WELLBUTRIN Reviews (BUPROPION HYDROCHLORIDE)Average Rating: 3.2 (1230 Ratings)Filter ResultsCompare WELLBUTRIN with similar:
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| RATING | REASON | SIDE EFFECTS FOR WELLBUTRIN | COMMENTS | SEX | AGE | DURATION/ DOSAGE | DATE ADDED |
| 5 | Bipo2 , depression | at first the anxiety got worse so I got panic attacks. fortunately, the doctor prescribed benzo. | This medicine gave my life back! | F | 31 | 3 months 150 1X day | 3/31/2022 | 5 | To stop smoking | Bad stomach pain, felt tired, bad headache that advil wouldn't touch, on the fourth day was going to stop taking it, but that day headache started to lift, didn't completely stop, but over the week each day got better until no more headche, lack of appetite | After side effects were gone I felt normal for the first time in my life. I had no craving to smoke, I felt full for the first time in my life no cravings for sugar, carbs, no junk food what so ever. Before I stayed hungry all the time. Would wake up at 5 am feeling rested. Before never felt rested. Started cleaning my house and a junk room little by little. Before had to talk myself into cleaning and would put it off over and over. Went shopping for the first time that I didn't just have to. Just felt normal. It gets better and better each day. Very focused for the first time with a feeling of felling of it's going to be OK. I wish I would of found this med. a long time ago, but I'm grateful that I have found it! It does make me want to live a healthier life. | F | 55 | 1 months 150mg 2X day | 10/24/2021 | 5 | Panic Disorder and Anxiety | I had nausea and drowsiness for the first 2 weeks and then again when my cycle would start. | I got a Genesight test done to verify what I was taking was appropriate for my genes. I've tried 9 SSRIs which made things worse so my Dr. suggested trying Wellbutrin since it's different. It's been a God send! I'm focused and I'm calm. It's been 10 months and I can do things I used to not do and I have more confidence. | F | 34 | 10 months 75mg 1X day | 8/10/2021 | 5 | Adult ADHD | Weight loss, appetite suppression, minor insomnia, dry mouth (faded after 2 weeks of use). | This medication improved my energy levels and leveled out my mood, which is what I wanted it for. Because I was dealing with binge eating disorder, the appetite suppression was actually welcome for me, as it allowed me to reestablish my relationship with food. I don't think I would have lost weight (20lbs) if that hadn't been the case, so don't let that stop you. Insomnia on this low dosage is very minor for me, so much so that I wouldn't even call it insomnia. I used to be an amazing, dead to the world sleeper, and now I can't sleep in quite as long and I sleep lighter. Overall, I recommend trying this medication! My gp eased me into it—75mg/day, then 75mg twice/day, then 150 mg once/day. I tried 300 mg and the insomnia was too bad for me to continue. | F | 23 | 8 months 150mg XL 1X day | 6/7/2021 | 5 | Major Depression | Not sure if these are related to the medication but on day 1 and 2 I had extreme leg pain but haven't felt discomfort since. I've had a slight headache each day since taking it but everyone around me is having sinus issues due to the weather so it may not be related to wellbutrin. I did have to take pseudo ephedrine to help my stuffy head on day 3 I notice slight constipation but definitely not as bad as I was on Tramadol. A metal like taste in my mouth, decreased appetite (the best side effect ever!) I've had stomach cramping on and off but nothing worth noting. | 13 years ago, I was on effexor for approx. 1 year. I was tired, achy, unmotivated etc... I was a mess and effexor only kept me from wanting to kill myself. One day my coworker gave me Tramadol and from that moment and 13 years on, my life was transformed. Tramadol allowed me to get off Effexor and live a happy and productive life. Tramadol was my MIRACLE drug. It cures my depression, fatigue, concentration/focus, anxiety/motivation. Tramadol makes me WANT to work and WANT to do things. Since the feds have decided to target Tramadol, my insurance has made it difficult to fill. I was forced to seek an alternative. 2 months after I stopped taking my Tramadol I started to experience depression and anxiety. Everything started to stress me. On tramadol, the world could be on fire and I'd remain positive. My depression slowly started to creep up on me. I knew I had to get back on antidepressants. I started to research antidepressants that give energy and I stumbled on wellbutrin. Today is day 5 and although it can't hold a candle to Tramadol, I have to say it's a great alternative. I take Kratom along with my wellbutrin. Kratom alone didn't seem to do much but now that I take wellbutrin, WOW! As of yesterday, day 4, I've felt alert and calm/happy. I got a lot of work done yesterday, something that only happens when I take tramadol. My brain fog is gone, i can focus on my tasks and the things I'm too lazy to do get done. I hope this continues! | F | 5 days 150 1X day | 12/11/2019 | 5 | PTSD | Pros; high sex drive, motivated, energized, alert, more