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Suggest Remedy For Muscle Fatigue On The Upper Arm
Question: I'm experiencing increased upper arm muscle fatigue. I have been on Zoloft 200mg for several yrs. approx a month ago my Dr prescribed Wellbutrin. I slowly increased dose to 450mg Q Day. This muscle fatigue has been bothering me for about 2 weeks. Do you suppose it can be related to the Wellbutrin?
Brief Answer:
Assosciation with Wellbutrin possible
Detailed Answer:
Dear patient,
there is descriptions that wellbutrin can cause side effects similar to the upper arm muscle fatige you are describing. Also the time range from the starting intake and the starting of the symptoms fits in your case.
If i where your doctor i would think about switching the Wellbutrin to some other kind of antidepressant like citalopram, venlafaxin or mirtazapin.
Hope this is helping you , if you have any clarificatons you can get back to me, if this was helpful please kindly rate my answer. Best regards
Assosciation with Wellbutrin possible
Detailed Answer:
Dear patient,
there is descriptions that wellbutrin can cause side effects similar to the upper arm muscle fatige you are describing. Also the time range from the starting intake and the starting of the symptoms fits in your case.
If i where your doctor i would think about switching the Wellbutrin to some other kind of antidepressant like citalopram, venlafaxin or mirtazapin.
Hope this is helping you , if you have any clarificatons you can get back to me, if this was helpful please kindly rate my answer. Best regards
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