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 |
| 2 | SAD/depression/compulsive eating | Crazy deams, dry mouth, suicidal, weight gain - 10 lbs in 2 months, migraines more frequently - now for the last 8 days so I am stopping. | I read the comments, if it works for you that is great - it is just not for me. | F | 52 | 3 months | 12/29/2009 | 5 | Situational Depression | Constipation, strange taste in mouth, weight loss, ringing in ears, headaches and more energy. | This drug is the best thing that has happened to me in a long time. I didn't even know how depressed I was until the death of my father made me really look at my emotional state. I cannot believe the difference in energy levels. This has been the biggest help for me. I have also lost 20 pounds in 4 months combined with diet and excercise. The side effects that have not gone away after 4 months are the strange taste in my mouth, slight ringing in my ears, weight loss, and increased energy. This drug has completely changed my life for the better! | F | 29 | 4 months | 12/24/2009 | 4 | Depression, PMDD | I have mild sweating and hair thinning | I was wondering if anyone could tell me if you experienced the hair thinning and if it will subside? This drug has helped me so much I hate to quit taking it - Bald or Depressed - or depressed because I'm bald? What to do? | F | 39 | 35 days | 12/15/2009 | 5 | DEPRESSION | NONE | NO SEXUAL SIDE AFFECTS | F | 50 | 9 days | 12/7/2009 | 5 | Smoking cessation, mild depression | I had a lot of trouble sleeping the first few days, but was never tired. I'm noticing a loss of appetite and a decreased desire to smoke. And, I have been incredibly motivated. I've lost 5lbs. | I'm taking 300mg of the generic once a day. I read from other posts that it helped with the insomnia. The insomnia is finally tapering off. I'm working out more and having more fun with my daughter. I feel more present in the moment instead of just trying to get by. I feel like I have purpose again. I'm surprised it worked this quickly, unless it's psychosomatic. | F | 32 | 10 days | 11/24/2009 | 5 | Depression, moodiness and smoking | Very few. I am taking the generic brand. Sometimes raises my anxiety level, but not often. I am also taking Celexa so that may help with that. Some nausea occasionally. I have been exhausted, however, and wondered if it might be a side affect, although I have been getting less sleep and working out a lot more. | I take 150 mg in the morning and another 150 in the afternoon. I was able to quit smoking after 30+ years without a great desire to have a cigarette. I may think about it, but never consider actually having one. Depressive episodes were overwhelming and I haven't had any since starting the Wellbutrin (generic). Also, I have noticed increased libido. | F | 48 | 6 weeks | 11/19/2009 | 4 | Post partum depression | No bad side effects except for a little stomach pain. Good side of effects: increased sex drive,always in a good mood, more energy and a good "high" feeling | I had a baby 11 weeks ago and during that entire time was a different person. I was very mean,emotional,no energy,decrease in sex drive and very annoyed by my husband. I also had a lot of body issues since I gained 50 lbs during my pregnancy. I was never like this before I had the baby so I decided to get some help.My CNP was going to prescribe Celexa but then decided on Wellbutrin to help give me more energy. I am taking the generic form 100mg two times a day. I could feel the effects within the first couple of days and felt like I was on cloud 9. My husband also noticed a very big change in my mood. so this pill helped my marriage and gave me more patience with my baby. The first two days was almost an overwhelming "high" but then got better after a few days which was a little dissapointing because I really enjoyed the high feeling. But still in a good mood and hope it lasts! | F | 23 | 7 days | 11/17/2009 | 2 | Depression and Anxiety | Anxious, jittery, heart racing, depression | I've been on this medication for 10 days. The first week I was on 150mg and I felt anxious, jittery, couldn't sleep due to my hear racing or thumping in my chest. I started my second week and increased the dose to 300mg, I am feeling less anxious, however, I feel more depressed than before starting the medication. I'm trying to stick it out a month until I feel the full affect of the medication in hopes my symptoms will improve and I start to feel better. | F | 41 | 10 days | 11/9/2009 | 5 | Smoking Cessation and Anxiety | Dry mouth, jaw clenching, loss of appetite, dizzyness,insomnia, agitation, | First three weeks of taking this medication, my side-effects were quite difficult, however, after the third