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| RATING | REASON | SIDE EFFECTS FOR WELLBUTRIN XL | COMMENTS | SEX | AGE | DURATION/ DOSAGE | DATE ADDED |
| 1 | weight loss | awful! rage, disorientation, profuse sweating, vertigo,vomiting | F | 57 | 10 days 150 1X day | 8/10/2020 | 5 | Severe & Manic Depression | Dry mouth, mind feels "spacey" at times, dry eyes, increased energy, loss of appetite. | This drug is helping me so far. I'm on 150mg, and go to 300mg in a couple of weeks. I had a few rough days, cause my doctor took me off zoloft & on wellbutrin the same day. I have been taking zoloft on & off for years...but it just seemed to stop working. My husband says he can tell a difference in my mood. I dont seem to be carrying as much anger. I believe today is the first day in years that I have waken up & felt "glad" to be alive... instead of cussing God above for allowing me to wake up again! So, thats a BIG plus!! I'm having a lot of appetite loss, & when I am hungry, I cant eat, because it starts making me very sick at my stomach.I've found out that I can tolerate fruits with-out getting sick, but I haven't eaten a "real" meal in about 4 days. I'm hoping this drug will continue to get better, & continue working for me. | F | 37 | 11 days | 3/6/2007 | 4 | Depression | anxiety that got better with exercise, a bit spacey, constipation | I know I have been on the med for a short period of time, but I felt great last week and this week, not so much. I am glad the anxiety went away, but now it takes so much mental effort to do basic tasks (I am a scientist, so this is really annoying). I have stopped taking caffeine since the doctor said this may exacerbate the anxiety, so I am guessing maybe that is a reason for feeling a bit off as well. I just want to feel better and not tired or foggy. | F | 32 | 11 days 150 1X day | 3/25/2012 | 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 day | 3/16/2010 | 3 | depression & anxiety | Lack of appetite (lost about 8 lbs in 11 days), complete insomnia, some feelings of anxiety, heightened energy, increased libido | I was on Lexapro 5 mg for about 5 months before I switched to Wellbutrin. The Lexapro made me lethargic and I could sleep all day if I wanted to. The Wellbutrin has done wonders for my energy, but I do wish I could sleep just a little bit while taking it! People I've talked to who have been taking it for years say that you just have to get used to the insomnia. | F | 20 | 11 days 150 mg 1X day | 3/10/2011 | 3 | bipolar II | SO FAR: Dry mouth; fatigue; sweating (experienced this with Effexor, too); mild nausea; ringing in the ears (more so than the normal occasion); intermittent, mild headaches (usually go away on their own); moderate/'flu-like' body aches; loss of appetite (also taking w/Topamax, which shares some of these side effects). I hope these all go away soon, except for the loss of appetite, which is needed, as I am 50-60 lbs overweight. | This is part of my new cocktail. The other med added at the same time was Topamax, so I am not sure which side effects belong with which med. I have been on 300mg Lamictal forever; love it. Used Seroquel for sleep. The reason I am now taking Wellbutrin XL (150mg) is for the weight loss and/or libido increase benefits (same goes for the Topamax 25mg). Dumped the Seroquel (25-50mg) and halved the Cymbalta to 60mg as my weight hasn't moved in 4 months even tho' I eat like a rabbit. Since starting these 2 new meds, I lost a pound or two in 11 days, but I believe it's mainly due to the GI problems caused by Topamax. | F | 40 | 11 days | 2/28/2009 | 3 | Depression and anxiety | Posted earlier,twice.I took 150 for 7 days,this is my 4th day on 300 and I feel alot of anger and agitation,I was mellowing out on 150.Back to yelling at the kids and losing my patience.Has anyone experienced this?Does it last? | Also the ringing in my ears is driving me crazy,does it subside?Any info much appreciated. | F | 35 | 11 days | 4/21/2007 | 2 | mild depression - chronic fatigue | Insomnia (causing more fatigue than I had before), lowered concentration, urinary infection, shakiness, mild nervousness, slight dizzinesss, increased heart rate, slightly increased libido. | I was on 150mg for the first 7 days and was pretty much o.k. The day I started on 300mg I started feeling nervous and shakey in the late afternoon (after taking it in the morning). The next day I was hit with a bladder infection (which is a rare side effect of XL) which I am still trying to get rid of. I still feel tired all the time only more so since I can't sleep as well as I did before, causing me to be less able to concentrate and feel like I'm very "zoned out" which is why I was prescribed this medication to begin with. I am willing to give it the standard "4 week run" that is suggested unless the side effects get worse. Based on how I feel now, I will definitely get off of this after 4 weeks unless things get much better. | M | 41 | 11 days | 9/25/2006 | 1 | Mild depression | At 150mg, mild dry mouth in evening, a few palpitations in the evening, small difficulty in falling asleep, decreased libido and appetite, constipation. At 300mg, first day moderate spaciness (not unlike being drunk), sensitivity to light, scattered, mild restlessness, toothache on both sides. All of the above was only a slight inconvenience, but on day 11 arrived the coup de grace, a huge PANIC ATTACK for the FIRST TIME IN MY LIFE, while driving a car. My left chest felt strongly constricted, and explosions of warm tingles (think when you are startled, but 10 times more powerful) spreading out again and again through my body. I parked the car, called 