Wellbutrin is a prescription medication that is used in the treatment of depression. It is also commonly used as an aid in smoking cessation. Wellbutrin withdrawal symptoms can develop no matter what dosage a person is taking. Even if someone has taken small doses for a short period of time, they can still experience symptoms when they stop using the medication.

There have been over 50 different withdrawal symptoms reported by users of Wellbutrin. While anyone can become addicted to Wellbutrin, it’s estimated that only around 30% of the people taking the drug suffer from withdrawal symptoms. For some, the symptoms are only mild annoyances. For others, they can be quite severe and may require the supervision of a medical professional.

In as little as eight hours, Wellbutrin withdrawal symptoms can begin to manifest. The withdrawal process can take any where from one week to as long as eight weeks. And, the more severe symptoms can last even longer. The type of symptoms can vary from one person to another. The severity and the duration of the symptoms can also be very different.

A person in Wellbutrin withdrawal will feel very fatigued and have little or no energy. Insomnia can make the tiredness even worse. They will have frequent headaches or may have migraines even if they’ve never suffered from them before. They may have dizzy spells and their vision can be badly blurred.

Gastrointestinal symptoms can range from mild to severe. Almost everyone withdrawing from Wellbutrin will be nauseated. Some people suffer from diarrhea, some suffer from constipation and some suffer from both at different times. The person will usually have stomach cramps and complain of indigestion. Bloating and flatulence may also occur.

Because Wellbutrin restores chemical balance in the brain, some of the most severe symptoms are psychological. The persons depression may seem even worse than before they started taking the medication. They usually become very emotional and can start crying for no reason. They can also become angry for no reason and be aggressive, hostile and irritable.

Anxiety levels can peak and they will feel agitated, nervous and over react to situations. Many people report having troubling thoughts, or thoughts that are repetitive. They often have trouble concentrating even on daily tasks. Even mildly stressful situations can become to much to deal with for someone withdrawing from Wellbutrin.

Some people suffer from a lack of coordination and may have problems maintaining their balance when standing or walking. Some even exhibit impaired speech problems such as slurring words. It’s common to have tingling sensations that feel like small electrical shocks or zaps. And, some people report body tremors or shakes.

In some cases, the person may experience hallucinations or illusions. This can make the person feel as if they are having a break down or going crazy. If someone starts having hallucinations, or seeing things that are not there, they should see a physician. They should not be left alone or allowed to drive.

Any time that someone stops taking an addictive drug they are going to have withdrawal symptoms. The body becomes dependent on the drug to function and when it’s no longer getting the drug it has to learn to function without it. The best way to get off Wellbutrin or any other drug is to do it gradually. Instead of suddenly stopping intake of the drug, reduce the dosage by small amounts over several weeks time.