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 | acute depression and anxiety | Possibly from Wellbutrin XL:dull headaches, spiratic agitation, slightly increased bowel movements, slight nausea, sounder sleep. Definitely from | So far, so good. I never used to wake up @ 9am w/out desperately wanting to go back to sleep and I have been pretty consistently. I take .5mg of Xanax in addition for sleeplessness (PROBLEM PREVIOUS TO WELLBUTRIN XL), but I have not experienced the insomnia. Until my sex drive increased so greatly, I didn't fully realize it was such a physical an emotional issue. I have taken several others:Effexor, Lexapro, Zoloft, and Cymbalta. Though I have switched a lot-I remain hopeful. Everyone's chemical makeup is different and only (so) compatible with certain meds...Good luck to everyone...I WOULD NOT MIND ANY EMAILS..VENT..ASK ?'S..ANYTHING> | F | 24 | 11 days | 3/7/2005 | 4 | acute depression and anxiety | Possibly from Wellbutrin XL:dull headaches, spiratic agitation, slightly increased bowel movements, slight nausea, sounder sleep. Definitely from | So far, so good. I never used to wake up @ 9am w/out desperately wanting to go back to sleep and I have been pretty consistently. I take .5mg of Xanax in addition for sleeplessness (PROBLEM PREVIOUS TO WELLBUTRIN XL 300mg), but I have not experienced the insomnia. Until my sex drive increased so greatly, I didn't fully realize it was such a physical and emotional issue. I have taken several others:Effexor, Lexapro, Zoloft, and Cymbalta. Though I have switched a lot-I remain hopeful. Everyone's chemical makeup is different and only (so) compatible with certain meds...Good luck to everyone...I WOULD NOT MIND ANY EMAILS..VENT..ASK ?'S..ANYTHING> | F | 24 | 11 days | 3/7/2005 | 4 | depression/smoking | I felt a little wired at first, but that has gone away. I do not seem to be sleeping as soundly, but I plan on asking my doc for ambien to help with that. Increased sex drive. Decreased appetite. | I swtiched to Wellbutrin from Lexapro because of the sexual side effects. After increasing the Wellbutrin from 150mg. to 300mg. a day I have become extremely horny. Enough that it has become quite distracting. Of course, the husband isn't complaining. | F | 34 | 30 days | 3/8/2005 | 4 | Depression | I have been taking 200 mg.Wellbutrin daily for 2 weeks and although my depression hasn't lifted, I haven't experienced the unbearable negative side effects of other anti-depressants. In the past I have tried Prozac, Anafranil, Paxil and Zoloft. A very desirable side effect of Wellbutrin is weight loss. I have lost 5 pounds so far without trying. I have experienced dry mouth and sore throat, but these are tolerable side effects. | I am hoping that when I increase the dosage to 300 mg. the depression will start to lift. Losing some of the weight that I put on since menopause is enough reason to continue this drug. | F | 55 | 2 weeks | 4/3/2005 | 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 | Anxiety | The good side effects are loss of appetite and if you smoke cigarettes it will help you quit, even if you werent planning on it. they just dont taste good anymore. It is easy to stop taking too, no side effects. and it does not effect your sex drive. | I didnt feel that it helped for anxiety. I was on 300mg, then decreased to 150mg. no change in anxiety attacks, maybe felt a little better but wasnt the magic pill for anxiety. | F | 29 | 3 months | 1/21/2005 | 4 | IBS, anxiety, weight loss | dizziness, ongoing nausea, some actual throwing up, decreased appetite, slight confusion. | I was on Lexapro for my anxiety which in return controlled my IBS. I felt great, however, I gained 20lbs in 7mos!!! Dr. took me off Lexapro and placed me on Wellbutrin XL. 150mg for 2 wks, then 300mg after that. I was told to take it in the morning since it is supposed to energize you. I have a constant feeling of nausea and dizziness. Tried taking with food, still nausea and dizziness. Have actually thrown up twice. I hate throwing up. Thought I was pregnant because I felt so bad. For past 2wks have been taking with supper at night. I am sleeping fine. I have lost 14lbs in 1 month which is a good thing, however, my anxiety is no different. I am still very nervous and unable to settle. Lexapro made me very laid back, Wellbutrin XL has brought back my type A personality. I seem to be very absent minded and kind of confused sometimes. However, there aren't any sexual side effects. I go to the dr. next week, I only want to stay on this until my weight is back to normal. I don't think I will try any other drugs. Just can't chance the side effects. Would rather have IBS than feel nausea all day long or gain weight. | F | 24 | 2 months | 2/2/2005 | 4 | irritability | trouble sleeping at night | F | 38 | 2 years | 2/3/2005 | 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 | 4 | Depression | Insomnia, VIVID dreams/nightmares, an | I have been virtually unable to sleep for 4 days. I have only been on Wellbutrin 300mg for 2 weeks, so I hope these side effects subside. The odd part is, I do not feel exausted from the lack of sleep. I felt wide awake this morning despite only a few hours sleep and