Drug Ratings for WELLBUTRIN SRAverage Rating: 3.5 (930 Ratings)
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| 1 | Depression, weight loss | I wanted to quit Lexapro b/c I had gained 50 lbs, so I asked for Wellbutrin. Switching to Wellbutrin SR was a big mistake. It gave me severe headaches that wouldn't respond to OTC pain relievers, vertigo-like brain zaps, and sent my anxiety levels thru the roof. Also made me feel very mean and snappish. After reading more online, I discovered that many people do not recommend it if you suffer from anxiety. Apparently Lexapro was doing more for my anxiety issues than I had realized. After one week on it, I called my dr, who said to give it a few more days. I gave it another week, but I just couldn't tolerate it any more. | F | 34 | 2 weeks 150 2X D | 5/20/2013 | 1 | Depression | It weakened the effect of the Adderall the first day, 2nd day I couldn't feel the Adderall at all. 3rd day didn't feel the Adderall and became very nauseated and stayed nauseated for 2 1/2 days. Now I am feeling the Adderall work again since I'm not taking the Wellbutrin SR. | F | 31 | 3 days 100mg | 4/23/2013 | 5 | Bipolar II | I take Wellbutrin, Lamictal and Klonopin. I have brain fog, but I'm not sure which causes it. I have been on Wellbutrin for years and with Lamictal have been episode free! My hypomania and depression episodes cycled yearly like clockwork. The depression was what I call the "not-survivable" kind. I would never change this "cocktail" no matter how it affects my memory or concentration. Generic DID NOT work. | F | 61 | 10 years 450mg | 4/14/2013 | 5 | Depression | Side effects: slight headache for first 2 or 3 days. Other than that nothing else as of yet. This medication is truly wonderful! I used to be such an energetic person, but last year I had a very short duration of abusing pain meds that I was prescribed for a lot of dental work. The episode was brief thank God and I'm no longer taking any pain meds or any type of illegal drug. However, I noticed that I was becoming less energetic, much less, absolutely no interest in taking any of my friends phone calls, would stay in and just watch T.V. all the time when I was not working. Sometimes I would not have enough mental or physical energy to take my dog out. I was so depresed and just didn't care about anything at all. WOW!!!! this med has literally changed my life! I am completely myself again and probably better than I've ever felt. I'm so focused with great energy and great mood. I know some people are reporting unfavorable side effects, I had the headache and some neck discomfort. But, please give this med a chance if you are experiencing more and or worse side effects, they do go away. It's very worth it. If you have some trouble sleeping the first few days just take some Melatonin. Please be well and I know this med will work wonderful for you as well! | F | 38 | 6 days 150 x2/day | 4/8/2013 | 3 | depression, SAD | agitation, anxiety, some insomnia, sweating but cold, decreased appetite, but I have hypoglycemia so I eat more often just not as much, | F | 36 | 10 days 100 MG SR | 3/24/2013 | 2 | Fatigue, supposed low dopamine | Heightened alertness, a little jumpy in fact, slight headache, sleepless nights. Decided to go off the drug after 2 nights with little sleep. Insomnia has never been a problem for me. Second night after discontinuing the drug I had an almost full night of sleep so it appears to be out of my system. This drug appears to be too strong even after 2 days - worried that continued use may cause permanent dependence or side effects. Going back to taking protein supplement L-Tyrosene which really appears to work at alleviating fatigue and allowing me to exercise at a higer level. This really works well for for gym work especially where I have increased my work rate by 50%. | M | 56 | 2 days 150 2X D | 3/21/2013 | 4 | OCD depression | Loss of appetite, slight brain fog | This is the only drug that has been prescribed to me that I will take. I have taken this drug on and off for 20. Back in the day when they discovered this drug helps with smoke cession it' s cost went from 10 dollars a month to 150 a month. At that time I decided to go off of Wellbutrin. After a month without the drug I realized that the drug helped me get out of bed and function in the real world. Without the drug I couldn't hold a conversation with anyone without becoming overwhelmed and anxious. I couldn't leave the house without feeling doom and gloom. My world was turned upside down I must say it works for me . I have a lot of pains and aches, sweats. I really can't contribute this to Wellbutrin. I have tried Paxil, Buspar , Xanax, and many assorted drugs that are supposed to help. Wellbutrin is the only one that I can tolerate that works for me . I am also a smoker and when I am on Wellbutrin I have really cut back a lot. . Yes , it kills your appetite, but I am an over eater so it has helped me maintain my weight for 20 years! | F | 59 | 20 years 150 2X D | 2/23/2013 | 5 | Inattentive ADD, depression, anxiet | For the first week: felt fine, a little nauseous, a couple of crying spells, sleepiness. Second week: euphoria, very slight nausea, a sense of calm and well-being, some problems focusing. By the third week, I felt my body adjusting to the medication. Nausea went away, I noticed I was able to focus better than I had been able to in months, little things that I'd normally get stressed out about no longer bothered me. By the fourth week, I noticed a huge difference in my overall mood and attitude. This medication has made a world of a difference in my life. In the past I have taken SSRIs, which were a COMPLETE nightmare. Then years later I realized most of my depression and anxiety stemmed from being ADD. This realization was a huge breakthrough and set me on the path to the correct treatment. I tried adderall, which of course helped enormously but I hated that I was so aware of the med itself. I could feel it as soon as it "kicked" then is become irritable and tired as it wore off. All day I'd be running around like a coke-head and at night I'd become a zombie. It was an awful feeling. I could focus great! But needed something steady and consistent in my system. My doctor suggested Wellbutrin sr (bupropion sr) - I was willing to give it a shot! And I'm so glad I did! It's been a complete life-saver. I can concentrate better, but in a more subtle way compared to adderall. I don't experience a "crash", I feel consistent all day and I'm happier and less anxious | F | 31 | 5 months 100mg 2x d | 2/17/2013 | 5 | OCD/depression | No real side effects, except for slight appetite loss and I have already started to lose weight. | Already this is the best anti-depressant I have taken. I was worried about taking it due to all the negative reviews, but in a week I am already starting to feel a lot better. My mood has lifted, I feel more motivated and have less negative and obsessive thoughts. Other anti-depressants have worked well in the past, but have always caused me to gain weight, so I have always come off them. I am also taking 50mgs Sertraline. I am really please with the drug and have found it a lot easier to get up in the morning. | F | 31 | 7 days 150mg 1X D | 1/20/2013 | 4 | depression, anxiety, quit smoking | zero appetite, insomnia, mood swings | I've had some major meltdowns since starting 6 days ago. It seems to have increased my mood swings, making them more severe. I'm hopeful that it will ease up soon and I'll start to feel better. Less desire for cigarettes,alcohol, food and just about everything else. I feel spacey and not sure what I want or how I feel exactly. Slight headache. Clenched jaw and sweaty but cold. I will continue to take it for at least one month and see if there it a light at the end of this 20 year tunnel of depression. | F | 35 | 6 days 150 1X D | 1/13/2013 | 2 | Anxiety | Horrible headache, shakes, loss of normal speech,unable to focus on the 4th day of taking this drug...however, the first 3 days on this drug, I had the most intense orgasms I have ever experienced. | The second day on this drug I experienced the most pleasurable and intense orgasm ever! I had been on celexa the previous 10 days and could not take delayed orgasm that it caused. I just could not get off on this celexa, so doctor prescribed the generic wellbutrin SR. I was so happy about the quality of my orgasms, but because of the other horrible side effects starting on day 4, my doc told me to stop taking it. I'm not sure if those side effects would have subsided or not, but i wished I could have been able to continue because i could easily been able to live with those awesome orgasms. | M | 54 | 4 days 150mg 2X D | 1/11/2013 | 5 | Anxiety depression | This has worked great for me and solved anxiety as well as depression. Lost a few pounds. Side effects only lasted first few months. The XL 300mg gave me anxiety could not tolerate it. 150mg SR am and afternoon work great. Will be long term user of this. Tried others Effexor felt so off and confused. Celexa good but gained 20lbs | F | 42 | 4 years 150mg x2 | 1/10/2013 | 5 | Depression | At first, disorientation and brain fog in the morning, headaches in the afternoon. Then I gave up caffeine and instead of one dose once a day went to half a dose twice a day. Made all the difference in the world. I have tried other anti-depressants, but for me, this was a miracle drug. | F | 34 | 8 months 100mg 2X D | 11/3/2012 | 4 | Depression, mood swings | Weeks 1-2: Nausea, brain fog, no appetite, weight loss (yeah!), vivid, but weird dreams Weeks 3-4: Mild nausea, sweats (throughout the day) Weeks 5 - current: Rash/hives all over my body (no respector of parts!) Rash on body is gone, but still have rash and hives on my head (Dr. calls it "Dermatitis") | I am taking Cymbalta for Fibromyalgia. That has caused me to gain weight and become depressed. Within a week of taking Wellbutrin, I noticed subtle changes in my attitude and overall outlook on life. I didn't want to stay locked up in my bedroom. I