social and happy and courageous, lost weight. Cons: anxiety, irritable, headaches, short-tempered. Can not tolerate alcohol Side effects take a couples months to subside. To manage my initial side - effects. I took it at night w gabapentin for about a month. Give it chance. It really works | Benefits by far outweigh the side-effects. It works well with gabepentin for anxiety. Also works well with Cbd. I still cannot drink while on Wellbutrin-it will make you so sick This has been a miracle drug for me! I have tried so many other anti- depressants to no avail. | 50 | 12 months 150mg | 2/13/2019 | 5 | Depression | Note: The BRAND Wellbutrin is great. The GENERICS are terrible. i wanted to post a warning for people that the generics, and I've tried several, are NOT the same as the brand. On the BUDEPRION GENERIC: I've had frequent need to urinate. Insomnia, dry mouth, ringing in my ears, abdominal cramping, weight gain, increased desire for cravings, namely to binge eat and smoke again (I quit years ago). Unexpected rages and prolonged irritation, biting my kids' heads off. The depression was only mildly lifted. There really can be a HUGE difference between the generics and the name brand for this drug. I recommend trying the branded one first to see if it works then switch over to the cheaper options after you know how its SUPPOSED to work. | After an initial adjustment phase with the NAME BRAND Wellbutrin, weird dreams and some agitation, I settled down remarkably. My depression is 90% better and I suffer zero sexual side effects. I lost weight because I wanted to get out and exercise more. My cravings for both cigarettes and food lessened, making both issues easier to manage. | F | 47 | 2 years 300 1X day | 3/29/2017 | 5 | Depression | Loss of appetite, weight loss, nausea, headache, vommiting, ringing in ears, anxiety | This medicine is a miracle drug that made me energetic, happy, and skinny. Downside is it does make me very anxious. | F | 20 | 2 years 450 | 3/11/2017 | 5 | Depression/anxiety | Increased anxiety,jittery,sweating,felt high,lost appetite and lost weight | Although wellbutrin has increased my anxiety the good out weighs bad. I've lost weight and have more energy. I'm much more calm and don't obsess over things anymore. I've also lost all desire for alcohol which is very good because I'm a recovering alcoholic. | F | 39 | 2 months 300mg | 12/16/2016 | 5 | depression | none really | I feel like a normal person again and I don't want to die anymore. I am doing art again and looking forward to things. I should have taken it a long time ago. I am supposed to take it 2 x day but I only take it in the AM. | F | 49 | 6 months 30 1X day | 11/5/2016 | 5 | depression | none really | I feel like a normal person again and I don't want to die anymore. I am doing art again and looking forward to things. I should have taken it a long time ago. I am supposed to take it 2 x day but I only take it in the AM. | F | 49 | 6 months 30 1X day | 11/5/2016 | 5 | Severe Depression | I am quite often overwhelmed by the urge to cry- for no reason. Do I feel nervous? Better cry about it. Read some heartfelt thing on the Internet? Here come the tears. I experience roughly 5-6 episodes of tearing up over nothing every day since I started taking Wellbutrin. My sex drive has returned full force, so that's pretty cool. | The crying spells are totally worth it. I have been chronically, severely depressed for well over 20 years. My first suicide attempt was at 13 years old. Taking Wellbutrin feels like shutting the door on that part of me that is dissociated, numb, and uninterested. I used to feel like I was watching life through someone else's eyes, I felt detached. It was like living in a very realistic and uneasy dream. Effexor helped for a few months and then suddenly stopped being effective. Wellbutrin seems to be making me feel emotions again, and while the last few days have been a weird and wild emotional spree it is wonderful to feel something other than hopelessness. | F | 34 | 10 days 300mg | 8/31/2016 | 5 | Depression, Anxiety, ADD | Mild nervousness if I don't eat frequenly | It takes about 2 months to see noticeable results. You may become agitated briefly for the first few days. My depression is gone. My anxiety is better. My ADD is better. I have more patience and I'm more social. Since taking Wellbutrin I have started taking yoga, going to the gym. I have not experienced the weight loss that many do. I think this may be due to being on Vyvanse and losing weight while taking that. | F | 46 | 6 months 30 mg | 5/31/2016 | 5 | Depression/Anxiety | When I started this med, constipation. That subsides, and the side effects at 18 months are zero. | I started at 37.5 mg/day, gradually have worked up to 225 mg/day. I know too many people have the 150 mg. dumped on them at the start, and I, and others I talk to, have found it works better to ease into this med, more gradually. It is a stimulating Antidepressant, so I combine it with Effexor, for anxiety, and I am as pleased as punch. If you are having problems at the start, please give any Antidepressant At Least 8 weeks to truly begin