WELLBUTRIN Reviews (BUPROPION HYDROCHLORIDE)Average Rating: 3.2 (1230 Ratings)Filter ResultsCompare WELLBUTRIN with similar:
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| RATING | REASON | SIDE EFFECTS FOR WELLBUTRIN | COMMENTS | SEX | AGE | DURATION/ DOSAGE | DATE ADDED |
| 4 | depression, lethargy | Causes insomnia if I take it later than mid afternoon. Causes jitters if I take two at a time, 100mg tablets | I think it helps mental clarity and focus. | F | 55 | 4 years | 2/24/2009 | 4 | Treatment-resistant depression | severe agitation, hearing voices at higher dose | This is actually my 3rd time trying this drug. In the past, I felt AMAZING for a almost a week (the only thing that's ever done this), and then the side effects hit. I talked to my doctor though and she suggested taking it with another antidepressant might help prevent the agitation. So far, both I and the people around me have noticed a definite improvement in my mood with no ill effects. Such a relief. It's been a long time since I felt like myself. :) | M | 23 | 2 weeks | 2/22/2009 | 3 | anxiety/depression | Night sweats, reason i switched from zoloft. ugh. started 75 mg for two weeks. 3 days only. Little wound up and nervous after first 3 days, lil better. But less burning in chest/constant anxiety, prone to over reacting/dramatic, already decreased. HOPE night and day sweats stop eventually or lessen! | M | 37 | 3 days | 2/19/2009 | 5 | depression | Vivid dreams, teeth clenching, racing heart beat, mania (every day I came up with 5-10 new inventions - don't laugh) | I have been taking the generic Bupropion (225 mg) along with Prozac (20 mg) with great success over the past 5 years. The side effects subsided within a couple of weeks after the dosage was reduced from 300 mg to 225. | F | 55 | 5 years | 2/15/2009 | 4 | Seasonal Affective Disorder | Dry mouth, heart palpitations, tremor, swelling around knees and ankels, swollen and painful lips | F | 53 | 45 days | 2/15/2009 | 3 | Mood swings, Severe Depression | EXTREME MIGRAINES, Sweating, Flu-like Symptoms, Decreased Anxiety, Leveled Mood, Weight Loss, Horrible Rash | Of all the drugs I've taken (Paxil, Zoloft, and Celexa) this is the first that actually didn't make me gain weight and stabilized my mood. Yay! But, I get these horrible migraines that will last for two to three days with flu-like symptoms (sweating, flushing of the face and chest, chills) Maybe it is my body getting used to it? :\ I also developed an itchy rash. | F | 18 | 14 days | 2/13/2009 | 3 | severe depression | Vivid dreams, heart beating rapidly and painfully, crying spells, short temper, a little manic. | I started taking 100 mg of SR and experienced increase in energy but went through constant ups and downs. One moment I was going to kill myself, the next moment i was crying, and then a moment later I was yelling at someone and about to go in a rage. Then that subsided and I started taking 200 mg. Now I take 300 mg and I have noticed very scary dreams, sometimes I hear things that aren't there, horrible memory loss and my bulimia has increased dramatically. Not to mention I almost get fired all the time because I am constantly flipping out on customers or anyone that irritates me. I don't know if I recomend this yet. | F | 18 | 3 weeks | 2/13/2009 | 5 | Chronic Depression | At the beginning I felt very "speedy", which was a relief after the lethargy of depression; I was light-headed and had the pressure behind my eyes. | I was switched to the generic a year ago and never felt like it worked as well - a lot of life changes at the time so wasn't sure if it was stress - and a few months ago I started getting headaches, almost daily. : ( Has helped me tremendously, though, overall. | F | 39 | 5 years | 2/1/2009 | 5 | Bi-Polar, depression | Confusion, memory and speech problems, always warm, and increase in sex drive. | Also taking Cymbalta and Lamictal. Cut Lamictal dosage in half and confusion, memory and speech improving. I feel better than I have in my entire life. Decrease in anxiety, hyperactivity and depression. EXTREME increase in sex drive. Can't get enough. | F | 53 | 1 years | 1/31/2009 | 5 | Depression/ Anxiety | First 3 days, I felt a bit "speedy" but nothing that I couldn't deal with. After day 3, that decreased dramatically. My favorite "side effect" is increased sex drive. I definitely do not think this drug if for people with high anxiety or high blood pressure, it may be too much at first. | This drug really seems like it is right for me. I am not one who likes being on medication, but depression runs in the family and maybe you understand how "fighting" it just makes it worse. I tried paxil a year ago, it kicked out my depression at first, but the fatigue and COMPLETE removal of sex drive came (not to