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83 Years. Nausea, Difficulty In Food Intake After Increasing The Dosage Of Welbutrin. Mental Stress. Suggestions?
My 83 year old mother is on Welbutrin, 150 mg daily. Doctor wanted us to increase it to 2 pills daily (300mg) after two weeks if she didn't seem better. We increased this dosage 1 week ago. Now she is experiencing nausea and finds it hard to eat. I don't want to stop the medication because my father died 1 week ago and I know she needs this medication to help her get through this difficult time. What suggestions do you have to help with this nausea?
Hello, Thanks for the query to H.C.M. Forum. Welbutrin 's ingredient is bupropion and most potent antidepressant. Nausea and vomiting are the most common side effects of this drug. In my opinion do't increase the dose of this drug, rather add antacid syrup containing oxetacaine ( local anesthetic ) for quick relief. As she is in acute depression and she will get some time for recovery , don't worry. Counselling is the best treatment beside love & affection. Good luck. Dr. HET
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83 Years. Nausea, Difficulty In Food Intake After Increasing The Dosage Of Welbutrin. Mental Stress. Suggestions?
Hello, Thanks for the query to H.C.M. Forum. Welbutrin s ingredient is bupropion and most potent antidepressant. Nausea and vomiting are the most common side effects of this drug. In my opinion do t increase the dose of this drug, rather add antacid syrup containing oxetacaine ( local anesthetic ) for quick relief. As she is in acute depression and she will get some time for recovery , don t worry. Counselling is the best treatment beside love & affection. Good luck. Dr. HET