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| RATING | REASON | SIDE EFFECTS FOR WELLBUTRIN | COMMENTS | SEX | AGE | DURATION/ DOSAGE | DATE ADDED |
| 5 | Fatigue w/hopes of wgt. loss | 1st I do drink A LOT of water and when I 1st started taking this drug I did experience a few bouts of dry mouth, but other than that no other side effects were noticed. The dry mouth problem went away in only a few days. I take the single dose at 6 am each day. | I started taking Wellbutrin 11/17/04 and today 2/14/05 I have dropped 27lbs. I am not tired right after a full day at work anymore, and this is a plus. | F | 48 | 90 days | 2/15/2005 | 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 | 5 | depression | Anxiety (not a problem before), loss of apetite, increased libido, nausea, clenching teeth, restlessness, memory issues | My ARNP (who I'd seen for 11 years) started me off with a bang - Wellbutrin XL 300mg - for chronic low-level depression. The first two weeks were bad, luckily I was working from home so I could deal with each new side effect as it showed up. First couple of days were just feeling restless and out of sorts with myself. Around day three the nausea developed so I wasn't eating much (which may have added to the problem). The nausea was off and on for the first two weeks - also could not drink wine or any other alcohol during that time, the smell of it repulsed me (and I normally love it). The anxiety scared me because I'd never experienced it before, I worried about anything and everything - was taking Xanax .25mg to combat that (have taken that as needed for years for hormonal irritability). Around day 14 I had my worst side effects and anxiety and had decided that I wasn't going to be able to continue with it. The next morning I woke up and it was like a magic wand had been waved and all the side effects had subsided. I felt like a new person, calm, relaxed and at peace with the world. It was a huge relief - didn't really want to go through the hassle of trying another medication. The teeth clenching lasted for several more months off and on, but that was tolerable and it eventually subsided altogether. Try to get through the initial adjustment phase if you can...see how it turns out. | F | 48 | 19 months | 3/29/2009 | 5 | Depression | Very fast heartbeat when starting on Wellbutrin. Headaches that feel like a clamp on the left side of my head. These seem to come and go and are much worse if I drink coffee. Alcohol also increases the frequency and intensity of the headaches, even in very small amounts. | I have tried all the SSRIs and hate the side effects. 10 years a go I tried Wellbutrin and had great results. This time when I tried to go on Wellbutrin I had terrible side effects - rapid heart beat, insomnia, inability to remember things. I was going to give up and live with depression and all my suicidal thoughts when I finally found a patient psychiatrist and he suggested that I go on Wellbutrin very slowly to avoid the side effects. I went on Wellbutrin by making in into a 1% solution (crush the tablet and disolve it in 150 ml hot water) and then going up 1 ml at a time (1 mg). It took me 6 months to get up to my current dosage of 15 mg per day. This allowed me to get on the drug and to take the right amount which for me is 15 mg a day - 10% of a "normal" dosage. My depression has dramatically improved, I no longer sleep all the time or have suicidal thoughts. My doctor tells me he doesn't know of anyone else taking such a low dose, but if it works, go for it. | F | 48 | 6 months | 1/4/2007 | 5 | Depression | Some irritability early on. | I took this med for several months a year ago, then quit. Began again 10 days ago. It's almost a miracle drug for me. Instead of drinking myself to sleep in front of the TV and going to bed at 3am, I'm sound asleep at 11pm and getting to work at 6:30am. This seemed to happen the last time I took the med but I think it may have lost that effect... at least I stopped going to work early! The most remarkable effect this time around is that I don't have the urge to drink alcohol. I'm an alcoholic and have been through rehab twice. Nothing helped. Suddenly on Wellbutrin, I'm acting like a normal person. Two beers is my "limit" and I don't feel like drinking... it just doesn't taste good. That was an unexpected result of the med. Other than that, I just feel "good" in general. For the first time in ages, I seem to have almost everything in order in my life. That's my story and I'm sticking with it. | M | 48 | 10 