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 |
| 1 | Severe depression | My boyfriend has been taking this drug now for quite some time. At first it seemed to work. He seemed happier, had a better attitude, less anger. His concentration level was much better. Everything was going great. But we are now about five months in and I am scared. He is a mess. Wants to sleep all the time. Has completely disconnected himself from me and our children. His anger is back but it is accompanied by a great sense of "I don't give a f***". He is foggy headed and very dramatic about how it is that he perceives daily encounters with people. The slightest noises send him over the edge. He wakes up at about two in the morning and stays awake for at least an hour because he can't sleep. He has no pleasure in anything but work (and even the I don't think he is very happy with that). Wants to be alone all the time, when he is honestly a great people person. He has an appointment to see his doctor in a week, and because he isn't hurting himself or anyone else (even though I'm scared for him and can't reach him because I am nothing but an annoyance to him at the moment) they won't push the appointment ahead any sooner. Does this sound even remotely close to anything anyone else has experienced on this drug?? I urge STRONG CAUTION in trying any psychiatric medication, this one, or any at all, and proper knowledge of changes to your mental state and how to seek help at the first signs!!! Because as much as the people around you love you, they can't do it for you! | M | 37 | 5 months 300 mg | 10/23/2014 | 1 | Depression | Buzzing in my head, migraine, wired, dizzy, more depressed than ever...but the increased sex drive and powerful orgasms were great | Not worth it | F | 37 | 9 days | 1/1/2010 | 1 | smoking cessation | had my first panic attack on this drug. shortly after starting it was diagnosed with high blood pressure (at 28) | F | 37 | 3 months | 8/2/2008 | 1 | Mild Depression/Smoking | I'M FEELING KINDA EDGY AND TENSE. Moody, even. My heart's pounding and I'm getting more paranoid every day. My wife tells me I'm more depressed than she's ever seen me. I did quit smoking, though. | I started taking Wellbutrin within a week of starting cholesterol medication and a new diet, and I quit smoking at the same time. Since then I've gradually gotten more and more tense and edgy and depressed and anxious and paranoid. Haven't slept more than three hours a night in weeks unless I take sleepy pills. | M | 37 | 2 months | 9/7/2005 | 1 | Depression | Increased anxiety, jittery, felt like I was on speed, changed the taste of food ad beverages, trouble sleeping | This medicine cause my anxiety to increase drastically. I felt like I was racing on speed while taking it and caused my hands to shake constantly. I got no relief from this medicine at all, but instead it made things worse. | F | 37 | 3 weeks 150 2X day | 7/14/2012 | 1 | depression | constant headache | M | 37 | 3 days | 12/25/2005 | 1 | Anxiety depression | I have never been suicidal in my life until I took this drug I don't recommend it at all I was hospitalized and everything because of the thoughts | F | 37 | 2 months 300 | 6/2/2020 | 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 | Stop Smoking | My side effects were restless nights, dizzy and most of all having a "high" feeling like I smoked weed. These all went away after 3 weeks. | I take Wellbutrin XL 300 and it took me about 4 weeks to completely stop smoking. At first, I was smoking like usual, then after about 1 1/2 to 2 weeks, I smoked less because it tasted different, then about the 3rd week, I'd smoke like 3 in a 7 day period and now its been 2 weeks and I haven't smoke at all. I haven't gained weight (but I walk 2 miles a day anyhow) and my side-effects are gone. I have been happier and highly recommend this medicine as a stop smoking aid. I take Levoxyl for Thyroid and there are no interactions. | F | 36 | 5 weeks | 12/29/2005 | 5 | depression | insomnia is only negative side effect | I started on Wellbutrin XL four and a half weeks ago. My first two weeks I had 150 mg and after that was increased to 300 mg. I noticed nothing the first few weeks, and then all of a sudden it hit me. I feel so much better. More energy, I laugh more, and am feeling like my old self after mild depression for last seven years. Additionally, my sex-drive has gone from non-existent to through the roof. I have NEVER known what it's like to have a strong libido before, EVER! Now my wonderful husband is on cloud 9 and so am I. I really have a hard time putting it into words. I ever expected this as a "side effect." Now my husband refers to my daily pill as my "aphrodisiac." One other thing to note, I have also been on 20 mg daily of Lexapro. My physician has kept me on it in addition to adding the Wellbutrin. She said I should cut down to 10 mg now, since Lexapro is known to have negative sexual side effects, and she said my libido will go up even more if I c | F | 36 | 33 days | 8/19/2006 | 5 | Depression / Anxiety | Tinnitus, occasional irritability--albeit mild, feeling of being slightly "caffeinated", occasional sleep problems, kooky-- to the point of comical-- dreams | After the sudden death of my father, the terminal illness of my mother-in-law, and multiple legal wranglings tied to those issues, the mild-moderate depression and anxiety I've dealt with for years became a full-on crashing depression. After working up the nerve to discuss the problem with my doc, I was prescribed Effexor, which killed all things sexual; not exactly a price I wanted to pay. I was also concerned about withdrawal from Effexor. After a little research of my own, I asked about Wellbutrin and got it prescribed. Dr. tried to keep me on Effexor-- said Wellbutrin probably wouldn't help me if anxiety was my main concern. After two months, I feel like the light has returned to my universe. My energy has returned-- before, I could spend an entire weekend in my bed without caring what anyone thought. I'm working out daily, which has also improved my mood. I notice an improvement in concentration, as well as a return to normal as far as sexual interest and response. I haven't | F | 36 | 2 months | 4/6/2007 | 5 | stop smoking | Nausea..vomiting ...lightheaded ...dizzy...kind of a floating feeling...sleepy...no appetite ...and no desire to smoke. Hate the side effects...but worth it | F | 36 | 2 weeks | 1/17/2013 | 5 | Major depression, anxiety | In the first three months: decreased appetite, increased sex drive, insomnia, panic attacks, increased energy, better mood, crazy dreams | I LOVE Wellbutrin. I have been on it for over 2 years, and it has really helped me. Initially I had some minor issues compared to the benefits. When I am really stressed, it does seem to amp up my anxiety. Nonetheless, I think it is a wonder drug. 2 years later, I have no side effects--other than the anxiety sometimes that I mentioned (which I had before). Doc just prescribed 20 mg (which I cut in half, so 10 mg) Selexa to go on top for the week before my period, and that has been great too. I may see if I could take this combo all the time. Anyway, switched from Zoloft because I had no sex drive, and my weight would not budge. ONE PRECAUTION--DO NOT TAKE THE GENERIC. I switched for two months and thought I was going insane because all my depression symptoms came back. I did research, and it turns out that though the generic WellbutrinXL (Bupropion) has the same ingredients, the timed release part is not monitored or regulated by the FDA. Thus, I would be fine in the morning but a mess by the afternoon. Stick to the brand name for sure! | F | 36 | 2 years 300XL 1X day | 6/16/2010 | 5 | Depression/withdrawal from Adderall | Insomnia, unable to dull or escape racing thoughts, extreme depression if taking in conjunction with any Rx form of amphetamine, or even coffee. | The first few days were HORRIBLE but that was mainly because I was still weaning off of Adderall. Once I wasn't taking any additional "speed", I started to notice the Wellbutrin working quite well. Honestly, Wellburtin saved my life! I was coming off of Adderall for the 5th or 6th (and FINAL) time and I wasn't sure I could pull through this one. My shotgun was loaded and ready for that one morning when the alarm clock went off and I couldn't stand the all-encompassing anguish anymore. Adderall withdrawal is the darkest, most harrowing and wrenching detox I have ever been through, tremendously worse than opiates and xanax. I had been (and still am) taking Zoloft for depression, but once Adderall is in your body it overpowers everything else and quickly drives you off the deep end. No matter how horrible your brain feels on it, you NEED it to survive. Anyhow...back to Wellbutrin. I had read about it and thought it couldn't hurt so I asked my doc about it. I literally was at the end of my rope. He thought it was a good idea so he prescribed it to me. After two days on it I didn't NEED Adderall to get through the day!! I soon found out that I couldn't drink coffee or do any caffeine either, but it is a fair trade! I've also been taking less Tramadols each day and I am almost off of them as well! I never imagined a smoother or quicker withdrawal from such a suicide-inducing drug and I am very grateful. I can actually get out of bed in the morning without | M | 36 | 12 days 150mg 2X day | 3/4/2010 | 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 | 5 | depression | dry mouth, insomnia, slight anxiety but went away after one month | Has a stimulating effect which helps me to be able to get out of bed and function as a normal person. | F | 36 | 3 years | 3/13/2008 | 5 | Anxiety and irritability | Moderate disruption of sleep. Slight drop in sex drive. | I'd been feeling very anxious and irritable for about two years. My anxiety, anger, and mood swings were seriously affecting my new marriage and productivity at work. After a month of taking 200mg/day of Wellbutrin, I've been feeling calm and steady emotionally. I'm not nearly as irritable as I was before and I feel slightly more energized. In addition, my anxiety has subsided considerably. It even appears to have helped reduce the intensity of my obsessive thoughts (I've had OCD most of my life, although of the pure-O variety). As an added bonus, I have cut down on my smoking to just a few cigarettes a day. It's amazing how taking this low dosage of Wellbutrin for just a few weeks seems to have improved the quality of my life, with virtually no negative side effects. This drug doesn't work for everyone but it's worth a try if you're struggling with depression and some of its symptoms, like anxiety and irritability. | M | 36 | 30 days | 1/23/2008 | 5 | ADD Depression Cronich Fatigue | First two days I had head ache , but I was trying to stop coffee at the same time... Agitation and aggression for two days and then that stopped. | First two days I had a light head ache, irritability and aggression... After those two days I was much more fucused and although I thought I might be having a slower response time and less ability to think str8 do to it slowing my add down... I actually won every video game I played vs. others on the internet and seemed to actually think better. I can focus and my depression has gone. I will be going up to 300mg in a month, but if I had to stay at this 150 it would be a god send. | M | 36 | 7 days | 9/18/2007 | 5 | Depression | I have the ringing in the ears and the dry mouth. Some jittery feelings but those went away. Not sure if I have the stomach flu because the nausea started 9 days after taking the Wellbutrin. | I am so happy have finally found something that helps. I can deal with most of the side effects. I will take them over being depressed. The only one I can't handle now is the nausea - but not sure it is from the drug or stomach flu (living on gravol now). I hope stomach flu because I really want to keep taking it. I would really appreciate any comments that anyone has about the nausea. | F | 36 | 14 days | 3/7/2007 | 5 | Depression/anxiety | First few weeks alot of headaches, itchy feeling on hands, insomnia, rapid heart beat off and on, a little ringing in the ears. Increased energy and motivation. At 4 weeks all side effects gone, except minor ringing in the ear. Sleep fine too now. | It may not work for some, but, it certainly works wonders for me. I've lost about 7 lbs and have no depression at all. My anxiety has improved greatly at 200mg taken early morning daily. I'll be on this long term. Highly recommend. | F | 36 | 2 months | 2/18/2007 |