WELLBUTRIN Reviews (BUPROPION HYDROCHLORIDE)

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 2  Depression Insomnia, but I had this before I started. No others noted yet, but just got upped to 300mg yesterday. I have yet to notice any difference in my mood. However, my main questions is if I should take the generic version of Wellbutrin XL or ask for the brand name? I was just upped to 300mg dose and had read comments from people about the generic version being "bad news". Please respond. Thanks. F 28 22 days
5/24/2007
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 5  Major depression Dry mouth and a few headaches. I already take Trazodone at night for sleep, so no problem with sleep. Increased sex drive is true. Half a 0.5 Xanax helps with the occasional mild anxiety in daytime. Few side effects if gradually weaned up from lowest dose (half of 50 mg generic) waiting at least 2-3 weeks before upping dosage. I worked my way up very slowly, 25 mg once a day, 50 mg once a day, then Wellbutrin XL 150 mg in morning only. Took about one month to take full effect, but I am alive again and am so thankful for this drug. I wish I had started this 10 years ago. I have been depressed for so long, and nothing worked - and I've tried the whole spectrum of antidepressants. This stuff works BUT you have to start low dose and gradually over several weeks or a month - gradually increase dosage of short acting, then move to XL at lowest dose (150 mg which works for me - have no desire to go to 300) then after a month or so move up to 300 - wait a month. Stick it out - this is well worth it. I am happy and whistling and singing again. Little anxiety and no irritation or anger, which I attribute to starting off low and very very gradually increasing slowly. F 46 3 months
5/23/2007
 5  Major depression I do have a 12 year history of migraines and was afraid this would make them worse after reading here, but after two migraines the first month, I only get very slight headaches occasionally which are zapped by Alleve or Advil - hardly ever need prescription meds for migraines anymore. I've always been very sensitive to side effects of any drugs but especially AD's. For me to NOT have side effects from this is truly a blessing. I can only repeat what I feel is the key to my success - starting at a very very lose dose and very very gradually increasing dosage after at least 1-2 weeks - this I feel helped me in not having the side effects that have been posted by many. Jumping right in at 150 XL or more as I have seen posted may be why so many have bad side effects - the docs are starting them at too high a dose or moving up too quickly. Each of us has to be an advocate for ourselves and do research before filling a prescription. Just because the doctor said "take this" doesn't mean we should blindly trust them. My psych doc wanted to start me at 150 XL but I insisted on starting very low and upping gradually because I had researched Wellbutrin. Docs are influenced by pharmaceutical salesmen, this I know - my daughter is a pharmacist. F 46 3 months
5/23/2007
 4  Anxiety & weight loss I just started today and i am nervous but anything can make me feel better then I do currently. I was not to smart and I cold turkey stopped my Celexia 8 days ago. I have been plaqued with depression ( never before), anxietym, hard to breath,headaches and pure sadness I hope this works for me...any advise F 27 1 days
5/23/2007
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 2  smoking cessation I was fine for the first 3 days, since upping my dosage on the fourth day I've been anxious, irritable, have dry mouth and bad taste. Today is the worst yet, I cried for absolutely no reason and I feel like I'm on SERIOUS uppers. I have no appetite at all and have to force myself to eat. I called my Dr. and asked if I should continue to take the pills and she said the side effect usually lessen within 7-10 days, is this true? I'm not yet noticing a huge change in my desire to smoke although they are starting to taste a bit strange. F 26 5 days
5/23/2007
 2  anxiety, lethargy, sleepiness Ack! What is with these side effects? Jitters, nervousness, aggresssion. I wanted to punch my husband in the face. I have experienced a lot of anxiety since staring wellbutrin. I think of the same experience over and over again. I switched from Lexapro to avoid the weight gain and sluggishness. Now it seems like that wasn't so bad. F 42 10 days
5/23/2007
 4   F 59 6 months
5/22/2007
 4   F 59 6 months
5/22/2007
