WELLBUTRIN XL Reviews (BUPROPION)Average Rating: 3.4 (1462 Ratings)Filter ResultsCompare WELLBUTRIN XL with similar:
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| RATING | REASON | SIDE EFFECTS FOR WELLBUTRIN XL | COMMENTS | SEX | AGE | DURATION/ DOSAGE | DATE ADDED |
| 3 | Anixety/Depresson | constipation, ringing in ears, panic attacks, extrem weight loss, can't sleep more than 3-4 hours a night, metal taste in mouth, dry mouth, huge change in sex drive-greatly increased, food doesnt sound or taste the same, and I have no desire to eat | I have recently switched from Paxil CR to the generic Wellbutrin XL. Paxil was working good except I had gained 30 pounds in one year. I am only 5'2 so it was horrible. I wanted something to help take the edge off and to help control my panic attacks. Within the first two weeks of taking Wellbutrin I had the feeling that I wanted to die. I would cry constantly and feel like I was going to pull out my own hair. I am going to stick with this medication and hopefully the side effects will wear off. This last week that I've been on it my emotions have seemed to level off and I am starting to really feel good again. I just hate the feeling of overwhelming sadness. It makes life seem unbearable. I am considering to switching from the generic to the real Wellbutrin after reading all the reviews about how side effects are far less with the real pill. | F | 20 | 3 weeks 300mg 1X day | 9/24/2010 | 3 | Depression | Anxiety, weight loss, inability to eat... Depression symptoms disappeared after less than a week of taking the medicine but has returned after 3 weeks. Started at 150Mg for the first 4 day then raised to 300Mg. Symptoms quickly returned after 3 weeks, debating to raise the dose or try something new. Willing to deal with side effects if XL can continue to work the way it did the first few weeks. any advice? | I recommend Wellbutrin XL, helped significantly however try 150mg for longer period before uping to 300. | F | 19 | 3 weeks | 11/14/2006 | 3 | compulsive over eating | The first week was a jolt to my system. I had tons of energy. I had dry mouth and my teeth/jaw hurt. I didn't sleep much, of course. The 2nd week, I felt | I was able to control my food intake but the increased energy didn't stick around. | F | 30 | 3 weeks | 8/22/2005 | 3 | Smoking | Weight loss, occasional groggy periods with energy ups and downs, day dreaming, decreased alchohol use, introverted behaviour (or just being selfish with my time?). | Totally quit smoking for 8 days but started at home again (but not at work). Also reduced desires for alchohol (surpressed better than smoking desires). Jumping from 150mg (ZL) to 300mg daily was a bit tough at first - felt 'swimmy' and had to concentrate to focus. Fell more productive at work (with a better attitude). If I refill the Rx it will be at 150mg however, 300mg seems to be a bit much for me. | M | 38 | 3 weeks | 10/12/2005 | 3 | Major Depressive Disorder | Crying episodes, increased anger and irritability | I think my depression is a little better. However I don't like the crying episodes and anger. | F | 17 | 3 weeks | 10/14/2005 | 3 | Depression | Increased sweating, flushed, constant upset stomach, dry mouth & eyes, migraines, agitation, depression, very slight incontinance, increased libido, weight loss, constipation, NO SLEEP, vivid dreams. The weirdest one - in the dark, with my eyes closed, I see bright colors swirl around. It stays there even when I open my eyes. It's only happened a time or two, but still a little freaky. | I've only been on it for about three weeks, and haven't been able to tell a difference in my mood. I have heard to give it time, so I'm hoping it will kick in soon. | F | 25 | 3 weeks | 6/16/2006 | 3 | severe depression | vivid dreams, decreased appetite. | i have been suicidal for the last year and clinically depressed since 2001. i've been taking wellbutrin xl 150mg for 3 weeks and aside from a very minor "light" feeling (i don't feel quite as weighed down), my depression hasn't gotten any better. i just started 300mg of the generic wellbutrin xl this morning and i hope the increased dose will help. please email me if you have had a similar experience, or have any helpful advice. good luck, everyone! | F | 33 | 3 weeks | 3/22/2007 | 3 | Depression, Chronic Fatigue | Headache, difficulty focusing, ringing in my