a terrifying hallucination in the middle of the night. | F | 29 | 2 weeks | 11/5/2004 | 4 | smoking cessatation | WOW! Started taking Wellbutrin 1 1/2 weeks ago to quit smoking. Was taking it in the morning. I became Satan... I was restless, irritable, teary eyed, depressed and wanted to smoke so bad, but didn't. I knew something was wrong, because I tried to quit cold turkey and was never this upset, or mean. My husband read up on it ont he internet... and decided that instead of taking the medicine first thing in thr morning, I needed to take it at night. VOILA! I am not really thinking about cigs.. tried one and it tasted like crap... I go a couple of hours and go WOW I didn't think of a cigarette. SO I think it's working. Thanks [email protected] | F | 34 | 1 weeks | 10/18/2004 | 4 | depression | bad headaches at night. not able to sleep well. | I have only been taking it for one week and I do feel better. I think this is a good sign and hopefully in a month I will feel human again. I don't run for coffee in the morning the way I used to. I have more energy too. | F | 42 | 7 days | 10/14/2006 | 4 | Depression | At first I felt a bit of a rush but that went away after a week or so. Unfortunatly, like other users, no weight loss. Sex drive is the same. But my depressive thoughts have lessen. My recaction to stress had not changed so my dr put me on a combo of wellbutrin and zoloft. Better but I think I need a larger dose. By the way my dr had me take 2 150 mg of wellbutrin and 1 50 mg of the zoloft. I have had more depressive thoughts but I think it may have to do with the fact that my husband is deployed to the middle east for the next 6 months. | At first I felt a bit of a rush but that went away after a week or so. Unfortunatly, like other users, no weight loss. Sex drive is the same. But my depressive thoughts have lessen. My recaction to stress had not changed so my dr put me on a combo of wellbutrin and zoloft. Better but I think I need a larger dose. By the way my dr had me take 2 150 mg of wellbutrin and 1 50 mg of the zoloft at the same time in the morning. I have had more depressive thoughts but I think it may have to do with the fact that my husband is deployed to the middle east for the next 6 months. | F | 35 | 11 months | 10/17/2006 | 4 | dpresion/add | the only side affect I ever had was tremors in my armes | It's a great drug.I still have depresed times. I'm bi-polar. but when I'm on wellbutrin my depresion never reches the point when I feel disprate. bacicly it takes the edge off so I am ablie to funcion and have a normal life like other people | F | 27 | 3 years | 11/18/2004 | 4 | depression | sleeplessness,stomach pain (briefly) body tremors (slight) | i was taking 150 and it had no effect on me except a little stomach pain which went away after a few days. The MD then gave me 300 xl after 2 weeks and I could really feel side effects. I had a hard time going to sleep and I can feel my body shaking when I sit still. Also a little mild pain in my stomach. It's been 5 days since I have been taking the 300 xl and I feel much better, not the best, but I got up this morning and left the house. It's a great improvement for me. | F | 29 | 3 weeks | 12/26/2004 | 4 | depression | Jittery, nervousness. | It's great, but makes you a little nervous. I don't think it will help anyone to stop smoking. | F | 42 | 8 months | 7/21/2004 | 4 | major depression | decrease in appetite, lost 18 lbs. also experienced frequent severe headaches, constipation, trouble remembering, confusion, very rapid heart rate, and actually felt pretty euphoric when i first started the medication. | Wellbutrin has really changed my life, although i am not completely recovered from major depression, my views on life have changed for the better. This drug gave me an ease of mind, energy, motivation, happiness, and helped me concentrate. I love wellbutrin, it helped me so much. I was on 450mg of XL. | F | 20 | 7 months | 7/9/2004 | 4 | severe depression | none. switched from celexa which caused strong gastro problems. | F | 29 | 1 years | 4/27/2004 | 4 | F | 26 | 4 days | 4/28/2004 | 4 | quit smoking | Where should I start? The first three days I experienced depression, which is odd considering I am normally a very happy person. The next few days I had anxiety,an insatiable craving for a smoke, and experienced depersonalization. However, these horrible side effects subsided (gradually) within a week. Now I am just itchy (no rash..just raw skin from continuous scratching)...I would like to rub a cheese grater on my skin. I am sure (hope) this is just another | I am not going to lie...the side effects were/are no fun! But..It really does work. I was driving in my car one day and realized that smoking no longer pleased me (never thought that would happen)..I threw my cigarette out the window and I have not smoked since. I used to smoke a pack a day (religiously) but now I have only passing thoughts about smoking.I can even sit right next to people who are smoking.. and still.. I don't need one.It is not a miracle drug, but if you really want to quit, and you are willing to deal with the side effects, it really does work. | F | 23 | 1 months | 9/2/2004 |