WELLBUTRIN SR Reviews (BUPROPION HYDROCHLORIDE)Average Rating: 3.5 (997 Ratings)Filter ResultsCompare WELLBUTRIN SR with similar:
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| RATING | REASON | SIDE EFFECTS FOR WELLBUTRIN SR | COMMENTS | SEX | AGE | DURATION/ DOSAGE | DATE ADDED |
| 4 | Low sex drive | Nausea, mild anxiety, loss of appetite, I can feel my heart beating in my chest, mild headache, metallic taste in mouth at times | I originally started taking this to stop smoking (which worked beautifully, I've been smoke free for 8 years!). I noticed that while taking this my SAD went away and I was able to think better (ADD). I went off of this medication because I lost my insurance and started taking again two days ago when it was prescribed to help with my low sex drive after hysterectomy. I didn't notice any side effects the first time I took this, but I am feeling them now unfortunately. I know they go away, so I will be patient. My life is better with this med after the side effects stop. | F | 40 | 2 days | 8/21/2008 | 3 | Depression | I don't remember the side effects when I started, which was about 6 months ago. However, I just went off it because it stopped having any noticeable effects. At first it gave me energy to do things but that went away. My doctor upped the dosage to the max. and that helped at first but it went back to not working. My hair started falling out (and I mean a lot of hair) so I discontinued it. | F | 45 | 6 months | 8/13/2008 | 2 | smoking cessation | feeling lightheaded, unable to focus, feelings of worthlessness, weird sleep patterns | seemed to work well initially for the first 2 weeks, and then side effects worsened. a couple of hours after taking a dose, the light-headed feeling starts. I also had a bit of insomnia when I first started taking it, but lately it is turning into lethargy and not wanting to get out of bed at all. the deal with this med is just like any other I guess: if you can avoid it, do so. side effects are just too weird and unpredictable. | M | 29 | 4 weeks | 8/12/2008 | 4 | anxiety/low energy | increased anxiety | would not recommend for anxiety made it way worse | M | 29 | 30 days | 8/7/2008 | 4 | Depression | For the first month I had nausea, shakiness, headaches and neck pain. Had some insomnia but that's normal for me. After about a month I stopped having most side effects. I cannot tolerate caffeine and may be partly why I had those side effects. Now that I cut out caffeine I feel much better but if I have a cup of reg coffe boy do I feel horrible. I can tolerate some drinking though I don't do it often. I also lost some weight without changing diet or exercise. Went from 108 down to 105. Don't want to lose more. | This really improved my mood and gave me energy. For the insomnia, I'm taking trazadone at night and I have a great night's sleep. So this is a good combination for me. | F | 33 | 2 months | 8/1/2008 | 5 | Depression | Benefits with little to no side effects | Excellent medication- increased my energy, helped with depression, helped with weight gain due to inactivity while severely depressed. Only side effects are an occasional feeling of anxiety while starting the medication and difficulty falling asleep due to the medication's stimulating effects (but this went away for me). | F | 30 | 1 years | 7/31/2008 | 3 | Depression | Lightheaded, stomach ache, low libido, weight gain. | I have been taking it for almost a year now, and I am considering stopping it. | F | 22 | 1 years | 7/31/2008 | 5 | 1. Stop smoking 2. Mild Depression | Dry mouth, vivid dreams at first, increased libido, decreased appetite,decreased sense of taste and smell, transient headache, flushing, increased heartrate, dizziness | I started taking this drug 5 months ago to help me stop smoking which it did. It took longer than my doctor told me though. She said to quit after the second week but I failed at that time. I was able to quit effortlessly after being on for 4 months. I asked to keep taking the drug permanently because of how well it has eliminated my depression and irritability. I feel very "content" all the time while taking it, but not manic or giddy , I have more patience, and am more social in general. I still have my moments of being pissed off but it lasts only for minutes now instead of all day. I have completely stopped my compulsive, self-perpetuating negativity and that feels great. I still reason normally and do not take excessive risks, in other words it doesn't feel like an artificial "high", just a feeling of contentment.The side effects are mild or even desirable (increased libido,decreased appetite). I am a moderate drinker, 1-2 alcoholic beverages per day most day | F | 41 | 5 months | 7/27/2008 | 3 | depression | loss of appetite, weird taste in mouth, increased libido, and increased sleeping | During the first month of taking this medication, it helped a lot with my anger. That's really the only big thing I noticd. I haven't experienced any severe side effects. A week after the first month on this medication, I felt great. I felt so happy and energized. I just had a better outlook on life altogether. However, the week after that I felt very down and my anger/mood swings returned. Also, I was more irritable than ever. I also find it very difficult to get out of bed in the morning now. I think I'm going to up my dosage before trying anything else since this medication did make me feel good for a week or so. | F | 18 | 2 months | 7/25/2008 | 4 | Seasonal Affective Disorder | Increased sense of panic and/or dread | My doctor prescribed this for me to replace Celexa, which caused quite a bit of weight gain. Since it's still July, I can't really gauge its effect on Seasonal Affective Disorder. But here's the thing, as Monk would say: since I've been taking budeprion SR, my Restless Legs Syndrome has disappeared! I'm very happy not to have to refill the meds I've been taking for RLS. | F | 54 | 40 days | 7/9/2008 | 1 | anxiety/low energy | swelling of hands,feet,ankles,legs,muscle pain | I began to get severe pressure headaches and discontinued the drug but I became so ill I am now on disability. I have developed severe memory problems and muscle twitching and muscle loss. I have now developed an undiagnosed neurological condition and am on disabilty. I am not sure if coincidence but I was the