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| 5 | depression/grief | increased thirst - heightened sensitivity to caffeine/sleep med (Ambien) | So far so good - This is day 3 and I feel much better then last week (when I was absolutely miserable and confused and despondent) However, I had 3 cups of coffee yesterday morning and by 1 am was still very awake - also jittery in the afternoon - So, I took an Ambien (usually take only 1/2 on occasion) and it KNOCKED ME OUT - but not in a good way - So, I'd say be careful with how other drugs interact (pharmacy says Ambien and Wellbutrin are fine) Maybe but next time I'm not drinking coffee anymore and if I need sleep meds then just 1/2. Hope you all feel better! | M | 40 | 2 days
150 1X D | | 9/1/2010
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4 | atypical depression, adhd, bp II | weight loss, some insomnia, maybe hypomania (all good) | When I started this med for the first time it was awesome, a godsend. Made me feel clear-headed, creative, energized, positive, and inspired. I didn't dwell on my problems; instead, I started looking for (+ acting on) solutions. It was wonderful for school/adhd and I had great weight loss. At first, combining it with caffeine gave me the shakes and a very scary feeling but later it started being ok. The major problem with this med is that it pooped out. It went from being a lifesaver to, in a matter of several months, almost completely inert in my body. Restarting it since then (after long breaks) has sometimes helped a bit, sometimes not at all. Very sad. | F | 22 | 14 months
300 1X D | | 8/30/2010
| 3 | Depression/Aniexty | Dry mouth & tremors | Wellbutrin worked well for me after the side effects went away after a month or so. | M | 35 | 3 years
300mg 1X D | | 8/27/2010
| 5 | Severe Depression | | I've found that Wellbutrin has been the only thing that has worked for me thus far- but CANNOT take the generic. I've tried to transition to the generic form on 4 occassions d/t insurance issues, money issues, MD request, etc.... it has caused me to slip into a deeper depression and it was only after a SELF Magazine article pulished in 2008 or 2009 about the generic forumlation causing worsening depression -that I realized that was the same thing that happened to me... to this day, I will gladly pay the difference in the price of the original trade name and will never go generic again.
I have had no sexual side effects. I have had no adverse reactions. I only wish it gave me more energy and motivation. I went through several deaths in the past few years and have titrated up/down the dose scale between 300-450mg. | F | 41 | 3 years
300 -450mg 1X D | | 8/22/2010
| 3 | Mild depression/ lack of libdio | Dry mouth, very tired, back pain, pee a lot. My head feels kinda foggy but my mind has become silent for once. | I'm only on day two, but I am concerned about the sleepyness that I have been having. I thought this drug was suppose to give me energy. I'm more tired now than before I started taking it. I guess I'm mildly depressed as I have a good life, but yet can't feel happy. I lost my sex drive 2 years ago after having my daughter and I am really hoping that this drug will work for me in that regard. I haven't been as irritable or snappy. That gnawing daily mad feeling has dissapeared. I'm wondering how long does it take to feel the effects of an increased libdo? Will this fog and tiredness go away so I can be filled with happy energy!! | F | 32 | 2 days
150mg XL 1X D | | 8/15/2010
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| 5 | Dysthymia and PMDD | Brand name 300 XL side effects were mild to moderate during initial 6-8 weeks before subsiding: sadness, increased libido, weight loss, decreased appetite, increased energy/stamina, mild insomnia, moderate constipation, unusual and vivid dreams. | Best sense of well being in years. Prior to 300 XL, I had struggled on generic 150 SR 1xday, which didn't consistently alleviate my symptoms. | F | 47 | 2 years
300 1X D | | 7/31/2010
| 3 | Depression | The watson brand made my hair fall out.
The teva brand increased anxiety.
The actavis brand seems to work okay. | | M | 26 | 6 months
300 1X D | | 7/29/2010
| 4 | In conjunction with Cymbalta | I'm using the Watson generic and it's working just fine in conjunction with my Cymbalta. But NOT ALL GENERICS ARE CREATED EQUALLY...read on... | The man who posted on Feb 27th is RIGHT ON !! My pharmacy will only stock brand name Wellbutrin XL or the Watson generic. And my doc won't let me fill it with anything else. The man who posted on Feb 4th is WRONG. Generics are not all created equally. First he says the generic must fall within 10% - THEN he states they are EXACTLY the same……NOT TRUE. They must have the same medicine - but the fillers and the release mechanisms are NOT always the same. Anyone taking this RX should “cut & paste the website posted by Mr. Feb 27th.....and READ the study. It even comments on how much BIGGER the TEVA generic pill is than the Wellbutrin XL & Watson pills. I suspect that Mr. Feb 4th SELLS Generic Drugs...and by the way...it's very rude of you to "talk down" to us on this site. Folks are only reporting what THEY experience. I agree, it does take at least 2 weeks for these types of drugs to start making a difference...but some of us do a bit of research on our own, and have read up on meds when we are prescribed them. If they have different delivery mechanisms, or if they have extra or different fillers - then it's NOT EXACTLY the same. So, there is a market for generics SIR, but obviously when it comes to this drug – only Wellbutrin’s original and Watson’s generic will do !!! The prescribed community has spoken ! | F | 52 | 6 months
150 mg 1X D | | 7/27/2010
| 1 | Severe depression compulsive eating | Hardly noticed I was even on anything. The only possible side effect is it's making my depression WORSE. | I had high hopes and was let down. Nearly 5 weeks on it and nothing. No help for my depression whatsoever, if anything I feel worse. No help whatsoever with my compulsive over eating. It is useless. | F | 22 | 4.5 weeks
150 mg 1X D | | 7/23/2010
| 5 | depression | I haven't had any side effects from Wellbutrin or the generic alternative. When I first began the medication, I was severely depressed most days of a given month. I noticed improvement very soon after beginning the med. Not all days are depression free, but most of them are. And the magnitude of depression is not what it once was either. So I'm happy with the medication. | My only concern is long term usage. I've been on a long time (I said 8 years, but I think it is much more -- like 12-ish). My doctor has not informed me of any long term complications of the medication, so I'm still on it. Plus I'm post menopausal now (wasn't not when I first started), so it may be helping with menopausal-based depression as well. | F | 51 | 8 years
300 1X D | | 7/13/2010
| 4 | Bipolar II/Eating Disorder | First few days I was extremely "zoned out," but also felt like I had drank 10 cups of coffee. SO anxious and a bit dizzy. Increased irritability. Complete loss of interest in food...it's only been 6 days and I've already lost two pounds, which is fine by me! STRANGE dreams, but only mild insomnia. Slight increase in sex drive. SEVERE increase in eating disorder/OCD symptoms (restriction, counting, etc.) | I have been on several mood stabilizers such as Trileptal, Lamictal, and Abilify, but none of them helped my depression very much, but they did zap my manic stages! Abilify also made me gain 20 lbs in 5 months...no thank you! I decided I wanted to try an anti-depressant again. The last one I tried was Zoloft, but that was 5 years ago and also helped me gain weight when I was anorexic (went from 90 to 120 in one year). My only fear is that the loss of appetite and increased energy/anxiety will take my eating disorder too far. | F | 20 | 6 days
150 1X D | | 7/13/2010
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| 3 | depression | You name it, I have it: nausea, foggy-headed, tinnitus, sore muscles particularly in my neck and jaw. I overreact to little things, cry constantly, and food is less satisfying. I only want to eat fruit, probably because I have dry mouth, but obviously that won't fill me up. I can't drink coffee, and even alcohol has lost it's charm, though I continue to drink because I feel so miserable. I'm very irritable. I feel sluggish. I get very sleepy in the middle of the day. The only time I feel happy is the brief period in the morning before I take my pill. I feel more depressed on this than I normally do. Oh, and suicidal. The only positive effect is an increased libido, which is awesome! I still haven't decided whether that outweighs all the other side effects. | I hope to god I start feeling happy soon. I don't think I can put up with this for more than 2 weeks. Also, wellbutrin xl is time-released, meaning it enters your system in small amounts throughout the day. For this reason, YOU SHOULD NOT CUT WELLBUTRIN IN HALF. You're essentially giving yourself a 24 hr (or 12 with the SR) dosage all at once. | F | 31 | 6 days
