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 |
| 4 | depression, PMDD, PTSD, OCD | I notice that almost everyone that is complaining about this drug is taking it more than once per day. My doctor has me on 100mg in the morning. He said not to take it after late morning. So far, I feel wonderful after replacing Prozac with this. I am a little on edge and can take 1mg of ativan to compensate. I have energy I have missed having for a year. I can walk a few miles a day again with the dog. I don't feel depressed at all. I feel like my normal self for the first time in 2 years. i would suggest if you are having horrid side effects to talk with your doctor about lowering the dose (as long as you are not depressed), and see if that makes the other side effects more manageable? I am also losing the weight that Prozac helped me gain. So far 5 pounds. No more night cravings or feasting. YAY! Good luck to everyone with your own personal fight to feel better!!! | I am wondering about using the name brand instead of the generic? I saw one clear comment that side effects seemed to lessen with the name brand. Also, anyone on this for PMDD? I have a wonderful strict vitamin regimen that has helped my PMDD for years that I created, but I am nervous about this first cycle on a new med. | F | 46 | 8 days 100mg 1X day | 4/7/2010 | 4 | Depression | I first took this years ago at high doses (150 mg or more), and this made me agitated and irritable. But trying only 75 mg per day made the difference. | You have to work to get the dosage right. Too many drs start people at a high dose when they are sensitive to meds as I am. My current dr was wise enough to try a baby dose, then said I can step up if I choose. I did once step up to 150, but went back down because 150 mg is too much for me. You can't always tell by weight how someone is going to respond because I'm average weight. I can't take SSRIs or SNRIs because of nausea, lack of sex drive, feeling lethargic, etc. This drug doesn't cause any of those nasty effects for me, just have to deal with the stimulating effect, which is sometimes a good thing because depression makes me lethargic in itself. Try it, but work with your doc to find the right dose or if this drug is right for you at all. | F | 46 | 6 months 75 1X day | 9/22/2011 | 4 | moderate depression/anxiety | Felt jittery at first, some weight loss, now increased energy and libido | The first two weeks were kind of rough. I felt jittery and spacey. But after a few weeks I have more energy, I sleep less without feeling tired,and I'm back to doing some of the things I neglected while depressed (cleaning my house, having sex, talking with friends). Don't let the initial side effects discourage you, it sure got better for me. | F | 46 | 7 weeks | 7/24/2007 | 4 | depression/smoking cessaton | I feel very energized, almost to the point of mania! I awakened the other night itching. I had no visible rash until I scatced ab area then welps and hives appeared wearever I had scratch. My Dr. made me discontinue use and I am going to protest. I think I am having a mere side effect and not an allergic reaction. | Very hard to sleep. No omore than four hours a night. At least I don't feel hopeless anymore. | F | 46 | 6 weeks | 9/29/2004 | 3 | depression | wt gain | F | 46 | | 9/21/2002 | 3 | Depression, Smoking | Mainly for depression, quitting smoking. I quit smoking just about every day - throw the pack away at bedtime. Some days I'd go all day without, some days I would buy 4 single cigs. But I was never able to put together more than 2 or three smokeless days in a row. After 2 weeks on Wellbutrin, I have finally quit for good - three months now! However, I haven't experienced the weight loss some have mentioned. I'm actually about 10 lbs heavier now. | I plan on stopping very soon. I was an avid runner before taking this - I truly enjoyed and actually craved my daily running | M | 46 | 4 months | 1/26/2005 | 3 | anxiety/moderate depression | felling shakey like I've had too much coffee, loss of appetite. I felt kind of "foggy" the first few days. I sleep more soundly at night. | My doctor said to take 100 mg twice a day. The pharmacist told me to take one a day for three days, then if I was tolerating it well to go to two a day. I took one for six days, then tried two a day. It took 3-4 days at two a day to adjust. Now I am starting to feel better. A little more motivated and upbeat. I have stopped drinking coffee. I already feel like I've had coffee. I've been trying to make myself eat lately. I lost 5 pounds the first 8 days. Can't wait to see how I'm feeling after a couple more weeks. | F | 46 | 12 days | 6/15/2007 | 3 | depression, suppliment to celexa | Most notable side effect is tinnitus (ringing in the ears). Also bad headache the first two days. Otherwise, no other issues. | I do feel a bit more alert and engaged in daily activities. The feeling of brain fog is slowly disappearing and I can focus on tasks and conversations better. | M | 46 | 7 days 150 mg 1X day | 1/4/2013 | 3 | Major Depression | Achy all over, No sleep, Crying, Upset stomach, increased libito, weight loss, more energy, dry and sore throat, ringing and headaches,no appetite, Suicidal Moments. | Only been on it a short time. Reading other's experiences helps in knowing not alone. Giving it at least 4 months to see. Only two weeks