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 | Very mild side effects including dizziness, ears ringing, eyes twitching and mild nausea. Very minor. I wouldn't let side effects scare you like I did. | Just started taking this past week. I have taken Zoloft in the past and it wasn't working and making me very tired and I had no sex drive. Started Wellbutrin XL 150 mg once a day. I started feeling better after a few days. The side effects were very mild. I was scared taking it because of the warnings and opinions on some of these sites. I no longer have dizziness. I have never had trouble sleeping. I also enjoy having a couple glasses of wine here and there and have not noticed any side effects there. I am not encouraging drinking but this is something I enjoy on occasion and don't have a problem with substances of any kind. After several warnings I read I was afraid I wouldn't be able to even enjoy a beer or glass of wine. Anyway, the side effects are extremely mild and everything is looking up and I have more energy. I am waking up earlier, before you couldn't drag me out of bed because I didn't want to face the day. I am back to my normal routine. So far so good. | F | 32 | 7 days | 2/20/2008 | 4 | depression / anxiety/ add | dry mouth, constipation, chest tightness, spacey if dose is wrong, disconnected at times, not being able to express emotion as fully. Depression better, able to snap myself out of it where I used to be on the floor crying. Still have mood swings at times, but not really bad ones and hey, we are human. But 300 was too high for me when i abruptly switched from 150 and side effects were VERY bad that day, went back to 150.. always taper. | I have taken many drugs for depression, this has made me feel the most "normal" for extended amounts of time. My advice: -don't take the generic (fillers really upset my tummy, they are not the same as the real thing) -always taper up slowly (I went straight from 150 to 300 as mentioned and felt suicidal) - I like the 150XL better than the 150SR(XL way smaller pill, less additives? SR is twice the size) - you must give it time to start really working (@ a month) - Stay on it once you feel better.(I didn't after 4 months of feeling fine, got sad, went back on and felt better.) - make sure someone is aware of whats going on when you change doses. Any change in doses can abruptly change your mood. I am still not convinced this is the one for me, but it has worked the best so far. I feel fairly normal mostly. (on paxil or prozac, I was an uncaring space cadet.) Overall there is no Majic pill, you have to make an effort too. Don't settle for being drugged up, you should | F | 31 | 7 months | 2/19/2008 | 3 | Depression | Increased agitation. I have to take Valium (5-10 mg/day) to calm me down. Increased sweating indoors which causes me to be very cold when I go outside (I live in the NE). I have to wear summer clothes if I'm going to be indoors. And although I'm normally sensitive to fabrics, many of those fabrics I used to be able to wear are now uncomfortable. | I used to take Prozac (for 15 years) and increased to the maximum dose in the last few months I was taking it, but it wasn't having any good effect (lots of the side effects). Since I've started taking Wellbutrin, I've been a lot less depressed, I've been a lot more energetic, and my libido has significantly increased. Aside from having to pop Valium 2x per day and being uncomfortable in my clothes, the Wellbutrin has been a big help. I'm taking 150mg XL. | M | 48 | 6 months | 2/19/2008 | 5 | Depression | vomitting, headache, racing heart, anxiety | All the side effects went away after seven days on it. I feel so much better, i can actually get out of bed in the morning. Energy levels are way up. If you can make it through the first week, its smooth sailing!!! | F | 26 | 2 weeks | 2/18/2008 | 2 | depression | emotional outbursts, suicidal thoughts, edginess, irritability | F | 46 | 14 days | 2/18/2008 | 5 | mild depression, post-hysterectomy | I had most of the side effects mentioned on this message board. Especially the flashes of pain up the back of my neck and head. Also lots of pressure in my eyes. I really thought I would have to quit taking it for the first month and a half. | I've been taking the generic (Bupropion 100mg three times daily). I went to my Dr. yesterday and let him know I just felt lethargic lately, even though I do manage to exercise several times a week. He increased my dosage from three to four 100mg tablets a day. Hopefully that's all I need for that extra boost of energy. The best thing is, I have