week they pretty much went away. I do have to take a benadryl every night before bed to help me sleep, but I'm okay with that. Before taking Wellbutrin, I smoked for 22 years, roughly 5-10 cigarettes a day. This is the first time I've felt like I'm really done with smoking. Haven't had one in 8 months! Also, I DO NOT take the generic. Tried the generic once before and it didn't work well for me. My anxiety is greatly decreased as well. | F | 36 | 8 months | 11/5/2009 | 1 | Depression | Increased activation, mild insomnia, decreased appetite at 150mg; extreme insomnia, mania, behavioral changes, increased libido, psychosis at 300mg. | This medication initially worked wonders on my depression - I went from major depression and the brink of suicide to apparent relative normalcy in the space of several weeks, and with no serious side effects. I was upped to 300mg, experienced even higher activation, which was a nice lift, but eventually sent me through the roof. I have never experienced psychosis before and am not really qualified to diagnose it, but very strange things happened that I only fully recognized after coming off it. This drug has probably ruined my life. I used to joke about warning labels and the wacky symptoms .001% of patients may experience. No more. Maybe on balance this drug helps more people than it hurts, but I am lost and so angry right now at how warnings are not more stringent/effective and how I couldn't see this coming. | M | 29 | 80 days | 10/27/2009 | 4 | situational depression | I have experienced every minor side effect listed on the warnings....dry mouth, jaw clenching, loss of apetite, weight loss, acne, rash, ringing in ears, dandruff, "just kinda feeling out of it" at times, and increase in sexual drive | I am currently taking the generic form of Wellbutrin XL. I take 150 mg 2x a day. The first week I immediately noticed my loss of apetite, constant ringing in my ears, and serious dry mouth. During the second week I got a bout of acne, and itchiness due to a rash, and dandruff. This week so far the acne, itchiness, and jaw clenching is beginning to subside. The ringing in my ears has been constant, however, the benefits I am getting much outweighs the adverse effects. I am just going on the third week and so far I have lost 6 lbs. without even trying. I think it is more due to my loss of emotional eating and that food doesn't seem to appeal to me as it did before. | F | 35 | 3 weeks | 10/24/2009 | 5 | Depression | There was no side effects | It helped me alot. I am more happier. I am very satistfy with it. | M | 15 | 2 years | 10/13/2009 | 4 | Depression | When I first began taking Wellbutrin XL (150mg), I felt inexplicably anxious, perspired more than usual (especially my feet) and had dry mouth. All of this went away after the first couple of days. Then, I would have slight dry mouth and would occasionally suffer from headaches and very slight nausea for 20-30 min. at a time. It might've increased my libido, and I think it may have helped me keep my weight down. After awhile, it was only very rarely that I had adverse side effects. Now, after 2 years, I was put on Bupropion several weeks ago (the generic version, same dosage), and I experienced jaw tension 1 time, increased anxiety, and muscle pain in my legs and buttocks for the last five days. I'm not sure how the two versions are different or if my recent problems resulted from the switch to the generic form. I do know that the non-generic form was perfect for me, and I'd still be on it if my insurance would permit it. | Before I began taking Wellbutrin, my depression would often make me feel overwhelmed. I would lose my concentration really easily, was often late to work, and would end up lying on my bed because I lacked energy and motivation. On Wellbutrin, I am better at keeping things in perspective. I still have my moments of depression, but they do not overwhelm me. I do not get everything done that I want to, but I have the energy to get more things done. The only side effects I experienced on the NON-generic form were slight and rare, and the positive effects far outweighed the negative. At first, I felt a little ashamed for "popping a pill to be happy," but it was what I needed to succeed in life, and it was the right decision. This made a big difference in my life. | F | 27 | 2 years | 10/13/2009 | 5 | Depression | Nothing serious, I dream more and thats about it. | It has helped me so much. I had horrible headaches before, stomach pains, light headedness, always tired.I felt like I didnt know who I was anymore. My personality seemed to disapear and my friends noticed. I wasn't myself, I was always irritated and lost interest in everything in my life and could not