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| RATING | REASON | SIDE EFFECTS FOR WELLBUTRIN SR | COMMENTS | SEX | AGE | DURATION/ DOSAGE | DATE ADDED |
| 3 | depression, fibromyalgia | bizarre dreams, lessened appetite, spacy, jittery, antsy, slight headache, trouble focusing, muscle weakness(soreness), paranoid, racing thoughts, confusion, memory loss, increased energy, increased sex drive, weightloss, motivation, less obsessing | So far its been a rollercoaster. Felt much better at first, although spacy headed and crazy dreams at night. Found that I sleep better when I took melatonin and magnesium together at bedtime. Overall feelings of happiness and energy that I havent had in years. Then came the bursts of irritability and crying spells, dizziness, and discouragement. Feel like through the ups and downs I cant think clearly. I am also coming off of Celexa, so maybe thats another source of my trouble. I am going to stick it out, my doctor said give it six weeks. Its worth taking the time to explain to your family what your going through so they understand your behavior a little better, and maybe offer support. Ive noticed myself having an easier time getting up in the morning, and taking time to do my hair, cleaning things I usually let go for a long time, easily doing things that used to feel like such an exhausting chore. I am enjoying less obsessing over food, and the easy weightloss, that is a big plus for me. Makes me feel better about myself. Like I said, its a rollercoaster but Im hopeful. | F | 36 | 7 days 150mg 1X day | 10/18/2010 | 3 | Depression/Smoking Cessation | Day 1 I started taking it and took the advice to eat before I take the pill in the morning. I had almost no side effects day one except for a dry mouth and drank more water than I usually do, also ate alot less than I normally would. Day 2 I ate first and took the med as usual and had dry mouth again with little to no apetite. I also noticed I was not as social as I usually am both days. Day 3(today)dry mouth and less of an apetite, ate before i took the pill, and was full and slightly nauseous after I ate, I got really tired to around 2pm and started feeling more iritated then usual. Other than these side effects so far, that is it. I hope it takes the depression away. | F | 25 | 3 days 150 2X day | 10/18/2010 | 4 | Depression | Headaches, ringing in ears, metallic taste in mouth, tightness in chest (like I can't take a full deep breath), jitters internal and external, some loss of appetite and some loss of nicotine cravings (Cigarettes taste terrible) YAY!!! | I have been on generic (bupropion) sustained release for almost 2 weeks. I am also weening down from 60mgs of Cymbalta to 30mgs, after being on it for 2 years, and hope I can quit that completely. Horrible stuff and terrible brain zaps when withdrawing. I almost quit this medicine on day 10 because of the side effects and not feeling any different. So far, I'm glad I didn't because I am beginning to feel SLIGHTLY motivated, a little calmer, and generally able to do a few things around the house again, like making up the beds! I've been on depression meds since I had a total hysterectomy in 1999. Can't take hormones because of a blood clotting disorder. Again, so far, this med has made me feel better than any AD I have taken in the past 10 years, which has been Paxil, Effexor, and Cymbalta. No weight loss yet, no increase in libido to date, but I'm at least hopeful. I will update in a few weeks as I understand it can take up to 6 weeks to feel the full effect of this medicine. | F | 52 | 12 days 150 2X day | 10/15/2010 | 4 | Sadness | Nothing for 2 1/2 weeks, then very itchy hands, abdomen, arms, etc. | I have had a great experience with Wellbutrin: increased energy, improved sex life, level moods. But after 18 days, my hands began to feel so annoyingly itchy. Benadryl helped a bit, but by the next day it was worse and spreading. Then last night the itchiness stopped, but my hands swelled so much I couldn't make a fist--making dinner wasn't too easy, either. (My kids were staring at my hands the entire meal.) Today my hands still don't itch ( yay), but they're so swollen, I look like I'm wearing those Micky Mouse gloves. So not sure where to go from here--I can't really do much with my puffy, puffy