and lost 2lbs. and added bonus more SEX! So hopefully the truck thing will go away and I won't drown my kids. Ha! Ha! Look a sense of humor? Hm! Haven't seen that for awhile. | F | 46 | 13 days | 10/8/2008 | 2 | depression | Stuttering, nervous twitches. Involuntary leg and hand movements | F | 46 | 1 days | 10/8/2006 | 2 | depression | My tongue felt as if I had burned it on hot coffee or something; It was very sensitive. Some foods tasted different. Cigarettes and coffee tasted nasty. | Even though I haven't taken Wellbutrin in 6 months, cigarettes and coffee still taste permanently nasty. | F | 46 | 1 days | 7/14/2006 | 2 | irritation, lack of motivation | Ears ringing beginning at 9pm each night. Feel like I have a constant hang over. Takes 3 Advil to kill the headache. Dry mouth, but not bad. | So far, I don't notice much else at all. Not much improvement. The headaches sure don't make me want to increase it all. | M | 46 | 10 days 150 xl 1X day | 2/16/2010 | 2 | Moderate depression, PTSD | Greatly increased irritability and anxiety. Excessive sweating. Weight loss. | Increased energy/irritability with accompanying weight loss. Did nothing for my symptoms/condition. Just been switched to Remeron. Good luck to me. | M | 46 | 8 months 100 MG 4X day | 3/21/2010 | 2 | depression | emotional outbursts, suicidal thoughts, edginess, irritability | F | 46 | 14 days | 2/18/2008 | 2 | depression | stomach pain (the first 2 days), lost appetite, anxia, insomnia, joint and muscle pain | I cannot tollerate the anxia, the muscle stiffness and joint pain | M | 46 | 5 days | 10/31/2008 | 2 | depression/anxiety | extreme agitation and increased anxiety. | I take 150mg in the morning and it seems to be making me extremely irritable to the point that friends have mentioned to me that "whatever you are taking for your issues you might want to consider quitting because it's making you go off the deep end." If you suffer from anxiety you might want to discuss this possible side effect with you physician or pharmacist. | M | 46 | 6 months | 7/13/2008 | 5 | depression | Insomnia, tremor, dizziness, ADHD | My doc prescribed bc SSRI's help my anxiety but make me more depressed in an apathetic way (it's not just teens world!) Wellbutrin at 150 mg is the perfect dose for me (I'm a low dose person, 25mg Zoloft is also perfect for me). It gave me back my energy, prevents me from getting severely depressed. At 300 mg I was way too wired, go-go-go! Unfortunately, it gives me insomnia, which made my circadian sleep disorder worse (DSPS) and made the ADHD I didn't even realize I had severe even at a low dose. So, I have normal energy & motivation (mostly) again - yay! - but I'm very dysfunctional with doing anything. :-( Can't focus, horrific memory, takes forever to do anything, etc. The Zoloft seemed to balance it out, so the ADHD wasn't so bad. However, I'm hoping the seroquel (to help my insomnia) will help decrease the ADHD. | F | 47 | 3 months 150 mg | 4/10/2015 | 5 | slight hand shake maybe...I take other meds that may contribute. I lost 20lbs the first year I was on it. and have lost 30lb over that last 5 years. | Wellbutrin IS WONDERFUL! Needed weight loss and controls bipolar depression. I still have periodic mood swings but very managable. 450 mg (75 3x a day) the only anti depressant that didn't make a sexual cripple. | M | 47 | 5 years | 4/15/2005 | 5 | Depression,anxiety | Wellbutrin (available in Australia only as Zyban) 150mg Lexapro 5mg - both taken in the morning. Imovane 3.5 at night for sleep. I am now moving into my third week on this combination and am extremely pleased with the effectivness of these two antidepressants in preventing a ppotential slide into a major depressive episode. I have had few side effects from either one. The Lexapro at 5mg assists with potential anxiety and the Wellbutrin has improved my overall sense of well-being, energy, clarity and focus. So, after a number of years battle with depression, I feel very good at present and that is directly attributable to the Wellbutrin and Lexapro. It is still early days and I will need to get into week 6 -10 to fully know the overall effectiveness of this combo. I would certainly not hesitate to recommend that you consult your doctor about using Wellbutrin and Lexpro. | Improved libido. Energy and focus. No serious insomnia. No obvious side effects at all (week 3). I think it is critical to try and have as positive an expectation as possible of the potential benefit that an antidpressant drug/s may potentially provide. If you are negative and expecting that you will have every side effect possible and receive no benefit, that is likely what you will experience. I have had almost 10 years experience with the antidepressant roulette wheel and I have been very fortunate to rarely experience any extreme side effects. The MISTAKE I did make with some of those antidepressants was not BEING PATIENT and giving them the time necessary to achieve full effect. THEY TAKE TIME, call it resetting brain chemicals, marinating the brain, whatever you like, but it takes time. The antidpressants allow one the opportunity to begin a process of loosening up and taking action in other areas of your life: exercise, relationship nurturing, spiritual and creative fullfill | M | 47 | 3 weeks | 10/18/2005 | 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 |