150 1X D | | 7/13/2010
| 2 | Depression/anxiety | Wellbutrin helped my depression, though not significantly. i tried this for the first time for a few months, and noticed how much hair was piling up in the shower drain. a year later, i tried the drug again and AGAIN saw my hair thinning. i stopped because i was worried about how long the thinning would last. | hair loss and thinning. | F | 23 | 6 months
100 1X D | | 7/11/2010
| 3 | Depression/Anxiety | CONSTIPATION! No other side effects | I think its helped a little with my anxiety. In the first week it was giving me more energy but not anymore:( | F | 35 | 3 months
150mg 1X D | | 7/3/2010
| 5 | Depression and anxiety | Sleeplessness,Energy in the morning when i wake up, better attitude | I use Wellbutrin with the combination of Trazadone at night time to help me sleep. The combination is wonderful. | F | 28 | 5 years
150mg 1X D | | 6/30/2010
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| 4 | depression | Hypertension | I never had a problem with my blood pressure until I switched to XL, and have switched back to SR. BP immediately dropped back to normal. | F | 33 | 3 years
450 mg 1X D | | 6/30/2010
| 5 | Depression/PCOS | Early on - tin taste in mouth, trouble sleeping, difficulty concentrating | Was put on Wellbutrin for depression issues related to PCOS. I have been on it a few times and the XL works wonderfully for me (I am on the generic brand). The side effects are really frustrating for the first few weeks (up to a month or so), but once they're gone it's all good. | F | 30 | 6 months
150 mg 1X D | | 6/23/2010
| 5 | Depression and Anxiety | I don't remember any side effects even when I first started. I did lose some weight(I'm overweight) but it gave me more productive energy--not manic energy--so it's all good for me. | I have tried ALL the other types of medications for depression--Paxil, Celexa, etc. Most of them really increased my anxiety and Celexa made me feel VERY irritable, anxious and very suicidal. Wellbutrin XL is the only depression medicine I have ever taken that really works. | F | 49 | 1.5 years
300 mg 1X D | | 6/21/2010
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| 5 | major depressive disorder | Wellbutrin XL is the best medication I've ever taken for depression. HOWEVER, THE GENERIC IS NOT THE SAME. It is the only generic I've had very major problems with. My insurance company assures me it is the same. Well, they are not the ones who are taking it!!! I'm going to get the Brand name from a Canadian pharmacy where it is much less expensive and is still the original Brand name. Anyone who tells you the generic is the same does not know what they are talking about. My mood has gone from almost normal to extremely agitated, unhappy, irritable, anxious, and more depressed. | | F | 62 | 6 months
300 mg 1X D | | 6/3/2010
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| 2 | Depression | Agitation, anxiety, fogginess, trouble concentrating, general weirdness. | I previously was on Celexa, for a year and a half. It worked great for my depression, but made me gain weight. So I got off of it, took nothing for a year, then decided to try Wellbutrin. My health care practitioner started me on 150 mgs. for seven days, then had me increase the dosage to 300 mgs. I initially was on the Teva generic. But I heard so many bad things about it, and felt so awful while on it, that I decided to get the name brand from Canada. (It's a fraction of the cost of what you pay for the GENERIC in this country!) At any rate, I just upped the dosage to 300 yesterday, and I do not feel so hot. I just feel weird. I do have lots of energy; I have been walking or bike riding every day. And I do feel motivated to eat healthy. But I just don't feel right on this med. I will give it another 4 to 6 weeks. If this doesn't pass, I am off of this stuff. | F | 53 | 14 days
300 MG 1X D | | 6/3/2010
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| 5 | Depression | Happiness, no more depression. | Though Welbutrin XL is my most highly recomended medication for depression, it does have one downfall... it is very expensive, even with insurance, and whoever says that the generic version of Welbutrin XL is the same medication, obviously didn't take it for themselves. The REAL Welbutrin makes me happy and less depressed, the generic however, made me very angry, tempermental, and very agitated. THE GENERIC IS NOT THE SAME MEDICATION FOLKS!!! So, if your going to try Welbutrin, make sure your getting the REAL Welbutrin. The difference is unreal!! | M | 31 | 6 months
150mg 2X D | | 5/29/2010
| 5 | depression and ADD | I feel an overall great well being. I feel better than I have in years. More Energy, better concentration, more sociable, yup I am no longer a indoor sleep late watch tv weirdo anymore. I want to go do things all the time. This medication I truly believe has saved my life...I was on the brink just 4 days ago. | This is LONG but YOU will REALLY want TO READ THIS even if your not ADD and your just taking it for depression or anxiety. I think If you are ADHD/ADD and you take Adderall and your depressed this would be the perfect combination... I take both my medications in the morning and I can think clear focus and I am very happy all the time. If regular serotonin antidepressants don't work for you....Then maybe its because that neurotransmitter is just fine and they ones that need help are dopamine and nor-epinephrine...Wellbutrin is a dopamine and nor-epinephrine re-uptake inhibitor...So it makes your brain recycle and use more of its own chemical(dopa & nor).....This is the best antidepressant for me because i finally have an antidepressant that works on the right transmitters for me. Some people may have a different deficiency with either of their neurotransmitters..So the medications will not make you feel better and could make you worse, if you take the wrong antidepressant..Thats why there is the serotonin syndrome label.It is because people that are depressed from dopa deficiency are given serotonin which they have enough of so adding the medication increasing serotonin would cause and over load and make you suicidal. I think that is why doctors switch around antidepressants so much its because they are not really sure yet how these chemicals are reacting in our brain but they do know everyone is different and you can only get it right with trial and error. | F | 21 | 5 days
150 1X D | | 5/27/2010
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| 4 | Major depression/anxiety | Decreased appetite and constipation | Absolutely love this drug! I was suffering from major depression, after being on WB for 3 weeks I am feeling on top of the world. Before WB I was hiding in my bed all day now I'm up and off out. My husband is really pleased with the motivation I have now. I'm sharp and focused at work. It really has done wonders for me! | F | 44 | 3 weeks
150 mg 1X D | | 5/27/2010
| 5 | Depression, mood disorder | Frequent urination, decreased appetite, increased physical energy, increased mental energy & focus, lights seemed brighter, food tasted stronger, could not tolerate sweet or salty foods,weight loss, increased sex drive, patience with family members & freinds, decreased road rage, major increase in productivity with work and home chores. | I was an emotional wreck, I made a doctors appointment with my family doctor and as soon as the doctor walked in I bursted into tears and began crying hysterically, I felt as though my life was so overwhelming, my relationships with family, freinds, and co-workers were on a rocky road, I had no patience with my children, I had no social life i would just stay home and eat or stay in bed, and to make it worse I would just cry and I had no idea why, it was a never ending sadness and when it started to effect my children I had to make a doctors appointment. My doctor told me I was depressed due to hormonal chages in women in their thirties, we have less eggs stored in our ovaries when we start to get into our thirties, we are not menopausal, we just have a decrease in estrogen and it makes us an emational wreck! I started the 150MG Wellbutrin and at first I had it in my mind that it was just a sugar pill doctors give patients. 2 weeks later I had so much energy, all of my senses felt stronger, after 4 weeks I began to look around my house and it was spotlees, my desk at work didn't have files all over and piles of work all over my office...You you first take the Wellbutrin it is like a claritin commercial everything is dark and foggy and once you begin your regimin everything is bright and sunshiny. My Wellbutrin regimen consist of 1 Wellbutrin 150mg once a day and one week before my period I must begin the 1 Wellbutrin 150 MG twice a day, I can say as a patient I am satisfied w | F | 32 | 9 months
150 mg 2X D | | 5/25/2010