didn't mind socializing with family and friends. After the initial side effects left I was thankful. Then I got a rash from head to toe and everywhere in between! Now the rash/hives are solely on my head and back of neck. My doctor said I had "contact dermatitis" - lovely! [sarcasm] but she cannot say it's from the Wellbutrin but isn't ruling it out. I don't know if I want to stop the Wellbutrin SR because it's working so well for my depression..... | F | 46 | 3 months 100mg 2X D | 10/25/2012 | 4 | Depression/Low libido | funny feeling in stomach, muscle pain (neck and lower back) I'm in a fog, partial short term memory loss, More energy even though I physically feel tired. | I started taking this 3 days ago not expecting to see any effects for a bit. Almost immediately I felt light headed like I was high. My heartbeat was a tad more noticeable. I'm not really any nicer, kind of still a jerk. My body feel tired but I am motivated to do things. I slept extremely heavy. I'm a light sleeper by nature and I felt so rested as if I had just woken up from hibernation. I hope this helps with my mood, and low libido soon. | F | 23 | 3 days 150 2X D | 10/19/2012 | 4 | Depression | Increased energy, focus, and very slight irritability. Dry mouth and feeling thirsty. No sexual side effects, increase or decrease. | First off, I don't take any other med besides this. I noticed less anxiety overall in social situations, I'm in a better mood, and I stopped worrying about little things. I stopped having negative, worrisome thoughts, guilt, and I can carry out my days smoothly while taking this. | M | 30 | 9 months 100 2X D | 9/25/2012 | 4 | Chronic Major Depression | Hypersexuality (while starting; lasted 2 months), insomnia, nausea, constipation, occasional headaches | The hypersexuality was the worst! It made me feel like I was bipolar and was constantly seeking a sexual outlet through my computer. I almost stopped it but it went away and I've been feeling much better. There was a period about 6 months ago where I thought I needed to take something to augment this medication because I was starting to feel depressed and lethargic. Turns out that I had hypothyroidism. Now that my hormones are back in check, I'm much more agreeable and just happy! | F | 29 | 2 years 300mg 1X D | 8/17/2012 | 3 | INSOMNIA dry mouth jittery | F | 30 | 8 days 75mg 2x | 7/25/2012 | 1 | Depression | Rage, anger, some difficulty sleeping, vivid dreams | Incredible long-lasting orgasms.....better alertness then Lexapro, able to function well on 3-4 hrs sleep. Didn't do much to stop hunger. | M | 43 | 14 days 125 1X D | 7/17/2012 | 1 | smoking cessation | headache, insomnia, indigestion, blurred vision, ringing in ears,constipation, dry mouth, increased urination, nausea, dizziness, erectile dysfunction. | I'll figure how to quit smoking without this stuff. Not worth it. | M | 65 | 4 days 150 mg 2X D | 6/15/2012 | 1 | Depression | 3 days after taking this drug I became very angry at everyone and everything. The reason I switch to this anti-depressant was because Prozac was causing me to lose interest in sex and I was extremely fatigued. After taking Wellbutrin, I'd rather be sexless and tired than horribly angry at everyone and everything. | Doctor gave me a new antidepressant Viibryd. Supposedly has less side effects....we'll see (it's only been 1 day) | F | 41 | 7 days 150 MG 1X D | 6/14/2012 | 4 | Chronic Major Depression/SAD/PTSD | I have not noticed any negative side effects as of yet. | Was taking Venlefexine HCL ER for 3 years but something always missing. This past season of SAD was really bad. What I have noticed adding Bupropion SR is that my vision has improved and my blood sugar is a little lower. (This is good as I also have Type II Diabetes. I am intrigued by the vision change. Colors also invoke positive feelings in me that I had before Major Depression. Going on 11 years now. My energy has not really changed but I definately feel like my foot is in the door of feeling better. I assume they will raise my dosage. I am afraid of being one of the people who develops seizures though. | F | 44 | 6 days 150 1X D | 4/21/2012 | 3 | Smoking cessation | Insomnia, Mood Swings, headaches, Confused at times | I quit smoking with wellbutrin. The only thing bad about this medicine is that I have terrible mood swings, and often depressed. | F | 19 | 90 days 150mg 2X D | 4/11/2012 | 5 | Anti-depressant | Slight insomnia first week | M | 29 | 3 months 400 | 4/7/2012 | 5 | Depression/Anxiety/Lack of Focus | 1st week- Slight insomnia, agitation (alot), loss of appetite After 1st week-present- Sleeping well, happy, focused, still loss of appetite, overall a good feeling | I think this drug is great if it is used properly. For the first few doses that I startded taking 2 pills I took them both in the morning (bad idea). I was great throughout the morning but as soon as the drug wore off(about 6 hrs later) I physically couldnt stop crying. Strangest thing. I called the doctor scared for I might hurt myself, she