hands, but I can' t bear to feel the way I did before I started Wellbutrin. Anyone out there have any similar experiences? | F | 47 | 3 weeks 150 2X day | 10/5/2010 | 3 | Anxiety/Depression | Dry mouth, dizzy spells, brain zaps, nausea, increased sex drive, weight loss | I've been on ZOLOFT for a year and gained about 25-30 pounds, so I decided my health was in danger and needed to switch medication. Dr. recommended Wellbutrin and I have been on it for three weeks now (the first two weeks I stepped down from Zoloft). I am not sure if the symptoms I have are from finally not taking any Zoloft or if it is from the Wellbutrin. I hope it is the former, because my sex drive has increased and my weight has already dropped without me even doing anything. I hope once the Zoloft is completely out of my system that the dizzy spells will go away, as they are the main cause of the nausea. | F | 23 | 3 weeks 150mgx2 1X day | 10/4/2010 | 4 | Depression | The first week on 150md once a day I had some mild tremors and dry mouth. The dosage was increased after seven days to 150 mg twice a day. After a few days at this dosage I was suffering severe muscle tremors in my hands and the dry mouth was much worse. By the end of the second week the tremors lessened and are gone now. I still have very bad dry mouth and my eyes burn all the time like they are tired. The only other issue I had was that I wet the bed a few times and I have never had a problem with that before. I am hoping that these effects also fade away with time. | Over all I am happy with this medication. It is my first experience with an antidepressant so I was not sure what to expect. There was not sudden sense of improvement but more a gradual improvement. After three weeks I am feeling much better than I was. | M | 41 | 3 weeks 150mg 2X day | 9/29/2010 | 4 | Depression | Cotton mouth, irritation and impatience, loss of appetite, no desire for alcohol | Just wanted to add some of the side effects I have been experiencing the past four days. I have had cotton mouth since day one but it helps me to stay off the diet coke and I drink more water. I seem to have better control over my eating because I'm just not that hungry. I fall asleep easily at bedtime but I can't get back to sleep if I wake up earlier than planned the next morning. Can't really complain about that... Carpe Diem, right? I love beer but I haven't had the desire for one lately... could go with the lack of craving for food. I guess the only negative side effect is how easily I get irritated. I've always been moody but my road rage has been awful and I've been pretty snappy. I don't expect this medication to fully work for a few weeks but I thought I'd share some of the side effects I've experienced from WbSR. | F | 24 | 4 days 150 MG 2X day | 9/24/2010 | 2 | nausea, headache, brain fog, inability to concentrate, lack of focus, general ickiness | I have been taking the generic (Bupropion) in extended-release form for just 5 days.. not exactly feeling great. Still waiting to feel like a normal person. I have been really foggy and unreliable, and my memory is shot. Physically, I am nauseous and have a headache all the time and these "electrical shocks" (that's the only way I can describe it) in my head. I can't sleep, even though that's all I feel like doing. Feel like I'm underwater or something. Hoping it will get better soon. | F | 28 | 5 days 150 mg 1X day | 9/23/2010 | 3 | fatigue/ stress | headaches, agitation,cravings for sweets,sleepiness | Only positive effect of this med for me is slightly better mood, i take it twice a day and can sleep right after taking it for hours, did not get insomnia,loss of appetite,energie or anything else.....Did feel a little weird in the first week or so, not in the good way. Anyone else with simular effects? | F | 35 | 2 months 150 2X day | 9/13/2010 | 3 | Stress | bursts of forgetfullness, slight weight gain, legs wont stop moving at night, always hot, sometimes sweaty, sugary foods taste horrible now | I actually think it works for the stress/depression, i would rather not have gained weight, but i did happen to gain 5 lbs in the 2 months i been on it. I was told i would have nightmares but thought i have to admit i have had a couple adventurous dreams these past 2 months i think its from the pain