| 4 | Depression | On generic Bupropion - nausea, migranes, insomnia, lethargy. | Actual Wellbutrin is great... if you can afford it. Like most I take the generic Bupropion and quickly found that generic "fillers" DO make a difference. I recently changed prescription locations and my new Bupropion prescription makes me ill 24/7 - all of the side effects I never experienced previously. Found out the generics are made by several different companies and depending on what they use as fillers is the effect you will receive. What's worse is you cannot return the meds that are making you sick. So I'm not sure how you can find the generic that is right for you but do pay attention to the company who provides the generic versions every time you order. | F | 39 | 8 months
300 1X D | | 5/25/2010
| 1 | depression | Enraged, agitated, felt like the top of my head was going to explode. If I'd had a rifle, everyone within rifle-range would have been dead. About every 20 seconds (I timed it) I thought people were pointing and laughing at me. I was enraged and agitated every 20 seconds. I wanted to die. The pharmacist said (this was some years ago) that most people lapse into a coma with this drug if they have a bad interaction. Me? I wanted to shut up and out the voices. I stopped taking the drug ASAP under protest of my therapist. It took months and months for the effects to totally dissipate. It was miserable and I made my small son afraid of me. I would not recommend this drug. At the time I was 43 years old. I still remember that drug with intense panic. I make sure I put my sensitivity to it whenever a form asks for drug allergies. | | F | 54 | 5 days
15 mg 2X D | | 5/25/2010
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| 4 | Depression Anxiety | emotionless, hopelessness, isolated, felt like brain being squeezed. | I am currently on the TEVA brand of Wellbutrin XL. I know it has not worked very well for others, but I have to say it works so great for me. I actually tried a different generic brand (can't think of the name) and I could tell the release rate was a lot slower but it just wasn't doing the trick like TEVA was. I slipped quickly back into a depression. I have to say that TEVA does release the medicine faster than it should? but in my case, this is what my brain like. It eats it up NOM NOM and I am in a great mood and feel energetic. Increased sex drive and focus and motivation. | M | 30 | 5 months
150 mg 1X D | | 5/21/2010
| 3 | Depression | I have only been taking it four day but I dont want to do anything I'm tired I'm still crying all the time. I havent been able to sleep and I'm always hungry. I want this to work so bad. I even made myself go to the gym today and was crying while working out that is insane! | | F | 29 | 4 days
150mg 1X D | | 5/20/2010
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| 3 | Bipolar Disorder, ADD, Depression | On Generic: very aggitated, mood swings, anger, heart rate increase, shaky. Just started Brand Name (XL) today. | I asked Walgreens for the brand name & not the generic. However, I got the generic~ go figure. I cut the 300 MG in half for the first 8 days & I felt horrible. Increased urination, my stomach is so distended it's unreal, and I got into it with my neighbor over something completely ridiculous and feel like a crazy person now when I see her! So... I went back to Walgreens after doing some research on the generic & they actually were really great & exchanged it for the brand name without any trouble at all. When I got home last night I broke the 300 mg pill in half (before reading the directions- of course) when I realized that you are not supposed to break the brand name 300 mg XL tabs. Whoops. Today is my first day on a whole pill... So far I have turned the wrong way down a one-way street. The worst part is I used to live on that street... I yelled at my mom for no reason, feel a little paranoid, my vision is off & my stomach is distended. The stomach distention is the worst because it's a crazy hard boosting that I can't even suck it in! But I am determined to stick this out because I am convienced it is going to work for me! Like many of you I have tried every freaking other drug on the planet & either it didn't work or I blew up like the michelin man among countless other side effects. I am so sick of taking these drugs that don't help. I just want to be the normal, even tempered, nice person I know I am yet no one can see b/c I can't freaking contr | F | 29 | 9 days
300 1X D | | 5/16/2010
| 2 | Depression | Insomnia, dizziness, blurred vision, sensitivity to light/motion, nausea, increased energy initially, light-headed, slight sore throat/hoarseness, decreased appetite | I was on the generic version for 16 days (bottle says "Global"?). 14 days at 150 mg and 2 days at 300 mg. The side effects got so out of control I had to stop. The insomnia started within a couple days. Pretty much every night I got about 3-4 hours of sleep. Finally got a sleep rx but that made me feel even foggier. The lack of sleep was a major problem for me as I get sick easily without sleep. Felt dizzy/light-headed most of the time, but had periods where it was really bad. Vision got blurrier over time and experienced extreme sensitivity to light and motion, to the point that even turning my head or seeing a cursor move across the monitor would make me feel sick. Have missed work due to the side effects. Was in a terrible haze stuck between exhaustion and alertness the whole time. Last 2 weeks have been hell. | F | 33 | 16 days
150 mg 1X D | | 5/16/2010
| 3 | | Every SSRI drug and Wellbutrin seem not to break deep feelings of suicide. I just don't what else to say. The feelings derive from a logic as to why I should live. Am I productive? Am I attractive? Will these things change? I have horrible physical problems, and have been prednisone for 39 years; since age 10.
I was recently dumped by my wife, who I adored. | | M | 49 | 7 months
450 1X D | | 5/14/2010
| 3 | Post Partum Depression | extreme shakyness, twitches, vision changes, increase in anxiety, increased sex drive, hyper, loss of appitite, food is unappealing but i feel like im starving, still crave drugs, loss of balance, terrible insomnia, paranoia, worsend my OCD, joint pain, body aches. | helped my negative feelings towards my life and baby. i love my baby more than ever, im not ignoring her or feel hateful towards her. still am depressed about my life and where its going. lost 10lbs the 1st week on it. a little more desire to keep up with chores. | F | 17 | 4 weeks
300mg 1X D | | 5/13/2010
| 5 | OCPD, Anxiety | Slight change in urination habits (related to slightly enlarged prostate after increasing dose from 150mg to 300mg daily) | Worked to level anger caused by control issues at 150mg/day. Still had problems with obsessive anxiety -- once dose was increased to 300mg/day, all anxiety issues vanished and regained much of focus lost due to ADHD. | M | 42 | 2 years
300 MG XL 1X D | | 5/3/2010
| 5 | Depression | strong sexual urges the first 2 weeks. Week 4 broke out in a rash. | I felt as if a light went on. I felt like my old self unfortunately I'm allergic. | F | 32 | 5 weeks
300 mg 1X D | | 4/29/2010
| 4 | Depression, Sexual Dysfunc, Smoking | RLS, Dizziness, Weight Loss | It took about 4 weeks to kick in, but when it did, it was the best I've felt in years. Unfortunately, I'll have weeks where I'm void of feeling and emotion, along with the good weeks. I guess it's better than the alternative of having a void week and then having a suicidal week, though. In regards to cigarettes, THIS IS INCREDIBLE. I stopped having urges 4 days in, even though I smoked all 4 of those days. For my sexual dysfunction, however, it did absolutely nothing. Doctor thinks SD might be unrelated to depression, though, so take that as you will. | M | 21 | 3 months
450 mg 1X D | | 4/29/2010
| 4 | Depression | Minor head ache. Insomnia, minor constipation. | I'm glad I started taking it. It really helped me. | M | 37 | 20 days
150 1X D | | 4/28/2010
| 4 | depression | | | F | 19 | 2 months
150 1X D | | 4/28/2010
| 5 | Body Image Depression | headache, constipation, more energy, increased sex drive | I started out on 150mg and figured out that it was not enough for me. It didn't stop my depression at all. I called my dr and she changed me to 300mg. I have noticed an instant change. I have had so much energy, and my depression is completely gone. I combined this pill with topamax to deal with headaches. I am loving this pill! I can finally be myself and love it! | F | 25 | 1 months
300 1X D | | 4/22/2010
| 4 | Severe Depression/Menopause | Felt like I was in overdrive, jitters, insomnia, dry mouth | I have been on 150 mg for 10 years and fell into black whole, the Doctor has bumped me up to 300 mg and this is day six, I do feel much better. | F | 49 | 6 days
300mg 1X D | | 4/21/2010
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| 2 | dpression anxiety | destroyed my personality. made me selfish and paranoid | This drug didnt work. i thought it was workin when i was prescribed it with clonazepam. but it wasnt and i got really addicted to the clonz; that shit is too good. so i got put on remeron while weening off of the wellbutrin and my life is back. if you experience extreme anxiety or paranoia while taking this drug ask your doctor if you can switch to remeron (mirtazipine). youll feel alive again. | M | 22 | 18 months