NOT gained weight and I still want to have SEX!! My husband is very happy! In the past, I have taken Prozac, Zoloft, Effexor, and Lexapro. These anti-depressants made me gain weight and have No sexual appetite. Most people on this message board have not been on Bupropion long enough to get past the bad side effects. | F | 38 | 1 years | 2/13/2008 | 2 | anxiety / severe depression | jitters, lack of concentration, emotional outbursts, increased thoughts of suicide | This is the first anti-depressant I've ever taken. I am desperate for something to help my depression. I am still hoping this is it, but so far I have my doubts. I fought bitterly with one of my oldest friends yesterday. Not sure if the terrible loneliness/sadness/isolation I currently feel is a result of that or because of the medicine. The worst thing is the increased suicidal thoughts. Last night my husband hid all the painkillers in the house except for a handful of Motrin. I'm supposed to increase my dosage the day after tomorrow and now I'm afraid to. | F | 43 | 2 days | 2/7/2008 | 5 | Depression/ Anxiety | Rash/ Sweating/ some mental fuzziness/ Increase in libido,weight loss, increased energy and ability to focus better. | The libido has been stationary and good. Dosage has been reduced to 150mg of XL. still sweating. This Drug has really helped and I've reccomended it to others who report similar results. My dreams seem to be more vivid and colorfull. My results are probably impacted by my overall hydration level, amount of B-Complex vitamins taken. The B-complex for me seems to smooth out the medicational effects. I believe when B-Complex is combined with L-Phenylalanine the seratonin levels have a chance to replenish , which helps the Wellbutrin work better. It's been a great med for me ! Thanks | M | 54 | 1 years | 2/1/2008 | 1 | Dysthmia | Agitation, fidgeting, spacey, increased anger, heart palpatations | This is my first day of taking 150mg Bupropion with my 100mg of zoloft (been taking zoloft for around 10 years). I don't think I'll take anymore Bupropion due to the side effects. I'm angry enough already-- don't need any more anger in my life. I hate the heart palpitations. | F | 40 | 1 days | 2/1/2008 | 2 | anxiety, insomnia, lightheadedness | Rashes, jittery the first day or two, not focused all that well, clumsy, especially at first | I have had lightheaded, headache, anxiety, and focus problems for years. I tried Effexor which worked, but had sexual side affects. So I tried Wellbutrin for a week. It did not help me sexually, though wasn't as bad as Effexor. Had to stop due to rashes and a little itching the 7th day. I seemed forgetful and it did not give me the focus that Effexor did. | M | 35 | 7 days | 1/29/2008 | 5 | Anxiety and irritability | Moderate disruption of sleep. Slight drop in sex drive. | I'd been feeling very anxious and irritable for about two years. My anxiety, anger, and mood swings were seriously affecting my new marriage and productivity at work. After a month of taking 200mg/day of Wellbutrin, I've been feeling calm and steady emotionally. I'm not nearly as irritable as I was before and I feel slightly more energized. In addition, my anxiety has subsided considerably. It even appears to have helped reduce the intensity of my obsessive thoughts (I've had OCD most of my life, although of the pure-O variety). As an added bonus, I have cut down on my smoking to just a few cigarettes a day. It's amazing how taking this low dosage of Wellbutrin for just a few weeks seems to have improved the quality of my life, with virtually no negative side effects. This drug doesn't work for everyone but it's worth a try if you're struggling with depression and some of its symptoms, like anxiety and irritability. | M | 36 | 30 days | 1/23/2008 | 4 | Depression/Anxiety | Slight light-headedness at first, not major | Although just starting regimen, I already feel the drug has had positive impact in improving my overall mood and libido. It is the first antidepressant that has actually had positive effects for me. | F | 21 | 15 days | 1/20/2008 | 1 | part of free adhd study | unbelievable nightmares and hostile dreams | The doctor administering this free study dismisssed my abnormal, distressing dreams by saying you're "oh, you're just waking up in the night and remembering your dreams better." | M | 52 | 45 days | 1/18/2008 | 5 | anxiety and depression | none | the drug is not the problem, the lunatics who read this and then decide that they have every possible side effect is the problem -- is everyone besides me who takes this completely crazy? - lookihg for