informed me I was taking the drug incorrectly, that I should take 1 in the morning and the other 6 hrs later. I obvioulsy read the lable wrong. BE CAREFUL for this. Since I started paying more attention and taking the medication correctly I havent been happier. I am not a smoker, and have heard of this helping to quit. I do socially drink and I havent had the urge to drink since I started taking the medication. I am extremely happy. Also I am taking the generic version and I think it is getting the job done (might not for some people) so there is hope in not spending a ton to get results. Hope this helps | F | 24 | 2 months 150mg 2X D | 3/14/2012 | 4 | Major Depression | A dry mouth for the first week. Mild agitation. | The first dose I took made me feel euphoric. I was hoping I was going to feel this way everyday. Unfortunately it was only the first dose that produced this feeling. After being on for 2 weeks the side effects went away and I started to feel less depressed. I seem to be getting better each and every day. In a couple of weeks I am going to ask my Dr if I can up the dose to 300mgs. This is the only drug that has worked so well for me. | M | 57 | 21 days 150MG 1X D | 2/21/2012 | 2 | Depression | See my review of 2/12/2012 under 'Zyban' on this site. Exact same drug bupropion hydro but marketed under this name in Australia and UK. | F | 44 | 18 days 150 1X D | 2/18/2012 | 2 | Depression | See my review of 2/12/2012 under 'Zyban' on this site. Exact same drug bupropion hydro but marketed under this name in Australia and UK. | F | 44 | 18 days 150 1X D | 2/18/2012 | 5 | Depression/smoking cessation | Headaches, dry mouth, insomnia, increased concentration and motivation, elevated mood, decreased appetite, no desire to smoke, and body aches and tremors in the beginning | I love this medication. I take my first dose at 7 AM and then another at 3 PM...I can't take it any later or I'll never sleep! Luckily, I seem to need less sleep anyway. My mood has improved drastically. The aches and pains were irritating at first but I'm used to it. It made me spacey a few times, although I don't know why since I take it the same time every day. Best part, I quit smoking. Easily. After 8 days of the med, I stopped wanting to smoke, and nicotine stopped being pleasurable. I didn't get rage or depression or headaches etc from withdrawals. It's like magic. A few days later, I have no desire for a cigarette still, and feel great! I don't know why more people don't try it for smoking cessation. | F | 22 | 14 days 150 mg 2X D | 2/16/2012 | 5 | Mild Depression | headaches, loss of appetite = weightloss, increased sex drive, increased urination, happiness | This is my second time taking Bupropion SR. The first round back in 2007 I lost 35 pounds in 8 weeks. I had to point out to my physician that it was a side effect and not anorexia. This time around I've lost about 6-7 pounds and it's been 26 days. I feel better overall. I'm more interested in sex with my significant other, I'm not longer being a moody bitch which makes us both happier, I have no real interest in snacking all day long and eat significantly less at meals. I do get slight "pressure" headaches, but am also able to concentrate better at work. I do urinate a lot more, but I am also drinking more water during the day. Overall, I'm very satisfied. The spacey feeling only occurs if you take the doses too close together or if you are taking a larger dose. | F | 31 | 26 days 150 mg 2X D | 2/14/2012 | 3 | anxiety | migraine, headache, nausea, hungover feeling, ear popping, electric flashes, eye pain (chronic) blurred vision. | When I first began taking The Wellbutrin, I experienced massive nausea and spacy feeling. About three oclock in the afternoon, I would feel "amped up" like I had drank 10 cups of coffee. I take the extended release so it is supposed to dissolve throughout the day. I liked it at first, but after about a year, I developed massive headaches. (perhaps I had them before and just never associated them to the drug). The headaches became more and more frequent, and felt like a really bad hangover complete with dizziness and nausea. I was getting about two a month. I discovered that I was taking the generic (buproprion). After checking on the internet (and as many claim in this site) I found out that they do not dissolve in your body the same! DO NOT TAKE THE GENERIC< THERE ARE LAWSUITS OUT REGARDING THE WAY IT DISSOLVES IN THE BODY. I switched back to brand name, and headaches subsided to about one every month or two. I recently switched back to generic because it was breaking the bank to buy name brand, and just as before, massive headaches. I recently decided to get off the medication all together, and haven't taken one in about two weeks. Withdrawal symptoms are bad! - same headache/hungover feeling that has lasted about 5 days. If I decide I can't make it off of the medication, I will definately get the name brand kind from canada. | F | 40 | 4 years 300 mg XR 1X D | 12/23/2011 | 4 | ADHD | The first three days, pretty bad shaking in addition to nausea. I didn't really see a huge change in mood/behavior; no increased anxiety, irritability, etc. About four days into taking it, that's when the bitter/metallic taste began. I'm on the seventh day and the taste and nausea is still present. | I've been on several different medications for my ADHD and Wellbutrin has been, by far, the most effective medication that didn't pose significant risk factors to my health. I'm currently on generic, but i heard that brand was much better. | F | 28 | 7 days 200 2X D | 12/6/2011 | 3 | Smoking Cessation | Almost immediate loss of cravings for cigarettes and loss of appetite (good for me). However, I began feeling an irrational anger at strangers. I felt the urge to have a confrontation and would glare at them. Very disturbing. I reported this to my health educator at Kaiser and stopped the med. Too bad. Otherwise, I would have stuck with it. | F | 50 | 30 days 150 1X D | 12/3/2011 | 4 | Mixed/manic depression | A bit of insomnia, (but I'm also on 60mg vyvanse), some increased agitation. Some anxiety... I was on Zoloft and had almost no anxiety, although Zoloft made me want to die. Most noticeable was increase in libido. Suppressed appetite was already present with vyvanse. There has been some rapid cycling going on. Best of all: for the first time in 4-5 years I want to play piano again. | F | 23 | 4 days 300MG | 12/1/2011 | 4 | Mild Depression/Quitting Smoking | Vivid dreams, restless sleep, slight loss of appetite | I'm currently transitioning off of Lexapro and onto Wellbutrin SR. It's only been 10 days and today is day 1 of quitting smoking. When I woke up this morning, I was fine without smoking. I haven't had any of the usual symptoms associated with quitting smoking i.e. wanting to flip out, scream etc. I'm hoping as I wean off of Lexapro completely, I will get the full benefit of the Wellbutrin. So far, I love it! | F | 28 | 10 days 150mg 2X D | 12/1/2011 | 4 | Depression | It took my appetite away. I no longer shake my legs. | F | 41 | 7 days 300 mg 1X D | 11/21/2011 | 2 | Depression, anxiety, lack of focus | Nausea like you wouldn't believe, headaches, confusion, dry/cotton mouth. The first full week of taking it I had severe panic attacks and even worse nausea. I really had trouble focusing. My doctor said to stick it out for a month and we'll re-evaluate, but I can't miss any more work due to the side effects. | F | 27 | 17 days 150 mg 1X D | 11/21/2011 | 5 | Mild Depression, addiction | Increased libido, weight loss, ringing in ears, metallic taste in mouth | The first two weeks were a rough roller coaster ride of feeling dopey high and cloudy. But once the third week rolled around I just started feeling great. Not manic, not high, just happy and motivated. I lost 10lbs in 2 weeks. Increased libido. Lost urge to give in to my addictions. One month in I started getting a ringing in the ears (tolerable). Yesterday started getting a metallic taste in my mouth. Both side affects worth dealing with because the drug is fantastic. | F | 31 | 2 months 150 MG 2X D | 9/22/2011 | 4 | Depression/Anxiety | At first, I had insomnia which went away after about 6 days. The only thing I've had is ringing in the ears and I can live with that. No sexual side effects for me and I lost 8 lbs the first month and gained that back but really no gain after that. I feel it's not working as well but my up the dose. I think it's better than the SSRI/SNRI out there b/c of low side effects. | F | 35 | 8 months 2X D | 9/13/2011 | 2 | perimenopausal symptoms | high blood pressure, headache, blurred vision, muscle aches, low back pain, lower abdominal pain, heart palpitations. | Ive been on this SR for 4 days now. My side effects seem to be different from majority on here. Anyone else experienced same side effects? My B/P is never high but seems to be around 148/110 on this drug, accompanied by headache, low back pain, muscle pain generalized, blurred vision and heart palpitations! I think I will stop this drug tomorrow before I have a stroke or heart attack. | F | 42 | 4 days 150mg 1X D | 9/11/2011 | 5 | Depression and ADD | Shortness of breath on generic only. Hives on generic. Anxiety on generic. | This Medication is Only Effective if you take the Brand Name Glaxo Smith Kline. Research online and you will see studies have been done to show that generic does not release the same in your body. Generic releases faster and as a result there are more side effects. Order from Canada for great prices on Brand Name 1/3 of cost. I pay 68 per month Brand Name. At walgreens I paid 190 for one Month!!! | F | 45 | 2 years 150 2X D | 9/3/2011 | 3 | depression | total loss of short term memory, very spaced out feeling and extreme agitation and anxiety. | was prescribed this med at a very small dose (im very sensitive to meds). My depression is totally gone BUT i have zero short term memory. I have left the stove on twice today. lost two pairs of glasses and wonder aimlessly from room to room. also my anxiety is out of the roof. the little things piss me off and i snap at everyone. im going to stop tomorrow. i cant take it. my doctor said to give it a couple of weeks but the memory loss is too risky. im a stay-at-home mom of three small children. i rather be depressed then an absent minded bitch! | F | 32 | 7 days 75 1X D | 8/30/2011 | 5 | Smoking cessation | Deep and aching leg pain (first two days, then went away). Abrupt and profuse sweating to the point of being drenched, weird vivid dreams about everyday events that happened during the previous day, decreased need for sleep, decreased appetite, increased energy, mild to moderate anxiety. I did feel really grouchy and edgy for about 5 days. | The side effects are definitely there and are a bit uncomfortable. They DID go away for me and now I am getting incredible benefits from this medication. I concentrate better, and I feel like I'm 20 again when it comes to my libido. I never increased the drug to 300, I simply stopped smoking at day 7 and never felt the need to continue, with absolutely no withdrawal symptoms. I've been cigarette free for 7 days and am hopeful that this time may actually be it, and I've quit for good. But truly, was uncomfortable for 5 days getting through the side effects, but the persistence appears to be worth it! | M | 45 | 14 days 150 MG 1X D | 8/26/2011 | 5 | Smoking Cessation | Itching, hives, mind moving too fast, strange behavior/thoughts, paranoia | I actually really liked it because it helped me a lot with not smoking. I was doing well on it until about 3 weeks in when I noticed that my behavior was getting a little erratic, and I started getting pretty paranoid. At that time I cut down to only taking 150 mg a day (only in the morning). That seemed to help me out a bit. Then, at about 4 weeks I started getting itchy. Where I was itchy I started noticing welts or hives. Bumps that were small, long, short, large, whatever. Very itchy though. I would scratch so much I would end up bleeding. Also, my palms were quite itchy. Anyway, I quit taking it about 4 weeks in. That was almost 3 weeks ago and I still get itchy and I am still getting the hives. I have a doctor's appointment on September 9th. I am starting to wonder if it really screwed me up, or if something else is causing the itching. All in all, I would recommend Wellbutrin to others as a smoking cessation aid. I would just advise that they make sure to ask a family member or friend to watch out for any change in behavior. | F | 31 | 30 days 150mg 2X D | 8/20/2011 | 4 | Depression | Dry mouth, metallic taste, decreased appetite, increased concentration, memory and focus, constipation, vivid dreams | I was prescribed WB SR in 04' and took it for 6 months before a new Psych took me off and replaced with Effexor (btw - worst drug to ever take or try to come off and thank goodness I finally did!). I am now again on WB and have been for five weeks. I have a severely decreased appetite to the point some days where thinking about eating actually makes me feel nauseated. My dreams are extremely vivid and I have chronic constipation. Other than that, I am glad I am on it once again, as it helps a great deal with my lack of focus, memory and concentration. It's also treating my depression effectively. | F | 35 | 2 months 300 MG 1X D | 8/18/2011 | 2 | Depression | Nausea by the end of the first day on this drug. Second day nausea was much worse with vomiting. Third day nausea and vomiting. Had to discontinue because I could not keep it down. | F | 34 | 3 days 150 MG 1X D | 8/4/2011 | 1 | Depression | Seizure (grand mal) | I started off 100 mg daily for 3 days, 100mg 2x day for 3 days, 150 mg in a.m. and 100 mg in p.m. x 3days, 150 mg x 2 day....on the 5th day of 300 mg I had a grand mal seizure at 9pm. Luckily I wans't driving but on a dinner cruise. I bit the side of my tongue as well as urinated all over myself. My bf said it lasted about 40 seconds. My CT scan at hospital was normal. However I just had an EEG test yesterday and the neuro said it showed abnormalities on left side of brain. I have to go back in a couple of weeks to retake it as well as a MRI. I'm so scared of having another one! Anyone else out there this happen to? My last dosage was Saturday 12pm. Prior to wellbutrin I took effexor for a couple of weeks and I broke out with itchy bumps so I had to stop taking that. Prozac and Celexa didnt do anything for me. | F | 43 | 2 weeks 150 2X D | 8/4/2011 | 2 | thyroid problems | nothing | didnt do anything. I feel no differance at all | F | 57 | 4 weeks 150 2X D | 7/22/2011 | 3 | Deression / Overeating | I know it's soon but here it goes: a bit of agitation, dizziness 1st day, frequent and easy stool (yeah, i like that) and little bit increased libido (like that too). | Well, i was on Sertralin 50mg for 3 years and began to feel lack of energy, tiredness, poor libido (wouldn't get close to husband bc i was so tired for sex), and now developed food compulsion. I'm not fat (5'4", 120 lb) but i always cared a lot about my weight, and now i suffer for not doing gym (no energy for gym nor a good walk). These first 3 pills gave me hope:i feel more connected to the world and reality and have little increased energy. No decresead appetite so far. No big binges though. At this point, so far so good. | F | 34 | 3 days 150mg 1X D | 7/15/2011 | 5 | Depression/ cyclothymia | Started Wellbutrin about 12 years ago. started on 100mg- throughout the years it has gone up and down and both Wellbutrin SR and XL. The most I have ever taken is 300mg XL. I love this drug. Side effects: no depression, weight loss, increased libido, ability to have an alcoholic drink without getting crazy, happiness, motivation, increased concentration. annoying but manageable side effects; headache, anxiety, dry mouth, shaky hands at times, impatience, sometimes I can't remember dreams. | This is the best drug for my situation. I have cyclothymia (i have been diagnosed with both cyclothymia and bipolar, but I personally don't think i have bipolar, because i don't get manic). I was off WB for the last two years, but just had a pretty bad depressive episode and decided to go back on it. So I have been back on WB for about 5 weeks and its doing good. I am not depressed, I have my motivation back, remembering my dreams, more organized. This time around I am getting some anxiety, so I started on Buspar to counter act that, and the combo is working really well for me. This is not a good drug for people with anxiety however. | F | 35 | 12 years 100mg 1X D | 6/24/2011 | 5 | Chronic Mild Depression | Hypersexuality, dry mouth, mild nervousness | I stopped taking this a year ago. Since starting it up again, my sex drive is outrageous. I am insatiable and I think of sex constantly. I have sex dreams every night and I am aroused at ALL TIMES. I can have consecutive orgasms all day and night with no time in between. I LOVE what this does to me. I am happy and horny all the time. I am either having sex, touching myself, reading about sex, thinking about sex, or planning sex. I love this. | F | 35 | 5 years 150 2X D | 6/5/2011 | 3 | quitting smoking / depression | insomnia, aches and pains, twitching, zoning out, occasional misspelling, slight headache, depression? | i've taken wellbutrin xl 37 days now. my doctor said to up the dose to twice a day spaced out, after 2 weeks which i did. i feel the second dose gives me a lift in the evening but not sure if its worth the side effects. might be better to lower my dosage to 150 mg a day if not discontinue altogether. when i first started taking it i felt somewhat a lift but eventually it subsides as more a pill you have to have, i.e. addiction. not sure its worth it, could be my natural self is better or maybe its not good to be tired as i am today after little sleep last night | M | 40 | 37 days 150mg 2X D | 5/18/2011 | 5 | Quit Smoking | Joint pain, tired, hear really foggy, ringing in my ears | It really helped me quit smoking but I don't know what would have been worse going cold turkey or having all the side effects | M | 47 | 6 weeks 150mg 2X D | 4/5/2011 | 2 | Bipolar 1 | insomnia, loss of appetite, extreme anxiety | I took the generic bupropion and the side effects were terrible. It did take away the depression within days but I would wake up 10 times per night even though I am taking tamazepam to sleep. I completely lost my appetite and lost 5 pounds in one week. I could force myself to eat but the insomnia was unbearable. I usually take the tamazepam occasionally but I have had to take it every night with this medicine. I have been off it for 3 days and I still cannot sleep without the tamazepam. The anxiety is terrible. I am scared to leave the house or be without my husband. The anxiety is lessening but it is still there 3 days after I stopped taking it. | F | 31 | 7 days 100 MG 1X D | 2/27/2011 | 4 | Stop Smoking | Fogginess has decreased,dreams are still vivid | Prescribed to double the dose after a week,twice a day, still smoking a few, but it's making it easier to put them down. I work in a bar that still allows smoking and I am noticing how bad they smell to me.So far so good. | M | 48 | 13 days 150 2X D | 2/23/2011 History | 4 | Depression, Anxiety, | So far the side effects are min. I had orriginally the shakes, grinding teeth, and excessive energy. However, they went away fairly quick. I was suppost to go up to 150 x 2 day. Once I did that I got a terrible Ringing in the ears. I called the doctor and went back to 150 x1day and the ringing has gone down way down in just a week and is slowly going down, Decreased appetite, Very nice dreams, Slight head pressure if I don't take it on time. | I am taking Bupropine 150 sr. 150 mg x 1 day. I started 3 weeks ago and the side effects were minimal. When I increased the dose I notice ringing in the ears, and a slight head ache. Apparently that was too much for me as I went back down to once a day and it has subsided. I already feel much better. I had no idea I was depressed until the doctor gave me an evaluation. I knew I was plagued with anxiety, but never would have guess that it was also depression. I didn't want to play with my new born daughter, even looking at my husband made me sick (I know so sad) and I wanted to sleep all day long! after about 3 doses I had so much energy, after about a week I was waking up before my alarm clock, and now its leveling out but still feel like a weight off my shoulders. I am a mother, full time student, full time worker, and a wife so I really had a lot on my plate I guess. I am slowly getting off of Zoloft as that cause me severe weight gain (I am on weight watchers for the longest time and was always 125-137lbs) now I am 162 with consistant weight watchers diet! Just kept gaining and wanted to eat everything in sight. So far I have not lost any weight on buproprine however, My appetite is so low that I have to remind my self to eat. I think its just taking time for the zoloft to get out of my system as I was on that for 2 years. I am down to 50mg 1x day zoloft and should be off of it with in a week or so. I will keep you posted I am hoping that my weight does come down. | F | 25 | 3 weeks 150 1X D | 2/11/2011 | 3 | bipolar/depression/anxiety | Major lack of appetite,(losing 5lbs a week). Not healthy in my case because of recovering eating disorder, and not to mention that I'm now underweight. I have to remind myself to eat throughout the day because I'll forget! Feels like I have no sensation in my stomach, can only hear it growl. And when I do eat, it's very small portions. I have noticed some constipation and bloating, but I think that's subsiding. I felt like I just wasn't digesting correctly for weeks! Has anyone experienced any lower back pain? I've been dealing with that since starting the medicine, but not sure if it's associated... | I first started Wellbutrin SR at 75mg for 3 days, then increased to 150mg for 3 weeks. I had no cognitive side effects-if anything I felt that my brain was able to function better and concentrate. I noticed a slight positive change in my overall mood, but nothing significant. 150mg is kind of a low dose, and it had only been a few weeks so I figured I wouldn't give up quite yet. One thing to remember is that every medication works differently for every person. I think that metabolism, body weight, what kind of illness all are factors in determining when and if it will work. Don't knock it before you try it. So after the 3rd week on 150mg, my dose was increased to 300mg XL in the am. I took this dose for 3 days and felt completely delusional, irritable, anxious, extremely lethargic. I called my Dr and she told me to go back down to 150mg for now until I felt better. I am quite sensitive to medication, so titrating for myself will take some time. I haven't experienced any sexual benefits or side effects, insomnia or dry mouth so far... Believe me, I felt like giving up into the 4th week thinking it wasn't going to work, but I'm going to stick it out a little longer. If you're feeling discouraged don't give up yet! Sometimes we have to endure the bad before we are able to reach the benefits. I will update in a few weeks and share any progress. Hope any of this into helps! | F | 22 | 4 weeks 150 1X D | 2/2/2011 | 1 | Depression | I ONLY took this medication for 5 days. On the first day I experienced dry mouth. On the second day anxiety. On the third day I started having major side effects such as TOXIC OVERLOAD (LIVER AND KIDNEY PAIN), HEADACHE, anxiety, chills, and head fog. I stopped it and detoxed my system with herbal tea, water fruit and veggies. I feel 100% better! My best advice is to stay far away from Wellbutrin SR and try XL instead! If XL doesn't work, stay far away from this medication period!!!!!!!!!! | I only took this medication for 5 days. I had to discontinue use do to Toxic Overload and Migraine! I detoxed with herbal detox tea, water, fruit and vegetable smoothies, and now I feel 100% better! My advice is to try Wellbutrin XL, and if that doesn't work for you, stay far away from Wellbutrin SR!! | F | 30 | 5 days 150mg 1X D | 1/28/2011 | 3 | mild depression, mood swings | Days 4 & 5, no side effects. But on day 6 I was very constipated. I counteracted it with a laxative. Have had a headache and upset stomach for the last couple of days. | F | 43 | 150mg 1X D | 1/13/2011 History | 4 | Smoking Cessation | Dry mouth, constipation, tremors, loss of appetite, sore joints, muscle aches, "foggy" mind (1st wk), anxious, overly happy, migrating hives, no loss of libido, increased sweating | I experience the usual side effects, dry mouth, constipation, slight tremors. What I wasn't prepared for was the migrating hives on the 2nd week. I would get hives in one spot on my body, itch for about 20 min, then it would stop itching and move to another area. On my 3rd wk, the hives stopped, but the muscle aches and joint pain started. It feels like someone charlie horsed every major muscle in my body (arms and legs). I have a generalized weakness throughout my body also. | F | 33 | 3 weeks 150 mg 2X D | 1/11/2011 |