450MG! 1X D | | 4/20/2010
| 1 | Anxiety & Body Dysmorphic Disorder | Severe nausea, constant migraine, vertigo, tinnitis, sore throat, ear pain, neck and joint pain, light headedness, dry mouth and a gross metallic taste in mouth, changes in vision, extreme sedation, very shaky, pounding heartbeat, feeling faint, irritable, crying (although I think that was because I felt so horrible and not a direct side effect), stopped eating for 4 days and rapidly lost weight when I am already thin to start with, very sensitive to light and everything looked "strange", it is hard to describe. | I really wanted Wellbutrin XL to work for me, but it just got progressively worse to the point where I couldn't get out of bed. I lasted 4 days, called my pharmacist and she took me off it immediately. Maybe WB is not the best medication for petite people or they need a lower dose (like 75mg XL) so people can gradually work their way up? This was just a horrible experience. Wellbutrin is definitely not for me. | F | 27 | 4 days
150 1X D | | 4/20/2010
| 4 | anxiety/depression | none | It works relatively well. I tried all the other anti-depressants and I couldn't orgasm. I had to switch to wellbutrin. Lucky for me, helped potentiate my ADHD stimulants and I didn't have a lessened appetite for smokes. Thankfully. And the opposite of sexual side effects...it's almost embarrassing in a good way, like I'm in 8th grade again..hehe. | M | 23 | 6 months
300 mg 1X D | | 4/14/2010
| 2 | Depression | for the first two weeks I had severe dizziness and headaches, felt very shaky, nausea, couldn't really sit still or focus. after that only mild dizziness and headaches. | did absolutely nothing for the depression, but it could be worth trying since the side effects decrease greatly after a couple of weeks. | F | 20 | 2 months
150 mg 2X D | | 4/14/2010
| 5 | Depression | Somewhat uncomfortable amount of energy | I was taking lexapro for 2 weeks to treat newly diagnosed depression (though i've been depressed for 2 years). the lexapro was great but my sex drive was completely annihilated and that made me feel a little inhuman, plus i felt somewhat emotionally numb. so I switched to bupropion & my ability to orgasm was back within the first day of stopping lex. i have a LOT of energy and i have NEVER been an energetic person, even in childhood. i have kind of a pothead demeanor (or maybe I'm just a pothead) but these past three days I've had crazy energy and everyone is noticing which is actually making me a little uncomfortable. but I like it because I feel up to doing things for the first time in a LONG time and have the energy to actually follow through on plans and enjoy them. yesterday was out of the house from 12-9PM in DC walking around and only felt tired (in a good way) around 10 PM. This drug is a comparable to adderrall in that you can focus on a task for a while and not be thinking about anything else. no trouble sleeping since I take it in the morning. However -- last night around 3 AM (went to bed around midnight) I woke up feeling like I might throw up - not nauseous, just had a feeling that might happen - and was confused for about 5 minutes, then fell asleep very quickly after realizing nothing was going to happen. In my [[inexpert]] opinion, you should try this drug for depression if you're already low energy, have a low sex drive, and aren't prone to anxiety attac | F | 22 | 3 days
150 mg 1X D | | 4/11/2010
| 5 | severe depression, suicidal | Inability to enjoy food. It is weird. I still get hungry, but food is so unappealing. I also forget to eat and then remember I didn't eat all day. I am trying to build muscles so this isn't a good side effect. First 2 weeks I had migraines, sluggish bowel movements, feeling speedy and overly horny and premature ejaculation and had hives for 2 days. | The brand name Wellbutrin XL is amazing. I have been depressed my whole life and it kept getting worse where I found myself ordering insulin vials online so I can inject myself with an overdose and die from hypoglycemia. I rushed to the doctors as my last hope because abusing illicit drugs only gave temporary relief, I got Wellbutrin (I like that it deals with dopamine and I believe I have problems with that neurotransmitter). I have NO suicidal ideation. I still get sad but I don't get thrown into a tail spin. I am stable. Love this drug. I no longer drink or use illicit drugs to quiet my mind because my mind is calm for once in my life. | M | 20 | 2 months
300 1X D | | 4/9/2010
| 4 | GAD,SSRI-induced sexual problems | | IT'S GREAT. I am hyper-focused, organized, horny as hell, I can still smoke alotta cigarettes, no weight gain, wonderful addition to anxiolytics and ADHD adjuncter (spelling?)! | M | 24 | 2 months
300 mg 1X D | | 4/9/2010
| 5 | Depression | Relatively no side effects from Wellbutrin XL. | I was on Efforex for 6 months, smoked like a crazy person and eat like one also. I switched 2 years ago to Wellbutrin XL 300 mg, feel great.
I now obtain non-generic Wellbutrin XL from Canada's Drugstore. Walgreens keep switching manufactures of the generic and I was becoming depressed and eating again. In Wisconsin insurance companies will not pay for anti-depression meds. It was costing me $130.00 for 30 day supply from Walgreens. I now pay $165.00 for 90 day supply from Canada, and it is the real deal Wellbutrin XL 300 mg. You really fell a difference. Walgreens gets meds like this from India and not the manufacture who holds the patent, Canada goes to the manufacture with the patent and comes in the original bottle from the mfg.
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| 4 | winter depression | took two pills on accident one day and experienced a seizure 11 hours later, otherwise, no side effects really | wellbutrin xl was working well for me and i thought we had found a good pill for my seasonally worsening depression. however, i took two the other day and i had a seizure and woke up hurt and wondering what happened. | F | 20 | 4 months
300mg 1X D | | 3/30/2010
| 4 | Depression and appetite control | Headaches the first week (mostly at the base of my neck) | I started taking Wellbutrin for depression about 2 months ago. I began on the 150 mg dose daily. Within 2 weeks I began tolerating it better (no headaches, etc), but my appetite was still out of control. After 6 weeks on 150 mg, I upped the dose to 300 mg daily. The difference in appetite is INCREDIBLE. I don't care much for food, and when I do eat, I can only eat half. Energy levels are slightly better than on 150mg dose, and I am certainly in a positive mood more frequently. Thus far, it has been a fantastic drug. Let's hope I don't build tolerance to it. | F | 29 | 2 months
300 mg 1X D | | 3/25/2010
| 4 | quit smoking, increase sex drive | bad INSOMNIA, constipation, hyper, hard to concentrate | after taking wellbutrin for about 5 days, i was still smoking, but desire was almost not there. today, on the 9th day of it, i smoked only 1 cig. happy! it's the easiest way to quit smoking and i am loving it, even though all those side effects suck.. i also take effexor xr 150mg for the past 4 years, and my sex drive isn't good anymore. on wellbutrin it seems like i am getting back to myself. | F | 37 | 9 days
150mg 2X D | | 3/24/2010
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| 4 | depression, PMDD | headaches, dry mouth, increased alcohol tolerance, decreased appetite (temporary) | I've been on this drug since 2007 but went off of it while pregnant. Since the baby I have been taking 150mg. I think it's helped with the overwhelming emotions that come from being post partum. Having said this, DO NOT DRINK ON WELLBUTRIN!!! I just pieced together why I feel so crappy after a night of drinking. The Wellbutrin stops working--I get a terrible hangover and feel extremely vulnerable, suicidal and depressed when I mix it with alcohol. Also, funny enough, it has not done a thing for my libido (and it didn't in the past before baby). I'm considering upping to 300mg.... | F | 29 | 2 years
150mg 1X D | | 3/22/2010
| 4 | major depression | The first 2-3 weeks I was extremely anxious and felt like I had about 6 cups of coffee (jitters) but this went away after 2-3 weeks. Helps with dpression, but i feel I have been quick to snap at people with smart remarks since I've been on it, where I am usually able to control myself when annoyed. This may be from lack of sleep... this med gives me insomnia. | I take the generic as early in the am as possible. I take Xanax .25mg prn for anxiety during the day and try to limit caffine. I have had no sex drive/libido problems which is AWESOME after years of none with other meds. I have pretty good energy and actually feel motivated again. I am losing weight also (yes!)I am going to ask my doctor if I can get something for sleep though. I am taking melatonin at night and try to save a Xanax or two so I can take them in the middle of the night. I am usually awake at 4am like clockwork, which stinks because I go to sleep at midnight. | F | 39 | 2 months
