I'm toying with the idea of quitting smoking again. I have a shiny new bottle of Wellbutrin to help me along.
I'm kind of nervous because it made me a little wacky when I last tried it in 2000. (A little wacky=irrational batshit-insane wreck.)
The potential side effects of Wellbutrin:
Severe allergic reactions (rash; giant hives; itching; difficulty breathing;tightness in the chest; swelling of the lips and tongue); migraine headaches;hallucinations; confusion; paranoia; delusions; hostility; bizarre behavior;irregular heart rhythms; fainting; seizures. Dry mouth; nausea; vomiting; constipation; stomach upset; dizziness;agitation; anxiety; rapid heartbeat; lightheadedness; drowsiness; itching;rash; loss of appetite; increased appetite; involuntary movement of the limbs;joint pain; changes in weight; impotence; menstrual complaints; frequent urination;excessive sweating; decreased sex drive; inability to concentrate; tiredness;blurred vision; sleeplessness; ringing in the ears. Difficulty urinating; restlessness; difficulty moving; muscle spasms;increased saliva; tremor; hearing problems; taste changes; shakiness; exaggerated sense of well-being.
The side effect of me not smoking:
I constantly itch to bash in my skull with a hammer.
So. Despite the drawbacks, I'm willing to try Wellbutrin again. We'll see what happens. Maybe I'll choke to death on giant hives. Maybe I'll alienate everyone around me with bizarre, hostile behavior. Maybe my exaggerated sense of well-being will catapult me into a fantastic party-girl lifestyle until I quit the pills and it all comes tumbling down. Maybe I'll even quit smoking. I'll let you know.