WELLBUTRIN Reviews (BUPROPION HYDROCHLORIDE)

Average Rating: 3.2 (1230 Ratings)

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 4  Depression Very mild side effects including dizziness, ears ringing, eyes twitching and mild nausea. Very minor. I wouldn't let side effects scare you like I did. Just started taking this past week. I have taken Zoloft in the past and it wasn't working and making me very tired and I had no sex drive. Started Wellbutrin XL 150 mg once a day. I started feeling better after a few days. The side effects were very mild. I was scared taking it because of the warnings and opinions on some of these sites. I no longer have dizziness. I have never had trouble sleeping. I also enjoy having a couple glasses of wine here and there and have not noticed any side effects there. I am not encouraging drinking but this is something I enjoy on occasion and don't have a problem with substances of any kind. After several warnings I read I was afraid I wouldn't be able to even enjoy a beer or glass of wine. Anyway, the side effects are extremely mild and everything is looking up and I have more energy. I am waking up earlier, before you couldn't drag me out of bed because I didn't want to face the day. I am back to my normal routine. So far so good. F 32 7 days
2/20/2008
 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
 4  Post partum depression No bad side effects except for a little stomach pain. Good side of effects: increased sex drive,always in a good mood, more energy and a good "high" feeling I had a baby 11 weeks ago and during that entire time was a different person. I was very mean,emotional,no energy,decrease in sex drive and very annoyed by my husband. I also had a lot of body issues since I gained 50 lbs during my pregnancy. I was never like this before I had the baby so I decided to get some help.My CNP was going to prescribe Celexa but then decided on Wellbutrin to help give me more energy. I am taking the generic form 100mg two times a day. I could feel the effects within the first couple of days and felt like I was on cloud 9. My husband also noticed a very big change in my mood. so this pill helped my marriage and gave me more patience with my baby. The first two days was almost an overwhelming "high" but then got better after a few days which was a little dissapointing because I really enjoyed the high feeling. But still in a good mood and hope it lasts! F 23 7 days
11/17/2009
 4  depression with a touch of OCD Constipation, dizziness, inability to speak without fumbleing my words, lightheaded I have been on Zoloft for about a year. I had lost all sex drive/ability to have orgasm with partner or alone which was my number one complaint. After just a week I already feel labido getting better. F 37 7 days
9/17/2008
 4  Severe clinical depression Doc just increased dosage to 450 mg and switched me to Wellbutrin xr from sr. I feel like my stomach is constantly in knots and I want to cry. On the plus side I have more energy and I am losing the weight gained on zoloft. Haven't had much libido, which is unusal. 13 years on these kinds of meds and side effects still suck. What happens when the cure is worse than the illness? M 34 7 days
6/27/2006
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 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  Depression First Time(for a week or so): Nausea, Insomnia, Jittery Forgetfulness, which didn't seem to go away. SEX DRIVE!!! Second Time (Currently): Nausea + Jittery I can see how weight loss could easily happen. I can't afford to lose weight, so I made sure I ate. I thought Wellbutrin was a miracle drug my first time around. After the side effects went away after the first week, I felt great! Even my sexual drive came back. I was so content with everything. I took it for 3 months and quit for no reason -stupid. I am now trying Wellbutrin a second time at the encouragement of family and it doesn't seem the same. I don't feel the happiness that I did before (so far). I may have a bit better sex drive. But it doesn't seem quite the same, which depresses me in itself! Has anyone else had problems a second time around? Please e-mail me! Otherwise I would encourage anyone thinking about taking Wellbutrin to give it time to work. Tough-out the nausea and sleeplessness. I really liked it! And anyone thinking about quiting, make sure you really want to... F 35 7 days
5/31/2006
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 4  depression Jittery the first two days - like too much coffee in the afternoon. Dry mouth continues, but I need to be drinking more water anyway. Not much appetite. Headache on day 7 - hoping it's just a fluke and not a side effect. Difficulty sleeping - but I had that before the Wellbutrin too. Still early, but I'm hopeful. I feel more alert and motivated, which is a nice change. So far the negative side effects have been manageable and I feel like my lows aren't coming as often. It's nice to play with my kids again and laugh. F 34 7 days
3/20/2007
 4  Depression So far no appetite change, I now have a quiet mind and I'm focused. This has brought me so much relief, I didn't know I wasn't able to focus! I do get minor palpitations but I'm used to it as I've had panic disorder since 2006. These palpitations are hardly noticeable compared. The bitchy edge has been lifted and I'm able to relax. I laugh more and things don't irk me like they used to. I'm able to feel love and sadness still unlike SSRI drugs, I don't feel like a zombie. The first day I experienced the high people are describing, I was super SUPER productive that day! That didn't last, I haven't felt it since. I'm waiting to see if it'll pick up my motivation. That hasn't improved much yet. I'm pretty chill now for the most part and if this is the most I get out of it, I'll take it! Better than ripping people's heads off at the drop of a hat and hating life! I am not experiencing sweating like I did with Prozac and celexa, that was so horrible I couldn't take it. I'm definitely not feeling the full effect yet which is why I gave it a 4. Who knows what could happen in the next few weeks but for now I'm very relieved! F 32 7 days
150 XL
7/6/2012
