Anxiety

[livingwith]

I was prescribed this medication by my psychiatrist to treat anxiety & depression. I had been taking them for about a week at the time. The morning of my seizure I remember taking 2 pills instead of 1 per my recommended dosage. I was not feeling the effect of 1 so I took 2 instead. I went to work as usual & about midday a stressful event occured at work. I work in sales & normally handle a heavy workload with ease, but this day as I became anxious. My heart began to race & all o...Read the full article

[Espi]

Just wanted to let you know that I am taking the generic of Wellbutrin. It is called Burpropion HCL ER.
On the pharmacy pamphlet that comes with the medication, it says that taking more of the recommended dose will increase your risk of having a seizure. SOME of the side of effects, and THERE ARE MANY, are fainting, chest pains, fast heartbeat and also seizures. It says that the dose should be at least 8 hours apart or as directed by your doctor to decrease your risk of having a seizure. The medication must be swallowed whole. Do not crush, chew or break the tables. Doing so will destroy the slow release of the drug & may increase your risk of side effects, including seizures. You should have contacted your doctor or a pharmacist, before taking MORE than your recommended amount. Hope all is well now.