 1  Major Depression Dizziness, nauseau, insomnia, diarehha, hallucinations, lack of energy, confusion, memory loss. I think I am loosing my mind. What is it with this med. It's supposed to be helping me but instead I think it is "trying to kill me" :) F 51 7 days
5/21/2007
 3   The first day that I took WB, everything looked strange. Kinda like being on mushrooms. I did not want to leave my covers. Within 4 days I felt great...minus the constipation and headaches.I did want to have a lot of "Sexy Time!" :) 2 1/2 weeks into the drug I became a monster. I did not even recognize myself. I became paranoid about my friends...I was so short fused.Yelling at my nearest and dearest. I also developed hives/welts.I have never ever had them. That alone really sucked. I had to eat 4 or more Loratadine a day to get some relief. I called the DR. and asked for the name brand thinking that maybe I was allergic to the generic's coating. Well I tried it for a few days...it was unbearable. I had this underlying nervousness/hateful anger. I wanted to bite heads and ride off on my broomstick. I live in LA.This lady cussed at me in traffic. I wanted to chase her down and clobber her. I have since quit. I feel better. I thank everyone who has written in. It has truly been a great source of support/comfort for me. I hope that all of you find what makes you feel like you want. :) P.S. GOD BLESS F 33 21 days
5/17/2007
 2  anxiety and depression First two days felt like drinking a lot of coffee: elevated heart rate and some anxiety. I also got annoyed really easily. I could handle those side effects, but on the third and fourth day I had the worst migraine of my life -- sensitivity to light, vomiting, the works. I have heard good things about wellbutrin, and I was hoping that this would be the right drug since I've gained quite a bit on Lexapro. However, I'm not willing to go through what I went through that week with the nonstop migraines. I hope this works for others! F 34 5 days
5/16/2007
 3  major depression/anxiety disorder The 1st week (on 150) was fine...I actually felt good that week (probably the 'placebo effect') Weeks 2-5'ish-anxiety thru the roof, constantly in a state of "tremor" (i got chills, they're multiplyin...) constant headache, crying more often & easily, depression felt like it was hitting new lows. Now in week 6-7, the anxiety is still there (although greatly reduced-plus I take xanax more regularly than i used to to combat that as best it can) I still feel a "dizziness" or double vision, especially on a PC monitor. Still don't feel "right" yet. But feel better than I did the first few weeks, so I am sticking it out. I had/have high hopes for WB after visiting this board (p.s.-You are all amazing people to share your experiences (mostly difficult) with 'the world' & trust me, your generosity has helped others.) So I'm sticking with the WB...even though this dizziness feeling is very annoying. I also notice my anxiety levels decreasing little by little...the 'anxiety tremble' (that should be a new dance!) gets a little better everyday. I saw some people say it takes a couple months to really feel 'better'...i hope that's true. Im willing to continue it, but the payoff has got to be worth it!(kinda like my life-situation for the last year!) Now to get off the damn (40mg)prozac!!! (and hopefully xanax too!) If you have questions or just wanna interact with someone else, feel free. It helps, and I'll bet I'm not the only person here feeling lonely. M 38 6 weeks
5/15/2007
 3  Severe Depression Extreme sensitivity to light/sound, loud ringing in the ears to the point of insomnia, lights and loud noises are painful - constant migraines. Nausea, shakiness, my left side occasionally goes numb, manic mood swings... Having difficulty functioning, and I'm completely disconnected from emotions. I suppose that helps with the depression, but it also makes me numb, distant, and kind of a sociopath. Very irritating, to be honest, but my medical practitioner said to basically wait it out. I've been on Wellbutrin XL for 3 weeks now, upped to 300 mgs in the first week, went back to 150 when these side effects wouldn't go away. Waiting... I no longer want to die, or actively seek methods of self-injury... and I'm getting better at connecting with other people. Unfortunately, I'm unsteady most of the time, and people that should be very close to me seem like strangers. F 18 20 days
5/14/2007
 3  depression, social anxiety nausea, vomitted once, feel like my head is in a fog, my arms feel itchy and I think my sex drive may actually be returning. I switched from Celexa to Wellbutrin to help with the "sexual disfunction" as my doctor likes to call it. I found the negative side effects began on day 2 opposed to Celexa, which took a few weeks to kick in. Is an increased sex drive worth it? I can't handle feeling sick and vomitting just for the sake of a sex drive. F 32 7 days
