Totally agree! Something needs to be done! I never gambled and now I gamble at least 2 times a week at a smokey Indian Casino. Nasty , expensive and dangerous addiction. I am quite relieved to see so many other people have the same problem!
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Understand this is normal gambling addiction where you are sucked further and further in -- if you went to counseling or gamblers anonymous meetings you would hear your story over and over and over .
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Does anyone have a lawyer yet or is there a class action suit against this yet? It ruined my life. I can relate to all if you
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The same thing has happened to me. I have been taking generic form of Wellbutrin for several years and I have a gambling addiction that started several years ago after I started taking Wellbutrin. It has gotten so bad. I lost my retirement lump sum money and we have had to sell our houses to get bills paid where I borrowed money to gamble. For years I thought I was going crazy because this is so out of character for me. I never used drugs or smoked, and only had a drink occasionally when I went out to dinner on a social basis. I prayed and prayed about stopping gambling but with no results. It has caused so much stress on not only me, but my wonderful husband who I love so much to the point he has been sick from worry. I have carried such guilt for hurting the person I love most. My gambling has destroyed our retirement plans. We cannot afford to travel or anything else. This morning I woke up with wanting to research the use of this drug and that is when I found out other people have gone or are going through the same thing. Is there anytthing I can do, as far as a lawsuit against this drug company. It has ruined my husband's and my life,
Linda Pike
Linda Pike
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YES!! I also lost more than $300,000 after taking Wellbutrin especially after a pain management doctor doubled my dose. My husband divorced me because of my gambling after a 19-year marriage. I saved money my entire life just to throw it away. Our local casino had hourly drawings. I was called twice along with another gentleman. I asked him if he was on Wellbutrin. He is! He said he lost $100,000's in the last few months since he started taking Wellbutrin. It's definitely a side effect. I personally am going off this terrible drug. I hope the same for you. Wellbutrin should be taken off the market. How many lives were ruined while they knew this is happening and doctors continued to prescribed this drug. I bet the drug company and doctors wouldn't have their own relatives on it.
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It is Wellbutrin causing this gambling addition. I lost most of my 401K retirement to gambling after I started taking this drug. I also asked two other people at the casino, in the high roller room, if they were taking Wellbutrin ,and yes they are. Stop the drug.
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There must be a correlation between the Wellbutrin and gambling. I have Ruined my life. And I feel So lost and desperate ... perhaps there is a class action suit regarding this ?
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Linda I have done the same thing and I dont know what to do... did you find out anything about the drug?
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I would not say it makes me gamble, but my story is highly related. I have some kind of obsessive/compulsive disorder with downloading files to my computer, and sorting/deleting/arranging them, for hours at a time. So I got 50,000 mp3s, and I feel the need to go through them and code them properly for artist, title, rating, etc. Also got 15,000 wallpapers, and deleting them and sorting them into about 25 categories and subcategories. Also have 5,000 music videos arranged by genre.
I've always had a little of this behavior, but I think the Wellbutrin has increased it. I hope everyone sees how this repetitive behavior has some things in common with repetitive gambling.
I've always had a little of this behavior, but I think the Wellbutrin has increased it. I hope everyone sees how this repetitive behavior has some things in common with repetitive gambling.
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I actively traded stocks. After starting on Wellbutrin, I turned my two decade career into a gambling addiction and lost my life savings. I switched to Effexor and after 6 months and have been building back my savings ever since. I felt the best I've ever felt on wellbutrin, but I can't do my job on it.
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I've had a gambling problem before taking Wellbutrin or the generic Bupropian, but I have had an increased desire lately to gamble more. I just thought it was life stresses. It's a viscous cycle. I win while gambling but then keep playing until I lose it all. Then I get upset because I did. Maybe I need to switch meds, I've been taking these meds for about 20 years. Any suggestions?
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Hi.
It is essential to speak with your doctor or a mental health professional about your concerns with gambling and any potential medication-related side effects. While Wellbutrin (Bupropion) is an effective medication for treating depression and anxiety, it has been associated with an increased risk of impulsive behaviors, such as gambling.
If you are experiencing an increase in gambling behavior, it is essential to address this issue promptly to prevent any negative consequences that may arise from excessive gambling. Your doctor or therapist may recommend a change in medication or a combination of medication and behavioral therapy to help you manage your impulses and regain control over your gambling behavior.
Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) is a form of talk therapy that has been shown to be effective in treating gambling addiction. CBT helps individuals identify their negative thought patterns and behaviors that contribute to their gambling, and teaches them strategies to manage their urges and improve their decision-making skills.
It is important to seek professional help and not stop taking any medication abruptly. Abruptly stopping medication can be dangerous and can lead to withdrawal symptoms. Your doctor or therapist can help you safely transition to a different medication or develop a plan to manage your symptoms.
It is essential to speak with your doctor or a mental health professional about your concerns with gambling and any potential medication-related side effects. While Wellbutrin (Bupropion) is an effective medication for treating depression and anxiety, it has been associated with an increased risk of impulsive behaviors, such as gambling.
If you are experiencing an increase in gambling behavior, it is essential to address this issue promptly to prevent any negative consequences that may arise from excessive gambling. Your doctor or therapist may recommend a change in medication or a combination of medication and behavioral therapy to help you manage your impulses and regain control over your gambling behavior.
Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) is a form of talk therapy that has been shown to be effective in treating gambling addiction. CBT helps individuals identify their negative thought patterns and behaviors that contribute to their gambling, and teaches them strategies to manage their urges and improve their decision-making skills.
It is important to seek professional help and not stop taking any medication abruptly. Abruptly stopping medication can be dangerous and can lead to withdrawal symptoms. Your doctor or therapist can help you safely transition to a different medication or develop a plan to manage your symptoms.
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