I have been on Wellbutrin XL for nearly a year. 6 months ago I developed an interest in gambling which led to an addiction. I have gambled over $4.000 since April. This is SO out of character for me. I am thankful to have found that Wellbutrin can cause this because like I said, this is not who I am. I will be going off the drug as soon as possible.
I take generic Welbutrin and after seeing some articles realized my gambling problem started about the same time...lost well over 30,000 and ended up divorced...went to treatment, Gamblers Anonymous, Counseling...nothing helped...I'm talking to my psych asap to get me off this drug!
I would willingly join a class action suit? How does one go about that?
The package insert for the drug says it can cause compulsive gambling, and your pharmacist is supposed to warn you about this and other possible side effects. So I think the manufacturer's fanny is covered. As for myself, I am experiencing eating compulsions after being on WB for a month. I could eat three full meals in a row, and stop only because I become totally bloated and can't stuff anything else in. I really have to exercise discipline to keep to a reasonable calorie intake.
I experienced the same problem while taking bupropion (generic version of Wellbutrin). It is a dangerous medication, especially if combined with other ssri's. I believe a class action lawsuit should be filed against the manufacturer.
I was never informed by my psych about the potential for gambling compulsion to arise. I also discontinued using generic WB after experiencing large gambling losses. I'd gladly join a class action suit. Need to check the literature that accompanies prescription from pharmacy. I don't recall seeing warnings about gambling.
I'm interested in a class action lawsuit.
If u find an answer. please let me know. I have started this bad habit also. I dream of gambling. go when I awake. sneak and lie about where I am at and now can't pay bills. let me know if there is anything I can do. Thank you
My husband started gambling out of control 7 years ago after starting on antidepressant meds precribed to him for one panic attack. The damage has been done to our relationship. Not only the compulsion to gamble but the total lack of emotion when he gets found out is astonishing. Three credit cards maxed out at a time, money borrowed with no way of paying it back. He used to be so nice and caring but now he is an empty shell who only cares about himself and gambling. Tells me every time I have to get over it and move forward. Move forward to what, more gambling. I have begged him to try to get off the meds but he is addicted now and refused to try. Thinks I am crazy and everything he does is normal.
yes Kim I think you could be right, I have the urge to gamble and mood swings
I've been on it since my divorce in 2005 and that's when I was introduced to the casino by a friend. Next thing you know I'm going alone all the time and it's a full blown devastating addiction. I've lost thousands and every piece of jewelry I had. I never considered the drug but it started when I began taking it. We all need a lawyer, I lost everything and couldn't help myself.
That's the way I feel, like in a trance. The times I won I sat there in a trance like state and put it all back in. I feel crazy. Hours and hours pushing buttons?
I had the same issue.
I have become addicted to shopping on ebay after starting bupropion. If I miss a day, I notice my urge to shop is not so strong but some days I can spend an entire day shopping and bidding on stuff while on the mediction. I guess ebay is a form of gambling. Gives me a rush to buy things. Definately related to the drug; no doubt about it. I have been unable to find a drug to treat my depression. It always returns or side effects are unbearable.