300mg 1X D | | 3/19/2010
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| 5 | depression | Was on 300mgs for several months - had a grand mal seizure and was taken off Wellbutrin for about a month - I'm back on Wellbutrin because this drug is very effective for me | | F | 46 | 16 days
300mg 1X D | | 3/18/2010
| 4 | Mild Depression/ADHD | Mild insomnia, loss of appetite/interest in food, some weight loss, dry mouth, weird taste in mouth | Started taking the generic of Wellbutrin XL 300 mg last week and noticed a change instantly. This is my first time on any type of anti-depressent.I immediately had more energy, was able to complete tasks, and got a ton of this done! While only having taken it for 11 days, I'm not sure how long the loss of appetite and interest in food will last. I used to be kind of obsessed about food, though not overweight, and am SO happy this medication has helped with food thoughts. I am much more productive and hope it lasts! | F | 25 | 11 days
300mg XL 1X D | | 3/16/2010
| 1 | Panic Attack Disorder and Depressio | OMG, 4th day it all hit all the sudden - weakness, diarrhea, extreme anxiety, vivid nightmares, felt like I was losing control of thoughts. | For anyone who has GAD/PAD (Anxiety disorders) - I would REALLY REALLY be careful with trying this medicine. VERY careful! Doctors that prescribe this for GAD/PAD should reconsider! | M | 40 | 4 days
150mg XL 1X D | | 3/13/2010
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| 3 | Depression | Anger, Irritability,headaches, dazed, confusion, forgetfulness,sadness, motivation,energy, weight loss, happiness | I started taking 75mg 2x a day (the lowest dosage possible) and recently (this week) increased my dosage to 75mg 3x a day. I am glad I waited to increase because the first few weeks were hell. I was up and down and very irritable and had anger spurts. I hated it. My doc recommended I give it a try for 6 to 8 weeks. It gave me tons of energy and I lost 10 pounds in 6 weeks but I still had minor irritability. The doc decided to up my dosage by 75 and my anger spurts have returned. I called to get it lowered but they insist it will subsided in a week and I will be back to normal. I hope so. I hate this anger. I will let you know if it works because if it doesn't I am done with meds. I definitly suggest to anyone to start on a low dosage and work your way up gradually | F | 30 | 8 weeks
75 3X D | | 3/11/2010
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| 4 | Depression | Anxiety and Constipation | I've tested the Generic and the Brand Name of Wellbutrin XL and have experienced severely less side effects with the brand name, and so I prefer to take the brand name even though they are "supposed" to be the same. That is my personal experience with it. I read on the internet that the brand name makes a difference in some particular medications including Wellbutrin, and also read about many other people experiencing less side effects with brand name Wellbutrin- so I decided to try both and see if it affects me. The problem I'm having now with Wellbutrin is that it works great for a while, and then it feels like it stops working and my depression comes back. When it feels like my depression comes back, I've stopped taking the Wellbutrin, and stopping it makes my depression 10 times worse. Uggg. I wish I didn't have to take prescription medication at all. I don't want to be on anti-depressants for the rest of my life- but I might not have a choice. I can't sleep my life away. | F | 29 | 6 months
150mg 1X D | | 3/8/2010
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| 4 | Depression | I just started taking this a minute ago, but I wanted to direct people to the following weblink that shows that the Watson generic version of Wellbrutin XL is actually the same pill which was sold to Watson by GlaxoSmithKline as an authorize generic. This is different then the large yellow Teva generic version of the pill. I'm mentioning it here because I was almost ready to go back to my MD to get them to specify the actual WellBurtin, non generic. However my insurance company covers the Watson generic, and not the non generic. I feel much better about taking the Watson version of the pill after reading this. | http://mailman2.u.washington.edu/pipermail/phnutr-l/2007-October/018811.html | M | 51 | 0.1 days
150mg 1X D | | 2/27/2010
| 2 | depression | want to jump out of my skin, constipation, aggitation, insomnia | i've only taken for a short amount of time, but i screamed at my kids so bad the other day it was terrible! they had me taking it everyday, i talk to pharm. and they said cut back on dosage and take every other day. feel very nauseated too and constipated and wow i haven't slept in nearly 4 days. i think i need to cut back to every 2 days? | F | 37 | 4 days
1X D | | 2/15/2010
| 3 | Depression w/ Lamictal, Bipolar | Generic One: Lethargic for first few weeks, decreased appetite, upset stomach, complete taste for food change, headaches, weight loss
Generic Two: Increased energy, positive mindset, some hair thinning and scalp irritation, a bit more anxiety, occasional tremors, further decreased appetite, weight loss, some trouble sleeping and vivid dreams, constipation | This is the generic: In the beginning, I was always exhausted, sleepy, and irritable; I almost quit. My psychiatrist was confused and said that most experience just the opposite. I still wanted to give it a chance. Here is the story:
When I first filled my prescription I was only given 2/3 of the pills prescribed b/c they were out of stock. When I went back to get the rest this was by a different brand but same generic. The difference was troublesome. While one was small, round and white(150mg), the other was about 3x its size, oblong, and yellow(also 150mg). When I ran out of the first generic(white pill) I started taking other(yellow). Immediate change. I wasn't tired, was +positive & +energy, mood swings gone, a bit more anxious; completely different from the 1st. The only thing in common was weight loss. I'm 5'2, used to weigh 121 & now weigh 111. 10 pounds in 6wks and I wasn't that big to start with. The loss of appetite & taste is crazy,I hate my fav. food & each day I crave & loathe something different. Overall, not a great drug, but I feel more balanced. This was the generic; based on all the reviews here the name brand sounds different & better. They began another trial recently, studying difference between the generic & name brand; look it up. Hoping generic gets smashed & companies will make an effective, more affordable option for wellbutrin. | F | 18 | 6 weeks
300 1X D | | 2/12/2010
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| 5 | SAD and control cravings | Taking Buproprion XL 300 mg a day. Felt great week 1. Weird side-effects and horrible depression symptoms for roughly 1.5 - 2 months. Then great and very few if any complaints since then. | You have to get past the initial 6-8 weeks on this or any psychological drug. As one reviewer said, it takes a while for the blood levels to normalize and the side effects to diminish. They will, and then you can decide if this is the right medicine for you. To stop it before 8 weeks is up is not going to tell you anything about this medicine's potential. Stay in contact with your doctor and follow his/her advice. | F | 40 | 6 months
300 1X D | | 2/10/2010
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| 5 | Dysthymia (chronic depression) | | I am 28 years old and I've had dysthymia for over 10 years, I've been on pretty much every SSRI imaginable with terrible side effects and worsening depression with each. Nothing truly helped me look at life in a different way (even a 1 1/2 with an excellent psychotherapist) Wellbutrin truly has saved my life, given me a brighter outlook on the world and my place in it. My only wish is that I had started this medication when I was a teenager. | F | 28 | 7 months
300 mg 1X D | | 2/10/2010
| 2 | depression/fatigue | EXTREME fatigue, anxiety/irritation at first that slowly subsided, worsened depression, insomnia (goes away with Benadryl), headache (goes away with ibuprofen) | So far all this drug has done has made me extremely tired and fatigued, and even more depressed than I was before. At first I had some anxiety and irritation as well but that's mostly gone away. I specifically chose Wellbutrin because of the stimulant/activating effects it was supposed to have, so this is a disappointment. If it doesn't change soon I will switch drugs. | F | 19 | 6 days
150mg 1X D | | 2/8/2010
| 5 | Depression | Milder than most antidepressants. Great sex drive, and positive energy. | Please note that the comments expressed in this forum are largely patients who have very little knowledge about the generic EQUIVELANT to WXL. Chemically identical!
