I want to go on wellbutrin, do I talk to my doctor or do I need to see a psychiatrist

Different medications affect people differently so just because it helped ur friend does not mean it will be the right medication for you. I would suggest a psychiatrist over a general doctor. They have more training & experience when it comes to mental health & mental health medications. Most general doctors have a 6 week rotation in psych were a psychiatrist has to have a one year residence in a psychiatric setting. Also wellbutrin can increase anxiety as well as agitation in some people.

In some cases Welbutrin causes anxiety. Learn about all options then see a Dr.

Tell your family/primary physician about your symptoms. If you tend to get so uptight that you talk really fast & can not stop & then forget what you were talking about.write it down & give it to him/her.

Wellbutrin is a psychotropic medication and is normally only prescribed by a psychologist or psychiatrist. This is normally prescribed for depression. You may find you need something like Depakote(spelling?) to help with anxiety.

You can go to your doctor and they can prescribe something for you. I tried both Lexapro and Wellbutrin for social anxiety and I liked the Lexapro better. But I had side effects from the Wellbutrin so did not use it very long. I've heard it is supposed to be good for controlling weight also. Good luck.

WELL HUN....YOU NEED TO SEE A DOCTOR TO GET ON THE RIGHT MEDS....WELLBUTRIN ISN'T THE ONLY ANT-DEPRESSAINT OUT THERE. JUST BECAUSE IT WORKED FOR YOUR FRIEND ....DOESN'T MEAN IT WILL WORK FOR YOU. YOU SAID YOU DON'T LIKE DOCTORS.....TAKE THAT LAST STEP AND GO SEE ONE.....YOU'LL BE A WHOLE DIFFERENT PERSON THAT YOU WANT TO BE IF YOU DO.
GOOD LUCK

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Your primary physician can prescribe wellbutrin. However a psychiatrist is much more knowledgeable about the medications that help social anxiety. There are medications that work better for the disorder than wellbutrin. Everyone is different and what worked for your friend might not work for you. I would talk to your doctor and get his/her perspective, if a psychiatrist is recommended I would see one its better than being anxious all the time. Good Luck :)

I do not know if Wellbutrin is the best idea. Why do not you go to your doctor (a psychiatrist is not necessary) and tell him/her what is going on. Maybe Wellbutrin is what you need, but maybe not. Wellbutrin made me crazy. Careful with what you choose.

You can talk with your regular doctor.I was on Wellbutrin and I did not help my depression or Anxiety but did help me to cut down on Smoking..

Talk to any doctor since it is a prescription drug.