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 4  Depression/Anxiety I had been on Zoloft 100mg for 1 1/2 years with a weight gain of 14 pounds and was not helping my anxiety any longer. MD switched me to Wellbutrin XR 150 mg to start and took me off Zoloft cold turkey. Am currently having horrible side effects like severe "swimmy headiness" which causes extreme nausea. I have been told that I should have weaned off Zoloft first. When will this end?? I am sooo miserable can hardly function, especially when driving, get extremely nauseous. Am also having headaches, especially in my neck and behind eyes. Am very tired and my eyes feel swollen like I have been crying! Has anyone experienced this before and is this from the Wellbutrin or coming off Zoloft cold turkey?? I really want to stick with the Wellbutrin. I have heard nothing but great things about it. I am thinking maybe I should discontinue Wellbutrin until completley off Zoloft? F 37 7 days
1/20/2006
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 4  Depression, Social Anxiety, BPD Dry Mouth, Occasional Anxiety, Mood Fluctuation First thing I did was stop drinking. I had a long time six pack a night (often more) habit. The doctor gave me librium for the insomnia and anxiety that come from the DT's, later switched to Xanax (Librium will put an elephant to sleep- too strong.) The Doctor put me on Paxil 25mg for the depression. She later said she uses Paxil first because it is fast acting. The Sexual Side effect had me back in her office 10 days later, when she gave me Wellbutrin 150mg XL. There is a noticeable change when transitioning off of Paxil and on to Wellbutrin. She also gave me Xanax to counteract the possible anxiety side effect of the wellbutrin. (Had one today, took half a 1mg Xanax and was cool again.) Wellbutrin takes a bit longer to kick in. 1 week so far and I only feel half as good as I did after 3 days of Paxil. I've been told it may take as long as 3 weeks to really start working. Staying 100% sober makes a big difference too, so I'm willing to wait it out. M 33 7 days
1/28/2006
 4  depression increased motivation, decreased appetite, more energy, more assertive Around 6:00 p.m. I start to feel irritable and impatient. It's hard for me to relax at night. I am hoping this is a side effect that will go away because I haven't felt this motivated in a long time. F 39 7 days
150 X2 1X day
4/13/2010
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 4  Depression, Weight Dry mouth, no appetite I feel fine. I have other issues going on from a tick bite, and some other stuff, but the Wellbutrin isn't affecting me too bad. I have very little appetite, which is GREAT! and a dry, funny tasting mouth. Also drinking a ton but feeling a little dehydrated. I'm on the generic version. F 33 7 days
150mg 2X day
8/3/2011
 4  Depression Heightened sense of smell, nausea F 25 7 days
150mg
8/23/2015
 4  Add-H Depression Hard to sleep tired all the time M 54 7 days
150mg ever
5/14/2015
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 4  add, depression, smoking cessation Dry mouth, a little shaky I had known I was depressed for some time. My husband and I were fighting about the cleanliness of our home, couldn't keep kids on a steady schedule, life was just...chaotic. I know it's only been a week but I can tell a difference. I'm CONSTANTLY cleaning, dinner at around the same time, showers and bed routine with kids done before their bedtime,and no fighting with hubby, and I haven't had a cigarette in 8 days. I'd say it works for me. F 26 7 days
150 mg
3/22/2016
 3  Depression Day 1-3: jittery feeling, diarrhea, anxious, waking up during the night, wild dreams Day 4-7: No longer jittery, no diarrhea but still have to poop several times a day, sleeping okay, worse symptom:severe abdomimal pain that radiates to my back I gained 30lbs on Zoloft 150mg. Trying Wellbutrin for depression, have Klonopin 0.5mg for anxiety/panic attacks. Have lost 3lbs in a week because I feel really full. F 36 7 days
300mg xl
11/28/2015
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 3  anxiety Dizzy, pissed as hell, but I do have personal reasons for this, so it may not be the meds. Minimal decreased appitite, some feelings of euphoria. I'm on 150 mg right now soon to switch to 300. The dizziness scares me a little, but I'll give it some time. Sex drive is insaine! This isn't great because I'm married and I'm having thoughts about other men all the time. I'll keep pushing the thoughts out and be aware of it. I was previously on Lexapro and loved it, but had to find something else that's easier on the wallet. Seriously though that was a wonder drug for me. Good luck all! F 26 7 days
150 2X day
1/17/2011
 3  severe depression mild agitation and jitteriness, palpitations, "heavy" heartbeat i've been diagnosed more than 10 years, have taken paxil (which once worked but then stopped) and celexa (which never did much); am desperate for some med that will work to give me back my life (no energy, lack of concentration, short-term memory impairment). so far i am not noticing a significant effect on the depression, the feelings of "maybe i could go out and do something today" might just be because i finally got off my duff and went to a new doctor. will update in a week. F 55 7 days
150mg 1X day
10/23/2010
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 3  Slight depression DRY MOUTH! Lack of taste. Headaches. Jittery. I feel silly for posting so early in the game but decided to after reading some of the others. My doctor, when I asked him the side effects, only told me about the insomnia. Since I was already dealing with sleepless nights I thought, "What have I got to lose"? I am not having problems with sleeping (it is the same or better). But what I did notice after only being on the meds for three or so days was the dry mouth and sudden loss of appetite and a change in my taste buds. For me, everything sort of tastes the same (when I actually want to eat). I am also pretty jittery. I am grinding my teeth throughout the day and this results in a constant head ache. F 26 7 days
150 2X day
12/21/2010

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