mention weaning off Paxil is complete hell). So i went drug free. I started feeling foggy again about a month ago and heard great things about this drug. I couldn't be happier, I'd have to say this isn't a "happy pill" like SSRI's seem to be, but more of a medication to make you feel like yourself. I am more aware of life and the great parts about it. It's only been a week and i'm feeling back to normal, also i usually have a cigarette or two on the weekends and now they just taste bad and aren't satisfying. Right now I'm only on the generic bupropion SR (1x daily 100mg) so hopefully it keeps working and I won't have to up the dosage :) | M | 23 | 1 weeks | 1/28/2009 | 4 | depression, anxiety, | Dry mouth, yucky taste,initial weight loss and less drinking. This is my second year on it and I just went up from 150 a day to 200 a day. I'm not sure if Wellbutrin is the cause but I've had intense leg pains at night since my dosage was increased. Has anyone else experienced this? | F | 45 | 1 years | 1/26/2009 | 3 | Low energy, minor depression | Brief increase in energy, weird-foggy-detached feeling, dry mouth and throat, anti-social feelings, increased depression | At first, I noticed a slight increase in energy and attention with the 150mg dose. No negative side effects that I noticed other than dry mouth. I needed to drink more water anyway. When I increased to the 300mg dose, the energy level dropped to its usual low. Then I began to feel very strange. Like I am detached from reality. It's difficult to concentrate or switch tasks. I do not wish to kill myself, but I wish to no longer exist. It's very strange. I also get very irritated with people and generally hate all humans. There is a dull pain in the center of my chest that feels like "sorrow" as if someone has just died. I guess this would be considered an increase in depression symptoms. I took the 150mg for 2 weeks, and have taken the 300mg for about 1 week. From reading these posts, it looks like some people who have stuck with the Wellbutrin for over a month have experienced fewer negative side effects, so I will try to give it a little while longer before I try something el | F | 30 | 21 days | 1/23/2009 | 4 | Depression | INSOMNIA!!!!!!! I cannot sleep. Headaches. Wish I had the other side effects like increased libido and loss of appetite | Despite my exhaustion, I feel myself again. the first few days I felt like I was energized but felt like it was too much. On day 9, I have finally settled down. | F | 37 | 9 days | 1/22/2009 | 1 | Depression/anxiety | I started taking wellbutrin 2x a day as prescribed by my Dr. I am gittery, can not remember anything, I cant sleep up all through the night and have a feeling that something is wrong or going to happen, like a paranoia feeling. | I have to stop taking this medicine, Im scared to just stop taking it incase of any sort of with drawl. | F | 30 | 2 days | 1/20/2009 | 4 | Depression | Nausea,hot flashes,feeling hot and cold,but these settled down by the third week;decreased appetite,less sugar cravings,which is great. | Think today was a turning point;been on the pills exactly 4 weeks. Maybe things will only get better from now on.Would be nice to lose weight,and a better libido;time will tell. | F | 50 | 4 weeks | 1/19/2009 | 2 | For smoking withdrawals | Oh my...this drug has been a roller coaster with my moods...it's scarey...only been on 150mg 14 days but this drug is not worth it...I have stopped smoking for a week...but don't sleep well at all...have been so depressed on it to the point of suicidal thoughts...do not recommend this for anyone... | F | 54 | 14 days | 1/19/2009 | 1 | counteract side effects of Zoloft | Extreme sleepiness! My doctor said he had never heard of that happening before...somewhat alarming since it is supposed to be a stimulant | I was really hoping this drug would help w/ the tiredness I was experiencing from Zoloft but it made my symptoms worse | F | 22 | 2 weeks | 1/12/2009 | 1 | Depression | Anxiety attacks (never had them before), "zapping"/tremors when trying to fall asleep, hyperventilating, no sex drive, thoughts of suicide, RAGE beyond belief, and nausea. | Worst experience of my life. Rather be depressed than feel the way I was on Wellbutrin. I'm sure it works for some, but obviously it doesn't work for all of us. The results could have been devastating. Back to Prozac and feeling better after a month, but not 100%. | F | 45 | 3 months | 1/7/2009 | 1 | For bipolar disorder | It increased my hypersexuality. This dug is dangerous for anyone that suffers Boderline Personality Disorder or Bipolar Disorder and has hypersexuality as a result of their illness. | M | 45 | 2 weeks | 1/5/2009 | 1 | depression | Very anxious... would worry about everything | F | 23 | 4 months | 1/5/2009 |