Antidepressants only work if they are taken regularly and people who take them sporadically rarely receive any benefit. There are several options for you to consider if Wellbutrin is too expensive for you. First, ask your doctor to try and access the drug company's Compassionate Use Program. Many companies have such a program for people who require medication but cannot afford it. If your doctor is not able to do this, ask to be changed to an older tricyclic antidepressant.
Older antidepressants work just as well as newer ones and are usually much less expensive.
They are associated with side effects such as constipation, dizziness, and dry mouth, however elderly people are at a greater risk of experiencing these adverse effects than young people like yourself. Desipramine is an example of a tricyclic antidepressant that is usually well tolerated and should only be a fraction of the price of Wellbutrin. If you have clinical depression, it is very important that you receive optimal treatment on a daily basis. All the best. Because my husband and I want to get pregnant within 6 months, we decided that I would attempt to go off the Paxil.