understand why this was happening. I had all the signs of Hypothyrodism but it was just major depression. Medicine works differently on everyone. For me it has given me my life back, I feel like me again, I didn't lose my personality after all. I eat normally, Im not tired anymore, no more headaches, no more low body temperatures, no more misery in my own body. Ive read many of the comments on here and everybodys body functions differently, there are alot of mixed ratings, hopefully this helps. I know how awful it is when something you can not control takes over your life. Best of luck. | F | 20 | 1 months | 10/4/2009 | 1 | Anxiety, Depression | Major weight gain, irritability, increased appetite, binge eating, road rage | I selected "Bupropion", but my comments are going under "Wellbutrin". I finally did a search by Bupropion and have found many sites where other have had adverse effects when taking the generic. My anxiety has been replaced by irritability and rage. My depressin is worse because I've gained so much weight. I was going to search online about stopping this drug cold-turkey. | F | 48 | 2 months | 9/26/2009 | 4 | Depression | Irritability, Mood Swings, Gas, Bloating, Brain Fog, Insomnia | I am a man who has been taking the generic form of Wellbutrin for about 6 months. It has cured my depression! I actually have the energy now to get out of bed and live. I've been exercising and have lost 50 lbs! A lot of the emotional eating has stopped. However, the medicine has come with a price. The mood swings are pretty bad. Some days I'm friendly and outgoing. Other days I'm so irritable, I bite people's heads off if they even look at me wrong! Honestly, I'm surprised I still have any friends left. I have a crying spell at least once a week. My brain is often foggy, also. And the gas and bloating of my stomach is pretty bad. I'm taking Ambien to help me sleep at night. I'm going to see if I can afford to switch to the name brand Wellbutrin instead of generic and see if that helps relieve the side effects. These meds have been a wonderful thing for my depression but I don't want to lose all my friends and have a bloated stomach, to boot! | M | 38 | 6 months | 9/19/2009 | 1 | depression | Horrible brain fog which eventually made me have to stop (only after 2 weeks.) I was fine at first but it gradually made me more and more in a zombie-like state. Awful experience. Also highly painful headaches numerous times a day. Had to basically overdose on painkillers to make them go away. Been constipated, too. GOOD side effects being loss of appetite and I have lost about 10 pounds in two weeks. I almost hesitated to quit because I was enjoying the rapid weight loss. In truth I would rather be depressed than have the brain fog from this terrible drug. I was only taking 100mg to boot! Very low dose. | M | 30 | 14 days | 9/14/2009 | 5 | Anxiety and depression | None. | I am 450mg a day. I have been on Effexor, Cellexa and Zoloft and had very bad side effects with all. This is the best. I have no depression or anxiety. Much more energy and great felling of well being. Dreams are vivid and sometimes bad, but not freak you out bad like I had on Effexor. I have been able to lose 27 pounds since being on just Wellbutrin, instead of the combo with Cellexa that I had prior. | M | 6 months | 9/6/2009 | 5 | Anxiety, smoking cessation | None at first, but within a week or so after I switched to Wellbutrin from Paxil, I had some major mood swings, crying spells, dysphoria. In about 10 days or so, I noticed a major difference in my desire to smoke. I have absolutely no desire to smoke now, which is incredible, considering I was up to a pack a day at one point. Even when I do smoke, I don't enjoy, which also made it easier to quit. Wellbutrin has helped with depression a bit, but not as much with anxiety. My anxiety seem to be worse, actually, but I'm not sure if this is the Wellbutrin or something else. Other side effects: severe nausea and vomiting, complete loss of appetite, weight loss, racing thoughts. I'm sure these side effects will go away with time. | This medicine is amazing if you want to quit smoking. I'm willing to deal with any and all side effects in order to free myself from nicotine addiction. However, the therapeutic dose to quit smoking is lower than the typical dose for anxiety/depression, which might explain why it hasn't made a difference with those. | F | 24 | 21 days | 9/3/2009 | 5 | depression and ocd | a few anxiety, brain fog, irritability. | best antidepressant ever taken. but it's better put in therapy with a mood stabilizer to avoid hypomania or mania. give me concentration, attention and help in solving problems. | M | 23 | 5 months | 9/1/2009 |