of motivation has returned. Is this normal at the beginning?
Brief Answer:
Considerations.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thank you for sending the question.
From the information you have submitted I understand you have increased the dose of your Wellbutrin from 300 to 400mg per day. I would assume that you have done this under the supervision of your primary physician or psychiatrist.
It will generally take at least a couple of weeks for your body to adjust to the new dosage of medication. It would not be uncommon for you to have some change in motivation or mood over the first week or so.
I would suggest that you continue taking the medication as prescribed by your doctor and I anticipate within the next 1 to 2 weeks that you should come back to feeling at your baseline and hopefully progressively better over time.
Thanks again for sending the question.
Sincerely,
Dr. Galamaga
Considerations.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thank you for sending the question.
From the information you have submitted I understand you have increased the dose of your Wellbutrin from 300 to 400mg per day. I would assume that you have done this under the supervision of your primary physician or psychiatrist.
It will generally take at least a couple of weeks for your body to adjust to the new dosage of medication. It would not be uncommon for you to have some change in motivation or mood over the first week or so.
I would suggest that you continue taking the medication as prescribed by your doctor and I anticipate within the next 1 to 2 weeks that you should come back to feeling at your baseline and hopefully progressively better over time.
Thanks again for sending the question.
Sincerely,
Dr. Galamaga
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