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Wellbutrin side effects: “Severe panic attack, ended up in the ER, HR shot up suddenly, couldn\’t breathe, thought I was on the verge of death or a seizure. Now taking Ativan just to get through a day. I\’m absolutely miserable!”

October 21, 2008 · Filed Under Wellbutrin Side Effects · Comment 



Episode #339
Side Effect Date:2008-10-13

Symptoms:
“Severe panic attack, ended up in the ER, HR shot up suddenly, couldn\’t breathe, thought I was on the verge of death or a seizure. Now taking Ativan just to get through a day. I\’m absolutely miserable!”

Medication Name:
WELLBUTRIN

Diagnosis or Reason for Use:
mild depression

Outcomes Attributed to Side Effect:
Death
Life-threatening
Hospitalization – initial or prolonged
Disability or Permanent Damage
Congenital Anomaly/Birth Defect
Required Intervention to Prevent Permanent Damage
Other Serious (Important Medical Events)

Describe Event, Problem or Product Use Error:

Medication dose: 150mg
Frequency of Use: once a day

Other medications used at the time of event:
none
Other Relevant History, Including Preexisting Medical Conditions:
smoker

Patient’s Age at the time of event: 28
Patient’s gender: F
Patient’s weight at the timeof event: