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| RATING | REASON | SIDE EFFECTS FOR WELLBUTRIN SR | COMMENTS | SEX | AGE | DURATION/ DOSAGE | DATE ADDED |
| 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 day | 2/23/2013 | 4 | Chronic Depression | Minimal... Ringing in my ears at times. Increased libido and heightened sexual sensations. | When I initially got on Wellbutrin 18 years ago, it was like the world changed from black and white to color. I had no idea the extent that I had been depressed my entire life. Wellbutrin has not always relieved my depression but it usuallly allows me to function through it. | M | 41 | 18 years | 11/13/2004 | 5 | Depression/ADD | A little sleeplessness in beginning, but then virtually none | I love Wellbutrin. A nice side-effect is also that it reduces food cravings. Works great for ADD. Without it, i lose focus. My mom was on it briefly and couldn't tolerate it, unfortunately. Made her constipated. One drug I want to caution people about is CYMBALTA. It works great for depression, but there are side effects you should look into before going on it, AND IT'S A NIGHTMARE TO GET OFF OF!!!!!! Please look up comments on Cymbalta before considering it. Best wishes for mental health to us all. | F | 42 | 14 years | 3/19/2009 | 5 | Antidepressant | None | Had to go on Wellbutrin when my mother and father died a year apart. I took their death very hard. Wellbutrin pulled me out of depression. | F | 53 | 13 years | 6/9/2002 | 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 day | 6/24/2011 | 4 | Depression, smoking cessation | Dramatically improves my depression. Improves my lethargy. Improves my sleep from being tired during the day and sleeping 12 to 16 hrs per day to sleeping normally and being able to stay awake all day. Side effects: zyban allergy (cysts under skin and rash on chin -- severity depends on dose), homicidal thoughts and aggressive actions, increased spectrum of feelings especially joy and anger, irritability and feeling of being out of control like yelling at service people over sometimes insignificant things, adrenaline rush, flushing face, crying when I wake up, tears when I laugh, burning pain in head when I'm startled, panic at the dentist, ready for a fight, sexual promiscuity and intense orgasms, fear of heights, overstimulation under pressure (like while speaking in public). | Started taking this med for smoking cessation and did quit smoking. I've taken all forms: zyban, wellbutrin, and bupropion -- all the same. Stopped this med but started again a few times with no change in effectiveness. I took Prozac in the past which didn't help much. I only take Wellbutrin and no other medicines except vitamins. I'm normally a calm and mild-mannered person and never experienced such physical anger, hatred, or panic as I have on this medicine. Lowering the dose helps. The side effects go away when I stop taking the medicine, but my depression (sleeping all the time, feeling of overwhelming sadness) returns. People with any kind of violent or aggressive past shouldn't take it. People who are normally anxious probably shouldn't take it. | F | 40 | 12 years 100 2X day | 3/10/2014 | 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 (bi-polar) | None if taken correctly. Too much at one time causes heart racing. | I believe Wellbutrin (coupled with counseling and a stimulus light I use in the winter) has given me a life I didn't think was possible. | F | 37 | 10 years | 6/23/2008 | 4 | Depression | When on 150 mg x3 d, no side effects. Changed to 200 mg x 2 d, sever gastritis Changed to 100 mg x 4 d, hang over | I do great on the 150 mg x 3d pills. For some reason, someone does not want the 150 mg pills used. So I was changed to the 200 mg x 2d pills. I experienced sever gastritis to the point two doctors said I needed to have my gallbladder removed. When back to the 150 mg pill and all was fine. Then changed me to the 100 mg x 4d, I have the worst hang-over, headaches I have ever had. Why and who does not want the 150 mg pills prescribed? | F | 51 | 10 years 150 3X day | 4/16/2014 | 4 | Wow and she did good because I can't recall of f****** adderall I want and my heart on better is more commonly sex is better I'm always horny | M | 28 | 10 years | 11/7/2015 | 4 | Depression/Seasonal Afffective Diso | After taking this @ 200 mgs 2 times a day...it was increased to 300 mgs 2 times a day. Side effects from this dose have been loud ringing in ears, achiness, hallucinations, small amount of anxiety, and change in menstrual cycles, hot flashes and other peri-menopausal conditions. | I didn't think this med really worked until I went off it and a friend said I was getting really moody. It was increased because of a low level depression and I don't feel depressed at all...but the loud ringing in ears are horrible and have actually woken me up! Sex drive is great. Smoke much less. I am not sure the dose I am on is worth the side effects...but I am not willing to give up on this since it seems better than any other medication as far as libido or depersonalization. | F | 45 | 10 years | 10/29/2006 | 1 | Anxiety Depression | After 18 -you can only put up to 10 on the drop down menu here- 18 years plus on wellbutrin sr and thinking all of the hell I was going through on a daily basis was ME and that this was helping me from being even worse- I stopped taking it because I had extensive dental surgery and found out how it felt to be "normal"..even happy... | I was put on many SSRIs that did not work. Doctors targeted my depression which was caused by my horrible anxiety. I got stuck with this drug as it is not an ssri as we found out the hard way, I could not tolerate ssris. People with anxiety READ THIS. 1. Docs are told to rx benzos with wellbutrin because it CAUSES anxiety. 