medicine im on. I am always hot too, while my family and colleagues are cold, im all sweaty. the worst side effect is the legs that wont stop moving, it is hard to fall asleep at night sometimes, i cant lie still. NO Weight loss, NO appetite loss, NO extra energy. | F | 35 | 2 months 100 2X day | 9/10/2010 | 2 | fatigue,mild depression | worsening depression, from mild to full blown, LETHARGY! stupor,strange thoughts. No energy,no decreased appetite ,no sexual changes,no insomnia, actually im much more sleepy then before taking this.Parts of missing memory. | Dont think it's working for me,will give it another week and stop if no changes. Started with 150 sr and increased to 300 sr and not a single positive thing. I'm more lethargic and lifeless than ever and mean too.Ive always been moody, but since starting on 300 i'm a bear. No energy, no nothing good, so disappointing, i had high hops for this med.In the morning i take the first dose 150 and go back to bed,cant believe so many people are so energized by this med, so envious.Well, hope this helps. My experience so far-not a doog med,only bad effects so far,oh, and my very mild depression is starting to turn full blown,feeling of doom and such..... | F | 35 | 15 days 150 2X day | 9/1/2010 | 3 | chronic fatigue,depression | occasional bursts of agitation,mild headache | Started of with 150 sr 1x day for 10 days : not much difference really, a little restless,mild headache,some agitation.Started 150sr 2xday 3 days ago: bit more energy and agitation,no effect on appetite or anything else, so far a little disappointed. Will stick it out for a little longer see if anything good happens :) | F | 37 | 13 days 150 2X day | 8/30/2010 | 5 | mild depression | dizziness; anxiety | taking generic bupropion (not sure of manufacturer). started at 50mg and felt nearly instant relief. my head is clear, i feel upbeat, energetic and enthusiastic again. on 4th day increased to 75mg. had a bit of an anxiety episode a few hours after taking it, but that went away and have not had one since. wlll report again after a month or two, but for now it has made a big difference for me. i do feel a little dizziness on occasion, as well as a little spaced out, but these are brief occurrences. | F | 38 | 10 days 75mg 1X day | 8/26/2010 | 1 | DEPRESSION | ANGER, AGGRESSION, PANIC/FEAR AND IT GOT WORSE THE LONGER I TOOK THE DRUG. VERY STRONG URGE TO BREAK THINGS, YIKES! | IT WORKED GREAT AT FIRST, I FELT LIKE "THE OLD ME". OVER TIME I STARTED GETTING AGGITATED AND ANGRY VERY EASILY. AFTER ABOUT 10 MO.S IT WAS LIKE WELLBUTRIN TURNED ON ME AND I BECAME SOMEONE MEAN AND HURTFUL. AS SOON AS I STOPPED TAKING THE WELLBUTRIN, IT WAS LIKE A SWITCH WAS FLIPPED. I WAS NICE AGAIN AND I DIDN'T FEEL LIKE BREAKING EVERYTHING, I ACTUALLY FELT KIND AND LOVING AGAIN. I DIDN'T REALIZE IT WAS THE WELLBUTRIN SINCE I DID NOT HAVE THE NEGATIVE SYMTOMS AT FIRST. MY WONDERFUL HUSBAND STILL LOVED ME EVEN WHEN I WAS VERY MEAN AND AGGRESIVE, THANK GOD I STOPPED TAKING WELLBUTRIN. | F | 30 | 1.5 years 1X day | 8/21/2010 | 3 | Depression, smoking & weight loss | Started with 1 pill of 150 mg once a day. After day one, a rush of energy as though I could feel it working. Then, nothing. I was nauseated 2x, felt a little shaky occasionally. So, bumped it up to 150 2x a day. So far, nothing...but still early, so will see. Don't seem to be as depressed... | Initially my friend told me I was depressed. I was so 'out' of it I didn't really know. I wanted to sleep all the time and was snappy. Cried at the drop of a hat. I work 3 jobs, which makes me tired, then found out I was Iron anemic. Between all of these, I was a MESS. So the DR recommended WBSR and told me about the possibility of it helping with smoking [I have COPD] and weight loss [need to lose like 100 lbs ~sigh~] So, I am really hoping and praying it works! | F | 47 | 3 weeks 150mg 2X day | 8/19/2010 | 4 | Depression | Most side effects were strongest when I initially went on the drug; loss of appetite, tremors, twitches, and severe strange rash on my abdomen. Most of these subsided, but the tremors and twitches are just less intense now. The worst side effect is the extremely vivid dreams. I wake up most nights drenched in sweat as a result of the dreams. The only reason I put up with it is because the