Is Switching To Wellbutrin Advisable While Traveling?

Posted on Mon, 20 Oct 2014

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Mon, 20 Oct 2014 Answered on

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Question : Yo I am slightly depressed and going on a trip alone for 5 days. I would like to start wellbutrin . Is it risky to be away from home while trying a new med.......or are side effects rare
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Answered by Dr. Sudhir (6 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
I will advice against taking medication when away.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

I will advice against taking medication when away from home, particularly considering you might need dose adjustment and also there can be side effects.

Anyways it wont give you relief from depression during the trip, as it may take time.So do consider taking it after vacation.

Regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Sudhir (5 minutes later)

How many days or week does it take to feel that it's working

How long does it take days or weeks before I would feel better

Answered by Dr. Sudhir (12 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Roughly a week or so..

Detailed Answer:
Roughly a week or so is needed to see if medication is suiting you, what is proper dose and also show results.Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar