WELLBUTRIN Reviews (BUPROPION HYDROCHLORIDE)

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 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
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 5  chronic depression, social anixety More alert, no change in weight or libio. I wanted to contribute my own experience because I found this site helpful when I was considering Wellbutrin. I have had chronic depression and have social anxiety. I started on 150 XL for about 3 weeks and then went to 300. Generally it has worked well for me. I was taking lexapro and although it helped me not feel so depressed, it made me quite tired. I would nap as often as I could. It seemed to effect the way I dealt with things throughout the day by seemingly making everything o.k. to the point that a lot of things didn’t matter. Welbutin on the other hand has had an almost opposite effect. Rather than being tired, I’m more alert. My expectations were high (magic pill) in part because of reading mostly just the highly rated comments on this site. I was trying to look positively at things. On that note, I would recommend readers to consider a fair sample of all, good and bad, experiences others have had (everyone’s different). I had expected to eat less and have M 50 5 weeks
3/13/2007
 5  Depression Headaches early on,night sweats, some brain fog early on . Definite increase in Libido. Well folk I've been on this great med for over 2 months now and I'M DOING FANTASTIC! I get more done in all facets of my life because I'm more focused, have more energy, lighter in weight by 10 pounds and just feel better. Things that would overwhelm me in the past just don't bother me like they did. It's great. The headaches have gone away.I'm most definately hornier than ever! I'm glad this drug is out there. I switched over to the generic version of the XL and have saved alot on med expenses with no change in the results. M 53 60 days
2/22/2007
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 5  low level depression and add At first I had trouble sleeping through the night. I take wellbutrin for low level depression and ADD. The drug has increased my energy. Also helps concentration. I have increaesed libido and intense orgasms. I call this the wonder drug. M 54 2 days
8/3/2005
 5  MAJOR DEPRESSION/BIPOLAR DOES WONDERS IN COMBATTING DEPRESSION. I CYCLED THROUGH 10 HELLISH YEARS,WHILE MY DOCS TRIED TO FIND THE RIGHT 'COCKTAIL' MY MENTAL ILLNESS.anxiety,mood disorder,OCD,PTSD (aka I HAVE BEEN IN VARIOUS NORTHERN VIRGINIA MENTAL HEALTH SINCE 1980 (i have been hosbitalized several times) MANY PYSE MEDS DO 'FRY YOUR BRAIN'AND YOU HAVE NO DESIRE OR ABILITY TO FUNCTION.YOUR LIBIDO GOES TO HELL IN A RADIO FLYER RED WAGON AND,GUYS,YOUR DICK WILL SAY 'LEAVE ME ALONE.I HAVE A HEADACHE' MOST OF THE TIME. YOU WANT TO DIE.(MANY DO...AT THEIR OWN HAND)I HAVE NOW BEEN ON WELLBUTRIN FOR A NUMBER OF YEARS,AND THAT COMBINED WITH AN AGGRESSIVE HEALTH CARE TEAM,I HAVE COME A LONG WAY.AND MY CLINICIANS AND DOC ARE VERY SUPPORTIVE AND CARING AND ENCOURAGE ME A LOT. NOW,AS FOR MALE LIBIDO WITH WELLBUTRIN.WOW!SINCE I'M CURRENTLY 'GETTIN' ANY',IF I WANT TO GET MY DATE DRUNK,I HAVE TO POUR A BEER OVER MY LEFT FIST. WHEN I WAS 17,I FELT LIKE 77,NOW,AFTER MANY YEARS,AND A LOT OF HARD WORK...MOST-HELL..ALL THE TIME I'M AS HORNY AS A HIGH SCHOOL BOY AND CAN'T TAKE MY SLIPPERY PAWS OFF OF 'LITTLE ADAM' (he objects strongly to the use of the word M 44
8/4/2005
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 5  low level depression and add At first I had trouble sleeping through the night. I take wellbutrin for low level depression and ADD. The drug has increased my energy. Also helps concentration. I have increaesed libido and intense orgasms. I call this the wonder drug. M 54 2 days
8/3/2005
 5  Chronic Deppresion The first few days were difficut in the sense that I felt a little fast as if I had had one too many cups of coffee. My tummy was a bit upset and I noticed when making dinner for my family that I hadn't eaten all day. After dose 2 of the WellbutrinXL 150 I felt like I had a chance again. I had the energy to accomplish my daily routine. Everything seemed challenging before. Simple tasks like making the kids lunches, packing backpacks and remebering to charge my cell phone before just exhausted me. I have had bouts with depression all my life. I was misdiagnosed with Bi-Polar during a terribly abusive marriage. I was put on 50mg of Zoloft by the second dose I called my doctor because it made me so tense my jaw was clentched to the point I had to relax it with my hand. Two months later we tried 10 mg of Paxil. It gave me the energy I needed and was the safest of all my choices while nursing. I thought that Paxil was great aside from the iritability I experienced. However, I have seen the light now. I am so please with the Wellbutrin at 300mg. I am no more cranky than usual, still feel energetic and am once again hopeful. The only negative comment I have is one of safety. I missed three doses while out of town and had ALOT of trouble keeping it together. It has been 60 days now and I would hope that I am not that dependant on the drug. The high/low was very frightening for me. M 29 2 months
4/7/2007
 5  anxiety, anger, depression No side effects on Wellbutrin XL 150/day. The anxiety is nearly gone, anger-much less: hard to get me going now, however, sometimes it comes out of nowhere. The depression is much less, however, it is still there. Previously was on Lexapro which was a wonderful drug with regards to its desired positive effect. However, the sexual side effects were absolutely terrible. Nearly non-existent labido, was essentially impotent and when erection would occur, couldn't complete the task. Also tried a few other SSRI's however, ALL had the same terrible sexual side effects. The side effects are major and only make your life more miserable. I noticed several comments regarding hives/allergy like symptoms. Be careful of manufacturer. I had been on Wellbutrin before, (different psych), and had terrible full body rash and horrendous itching after 3 days whereupon I had to discontinue. Long story short, got a new psych. who wanted to try me on Wellbutrin XL because of my experiences with the SSRI's. He wrote a Rx. was for the brand name: Absolutely no problems/allergy like symptoms, etc.. I thus have to attribute the side effects I experienced previously to something different in the generic version. M 42 5 months
2/23/2006
 5  ADHD Increased sweating Has helped me to focus much better then any other treatment I tried. It has also elevated my mood. M 38 1 years
2/24/2006
 5  ADHD Increased sweating Has helped me to focus much better then any other treatment I tried. It has also has elevated my mood. M 38 1 years
2/24/2006
 5  moderate, reoccuring depression increased sexual desire and performance. A little "hyper" right after taking it in the morning...I don't always need a cup of coffee now. I have been on Lexapro for 2 years and my sexual desire and ability to perform was gone. I was constantly fatigued and very dull headed at work. After one week, I have gotten my sex drive back as well as a HUGE erection. I'm no longer fatigued all day long and I feel very sharp at work. I'm loving it! M 39 7 days
2/23/2006
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 5  Major Depression Insomnia I originally took Wellbutrin XL, 300 mg a day about 3 years ago and it did wonders then, so after a year I stopped taking it. Unfortunately, my depression came back, so I am back on Wellbutrin Xl, 300mg. Despite the same side effect of insomnia, I know it will go away in a few weeks, as it did the first time. I truly believe in Wellbutrin XL over anything else. I have had no other side effects, and my mood, energy level, focus and a positive outlook are all creeping back into my life. For anyone interested in taking it, I totally recommend it, but give it a try for at least 2 months before deciding against it, as it doesn't fully work for about 4-6 weeks. Just give it some time, and I bet most of you will be much better off than before! M 39 5 days
4/4/2007
 5  Mild Depression, Smoking Headaches (pretty mild, yet constant), loss of apetite, cigarette dependacy dropped alot, and for some reason, I play much better cards now. I've been taking Wellbutrin for 4 days now, and already notice a couple things, some good, some bad. As the side effects say, the constant headache is on the top of the list. The loss of apetite is nice, not that I'm overweight, but I do like to eat sweet stuff, and that's gone as of 3 days ago. Cigarette smoking is already down to a minimum. No problems sleeping, way more productive, at home and work. If the side effects don't leave soon then I'll probably ditch the pills after a month. And just use them to get off smokes. I didn't get a perscription for them since I live in Honduras, and you don't need one, just walk up and pay the 70 bux. M 26 4 days
1/24/2007