days | 1/21/2006 | 4 | Depression and anxiety | Headaches are gone, insomnia is gone -- noticing some anxiety and irritability, such as teeth clenching, traffic bothering me more, spouse irritating me | Entering 2nd week on this medication - At this point, it seems like a tradeoff. With Lexapro, I was cheerful, didn't focus on old PTSD issues, but lethargic and gaining weight. With Wellbutrin XL 300 mg, am more emotionally labile, less rested, but much more alert and engaged in life. At this point, am wondering whether I will have to choose between the two...but will keep taking for four weeks and see. | F | 48 | 12 days | 3/19/2006 | 4 | Deoression | initial headache, lethargic | Was on Zoloft for 3 years, became sick of sexual side effects, switched to Wellbutrin for 3 months, with good results. Then was given generic while on vacation. Continued on generic with bad results. Back on Wellbutrin XL. Feeling better, slowly. Wellbutrin and generic are NOT the same !!! | M | 48 | 4 days 300 1X day | 6/26/2011 | 4 | Depression and anxiety | So far -- dull headaches and early and middle insomnia - fall asleep early in the morning. | Was taking Lexapro for a year -- Paxil before that -- for anxiety and depression. I had the well documented weight gain from SSRIs, but, worse for me, was the lethargy. I slept extremely well on both of there -- in fact, at this point, I really miss the deep sleep. Trouble is, I didn't want to get out of bed and gladly returned for a nap whenever I could. Also had significant anhedonia -- wasn't interested in any previous passions, didn't want to socialize. I have noticed an increase in energy from the start -- hope the side effects go away | F | 48 | 7 days | 3/13/2006 | 4 | severe depression | I get a headache every evening starting at about 4 p.m. It's a little bothersome, but not severe. I find that I am waking more at night than I used to and I'm also getting up earlier. I've also noticed a bit of shakiness in my hands. | I've been on Wellbutrin (300 mg) for a week now. I am taking it in conjunction with Effexor (150 mg). Within 2 days of starting the Wellbutrin, I started noticing an increase in energy and a lift in my mood. | F | 48 | 7 days | 1/16/2008 | 3 | Depression | Increased agitation. I have to take Valium (5-10 mg/day) to calm me down. Increased sweating indoors which causes me to be very cold when I go outside (I live in the NE). I have to wear summer clothes if I'm going to be indoors. And although I'm normally sensitive to fabrics, many of those fabrics I used to be able to wear are now uncomfortable. | I used to take Prozac (for 15 years) and increased to the maximum dose in the last few months I was taking it, but it wasn't having any good effect (lots of the side effects). Since I've started taking Wellbutrin, I've been a lot less depressed, I've been a lot more energetic, and my libido has significantly increased. Aside from having to pop Valium 2x per day and being uncomfortable in my clothes, the Wellbutrin has been a big help. I'm taking 150mg XL. | M | 48 | 6 months | 2/19/2008 | 3 | Dysthymia | Occasional bad headaches. Some dryness in mouth but not too serious. Some inattentiveness. Muscle stiffness. Causing big problems with visual acuity. | It has helped slightly with mood. The biggest benefit, and the reason why I have stayed on it for a year, is that I have no interest in alcohol which was my way of self-medicating depression. | M | 48 | 1 years | 8/18/2008 | 3 | Depression | Unlike others I experienced a rapid weight gain. Vivid and frequent dreams most unpleasant. Only a mild effect to alleviate depression. After taking paxil and then effexor which eliminated entirely my libido that fortunately has returned | I am going to try going completely without any anti-depressant drug as the side effects of each are worse than my depression. | F | 48 | 3 months | 5/18/2006 | 2 | ADD | Immediate side effect was heartburn nearly all day, tightness in my chest. Intense orgasms as others have stated. After 4 weeks bad ringing in my ears, more intense chest pains. Bouts of anger - wanted to run over slow drivers. Car could not go fast enough. | Thought it worked first couple weeks. More focused, stayed on task. Listened better to others. Then the heratburn and LOUD ringing. I'm gonna have to stop. Can't deal with it. | M | 48 | 31 days | 4/10/2006 | 2 | Depression | Initial symptoms that subsided: jittery "speediness", lack of appetite, insomnia, headaches. Second stage of initial symptoms: extreme anxiety and paranoia that