ears, short term memory loss, constipation, anxiety | I have been on the generic Wellbutrin for three weeks. I don't really feel any better. I do have more energy and a better labido, but my anxiety has been worse and I haven't had one complete thought since I started taking it. I feel like I have ADHD all of a sudden. I've also had three panic attacks, which are extremely rare for me. I have an appointment tomorrow. I'm going to see if I can get the name brand and see if it makes a difference. | F | 24 | 3 weeks | 3/18/2009 | 3 | bipolar depression | More depressed, fuzzier thoughts, mild illness symptoms, dry mouth and crying jags at the weirdest, unexpected times. | I am very med sensitive, so cut my 150 mg tablets in half for the first two weeks. Then, up to 150 mg. But I seem to be experiencing the opposite of what I should be...No loss of appetite, not feeling better (perhaps worse). I had only slight nausea at the beginning of both dosages; hardly any side effects at all compared to the other crazy drugs I've taken. I am on the generic and I see now from this column that I might do better on the brand. Only been on 150 mg for about 2 weeks now; I guess I'll stick it out and give it a chance, but...not helping thus far. It is really my last hope drug for depression. I hope it will work better for me after some weeks. | F | 45 | 3 weeks | 11/4/2008 | 3 | Bulimia, Anxiety | Emotional Wreck- uncontrolable crying spells, paranoid feelings, was very nervous to speak to anyone or look at them face to face, weight loss, complete loss of appetite, wierd thoughts, heart pounding very fast and hard, loss of some words. | Took it on 3 separate occasions because it took the bulimia away -Very Quickly! But i could not handle the emotional rollercoaster taht I was on. It made it too hard for me to go to work, or function in a public place. I never took it long enough to let the side effects pass, i was too paranoid. I am thinking of giving it a try again. Hopefully it wont hit me as hard this time around. | F | 26 | 3 weeks | 10/17/2007 | 2 | depression | tired..drouzy..in a transe for the first little bit..still am from time to time..not really angry or aggressive..i was impatient before i started this medication due to my depression, and stress levels. | i have only been taking this for 3 weeks, have not noticed a decrease in sex drive..i have noticed that my appetite has gone down..of course i could not eat before this because of my break up and fall into depression. i guess i have not really felt much of a change so far.i am taking 1-150 mg one day and 2-150 mg the next to try to lessen the drouzy feelings i guess..i am just wondering if i should stick it out for a couple of more weeks to see what happens..keep in mind i just returned home from a break up that devastated me and i am home now with no job and not much to do. so i am thinking that this is contributing to my feelings of depression as well..furthermore i to can cry daily, i am not sure if it because of the medication or because i am still devastated over the break up..i think its both..anyway if anyone had the same situation maybe you could give me your thoughts on what i just said..and i know my depression and all the stress i had at he time contributed to my depression | M | 32 | 3 weeks | 5/16/2007 | 2 | Anxiety/depression | Side effects included headaches, dizziness and nausea, short-term memory loss, general mental fogginess, constipation (for the first 3 days), then diarrhea (for the next 2 days), and no noticeable improvement in mood. I did not experience any sexual side effects on WB XL which was good news. | Wellbutrin XL seems to have no effect on sexual function (which is great considering Celexa causes big problems in the area). I did not see any noticeable improvement in mood or anxiety after about 3 weeks on Wellbutrin XL. I would have continued for longer, but the side effects became too much to deal with. | M | 25 | 3 weeks | 12/28/2007 | 2 | Depression/Anxiety | Rash and INTENSE ITCHINESS, Tinitus, irrational anger, headaches. Initially had terrible anxiety but that went away adter the first couple of weeks. FOR ME--too many side effects and not enough benefit. Very successful for my sister. | WHAT A RELIEF TO SEE I'M NOT THE ONLY ONE WITH MY SIDEEFFECTS!! Normally I hyper research a drug before I take it, but this time decided against