2. Wellbutrin is processed by the body and turned into an AMPHETAMINE!! I started out life as a productive member of society and was turned into a sleepless, anxiety-ridden zombie reliant on benzos to keep the effects of the wellbutrin in check. Up to 6 mg of ativan. It took my memory, my patience, my ability to sleep...everything. If you have anxiety do not even consider this med. It may work for depression, but exacerbates anxiety!! Please let my story help you. Docs never told me this during my many hospital stays, reg. pdoc visits etc. Even though I was in horrible pain from my dental surgery... my mind felt happiness I have not felt in over 20 years once off wellbutrin sr. If you need to taper, look up how. I didn't. I went back on it two times and that was two times more hell, nightmares and prayers to God that my body could make it through one more time...I had to be sure wellbutrin was the cause though. Also, get your hands on Dr. Claire Weekes books, tapes whatever and listen to them over and over. They will bring you some peace while you recover. She is an angel for people like us! Good luck! Contact me if you want. | F | 48 | 10 years 400 MG | 10/23/2015 | 5 | bipolar depression, weight control | The side effects have been minimal, increased thirst and insomnia are about it, and they have not been troublesome at all. When I first started Wellbutrin my weight dropped 10 pounds in 2 weeks, and 40 pounds in a year to an ideal 190 (at 6'). Seroquel caused weight gain was eliminated recently with the help of Wellbutrin, dropping 20 pounds in 3 months, back to 200. Bench press, lat pull downs etc went up 20 pounds instantly, and after a year I was able to do 10 chin ups in one set. The increase in motivation, willpower and energy level are tremendous, everything is so easy to do that I have to force myself to stop and relax. No negative sexual side effects, if anything it helps. | This is the only medication I have taken that has helped and had tolerable side effects. When I was taking Seroquel and Wellbutrin, it was like the wellbutrin wasn't even there. The loss of appetite control on Seroquel completely overpowered Wellbutrin. Wellbutrin alone has improved self confidence and depression is gone. Thinking skills, the quality of my work, creativity and the ability to stick to a task improved dramatically and the positive effects have continued for 9 years. Although Wellbutrin pushed me into mania, I can now recognize the symptoms and adjust to avoid full blown mania. Serocrap masked the manic symptoms until I exploded. I highly reccomend Wellbutrin to anyone without anorexia. | M | 47 | 9 years | 6/28/2007 | 5 | moody, possible cyclothymia | None. I've felt great on it since I started taking it. | Unlike other antidepressants I've tried, it doesn't destroy your sex life--actually it seems to help. | F | 45 | 9 years | 3/30/2001 | 4 | bipolar depresion | some itchy skin at times insomnia if taken to close to bed time some switches into hypo-mania if stopped and restartes a side effect i actually have sought at the dismay of doc. | i poop out on this drug but can have great effects and has saved me from the reall bottemless holes of my depression. | M | 41 | 9 years | 6/11/2004 | 4 | depression | Short term memory loss | The only side effect I have noticed in the last few years is memory loss. My dosage is 300mg SR daily. At first I chocked it up to stress but the memory loss has gotten worse. This seems to only have effected my short term memory. I forget things that have happened only moments ago. Like this morning in the shower, couldn't remember if I had washed my hair or yesterday on several occassions I was told things or handed something but couldn't remember. A few months ago while driving down the road I forgot what city I was in. This was a horrible feeling. Now this is a daily occurance for me and yes, it concerns me greatly. This is a catch 22 for me. The wellbutrin has helped me deal with life and enjoy it much more but now my short term memory failure is bother me greatly! Not sure what I will do about this but for now I am staying on the wellbutrin because I don't wont to go back to where I was. | 42 | 9 years | 2/1/2009 | 5 | to overcome pre-menopausal insanity | none | i cannot take estrogen due to hormonally-induced migraines. when pre-menopause hit with mood swings and rage (among other things), my internist suggested WB. I've been taking if for 8 or 9 years and am 100% satisfied. | F | 65 | 8 years | 6/9/2002 | 4 | 8 years | Short term memory loss. Difficulty concentrating. Sexual dysfunction. | My gynecologist told me that my vaginal dryness and thinning of the vaginal walls would be common for someone 20 years older than I am. Have experienced extreme pain during intercourse. I'm using an estrogen suppository now, and hope for improvement. I wonder if anyone else has experienced this problem after years of taking Wellbutrin. | F | 53 | 8 years | 4/3/2005 | 4 | Major Depressive Disorder recurrent | Dry mouth, feeling like I don't need it. I've been on it so long I can't remember what the initial side effects were. Although it does cause increased libido and I'm pretty randy. | I'm not sure what it does for my mood exactly, but I know it gives me the energy to accomplish the things I know I need to do to manage my depression. Exercise, eat right, drink water, you know things you can't remember to do when you are depressed. I take 150mg SR each day right now. Supposed to be on 300 but I've been taking it so long I can tell when I need to be on a full dose before I crash completely. Will be on it for the rest of my life. Everytime I go off of it I end up in a Major depressive episode again. | F | 44 | 8 years | 5/23/2007 | 4 | Depression | Very hard to say b/c I started Effexor a few weeks prior. Got excessive sweating, dry mouth, and weight gain but I think those are probably from Effexor. | M | 34 | 8 years | 3/19/2007 |
WELLBUTRIN SR (BUPROPION HYDROCHLORIDE): This medication is used to treat depression. It can improve your mood and feelings of well-being. It may work by restoring the balance of certain natural substances (dopamine, norepinephrine) in the brain. FDA Approval Date: 2002-06-14 (Sources: U.S. Centers for Medicare Services, FDA)