 5  Depression Headaches, night sweats, 3 or 4 occurences of localized muscle spasms,bloodshot eyes. All were minimal on 150 mg dosage. Increased slightly with 300mg. Nothing unbearable, But Oh Dear a Serious increase in Libido ! Sustained weightloss,Increase in dreams. This med has helped immensly ! My emotions are getting back to normal, feeling that good balance again! I've taken this med 10 yrs ago and found that it worked best if I took a good B Complex vitamin with it! Oh and do stay hydrated ! This drug has a wonderful side effect of making me loose weight and become Hornier than a Hoot Owl ! Good God !!! Whoo Whoo !!! I already had a healty libido but this stuff pumped up the volume. Recently had a glass of wine and felt like I'd had two.. so watch out for that. Whoo Whoo ! Nice increase in energy and ability to better focus on things I'd been avoiding in the past. I've been on this for 1 month now and I'm so glad it's available. After reading others comments it appears that the drug company would do well to make this in 25mg increment dosages to allow for those who are more or less sensitive to this great medication. Thats all for now folks !! Whooo Whooo! M 53 30 days
1/19/2007
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 5  Lack of Energy Increased Energy, able to wake up without snoozing the alarm 12 times. Able to keep off the couch and do busy work on the weekends and after work. more focused. I have to force myself to eat sometimes. Appetite up and down but really, could take it or leave it, only eat cause it tastes good sometimes. I love it so far, 150mg for 3 days then 150mg twice daily. Hoping for smoking urges to go away also but it has not happened yet. I take Vicodin off and on and they seem to make me want to smoke more. Took 2 Valium on the fist 300mg day before I went to bed. Woke up at 2:00 am after 6 hrs sleep feeling refreshed and ready to start the day. I was worried about crashing later in the day but I did not. Labido has always been overactive so I havent felt a difference in that area. I haven't experienced any anxiety, anger or impatience; in fact I seem to have less than normal. My appetite for the most part has decreased, I have to twist my arm to eat. Sometimes I eat a little other times cant get enough it seems. I don't really have a weight problem, I could stand to lose about 5 lbs or so around the middle. I have just finished a round of cortizone injections and nerve deadening to my lower spine. I am able to prioritize projects into small tasks and don't feel overwhelmed. I am M 41 8 days
3/27/2007
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 5  Depression Started at 150 mg XL and the first 3 days I had a deblititing headache. Then had a bad headache again when I was up to 300mg/day but I could still function. I had some trouble sleeping for the first week or so after when I first went on it and when it was increased. Since the first side effect went away I have had no problem with the drug. It been great and real has help me out and made dealing with my depression a lot easier. It is not a happy pill just makes it easier for me to deal with it and not to get suck into it. Over all it really has made my life better. M 24 6 months
4/17/2007
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 5  depression, social anxiety None This is the drug for me. I have more energy and less anxiety. I'm more able to deal with problems as they come at me. I'm happier. I work better. I've stopped grinding my teeth at night. I have better sex. I spent two years on SSRI's and quit because they slowed me down and damped down my emotions. Wellbutrin doesn't: it gets me moving and thinking and focusing on what's going on around me. I can't recommend it highly enough. M 39 8 months
10/8/2008
 5  Depression Increased energy, insomnia, decreased craving to smoking Besides the insomnia this is a miracle drug for me. I feel like a cloud has been lifted from over head. Have had an addictive personality for over 20 years or have I? Where have you been all this time? M 42 2 weeks
11/20/2004
 5  Do not take this drug! (Depression) Do not take this drug, it might fry your brain. Prescribed for depression in 1999, though my (then-undiagnosed) ADD had helped from it. In the summer of 2000, after a really depressing event (a relationship break-up), I started getting periodic spasms that tended to get worse as I got more fatigued. I stopped taking the drug. 2.5 years later, it started to come back. These days, fatigue or anxiety makes the problem much worse. It is so severe that, if an episode occurs when I'm standing, I'm liable to keel over.) M 32 18 months
10/26/2004
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 5  Depression For the first few weeks, I had difficulty sleeping. I also noticed that I was somewhat quicker to anger than before. Also, my male libido has been greatly enhanced, almost to the point of being bothersome! After taking Zoloft, Wellbutrin has really been a godsend. The side effects are really quite minimal compared to other antidepressant meds, and if you change dosages, you feel the effects in days and not weeks. M 38 7 years
8/16/2004

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