it to not influence any reactions I may have. BIG MISTAKE!! Had I known the possible, normal side effects I could have saved my self a lot of time and physical suffering. Wellbutrin (XL - 300 mg) was very successful for my sister so I was switched to it from Effexor (300 mg). I'm calling my shrink today to go off it. The itchiness has now progressed to swelling in the hands and feet, and to make my depression SO much more fun I'm now breaking our in a hideous rash all over my body. The tinitus is getting unbearable. The irrational anger I had before going on various medications over the last ten years has come back with a bang, as well as the headaches. | F | 41 | 3 weeks | 12/2/2006 | 2 | smoking, fatigue | I started taking 300mg after 2weeks and I started having alot of side effects, ringing in my ears, difficulty breathing, heart racing. the worst part in all of this is the panic attack and impending feeling of doom I had a couple hours ago!! | Alot of side effects. Not worth it for me. | M | 29 | 3 weeks | 11/10/2006 | 2 | Major depression | Oh Jesus Christ!I have been depressed for 9 and half years.Been on every med,very long time with Effexor which worked somehow, but didnīt cure anything.I have had ECT (which I do not recommend to anyone),had many suicide attempts and now this medicine is new in my country and I am trying it. These three weeks have been very strange.It still has no positive effect,I am more depressed,I am in despair,I canīt eat,I cantīt focus,I canīt go to the toilet normally,I forget about things,I donīt feel any feelings but overwhelming sadness,I am ready to explode but donīt,I have no sexuality,I have rapid heartbeat,alcohol drinking donīt make me feel drunk, I canīt taste food - I am all insensible etc.this feels so cruel and I am just so hopeless.I want to die.I am ready to die.In my country there isnīt even a dose for 450 mg,and I donīt even want to ask that from my incompetent doctor.I try to pray that this will get easier, but I am so terrifying | F | 30 | 3 weeks 300 mg 1X day | 1/1/2011 | 2 | Anxiety, depression | Im feeling anxious, agitated, emotional, restless, insomnia, general feeling of ill. Im also getting brain zaps after I take my dose but unsure if its bc I came off of cymbalta | Id call my dr but its the holidays and they are closed. | F | 41 | 3 weeks 300 mg | 12/23/2017 | 2 | depression | insomnia, ringing in the ears, hives | i took this only for about 3 weeks and ended up breaking out in hives all over. so i have to stop it but thats fine because i never slept when i was on it. | F | 21 | 3 weeks | 4/4/2008 | 2 | Anxiety | Large hives, dizzyness, facial spasms, disconnected feeling | I felt great the first week. When the dosage was increased from 150mg to 300mg, everything went downhill. I had a serious allergic reaction, breaking out in large hives. They started around my hips, and then appeared on my knees, elbows and feet. Both wrists swelled up tight. This all happened within a few hours. The doctor did not think it was the drug, and put me on Benadryl for 5 days. After that, I started having jaw spasms that affected my speech. The frequency of the spasms increased throughout the following week. The dizziness also increased. My temples often felt tight. When the jaw/tongue spasms started to occur every 20 minutes or so, I decided it was time to quit. All symptoms disappeared with 48 hours of stopping the drug. | F | 26 | 3 weeks | 12/10/2005 | 2 | Depression | anxiety and panic attacks | Been taking Wellbutrin for 3 weeks now for depression. Not helping my depression at all. I don't wont to continue taking, the side effects are really bad. | M | 39 | 3 weeks | 8/7/2008 | 1 | depression | The side effects I experienced were intolerable!! I was extremely nauseated, dizzy, heart palpitations, High blood pressure, ringing in my ears, the list goes on... I am a nurse in a ICU setting. My manager made me take a leave of absence because for I would always have to leave work early because of sickness. | In my opinion, this drug should not be on the market. I have only been on this drug for 3weeks and I can't even describe the way I feel. It's horrible!! So now I am out of work so my doctor can wean me off this dangerous drug. I have been in the ER twice in 3wks. I also have loss of appetite as well. This medicine is out of control!! | F | 29 | 3 weeks | 6/14/2009 |