My doctor increased my dose from 100 mg once a day to 300 mg once a day.
Bupropion - Does Wellbutrin cause excessive sweating?
Question posted by dkw1576 on 17 Aug 2018
Last updated on 17 August 2018 by MuseMyself
3 Answers
MuseMyself
18 Aug 2018
You’re not alone for sure!
I had that reaction with Wellbutrin. I was very self conscious about it
WildcatVet
17 Aug 2018
"Dermatologic
Very Common (10% or more): Excessive sweating (up to 22.3%)"
As Porsche has said, a jump to 300mg is a big jump! Perhaps your doctor could lower your dosage temporarily until you're better adjusted to the drug.
If you've been on Wellbutrin for awhile and are happy with how it controls your symptoms you could also ask about different types of medication that will control the sweating.
Inactive
17 Aug 2018
Normally the doctors start with 150mg and increase the dosage to 300mg after a while. As you experience sweating for 300mg once a day, my opinion is 150mg a day even though it might not be sufficient for you to fight your condition yet. Increase to 300mg later on. This is something you have to consult with your psychiatrist because everybody reacts differently.
Buggs333
17 Aug 2018
Hi, I have been on this for over 8 years and it has always made sweat, as bad as if I was almost standing in the shower. Definitely if I'm doing house work or warm weather. My hair will be wet to the roots! But now I don't mind because the bupropion helps me so well. I just make sure that I have a cool room to go to so I can cool off periodically.
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