picture of health and my problems started when on wellbutrin. Anyone else with long term health effects while on wellbutrin? | F | 32 | 2 years | 7/9/2008 | 5 | depression | stiff neck at first, anxiety at first, insomnia if taken too late in the day, increased libido | Of all the antidepressants I have tried (most of them) this one has been the most beneficial with the least side effects. One of the things I will never understand is why doctors continually try to start severely depressed and panicky/anxiety ridden patients on only an antidepressant instead of giving them an antianxiety drug at the the same time. It makes no sense to me. The drugs are such a shock to your system and my system would 100% of the time react with panic. I can't tell you how hard it is to get yourself to take a drug that you know is going to put you in the panic state. As a psych nurse, I had to try to convince patients to take something that we both knew was going to put them through the wringer for the next several weeks until their body either got used to the drug or they just couldn't stand it any more and quit. It is cruel and counter-therapeutic. I suspect success rates would quadruple if you dealt with the anxiety/panic factor up front and then reduced and di | F | 55 | 3 years | 6/30/2008 | 1 | depression | started off great for several months. after about 5 months started having olfactory hallucinations but blew it off. after about 2 years or so, started with major, major paranoia and started becoming afraid of even the dark. out of nowhere i experienced a seizure which resulted in a car accident. now i am not allowed to drive. i am so angry at the manufacturers. | this was removed from the market a few times due to the high incidence of seizures. please, please change medications. it has ruined my life. | F | 32 | 2 years | 6/27/2008 | 5 | Smoking Cessation | Increased depression and occasional sexual side effects for first 2 weeks. | Completely quit smoking after 21 years with the aid of this medication! Miraculous! Cravings diminished, few side effects, increased quality of my life substantially. Side effects disappeared completely after 2 weeks. Best of all, I no longer want a cigarette! | M | 37 | 4 months | 6/24/2008 | 5 | depression (bi-polar) | None if taken correctly. Too much at one time causes heart racing. | I believe Wellbutrin (coupled with counseling and a stimulus light I use in the winter) has given me a life I didn't think was possible. | F | 37 | 10 years | 6/23/2008 | 4 | Depression | Dry mouth and feeling dehydrated, feeling a little jittery sometimes | Six days in on 150 mg once a day. I was having trouble getting out of bed in the morning and filled with dread. Felt like I was living underwater most of the time. A couple of weeks ago, it was so bad, I just stayed in bed all day and didn't go into work, which was a sign to me that my depression was more than just stress. Just 3 days in, it was easier to get out of bed. I have more energy from the moment I wake up. I'm in the middle of a stressful period at work, and I feel more alert and engaged and able to face things better. I'm actually having some trouble sleeping, but I was traveling, so it's hard to tell if that's the medicine or being in a hotel. My mouth and throat feel dry, and I'm trying to drink more water. I've noticed my appetite seems lower and I'm not obsessing over food. My cravings to suppress my feelings with alcohol and food are down. I'm able to resist them better so far. No weight loss yet, but if this continues, I'll probably drop some weight in the next few wee | F | 32 | 6 days | 6/13/2008 | 5 | Depression | A few years ago, I was on 300 mg of Wellbutrin XL. I was so anxious and jittery I couldn't function. I was then switched to Lexapro (20 mg), which helped my anxiety but not my depression. Recently, my (new) psychiatrist suggested I add a small dose of Wellbutrin SR (150 mg) to my current Lexapro dose. Within a week, I had my motivation and zest for life back! I take the Wellbutrin in the morning, and I do notice it wearing out by late in the day, but at least I get through work and such! | F | 28 | 1 months | 6/10/2008 | 5 | bipolar II | hands shake, some manic episodes (although mild), sometimes I have so much energy it feels like I slammed a six-pack of Coke, has helped my depression and mood swings TREMENDOUSLY, helps me to better control my mood swings and overall deal with stress in my life. | I am so glad I found this site. I thought I had early symptoms of Parkinson's b/c my hands shake. I kept chalking it up to the Wellbutrin, and thankfully I am right. Before going on Wellbutrin SR, I tried Celexa and Zoloft, neither of which did much to improve my mental state. My doctor initially put me on 300mg, and I felt like a coke addict, horrible bags under my eyes, no appetite, constantly manic, insomnia, thoughts racing so fast, slurred speech, it was hell! He took it down to 150mg and that was perfect. My Bipolar II is mild, and this medicine has been a Godsend in taming the symptoms. I haven't met one person who has had anything positive to say about this drug; my sister just got on it for depression/anxiety and she hates it, she says it's not working. But, everyone is different. I love it. I was lucky to find the "perfect" drug so quickly. | F | 24 | 7 years | 6/9/2008 | 4 | depression and fatigue | nasty taste, itching, night sweats, and my hands shake terribly. Memory loss is a problem as well. | dosage - sr 150 in the am, and after lunch. I could deal with all the side effects if I could just get rid of the night sweats and shakes. | F | 47 | 3 months | 6/9/2008 | 3 | anxiety, insomnia | Immediately more pep, which I liked. I was taking 150 twice a day and that made me want to jump out of my skin, so I stopped after a month. My food and sweet tooth cravings seemed to be taming down. Lovey-dovey deptartment was pretty good, especially after a disasterous try on Lexapro!! Sleep no, but then I only tried it a month. Seemed to notice joint pain too. | After being off for 2 months I think I am going to try it again and only take 150 once a day and really try and stick with it. Dr. seems to think the insomnia is depression related even though that really isn't a big symptom. From a lot of posts it seems like 4 weeks really isn't enough time to tell. | F | 55 | 4 weeks | 6/7/2008 |