911, and laid moaning on the ground thinking I was about to die of a heart attack (they set me straight at the ER). I was in the 3% for panic attacks. I have to wonder now that the road has been paved and I had the first panic attack from Wellbutrin, am I to expect them again without it? | 150mg for 5 days, and then 300mg a day. First 2 days on 150mg my emotions appeared to be muted, both positive and negative, after that I returned to my baseline, and couldn't tell any difference. | M | 27 | 11 days | 1/25/2006 | 5 | major depression | some stomach discomfort; some jaw clenching, night sweats | I have recently been having more trouble than ever with night sweats and chills accompanied by anxiety and depression. It was so bad I stopped taking the medication for several days in order to get sleep. I did this twice going back on Wellbutrin when my mood dropped severely. The second time I finally took a pill in the evening, which I had never tried before, since it is supposed to be activating. I slept just fine without the hot flashes from Hell and mood disturbances. I'm thinking for me this appears to be a fix for the problem. I've been taking the medication in the evening for three days and so far, so good. For a few days my day time mood was a little low, so I took a small amount of Adderall which I had reduced to practically none because of insomnia. The small amount of Adderall hasn't caused insomnia so far. I really should have realized Wellbutrin could not be very activating for me since I had on a few occasions taken it in the morning and managed to go back to sleep. Eating low carb for my mild diabetes has helped me sleep better in general. Perhaps going totally off the Adderall caused this recent sleep problem. Maybe I need just the right amount: not too much, not too little. So, maybe I should keep taking the 2.5 mg Adderall as well as taking Wellbutrin in the evening. | F | 58 | 12 days 300 mg 1X day | 2/26/2012 | 3 | depression. anxiety, smoking | smoking more, being aggressive, strange feeling in my head | Well it is better than the other meds I have been on, but I find it hard to believe people use it to quit smoking because I smoke even more now (almost 2 packs a day). It increases my sex drive yet I still find myself unmotivated to do more important things. I've gotten slightly agressive, and I think it may be a result from the increased sex drive (if I can't "get any" I become quite angry). Also sometimes I will feel a strange feeling in my head out of nowhere that almost feels like a bubble growing in my brain. It doesn't hurt but it throws me off guard and last night it did it so intensly that one side of my face froze up for about 5 seconds then went back to normal (i'm hoping this is not a sign of seizure). Other than that though, I am happy with how it lessens the intensity of my mood swings. I used to be the type of person who could be really happy one minute then flip all the way out the next and this drug has lessened that A LOT in just the small amount of time i've | F | 24 | 12 days | 9/11/2005 | 3 | Depression/Panic Attacks | dry mouth- drink lots of water now. decreased appetite. For the first 3 days I raced around my house cleaning everything in sight. I've never been diagnosed with OCD but I swear this drug brought it out in me, I had almost to much energy. Vivid dreams. But just after a week or so I'm in a terrible mood, I'm irritable, have frequent crying spells, tired, withdrawn, I can't get my thoughts together to even communicate to my husband as to why I'm so upset. I've heard this is normal, I've heard it is not. I need some advice. Also, my doctor told me I could take WB XL 150 in the morning or at night, because of my past experiences with meds (bad ones) I always took them at night, so I take my WB XL at night. Is there any advantage to me taking this med in the morning as opposed to night? Also, my doc. gave me 1mg of kolonopin if I need to take it, I usually take one at night to help me sleep w/ the wellbutrin xl 150. Is this combination bad? Anyone ever had any issues with this combo? | I would really appreciate some feedback from someone who experienced the same problems I'm having. Will the weepy, irritable, moody, angry feelings go away? I was feeling great | F | 25 | 12 days | 3/5/2006 | 3 | Major Depression | dry mouth, tremors, tinnitus | I started taking Bupropion 150mg SR Watson Generic, I took 1 tab every day for the first week, then increased to 2 a day for the 300mg dose. 3 years ago I took Brand Wellbutrin with no issues. I dont know if its because I am older or because its generic. The dry mouth and tinnitus I can deal with. I am weirded out about the tremors... will this side effect go away? | F | 29 | 12 days | 7/12/2009 | 2 | SSRI-induced sexual dysfunction | Agitation, Insomnia, anxiety | Wellbutrin, strangely, made my sexual side effects worse. Rare, but it does happen. A very stimulating medication as well. | M | 29 | 12 days 300mg 1X day | 3/25/2012 | 2 | Depression | Need advice people. I was on Pristiq for about a year and prior to that I was on prozac for almost 5 years. Both of these drugs were making me "flat", I didn't really care about anything. The doctor said sometimes this happens after being on them for a long time. He put me on Wellbutrin XL almost 2 weeks ago. We tapered down the pristiq while at the same time he put me on 150mg of Wellbutrin XL. At first this was working great. After a week it was time (per the doctor) to stop the Pristiq *we had been tapering down slowly) and go to the 300mg. Wellbutrin. Let me tell you, I felt as bad as I did when I was first diagnosed 6 years ago with post-part. depression. I am on day 3 of not being able to get out of bed, crying constantly, and I'm having these episodes that are hard to explain. it's almost like being dizzy or my brain vibrating. It is such a bizarre feeling. I swear I don't know how many more days I can handle this. I was on the generic in this but after re | I've been on anti-d's for years now so I realize that it takes a while to get into your system. However, I do not remember my prozac or pristiq making me this crazy. I know that Wellbutrin XL is in a different drug class. Maybe that is why its been so hard this time. Have any of you had these symptoms and how long does it take to go away? | F | 34 | 12 days 150mg 1X day | 12/22/2010 | 1 | Severe depression, anxiety | Irritability, shortness of breath, crying spells, all over dull feeling | First two days of drug were fine--had more energy and felt clearer, like the dust and cobwebs had been cleared from the attic. Did not feel totally exhausted after exercise on the second day, which was a blessing. But in the next few days the depression and suicidal thoughts gradually returned, still not able to sleep, started to hyperventilate, have very rapid heartbeat, bad headaches and stiff neck, and would also burst into uncontrollable tears, snapped at and was generally impatient with everyone. Doctor took me off it this week and other options will be looked into. Drug working its way out of system now, feel like I'm strapped to a cinderblock backpack. Hated Wellbutrin XL (is that supposed to imply that it 'excels' at anything?), needless to say. | F | 35 | 12 days | 4/15/2005 | 5 | Anxiety & Depression | heightened anxiety and nervousness first few days but all SE were subdued at 10 days. Quit tobacco on day 12 (yesterday) and so far so good. Plan to stick with XL brand 300 mg per Dr. orders. Dr. knew generic was suspect so skipped this evolution and get brand from Canada for less than insurance co-pay! So ha! | Does depression cause anxiety or anxiety cause depression?!? I have struggled with this question for years and never felt medication was an advisable treatment option. I am recovering drug addict so scared by any type Rx treatment. BUT I felt immediate relief the first day! Started at 150mg for first few days and then jumped to 300mg on day 4. Day 4-7 was rough in the anxiety department as it was definitely heightened but I just stuck it out. On Day 10, all SE diminished and felt like I was in the groove. Plan to give it at least 90 days... | M | 47 | 13 days | 7/1/2008 | 4 | depression, anxiety | I have had no negative side effects. When I first started taking it, I did not want to smoke. However, I also take phentermine for weight maintenance and that makes me want to smoke | The wellbutrin xl has allowed my interest in sex return, although not to the degree I had prior to taking my former medicine Lexapro. I'm hoping it will return in full. I also am hoping to get the benefit of weight loss from this medication. I have noticed that I am not nearly as fatigued as I was when taking lexapro. However, I haven't noticed much help with my anxiety, which results in me being very snappy at my family. | F | 38 | 13 days | 12/29/2008 | 3 | depression | some insomnia and pissing every 10 minutes | this is the first medication i have ever taken to treat my depression (just recently diagnosed). the first 2 days were great. i felt like my old self, but then my old feelings quickly returned. i have had suicidal thoughts for the past couple years, and haven't had those as frequently. i just want something to work and am desperate. i am sick of being negative all the time and don't want to bring my friends down, so i tend to withdrawal during the bad episodes. i still remain optimistic though! if anyone has had any other successes with other medication, or if you have any questions regarding the meds, feel free to email me! | M | 25 | 13 days | 2/27/2006 | 3 | Depression/Social Anxiety | Couldn't sleep at all on the first night that I took the medication but I still felt good that night and throughout the entire second day. Since then every night of sleep has been just fine (7-9 hours). Occasional slight headache but not really a problem. Occasional mild upset stomach 20-45 minutes after ingesting medication. Weight loss: went from 169 lbs. to 165 in 1 week while maintaining a normal diet and normal appetite. I've maintained approx. 170 pounds for the last four years so 165 is not typical for me. Though not a listed side affect I did experience drowsiness during the middle of some days, which is not typical for me (when not medicated). I believe the weightloss is due to an increase in physical exertion and therefore can produce a fat burning effect within the body. Increased metabolism. | I've been taking Wellbutrin SR (75mg) twice a day (total of 150mg/day) for 13 days now and have experienced mixed effects. For the first 3 days I felt a high amount of energy from 6 am to 11 pm. The feeling was similar to that of caffeine but without the jitters and without the crash or come down. I was talking a lot but in a good way. It was a great feeling, one that I'd like to feel all day every day. On the 4th day I felt drowsy all day long and did not have that same energy as the first 3 days. Since then I have only felt that energy on two or three occasions and am still experiencing my feelings of depression. I'm hoping that the energetic feeling will be consistent once the medication saturates my system (2-4 weeks?). I believe I will eventually increase my dose and move to Wellbutrin XL. Once a day treatment will be much more convienient too. | M | 13 days | 4/24/2007 |