The generic version of ANY drug must first pass an extremely strict equivalency test. The potency of the equivalent(generic)drug MUST fall within 10%, plus or minus, of the original.
The timed release rates may, however, differ. But the same amount of drug is released into the bloodstream within a 24 hour period as the name-brand. And it is the nature of all antidepressants to balance eventually to a constant blood level over a 24 hour period. (The release rate becomes less and less important over time as the drug blood levels rise and maintain.)
The only difference is in the TRANSITION from name-brand to generic. And most people quit using the generic too soon because of the release rate being different than the name-brand, the patient may mistakenly believe that the generic isn't going to work for him because of the temporary return of his symptoms.
Summery: The name-brand of any drug is EXECTALLY THE SAME AS THE GENERIC. (Read the labels if you don't believe me.) If you are experiencing any return of your symptom while switching from the name-brand to the generic, you are going through a blood level change due to the change in release rate. But, don't quit taking it! You will eventually arrive at normal blood levels again. You will readjust. | M | 43 | 30 days
150mg 1X D | | 2/4/2010
| 5 | depression, ADD. | attivation, anxiety. | it has changed my cognitive life. i suggest to take in combo with an SSRI, such as citalopram, to avoid panic attacks and mood swings. | M | 23 | 1 years
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| 3 | depression | they change. i think. sometimes extreme confidence and libido. sometimes regretfulness of taking it: makes me feel weak cuz its an anti-depressant. | Ive been on this drug since September upped to 450mg (150 + 300) and it has gotten me more motivated and happy. But i dont daydream as much as i used to. Kind of feel like my mental freedom is going away. Sometimes i miss my sadness and wonder if i am actually depressed. Lots of uncertainty with this drug, When i stopped taking it last year i had a blast living in a house full of people i barely just met and we'd just basically live on the streets and partying and acid. When i stopped taking it i lived everyday like it was my last and those people i met became my friends. But i wasted valuable savings bonds and learned that life isnt that short. Went back to my parents place and got back on the drug. I feel a lot more mature and motivated. I'm going to keep on taking it because no matter what I'll always be me and this drug cant change my mind in a way because i can still contemplate. | M | 21 | 5 months
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| 2 | Depression | Dry Mouth, Fatigue, Insomnia, & Sadness - I have been taking Budeprion SR 150mg per day for eight days. As I write this post, I wonder if I have "bitten off more than I can chew". Initially, I did feel more energized but now I am much more depressed than I was prior to the taken the medication. It has only been a short time but I hope it gets better. I don't think I can take much more. Does anyone have any advice? | | F | 39 | 8 days
| | 1/28/2010
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| 4 | Depression, ADD, No energy | The first 3 days were ROUGH! I thought I was going crazy, I had flash anger and rage. Physiologically I didn't experience many side effects, only mild dizziness at times. I did experience an allergic reaction after increasing my dose to 300mg, I got hives and a burning scalp which I took Benedryl for. This eventially turned into hypersensitive skin and then gradually subsided. | This drug really helps my day to day happiness levels and energy levels. I was a hermit before with no desire to do anything...now I actually leave the house. I also have anxiety which Wellbutrin is not made for, but I actually feel it's reduced that as well. Maybe it's the new positive thinking... I still have extreme moodiness which I may start taking an SSRI for but all in all the Wellbutrin does help a lot. | F | 24 | 3 months
| | 1/24/2010
| 5 | depression | none | So far so good! I've never taken an antidepressant until a few months ago when my doctor and I decided my depression was enough to warrant a medication. I tried Effexor first and although it did help with the depression, the side effects (increased blood pressure, dizziness, blurry vision) were just too much. She switched me to generic wellbutrin 3 weeks ago and I immediately felt better. My depression is pretty much gone and I have NO side effects. Unless you count decreased appetite, which in my case is not a bad thing. I'm glad I made the decision to try an antidepressant after years of trying to avoid pharmaceutical help for my depression. And for me, wellbutrin is awesome. | F | 37 | 3 weeks
| | 1/23/2010
| 3 | Bipolar/quit smoking | Unrelenting nausea, no appetite at all. | This medicine got me through the holidays and worked well at first. I thought I had finally found what I needed. I WAS taking the XL at 150 MG, but it no longer works after 6 weeks. I have continual nausea. I am losing weight which is good, but if this continues, I will end up in the emergency room for dehydration from vomiting when I try to eat. Too bad. This medicine helped tremendously at first. Now I cry A LOT! I smoke less because of the nausea. I am dropping this med cold turkey. I cannot get into the free clinic (I have no health insurance) for another 3 weeks to try something else. Wish me luck on my withdrawal! | F | 51 | 6 weeks
| | 1/22/2010
| 3 | Depression/Anxiety | Shaky hands, feel like I'm in a fog, tired, loss of appetite, but no weightloss yet. | I've been taking 20mg Prozac for about a month, but that was making me really tired and completely took away my sex drive so my dr added Wellbutrin XL. I started the Wellbutrin last Saturday 150mg for the first 5 days and then increase to 2x150mg along with the 20mg of Prozac. Since starting Wellbutrin my hands have been shaking. At first I didn't notice it was too bad, but my hand really shook when I tried to hold a cup in my hand and put it up to my mouth. I actually spilled my drink a little! Besides that I feel like I'm in a fog most of the time. It's really hard to concentrate and I've been forgetting things. I felt like I was in a fog on just the Prozac but I wonder if the Wellbutrin is making it worse. So far, it has not helped with giving me more energy. Maybe it's too soon and I'm expecting too much to fast. I will give it another couple of weeks and see if the side effects go away. | F | 32 | 1 weeks
| | 1/22/2010
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| 3 | depression, adhd | hope | Had originally wanted to take this (because an acquaintance with similar concerns spoke well of it). I made the mistake of letting my drug doc send me on a goose chase with other drugs instead, burning time and money that I couldn't afford. My experience with wellbutrin was too little too late to give it a fair shake (but it looked promising, though it coincided with coming off of paxil (which was so frustrating, there may have been a relief/positive feeling just cutting paxil's dose in half). Thanks to the fruitless goose chase, now I can't afford anything. Perhaps one day I'll have another opportunity to try medications. If so, I hope not to let my desperation lead me to listen to bad advice so willingly. | M | 43 | 2 weeks
| | 1/20/2010
| 2 | depression/anxiety | headache, dizziness, agitation. | After seven weeks, this stuff is making me feel like jumping out of my skin. It seemed to work at first; but the side effects are no good. I can't keep popping Alprazolam to handle the jumpiness. | F | 44 | 2 months
| | 1/20/2010
| 5 | Anxiety, Major Depression, Smoking | Increased mood, energy & libido almost immediately. (I seriously didnt realize how much my sex dirve was hurting until it fired back up)! It also helped me to quit smoking even though I was only smoking about 3-5/day. The strange part about the smoking benefit was that for me, it had always been more psychological than physical, but for some reason, smoking cigarettes after starting WBXL became physically not enjoyable. I know that sounds strange and I'm not able to fully articulate how it made me feel but I almost want to say it made me feel very jittery and wired. Remeron helped stabilize me for three solid years with longevity & consistent effectivity that no other drug was able to provide.. *BUT* when life hit me with a couple big stresses and I fell back into the darkness I couldn't shake- WBXL snapped me out of it and within the first couple of weeks. | Just added Wellbutrin to the mix after three solid years of Remeron. I take 150mg in the morning. This medication also worked extremely well for my 55 y/o dad who used it for depression & anxiety. | F | 28 | 4 months
| | 1/18/2010
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| 5 | anxiety, panic attacks, depression | increased sex drive, some insomnia, occassional bad gas(has improved), possible hair loss... | I have been on the drug two months now....and I continue to be amazed how effective it is....I would gobble two to three ativan 0.5 mg sublingual a day just to keep panic attacks at bay...Wellbutrin XL has allowed me to wean myself off Ativan(which many of you know is highly addictive). I have not had a panic episode for a month now, and my anxiety level is what I consider tolerable, with episodes of anxiety(which often developed into full blown panic attacks) becoming less and less frequent. I backed my dose back down to 150mg a day to see if less drug was effective, and so far so good...this has reduced the bouts of insomnia as well... I have noticed my hair shedding a bit(but this might be related more to my age than anything). I also appreciate that I am not gaining weight as I did on other antidrepressants...I highly recommend this medication.... | M | 50 | 2 months
| | 1/15/2010
