I'm being put on Wellbutrin for fatigue due to depression but I had a really negative reaction with it and I only took it for two days before finally not being able to handle it (extreme anxiety and panic attacks).

I have done a lot of research and found that Provigil (modafinil) will give me the same wakefulness and energy like Wellbutrin does, but without aggravating anxiety and causing panic attacks (I have an anxiety disorder and Wellbutrin makes me super agitated and panicky).

I asked so many doctors on their opinion on what I should be taking for fatigue/depression and they ALL insist on Wellbutrin, even after knowing that I do not respond well to it. I'm also really surprised that a lot of doctors here don't even know about Provigil or they just "don't prescribe it to anyone".

Is there any way to get something along the lines of Provigil that won't cause such adverse side-effects?


I really need help with this because my life is on hold due to this medication dilemma. Thank you for your help!