to work....at least, if you truly want to feel its benefits. If not, start complaining right away, and stay miserable. I wish you the best. | M | 57 | 18 months 112.5 2X day | 3/12/2016 | 5 | Depression anxiety | Twitching in my thumb muscle aches in my calves | It's been a miracle drug for me I take care of my mom has Alzheimer's and dementia and I just couldn't make it through the day without being very upset now I remain calm and I can deal with anything | F | 55 | 1 years | 2/25/2016 | 5 | Depression | Dry mouth, bugged out moments similar to ecstasy the first few weeks, clentch my teeth, loss of appetite, I catch myself making a weird face I never have before ...its a frowning look. Very unattractive and it's something I am constantly having to make an effort to be conscious of and remind myself to smile or smirk. My son pointed it out to me. | When I was 27 this saved my life. I mean literally saved my life. After my post pard. I took it a little over a year but noticed after about 8 months it not working as well. Tried increasing to 400 mg but too many side effects. 6 years later I am trying it again and finding that its having zero effect on me. Its really weird. I swore by this medication and should have been a spokesman for it with the way I recommended to anyone I knew struggling. I am in the process of finding something that can help me as much as wellbutrin did so many years ago. Trying Lexapro now and it works very well But it doesnt give me that boost to get out andbe social and do stuff like wellbutrin did. So I am still searching. But I would still recommend for a first time patient. | F | 27 | 1 years 300mg | 2/16/2016 | 5 | Smoking Cessation | Transient insomnia, anxiety, xerostomia, a sensation of 'pressure behind the eyes' | I took Zyban to stop smoking some years ago. It worked, and worked well. Cravings were significantly reduced and I derived no pleasure from cigarettes anymore. I quit within a week of starting it, and never looked back! Six years later, I smoked something that I didn't know contained tobacco. I started smoking again. This time got generic Wellbutrin. Within 3 days, I doubled up to the 300 mg. does for smoking cessation. That night, after dinner, I felt like a train hit me. Felt almost unreal, on the verge of panic for hours. Moral of the story - stick with the name brand and you will have a much better experience, as the drug will be released slowly into your system! | M | 36 | 90 days 150 2X day | 2/12/2016 | 5 | SAD, depression with weight gain | The name brand- NONE Generics= horrible side effects. Tried several generics, ended up high for 3 hours every morning, then crashing. Cannot use ANY of the generics. | Seriously different drugs if you take the name brand vs. the generics. No enteric coatingon the generics, means the generics dump all the drugs into your system in the first few hours, leaving you in the gutter. The Wellbutrin brand, xl, has never given me anything other than a few nights sleeplessness when first taking. | F | 41 | 4 years 100-300 mg 1X day | 1/26/2016 | 5 | Depression | Dizziness at first, continued dry mouth, anger, anxiety for first two years until dosage was increased, loss of appetite, decreased alcohol consumption, weight loss-losing more muscle than fat, out of breath with any physical activity, occasional bruxism, mild headache sometimes, very slight increase in libido, tremors | I started Wellbutrin in May 2013 at 300mg. There was no titration from 150 to 300, and that's when the side effects really kicked in. I had horrible dizziness to the point the room was spinning, hands shook so bad it looked like I had Parkinson's. Two years later I found that I wasn't as motivated to do anything, whether around the house, work or even activities I used to love. Within the 2 years I had several angry outbursts, road rage, and heart beating fast (+ 110). I asked my doc if we could try 450mg in late October. What a game changer. I used to drink a lot on the 300mg-12-14 beers everyday (please no lecturing). The beer went to my head really fast- slight buzz after 1, feeling like I had 5 after 2 beers. I didn't really feel hungover like I was in my 20's, but just a very mild headache. Surprisingly enough, when I upped to 450mg, the desire for alcohol has dropped to half, but has been as low 1 day to 4. The anger has subsided, my mood is way more relaxed, I continuously clean my house- to the point of getting rid of things I haven't looked at in 20 years. Bathroom is spotless, and kitchen clean too. My production at work is increased- I'm now getting projects completed before my boss gets upset. Drinking a lot of water due to very dry mouth. I haven't noticed much a libido increase but I will have to admit, I have read the reviews on Wellbutrin several times, and wanted to experience the "off the charts" horny feeling but it never happened to that exten | M | 59 | 2.5 years 300+150 1X day | 12/1/2015 | 5 | Depression | No side effects. Have been taking this for 8 years | I am drug-sensitive. Wellbutrin HCL is the only antidepressant that has worked well for me! No weight-gain | F | 55 | 150 MG 1X day | 7/24/2015 |