| 5 | Smoking cessation & depression | dizziness a couple times, dry mouth & thirsty | This is a miracle worker for quitting smoking (I've been smoking 7 years)! I tried Chantix a couple years ago & that drug made me nauseous all the time & vomit like crazy. Wellbutrin is AMAZING. I'm taking the 300mg XL pill & I stopped smoking cold turkey 5 days ago. Normally I would feel sick & get withdrawal symptoms & want to smoke. But with Wellbutrin, I DON'T FEEL ANYTHING AT ALL - no cravings or desire to smoke, no jaw clenching, no feeling like I have the flu or like I'm dying!! =) makes it sooo easy to quit finally * highly recommend it! | F | 23 | 2 months
| | 1/12/2010
| 5 | Depression / trouble focusing | Headache the first couple days, after that, lesser appetite and trouble sleeping | I'm not sure why everyone is bashing on the generic version, it's working for me. I've been depressed off and on for around 8 or 9 years and refused drugs until about a year ago when my life was failing and was seriously considering suicide. Tried a few antidepressants, but Bupropion XL saved my life. My doctor recommended this because I'm having trouble in college, but it mainly cured my depression. I'm reconnecting with some friends, getting out more, doing better in school, and better at work. The lesser appetite is minor for me and I need to lose some weight anyways. The insomnia makes some days hard because I'm sleepy, but overall it's worth it. | F | 21 | 7 weeks
| | 1/11/2010
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| 4 | depression | dry mouth, bad breath, tinnitus | Wellbutrin xl has made a difference in my mood and feeling of well being. I was experiencing severe depression and paranoia and was put on Abilify. Because of the side effect of blood sugar elevation and incidence of diabetes I tapered off Abilify and went on l50 mg of Wellbutrin xl once daily. After 4 weeks my dr. tried to bump me up to 200 mg daily but I did not feel well and the dehydration and tinnitus increased dramatically so I went back to l50 mg. with good results. | F | 62 | 6 weeks
| | 1/8/2010
| 1 | depression/anxiety/bipolar | stomache pains, racing thoughts, paranoia,feelings of hopelessness, crying uncontrollably | At first, I felt great....had more energy, felt happy, etc. then throughout the day I was on an emotional roller coaster and would cry if someone looked at me funny. I felt like everyone was talking about me and was against me. I felt hopeless and couldnt control negative thoughts. I have been on many other medications and would NEVER take this again. My family thought I was a self risk on this drug | F | 33 | 2 months
| | 1/8/2010
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| 4 | depression, smoking cessation | Brain fog first few days. And extreme dry mouth--which subsided after about a week. | Once I made the switch from generic to name brand Wellbutrin XL (300 mg 1xdaily)I started to feel a difference. The best thing is that I stopped smoking completely by day 3--with almost a full pack left. I had no desire to light up at all. What a releif--I have been struggling to quit for years. My moods are more stable--although I need to add that I also take 0.5 mg of klonopin at night. Unfortunately, I have not had the high energy, increased libido and weight loss that others have reported. Which stinks because I gained a lot of weight on Lexapro, Paxil and Effexor. (Effexor was the devil in a bottle for me.) And I have to force myself to eat sometimes--so the weight gain isn't from over-eating or the smoking cessation. Anyone have any advice on the weight, energy and libido issues? | F | 39 | 1 years
| | 12/30/2009
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| 2 | Depression, Food Addiction, Anxiety | Confusion, memory loss, irritability (bordering on agitation), hostility, nausea, sleep disturbances, racing heart, dizziness, just a general "unwell" feeling | Was on Cymbalta for a year with great success. Depression got worse and I started attending an eating disorder clinic at the same time (for food addiction) - this was in early December. They recommended Wellbutrin. For 2 weeks I was on Cymbalta and WB and it was horrible. I stopped WB and reduced Cymbalta as they wanted to wean me off it. For 2 days now on WB generic 150 mg. only. I want to crawl out of my skin. I'm depressed, hopeless, restless, unable to focus, not sleeping well, confused, shaky, agitated, hostile at those around me and just feeling lousy. Will these feelings end soon? How long does it typically take to kick in? It is interfering with my life. I miss Cymbalta, even though my depression was worse. I was on Paxil before Cymbalta and never experienced these types of side effects with either of those drugs. I need to focus, "be present," happy and not lethargic given the work I do. HELP!! | F | 43 | 2 days
| | 12/29/2009
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| 5 | depression, OCD, ADD. | increased libido, temporary increasing of anxiety. | it is the best antidepressant ever taken. it restored my cognitive functions, my motivation, my will to live. i suggest to take it in combo with a mood stabilizer to avoid mood swings or hypomania. | M | 23 | 3 months
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| 3 | Depression | Weight loss, increased libido, frequent urination, disjointed sleep, night sweats | I started at 150mg, and it seemed to work, but after about four months, the positive effects have worn off and I've started feeling depressed again. My doctor agreed to up dosage to 300mg before switching to different meds. I think it's making a difference, but I'll have to wait a bit to tell for sure. | F | 34 | 4 months
| | 12/19/2009
| 2 | major depression | It made me have intense cravings for carbohydrates but I also felt full more quickly than normal. I was a thin girl to begin with and I lost 11 pounds within the first 2 weeks on this medication. I also think it made me more sensitive to bright lights. And it definitely decreased the amount of time I slept (which was a positive side-effect for me because I previously slept 12-14 hours a day... immediately after starting this med I only required ~8 hours and I felt more energized). | I discontinued use of this medication after approximately 2 months. It did absolutely nothing to aid in treatment of my clinical depression. I would have stopped taking it earlier, but I had final exams so I kept taking it because it made me require significantly less sleep, less food, less caffeine, as well as somewhat (albeit temporarily) helped my short-term memory. | F | 19 | 2 months
| | 12/19/2009
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| 5 | Anxiety, Panic Attacks,Depression | Occassional bad gas, some insomnia, much increased sex drive... | This drug has been a god send...I have more energy even though I am sleeping less....My anxiety has lessened, and while I have still had one or two panic episodes while taking the drug, it was at the initial lower dose...I havent had an episode while on the full 300mg XL....My libido has increased to the point that I feel like a teenager again!....I thank my Dr. for recommending this drug....I hope the effects continue.... | M | 50 | 4 weeks
| | 12/14/2009
| 5 | impotence/anhedonia caused by effe | Hi, I am taking the wellbutrin made by Actavis that i got from walmart. anybody have anything to say if this is as good as name brand or is it crap just like the budeprion? | Have only taken it for two days, sex drive got a even worse so i stopped. considering starting on it again in hopes it might just be that it will get worse before it gets better. any thoughts? Email me please | M | 22 | 2 days
| | 12/10/2009
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| 3 | Depression/Anger/Anxiety | Not known yet. Only taken 1 dose so far | I am actually here to see if anyone has tried the generic made by Actavis. My insurance would only cover 30 bucks of the name brand so it would cost me about $140 a month for name brand. So, I talked with my doc and the pharmacist and they seemed to think it was worth a try on the generic and just to watch me closely. Has anyone had positive effects with the Actavis generic? I am kinda scared but trying it anyway. If it seems to not work, I am going to consider ordering the name brand online instead. I figured as long as it wasn't by Teva there may be some hope. Please let me know either on here or by email! Its greatly appreciated. Will post my own results in a few weeks! | M | 24 | 1 days
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| 5 | Depression | Severe side effects while adjusting including dizziness, dry mouth, trembling, headaches, insomnia and agitation | Severe side effects while adjusting including dizziness, dry mouth, trembling, headaches, insomnia and agitation. Was able to back off and start over at a very low dose and gradually increase over 8 weeks and that seemed to help with some of the side effects. These problems diminished over time and though it was very difficult in the beginning, it seems to be the miracle drug for me. I have been consistently stable for 8 years on this medication and will most likely remain on it. | F | 37 | 8 years
| | 12/8/2009
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| 2 | depression/ anxiety | Very up and down mood the first few weeks. After that, just a constant low, foul mood where I feel like fighting any deuchebag who looks at me the wrong way. I think it's cause I feel activated inside but in the wrong way! | I worked too hard in counseling to help resolve my anger issues only to have it flare up again in full force on this med. I've only been on WB for a month but I feel like I'm going bacwards on this med. Yes, I'm more productive. But it's come at the expense of intesifying my anger/irritablity issues and I hate it. It's causing too much self-loathing and I'm becoming an asshole again. This in-turn is making me hateful towards everyone else. I don't know. But I'm not willing to stick it out since, based on a lot of reviews, this irritablity feeling may not go away away. | M | 30 | 1 months
| | 12/4/2009
| 3 | depression and extreme anxiety | headaches serious muscle aches | it really does not seem to be helping much. doctor upped me to 450 mg in one morning dose. i also feel a little paranoid. is anyone taking 450 mg at once?