Wellbutrin (I take XL) has helped my depression so much. | F | 20 | 1 years 300 mg 1X day | 8/17/2010 | 5 | Bad taste in my mouth. Weight loss which was a plus. Weighed 205 when I started and after 5 years I am 140. Dizzy, foggy for about a month. | I was diagnoised with Pure OCD, you know the kind that's all in the mind. Not like tics or rituals. I suffered from severe depression, anxiety and the worse panic attacks ever. I was so distraught after being on numerous meds, I'm sure most of you know what I'm talking about. Anyway, I take 150mg 2x a day. Taking it at the same time everyday is very important. Before this drug I had no energy even in my perfect word of everything having to be perfect from my home, kids, husband, entertaing, etc. it completly exhausted me. I was dying inside. The depression was the worse and the anxiety and panic I truly believed that I was going to die. This did destroy a 14 year marriage. Thank God that my Doctor told me about this drug and started me on it. The side effects were so minumal and almost istantly I had relief. Within 1 week I was sleeping without being woken up with panic attacks. My anxiey still can bother me but I take kolopin 1mg for that and only when needed, it only takes about 20 minutes to kick in. The best thing about this drug is I have not had one depressed day since about 6 weeks into taking this drug. And the greatest side effect ever is that my mind has finally shut up in the 46 years of my life. Well I must say one more excellent thing about this drug is that I have never been able to focus on anything, I am so completly focused, it's amazing!!! I would recommend that if you are prescribe this drug, please report to your Dr. any side effects. Mine went away almos | F | 46 | 5 years 2X day | 8/6/2010 | 4 | severe mood swings, depression | terribly motion sick, nauseous, trouble eating food, awful headaches (which have persisted),cotton mouth, this weird unbalanced feeling- hard to describe- kind of feels like I'm on an uneven surface even when sitting, short term memory problems, weird and vivid dreams | For the first week or so I could barely ride in the car which has never been a problem for me and I would get unbearably nauseous but this has gone away for the most part. The headaches are still a problem- advil helps somewhat, but it never goes fully away. The problems that concern me most are the uneven feeling that seems to encompass my whole body, it feels like my whole body is tilting- it's very disorienting. I thought it was low blood sugar, but this happens even after I eat. Has anyone experienced something like this? The short term memory loss is a little disconcerting as well- I'll be in the middle of a task or walking somewhere and then completely forget what I'm doing (goes with talking too). Also- can anyone answer some basic questions for me? Like is there really that big a difference between the generic Bupropion (which is what I'm taking) and the name brand? And what is the difference between XR and SR? | F | 22 | 3 weeks 150mg 2X day | 8/5/2010 | 5 | Schizoaffective/Schizophrenia | NONE | This medication has completely gotten rid of my depression. Before I was on Wellbutrin, I wasn't talking or eating. I could hardly even think. Now I feel happy everyday. | F | 22 | 3 months 100 MG 2X day | 7/26/2010 | 3 | depression | experiencing severe insomnia - slept 6 hours past two nights rather than the 10 hours i have been sleeping the past month. general feeling of anxiousness and twitchiness in my legs. (its 2am as i type this) dry mouth, metal taste in mouth, slight lightheaded feeling after taking it | definite reduction in desire to smoke but i am extremely "wound up" in general i avoid anything that makes me "up" no epiniephrine at the dentist office, limited amounts of caffeine, no stimulant type drugs whatsoever - all due ot history of major panic attacks. so the feeling i have now is not too great. i usually have a coupole of glasses of wine with dinner but last night and tonight i limited that to one glass without any negative affects. other than the insomnia! but for the first time in weeks i was motivated around the house today to get small things done. emptying and filling the dishwasher didn't feel like a horrendous task. | F | 42 | 3 days 25mg 1X day | 7/16/2010 |