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Are Tremors In The Hands Sometimes Due To The Intake Of Wellbutrin?
Question: hello , i am on wellbutrin 150 Xl , cirpralex 20 mg and concor 2.5mg beta blocker . since i started wellbutrin 3 months ago , some days i feel my hand shaking for few seconds then it will go is it a side effect of wellbutrin . moreover i also feel that my heart rate is always in the days around 75-90 BPM is it good ?
Brief Answer:
Yes, these seem likely to be side effects of Wellbutrin.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I have gone through your query in detail and can certainly understand your concern towards your symptoms.
Yes, you're shaking hands and increased heart rate seems to be due to the side effects of Wellbutrin.
But, not to worry as you are already on a beta blocker that which helps in reducing the shaking of hands, and even increased heart rate.
So, I advise you to please continue the same medication as you are on an adequate dose of these medications.
Hope this information would help you.
Feel free to ask any queries.
Regards,
Dr. Soujanya
Yes, these seem likely to be side effects of Wellbutrin.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I have gone through your query in detail and can certainly understand your concern towards your symptoms.
Yes, you're shaking hands and increased heart rate seems to be due to the side effects of Wellbutrin.
But, not to worry as you are already on a beta blocker that which helps in reducing the shaking of hands, and even increased heart rate.
So, I advise you to please continue the same medication as you are on an adequate dose of these medications.
Hope this information would help you.
Feel free to ask any queries.
Regards,
Dr. Soujanya
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
thank you . wellbutrin is a safe medication considered ?
Brief Answer:
Yes, it is.
Detailed Answer:
Hello Sir,
Welcome back,
Yes, it is safe medication.
But the safety is mainly dose-dependent, as it may have the risk of seizures if the dose is more than 300mg.
Hope this information would help you.
Thank you.
Yes, it is.
Detailed Answer:
Hello Sir,
Welcome back,
Yes, it is safe medication.
But the safety is mainly dose-dependent, as it may have the risk of seizures if the dose is more than 300mg.
Hope this information would help you.
Thank you.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
final question , is there a long term effect for ssri and wellbutrin on a person , or they live a normal life ?
Brief Answer:
There is no such long term adverse effects.
Detailed Answer:
Hi sir,
Welcome back,
I have gone through your follow up query and understand your concern towards the adverse effect on long term use of SSRIs and wellbutrin.
But, there is nothing to worry, as it does not have any adverse effects in the long term as far as you follow the advised dose and duration of treatment.
They can lead a perfectly normal life thereafter.
Hope this information would clears your concerns.
Feel free to ask any further questions.
Thank you.
There is no such long term adverse effects.
Detailed Answer:
Hi sir,
Welcome back,
I have gone through your follow up query and understand your concern towards the adverse effect on long term use of SSRIs and wellbutrin.
But, there is nothing to worry, as it does not have any adverse effects in the long term as far as you follow the advised dose and duration of treatment.
They can lead a perfectly normal life thereafter.
Hope this information would clears your concerns.
Feel free to ask any further questions.
Thank you.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Kampana
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