| F | 36 | 1.5 months
| | 12/2/2009
| 4 | Depression, | Severe Anxiety about 3 hours after taking dose. Dry mouth. The labedo thing. Heart irregularities. | I have noticed a difference between generic and name brand. The last generic I had seem to work like the named but the capsuls where the same. The generic I have now is not capsulated the same and seems to work differently. All forms have been XL. If anyone has any intellegent insight on this please email mail. | M | 31 | 2 years
| | 12/1/2009
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| 4 | Seasonal Affective Disorder | None except constipation. I also take Cymbalta, Seroquel, and Topamax so any anxiety or insomnia is already taken care of. One word of caution: for the first two days, I took the Global brand generic bupropion XL 150mg. Global is one of Teva's other brands and is exactly the same as Budeprion XL, the generic of Wellbutrin XL that has caused so many problems. I only found out that this Global generic was also no good after I took it and got a major body and facial rash and had to go to the Emergency Room and get prednisone. After that I went to the pharmacy and insisted on the brand-name Wellbutrin XL. | Wellbutrin works differently than other antideppressants such as the SSRI's in that it doesn't work on seretonin; rather, its main action is on dopamine and norepinephrine. It is an NDRI, or a norepinephrine & dopamine reuptake inhibitor. I like to take an antidepressant from the SSRI or SNRI class (such as Cymbalta), and also something like Wellbutrin to keep the fall/winter blues away. Wellbutrin is also great for energy and gives me focus. For someone with ADHD and a history of addiction, Wellbutrin XL is perfect because it is very effective yet non-addictive. Just make sure you only take the name brand or the Watson generic (it is safe). Btw, feel free to e-mail if you want. Good luck!! | M | 27 | 30 days
| | 12/1/2009
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| 4 | depression after death of loved one | at first dry mouth, a little shaky, insomnia, tinnitus, frequent urination, a little blurry vision sometimes, racing heart | Definitley helped with my depression and gave me a more positive outlook but does make me more aggressive. Have to take xanex at night to be able to sleep. Still get racing heart and frequent urination/dry mouth. HIGHLY RECOMMEND BUYING BRAND WELLBUTRIN XL 300MG FROM CANADA I COULDN'T AFFORD THEM OTHERWISE. I BUY FROM NORTHMART DRUGS - 90 DAYS SUPPLY FOR $130. | F | 54 | 2 years
| | 11/25/2009
| 3 | Major Depression | Headaches, VERY vivid dreams, ringing in ears, all food tastes AWFUL, dizziness, insomnia | I've only been on this for 2 days but I was already feeling it after day 1. I can't eat anything because everything I taste is like eating garbage. Yay for weight loss! I keep having dreams that are like real life, hard to tell if I'm dreaming or not when I'm awake. I really hope these side effects stop after a couple more doses. All I'm looking forward to is losing some poundage. | F | 22 | 2 days
| | 11/17/2009
| 5 | Depression, ADHD | Insomnia, vivid dreams, HIGH sex drive | Wellbutrin has been one of the best decision i have ever made! I didn't even know how depressed i was until i popped the first pill! It was like a weight was lifted from my chest! I am just a happier person and people like to be around me. It is definitely worth the occasional sleepless night and the increased libido. Actually, my sex life has been better than ever and i have HUGE orgasms! I'm stickin with this pill! | F | 21 | 4 months
| | 11/13/2009
| 3 | Depression/ Mild Anxiety | severe insomnia, irritability, angry outbursts, impatient with my children, tinnitus, constipation | I have been taking wellbutrin 150mg daily for 2 years. It did help with my depression but not with my anxiety. After researching this drug I now realize this is the cause of my irritability and intolerance. I used to shout at my children and felt like I was the worst mother ever. I decided to quit taking it 1 month ago and now I am a different person. I am no longer shouting at my children and can talk calmly with them when they misbehave. My husband cannot believe the change in me. He says I appear less stressed, more content and am not continually nagging him like I was. I feel fine with no depression, I hope this continues. | F | 42 | 2 years
| | 11/6/2009
| 3 | Depression | Just on week 2 after changing from Wellbutrin SR 150mg to Wellbutrin XL 150mg. Was having side effects from SR every afternoon 2-4pm: nauseau, anxiety. Now, I'm feeling lousy all day. How long does it take for the body to adjust to the new formula? | | F | 53 | 14 days
| | 11/2/2009
| 3 | ADD, depression | heart palpitations, anxiety, no emotions, confusion, irritable, forgetful, | I've been on SR, XL, 100 up to 400mg per day. When I got up to 400 mg, I couldn't stand it. I was very irritable, forgetful, things seemed unreal, and I was easily distracted and on edge. When I first started on Wellbutrin in 2001 it was a godsend! The first few years were great. But as they kept changing my dose, it just has wrecked a lot of my life. I gained over 60 lbs, have little enjoyment anymore, very distracted, and more and more stress causes more shutdown. Don't really know what I'm doing anymore. My doc doesn't want to put me on anything else, because I have ADD and depression, there are not a lot of drugs out there that "fix" both. I would like to get off of it completely, if I can, go back to "normal". Thanks for listening. | F | 35 | 8 years
| | 11/1/2009
| 2 | Clinical Depression | Uncontrollable crying, tremors, anxiety, mood swings, jittery | Was OK on 150mg, still not where I wanted to be, always tired, depressed, dr. increased to 300 mg, 2 days of crying at work or in a rage, no in between. Taking Bupropian, don't know whether switching to actual Wellbutrin XL would make a difference | F | 47 | 2 months
| | 10/29/2009
| 1 | Depression | Increased activation, mild insomnia, decreased appetite at 150mg; extreme insomnia, mania, behavioral changes, increased libido, psychosis at 300mg. | This medication initially worked wonders on my depression - I went from major depression and the brink of suicide to apparent relative normalcy in the space of several weeks, and with no serious side effects. I was upped to 300mg, experienced even higher activation, which was a nice lift, but eventually sent me through the roof. I have never experienced psychosis before and am not really qualified to diagnose it, but very strange things happened that I only fully recognized after coming off it. This drug has probably ruined my life. I used to joke about warning labels and the wacky symptoms .001% of patients may experience. No more. Maybe on balance this drug helps more people than it hurts, but I am lost and so angry right now at how warnings are not more stringent/effective and how I couldn't see this coming. | M | 29 | 80 days
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