something to blame and looking for reasons not to feel better - take the darned drug, sit back and wait the few weeks until it works, start to feel better and enjoy life instead of allowing the power of suggestion to take over | F | 46 | 10 months | 1/17/2008 | 4 | severe depression | I get a headache every evening starting at about 4 p.m. It's a little bothersome, but not severe. I find that I am waking more at night than I used to and I'm also getting up earlier. I've also noticed a bit of shakiness in my hands. | I've been on Wellbutrin (300 mg) for a week now. I am taking it in conjunction with Effexor (150 mg). Within 2 days of starting the Wellbutrin, I started noticing an increase in energy and a lift in my mood. | F | 48 | 7 days | 1/16/2008 | 5 | depression/smoking cessation | All side effects I have experienced have been positive. I have more energy and motivation. Some insomnia, but I had this before the medication and I haven't noticed it being any worse with the meds. Slight jitters when I increased my dose, but went away in a few days. Appetite is the same, sex drive is back (was gone for awhile) and better than ever! | Love this med. I feel like myself again. It's not magic, I still have the down moods, but they are not overwhelming and I can pull myself out of them. A month ago I was so depressed that I could not drag myself off of my couch. I'd get home from work and sit on the couch all night, doing nothing...not even watching TV. The smallest tasks such as taking out the garbage seemed overwhelming. Now, I can find the motivation to clean my house, go out with friends, I've even done some small projects around the house that I've been putting off for years. AND I haven't had a cigarette in a week! I have cravings for them, but I don't have the intense nicotine fits that I've had while trying to quit in the past. I caught myself singing while folding laundry the other day. Before I started this med, it was everything I had in me to get a load of laundry to the washer, much less to have a positive attitude about it. I have extra energy, but it's a happy, relaxed kind of energy; not like too much co | F | 38 | 3 weeks | 1/14/2008 | 4 | Depression/fatigue | insomnia, ringing ears, anxiety, occasionally headaches | In my experience wellbutrin has addressed the fatigue that accompanies my depression rather than the mood––its a perfect fit for this most recent bout of depression--my mood was fine, but my energy was low. I also took it in my early twenties. At the time I had both mood and energy symptoms––wellbutrin seemed to help with the energy which in-turn got me out exercising which in-turn helped my mood a bit. Overall a pretty good drug. | M | 31 | 3 months | 1/14/2008 | 5 | Severe depression/PTSD | First couple of days I experienced extreme thirst, hyperactivity, inability to *chill*. | I was on Lexapro for 1 and 1/2 yrs. I fell into a major depression at Christmas. I gained 30 lbs in 1 yr. I was just so *over* Lexapro. Within 2 days of taking Wellbutrin, I feel almost giddy! Why did I wait so long? | F | 43 | 10 days | 1/11/2008 | 3 | depression | anxiety, dry mouth and a sinking feeling from my chest down to my stomach has anyone else had this happen? it like the feeling you get when you forgot something at home you needed or when you lean back on a chair and almost fall... | please help i need to know how long this sinking feeling from chest to stomach will last, if it keeps up i will have to stop taking this medication | M | 31 | 5 weeks | 1/3/2008 | 4 | lack of energy, transition period | It is difficult for me to take naps now, and I feel more amorous. My mind can race, but I'm more alert. Dreams have become very vivid, which I like. Unfavorable side effects include: tummy rumbles, slight constipation, having to take a pill. | When I started taking the generic form of Wellbutrin a month ago, I had the prescription for over a month already. I was hesitant to try it because I had never tried a depression drug. I knew I liked the way adderal and ritalin affected me, but I don't have add/adhd, so I didn't get that one offered in my doctor visit. I have enough energy for work and the evening after, and that was the kind of boost I was looking for. p.s. over the last 3 years I had a quite a habit smoking glass, but I left that behind a year ago. Over the first nine months it was "cold turkey" but I had a hard time getting my energy levels back up. About 2 months ago I had a very brief relapse, so I took 20 mg of Ritalin a day, and made an appointment with a psychiatrist. I'm feeling much better. | F | 28 | 30 days | 12/31/2007 |