Anyone tried Wellbutrin for panic attacks?
I read online that antidepressants can treat anxiety, and Wellbutrin is the only one I tried in the past that doesn’t cause me mania.
Anyone tried Wellbutrin for panic attacks?
I read online that antidepressants can treat anxiety, and Wellbutrin is the only one I tried in the past that doesn’t cause me mania.
In my experience, Wellbutrin is more stimulating and can actually cause an increase in anxiety. When I was first prescribed it, the doctor told me I may need to lay off the coffee to avoid this kind of response.
I asked AI and it suggested that if your anxiety attacks are tied to depression then it may be helpful. I don’t really know what that means, but Wellbutrin is typically prescribed for depression. I think it’s quite effective too, at least for me.
That is the contradiction. AI said it can increase anxiety, but when I searched online, it says it is considered good for panic disorder, and the new research shows that the claim that it can increase anxiety is not true.
It is the only antidepressant that doesn’t cause mania to me, and I have taken it in the past to improve cognition. It didn’t work on that aspect, but I haven’t taken it in the context of panic attacks/anxiety. I wonder if I should recommend my pdoc this medicine, as google (online) strongly recommends it for panic disorder.
I am confused. Chatgpt is strongly against Wellbutrin because it can cause anxiety, but here is what this author claims:
When To Take Wellbutrin For Anxiety
There is a little confusion about how Wellbutrin can treat anxiety. This is because Wellbutrin has a reputation⁶ for inducing anxiety rather than treating it. So what should you believe?
Yes, Wellbutrin can cause anxiety, but the risk of developing a side effect from Wellbutrin is roughly the same as the risk posed by other antidepressants.
All antidepressants can cause anxiety, with roughly 1 in 10 depressed patients experiencing this side effect. While there is a small risk that Wellbutrin may cause anxiety, it can also be an effective anxiety treatment for others.
Wellbutrin seems to have developed more of a reputation for causing anxiety than other antidepressants, and it is the fourth most frequently prescribed antidepressant. This is surprising considering that the risk of developing further anxiety symptoms is essentially the same with Wellbutrin as with other antidepressants.
Wellbutrin has fewer common side effects than other antidepressants, like weight gain, reduced energy, sexual performance issues, and apathy.
There are quite a few myths about Wellbutrin, so it’s important to know the facts about this medicine and its potential side effects when deciding whether it’s right for you.
Myth: Wellbutrin will cause anxiety, not treat it
While some people may experience anxiety while taking Wellbutrin, the risk is low. On the other hand, most people who take the medication enjoy a significant reduction in their anxiety levels.
Anxiety is a potential side effect in all antidepressants, and there is no increased risk with Wellbutrin compared to other medications.
Myth: Wellbutrin has the highest seizure risk
Another side effect often associated with Wellbutrin is an increased risk of seizures. This antidepressant is often thought to have the highest seizure risk, but studies⁷ have shown this is not the case.
While very rare, other antidepressants, like escitalopram and citalopram, have been shown to have a higher seizure risk.
Myth: Wellbutrin will give you insomnia
Wellbutrin can cause insomnia⁸ as a side effect, and it’s important to understand th…
It may be that if anxiety is a side effect of your depression, like if it’s the result of rumination or overthinking for example, then Wellbutrin might help.
I did see some user reviews on drugs.com that say it does help with that.
Yea, I runimerate and overthink a lot, is that depression? I thought it is anxiety.
I think symptoms can overlap with various conditions. Psychiatry is not an exact science. People who are depressed also tend to ruminate and overthink. It sounds like Wellbutrin can cause anxiety in some people, while sometimes improving it in others.
I guess you don’t know until you try? Maybe your doctor can weigh in on their experiences treating patients with Wellbutrin.
This is my experience too
It increased my anxiety, made me agitated and gave me sensory overload. Tried that one for about 10 months