was almost debilitating. Both of these phases occurred when I initially started at 150mg/day and then when I increased to 300mg/day. "Permanent" side effects: (complete!) lack of sex drive, dry mouth, trouble sleeping, night sweats, what I call "brain slides" where there seems to be a momentary shift or turning off inside my head (had a car accident during one of these), inability to concentrate, extreme ennui/boredom, markedly decreased interest in social life, detachment, memory lapses, restlessness. | But, hey! No more suicidal thoughts! Went on because of an episodal depression--I'm not normally depressed. The episode is almost resolved, but my doctor is keeping me on it because I haven't been at my increased dosage for six months. I'm tired of this and am going to talk to her very seriously next month about helping me get off of this. I feel like my personality has been sucked out of my right ear and it's NOT because of depression. It is so difficult to get adjusted to for the first month that I'm afraid to go off cold-turkey--I think I could end up hurting myself or someone else. So I need her help in tapering off in the best way possible. This drug is bizarre and there are a LOT of side effects that aren't mentioned in the materials but I see consistently in places like this. I know it's not a controlled study, but this drug is not everything that we're told. | F | 48 | 14 months 300 1X day | 4/26/2010 | 1 | smoking cessation, prevent depress. | Hideous vomiting/diarrhea at day three both tries | I attempted this drug twice, thinking the nausea/vomiting I experienced after day three the first time was just a virus... Egads, after day TWO of second attempt I was horrendously and hideously sick to my stomach - vomitting, diarrhea so awful I actually passed out... It came on suddenly, was horrendous for three straight hours, then was done - gone... Awful drug, and it sure didn't help with the lack of urges for cigarettes,either... | F | 48 | 3 days | 12/14/2005 | 1 | Depression, Anxiety | Had bad reaction to Wellbutrin. Began taking it with Ativan, but as I decreased Ativan which slows you down, the Wellbutrin started speeding up my system. Racing thoughts, shakes, nausea, night sweats, dizziness, ears clogged, ringing in ears, trouble concentrating, insomnia - constantly. D/C'd Ativan and started BuSpar 7.5 mg. twice a day. Symptoms worsened. Thought it was the BuSpar, so decreased to 7.5 mg. daily (1/2 tab in a.m., 1/2 tab in p.m.) Symptoms continued. Went back to doctor and she changed it from Wellbutrin XL 150 mg. to Wellbutrin SR 100, once a day. Instead of getting 150 mg. over 24 hour period, I was now getting 100 mg. over 12 hours period. Could actually feel Wellbutrin peak after 6 hours (shakes increased). Ended up in ER for psych evaluation. On-call psych said to stop Wellbutrin immediately. Been in withdrawal all week - bad. Hard to decrease Wellbutrin as tabs are either extended release or slow release, so you can't break tabs or you'll get full dose as they dissolve. Lowest dosage of XL is 150 mg. Lowest dosage of SR is 75 mg. Have been off work all week. Felt a little better after 3 days, but not 100% yet. Will be under care of a psychiatrist. Will never trust general practicianer for these type of meds again. She actually wanted to increase dosage after I told her I was having trouble with it! | F | 48 | 3.5 months 150 1X day | 12/15/2011 Patient History | 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 | 1 | Smoking cessation | Irrational thoughts. Mood swings, lack of motivation to high activity. Anger, frustration. | I started the drug with some trepidation but after a day or two noticed more restful sleep and an increased libido. After a couple weeks I began to question everything around me like there was,this conspiracy against me. My thoughts would swing from general happiness and calm to being suspicious and untrusting. I lashed out at my wife , accusing her of being unfaithful creating this whole cheating scenario in my head. Rational thinking went right out the window. I didn't think delusions were a side effect but they are. My personality is generally confident and good natured but after a few weeks on this drug I find myself feeling insecure and at times emotional. These bad feelings come on out of nowhere and last for a few minutes to a few hours. I'm not taking this drug ever again. | M | 48 | 1 months 100mg | 5/25/2016 | 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 | 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 |