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 | dysautonomia, difficulty focusing | Don't fall asleep until later than usual, but then sleep ok. First few days were fine, but then have had one bout of anxiety and 2 of dizziness in the last couple days. The weird thing is that I also feel like I'm sick when I take it: feverish, with hot/cold flashes, nauseaus, muscle pain, and even have a weird taste in my mouth that is just like when I'm sick. The one day I didn't take the drug, these didn't happen. | I don't think it's been long enough for the benefits to kick in. I'm just wondering if these side effects are at all normal or whether they're a sign that this isn't for me. | M | 27 | 6 days | 1/27/2007 | 2 | bipolar depression | headaches, head pressure (as if my brain was being squeezed), irritability, negativity, fatigue, increased libido and sensitivity for the 1st 3 days and then slight decrease today. also noticed a heavier depression when drinking | First day was like a stimulating coke high w/out all the extraneous nonsense (i.e. drips, making brunch plans with losers you've never met). I was smiling, laughing, yapping away, complimenting everyone and had a bright and beautiful outlook on the future. The next day, the excitement died, like an inevitable come down. Very aggravating since I was so excited about the initial effects. My prolific doctor girlfriend says I need to stick it out for at least a month. That the side effects will subside and the drug will kick in. I'll give this bullshit 3 more weeks, and if i'm not singing to the moon and laughing at garbage cans, i go back to fish oil, exercise, and percaset champagne. | M | 27 | 4 days | 6/30/2005 | 2 | Depression, AD-induced SSEs | Agitation, Agitation, agitation, sexual side effects (!) | If you like speed, this just might be your thing | M | 27 | 10 days 150mg 2X day | 8/31/2010 | 2 | Bipolar depression and Adult ADHD | Was taking this medication for depression and ADHD, but it just made me very anxious. It did not help with anxiety or ADHD. | F | 27 | 2 years 150 1X day | 4/2/2021 | 1 | Dizziness, Numbness and tingling in face. Blurred vision. A headache that lasted several days. Difficulty sleeping. Crazy dreams. | I took t his drug for all of 4 days and I will never take it again. By the fourth day I felt like I was going to have a stroke! Even as I'm writing this I still have a headache. It is not a good drug. I took it to stop smoking - I think i'd rather smoke than be on this drug! | F | 27 | 1X day | 11/15/2011 | 1 | anxiety/depression | insomnia, nausea, dizziness, crying spells, rapid heartbeat, racing mind, irritability, brain feels stuck in a fog/dream state, increased anxiety and depression, loss of appetite | Do not start taking this drug while looking for a job/trying to make good impressions; I've been taking it for 7 days now and I feel like I'm going crazy. Due to all of the side effects I've experienced, I've had to cancel a job interview, and I feel completely stuck and unproductive. I can't even think clearly enough to continue with my job search, let alone type this sentence. I have NO appetite; I basically have to force feed myself and I CANNOT handle another sleepless night! I gather that it seems to take at least a month for the side effects to subside, but I literally can't afford to wait that long to feel like myself again, so I'm done with it. | F | 27 | 7 days 150 mg 1X day | 11/4/2010 | 1 | Depression | No effect at all, did nothing for my depression. | F | 27 | 2 months | 5/25/2004 | 5 | Situational Depression | mild nausea (goes away if you eat while taking the meds) and mild anxiety | My therapist recommended that I start an anti-depressant to help me deal with my divorce. I fought this suggestion for a while until my GP encouraged me to try this medication. I can not speak highly enough of this medication. I am now able to handle my emotions much better and feel much more positive about my life. I have experienced increased energy level, and sex drive. My side effects were mild at best. I would highly encourage anyone that is considering this medication to give it a try. It's been amazing for me. | F | 28 | 3 weeks | 9/15/2008 | 5 | depression, anxiety, OCD | Just a little weight loss... but no other side effects.. | F | 28 | 3 weeks 125 mg | 8/17/2013 | 5 | ADHD | Terrible headache until I adjusted to the dosage that works best for me - two 100's twice a day. I have slight hand tremors and some thirst. | The headaches went away and the other symptoms are well worth the results. I feel like it changed my life by making me able to keep track of things, pay bills, and concentrate on what I'm doing. Everyone is different but this really works for me. | F | 28 | 9 months | 6/14/2006 | 5 | Depression | Felt awake and alive and had energy again. Stopped obsessing about food all the time and lost weight. Love sex again. | Love it. If you hated Paxil and the weight gain from that try this one... | F | 28 | 2 months | 9/19/2005 | 4 | Seasonal affected disorder, overeat | First 3 weeks were miserable: daily headaches, spotting, serious bleeding post-sex, dizziness, GI distress, irritability, stomach pain. | First month was rough, and dosing up was bad. Almost stopped but wanted to give it time to work. Depression icnreased first 2 weeks. After leveling out at 50mg/2x a day for last 8 weeks, I have more energy, fewer nights on the couch doing nothing, and yes, increased libido. I love red wine but one glass now gives me a pounding headache. Small price to pay. | F | 28 | 10 weeks 50mg 2X day | 12/8/2010 | 4 | depression | My sex drive and orgasmic response has increased incredibly. Taking Prozac really took away my body's capacity to respond to my husband, but it's back and better than ever. THe past week or so I have been wanting to have sex at least once per day and I have amazing orgasms now. | F | 28 | | 4/17/2009 | 4 | lack of energy, transition period | It is difficult for me to take naps now, and I feel more amorous. My mind can race, but I'm more alert. Dreams have become very vivid, which I like. Unfavorable side effects include: tummy rumbles, slight constipation, having to take a pill. | When I started taking the generic form of Wellbutrin a month ago, I had the prescription for over a month already. I was hesitant to try it because I had never tried a depression drug. I knew I liked the way adderal and ritalin affected me, but I don't have add/adhd, so I didn't get that one offered in my doctor visit. I have enough energy for work and the evening after, and that was the kind of boost I was looking for. p.s. over the last 3 years I had a quite a habit smoking glass, but I left that behind a year ago. Over the first nine months it was "cold turkey" but I had a hard time getting my energy levels back up. About 2 months ago I had a very brief relapse, so I took 20 mg of Ritalin a day, and made an appointment with a psychiatrist. I'm feeling much better. | F | 28 | 30 days | 12/31/2007 | 4 | to stop smoking | insomnia, increased appetite, | F | 28 | 3 months | 4/18/2002 | 4 | more than moderate depression | no side effects so far, no weight gain and gradual recovery from insomnia, however it funtions really gradually, changes are subtle until you feel the difference, it took me 7 weeks to properly function in my everyday life ( my suggestion:do not abbandon the treatment too soon) | in september 2004 i experienced my first depression episode. being the daughter of a chronic manic-depressive patient i was very reluctant to initiate medication(it somehow seemed to me | F | 28 | 6 days | 4/5/2005 | 4 | Depression and mild anxiety | Weight loss, sweating, increased sex drive, some nausea | I started on 150mg of Wellbutrin XL and after 2 weeks was only feeling slightly better. Went back to the doctor and upped it to 300, which made a big improvement. Decided to go to a psychiatrist and she added Effexor 150mg to the mix, which has made a major improvement. However, I believe the Effexor is what makes me sweat. I do enjoy the weight loss from both medications. I usually do not have much of an appetite and have lost about 12 pounds in 7 weeks. I'm hoping the loss of appetite stays with me. | F | 28 | 7 weeks | 6/28/2007 | 4 | ADD, OCPD, depression, smoking | The main side effect that bothers me is the teeth grinding. I also have increased heartburn. For the first 2 weeks I had a hard time sleeping, but I also take klonopin for panic attacks which helped me sleep. The good stuff: increased focus and new found sex drive. | I have taken all kinds of drugs, and this is the first one that has actually helped me. All of the other meds I have taken had many more terrible side effects for me. I have heard many horror stories about wellbutrin and was scared to take it at first, but I am glad that I did. I have not quit smoking, but I feel I could very easily. I only smoke 4-5 cigs a day. | F | 28 | 2 months | 5/11/2007 | 3 | anxiety/depression | anxiety to the point i feel like im on methamphetamines. waking up several times durin the night, laying in my sweat. times of happiness and wondering why i am. Tremors. chest feels like my organs are in the wrong places. my face is more oily than normal. | i hope this medication starts working. I dont feel like myself. smoking is just out of habit now. | M | 28 | 2 weeks | 5/11/2007 | 3 | depression | none | Helped with mood relatively well, and somewhat with energy and motivation, though not a lot. | M | 28 | 6 months 450mg 1X day | 7/29/2014 |