5/13/2007
 5  anxiety, weight, stop smoking At first very anxious, and depressed. Scared to death from all that I read about switching meds. Then, weight loss, energy, didn't want to smoke, drink and eat so much. Went off of Paxil 20mg for 6 weeks due to 70 pound weight gain and blah feeling. Then started Wellbutrin SR 150. Very anxious. So I added 1/2 the Paxil on my own with the 150 Wellbutrin, and all is great! No side affects. Lost desire to binge on food, butts, and wine. Give the Wellbutrin time (although I did add 1/2 the paxil). I did not let my doc know, but so far so good. I will let her know soon. I'm actually thinking about cutting the paxil down to 5mg then stopping. The Wellbutrin makes you very anxious at first. Hang in there! Anxiety means you are human, and not crazy! Trust yourself! F 43 2 months
5/12/2007
 3  Mild Depression Seem to help with the depression, also had more energy, notice that I wasn't craving sugary foods as I normally do, but after taking it for 3 weeks broke out in terrible hives all over my body hurting most on my arms, hands, head and neck, also have swollen glands, went to the doctors today after 3 days of the hives, she put me on a steroids, Methylprednlsolone, hopefully it will work soon, also taking benadryl to help the itching. During the first week I had insomnia, but went away after 1 week. Felt good in the morning was able to wake up right away instead of hitting the alarm for 30 mins. as I normally did. Was taking the generic, Budeprion SR, only took 75 mg for first week then 150 mg for the past two weeks, stopped taking it 3 days ago when the hives started. There is no way that I will be able to take it now, these hives are very painful and all over. It's been 3 days not sure how long they will last. F 32 20 days
5/12/2007
 4  ADD, OCPD, depression, smoking The main side effect that bothers me is the teeth grinding. I also have increased heartburn. For the first 2 weeks I had a hard time sleeping, but I also take klonopin for panic attacks which helped me sleep. The good stuff: increased focus and new found sex drive. I have taken all kinds of drugs, and this is the first one that has actually helped me. All of the other meds I have taken had many more terrible side effects for me. I have heard many horror stories about wellbutrin and was scared to take it at first, but I am glad that I did. I have not quit smoking, but I feel I could very easily. I only smoke 4-5 cigs a day. F 28 2 months
5/11/2007
 4  Depression Headache, like I am hung over, ability to focus and other times not, feel like I am in a funk sometimes while other times it is easier to socialize. I like that I have a sex drive again and my short fuse isn't as short. I am getting things done, and although I crash into bed at night I have no problem waking up whereas in the past I was groggy and constantly tired F 34 10 days
5/11/2007
 3  anxiety/depression anxiety to the point i feel like im on methamphetamines. waking up several times durin the night, laying in my sweat. times of happiness and wondering why i am. Tremors. chest feels like my organs are in the wrong places. my face is more oily than normal. i hope this medication starts working. I dont feel like myself. smoking is just out of habit now. M 28 2 weeks
5/11/2007
 2  Bipolar I began taking Wellbrutin because my therapist recommended that I get on medication to help with my bipolar behavior that followed a bad divorce. I also drank alot and smoked. The side effects of this medicine are so extreme that I feel like I am actually insane. At least when I was a little bipolar I didn't wake up at 3am, 5am every morning and cry for hours. Within the first week of taking this drug, I experienced panic attacks and severe high blood pressure. I started to become extremely mellow after another week but that didn't last. I now am obsessed that my boyfriend is cheating on me and that I am old and washed up. I can't seem to get my self confidence back and I cry all the time. If anyone says anything that is at all insensitive, I am like a small child. My doctor (GP) says to wait it out a month and its getting close to that now. I am scared to get off cause if its anything like getting on, I may actually loose my job. It made me dumb and I am in an extremely challenging te Making me feel insane. Crying all the time, withdrawn. Panic attacks, weight loss, loss of interest in activities that I used to enjoy. F 32 3 weeks
5/10/2007

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