WELLBUTRIN SR Reviews (BUPROPION HYDROCHLORIDE)

Average Rating: 3.5 (997 Ratings)

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WELLBUTRIN SR  (BUPROPION HYDROCHLORIDE):  This medication is used to treat depression. It can improve your mood and feelings of well-being. It may work by restoring the balance of certain natural substances (dopamine, norepinephrine) in the brain.   FDA Approval Date: 2002-06-14 (Sources: U.S. Centers for Medicare Services, FDA)

  

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 2  depression auditory hallucinations, irritability, anxiety, paranoia after upping the dose of wellbutrin to 300 mg i experianced something i can only relate to meth psychosis. horrible drug for people with anxiety and paranoia. at first the auditory hallicinations were minor, but by the third day on 300 mg i couldnt tell what was real or not. F 19 1 months
12/21/2004
 3  Dysthmia lower sex drive, weight loss, dry mouth, forgetfulness, M 41 90 days
12/19/2004
 3  Depression, Suicidal thoughts Dry mouth, anxiety, increased paranoia, increased homicidal thoughts M 32 6 months
12/17/2004
 4  depression mild tremor increased libido M 47 4 months
12/14/2004
 4  depression mild tremor increased libido M 47 4 months
12/14/2004
 4  depression mild tremor increased libido M 47 4 months
12/14/2004
 5  Bipolar type 2 w/ anxiety Anxiety became worse,insomnia, and decreased appetite(which is good in my case, the other meds made me gain a TON of weight) Before I took this medication, I was about to commit suicide, my mood swings were terrible, and I possibly had developed social anxiety disorder. In the past i've been on Paxil, Risperdal, Lithium, Zoloft, Trazodone, Symbyax(a mix of Prozac and Zyprexa), Remeron and many more. But this one, oh my gosh, worked VERY WELL!! I never felt so much better in years! Even though it prob won't work for everyone, I REALLY recommend for you to talk to your doctor of putting you on this. It changed my life, and it will prob change yours! F 13 5 weeks
12/12/2004
 3  Mild Depression Dizziness, light headed, and mild nausea. Was taking Zoloft, and it work well, but no sex drive. Switched to Effexor and it didn't work as well as Zoloft. Still no improvement in sex drive. I have been on Wellbutrin SR (2-150mg)for only 4 days. My biggest complaint is the dizziness. It is most noticeable when I look left or right. Looking up and down is fine. I have already noticed a big increase in my sex drive. From what I read you have to stick it out for a while for the negatives to go away. Lets hope so! M 47 4 days
12/10/2004
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 5  major depression memory just seems to be getting worse, don't need to sleep as much, increased sex drive, inital temors, dizziness. it saved my life. my only problem with it now seems to be my long/short term memory are just getting worse. I think im too young to have this bad of a memory. I started on 150mg daily and am now on 400, I take remeron with it also and it works quite well. but I think any side effects are worth it compared to the depression. F 22 3 years
12/9/2004
 4  Depression only on my third day...I have insomnia and speedy energy....head feels full but no headache...loss of appetite.... I was on Prozac over ten years ago it worked great for a year then just quit (sexual side effects were horrible but better than depression)...when it stopped working Dr put me on Effexor, which never really worked and she kept upping the dose till it maxed out and had horrible tremmors ...so I slowly took myself off of it and qiuetly went into depression for the next few years....when that got intolerable I went a different Doc this time I was prescribed Zoloft...Depression went away but sexual (anorgasmia) was so bad and I was in a new relationship so that was not tolerable so I chose to quit everything again....once again years pass the relationship has lasted but the depression is back with a vengence! and that is ruining the 5 year relationship.So I went to the doctor and was prescribed Celexa three weeks ago (WHAT A HORRIBLE DRUG) more side effect than I can count including total diarrhea, anorgasmia, weird taste in my mouth, inability to remember even important things and constant yawning. I am now just starting Wellbutrin sr at 150/day tomorrow I go to 300/day...I am encouraged by what I have seen posted here please wish me well.... M 47 3 days
11/26/2004
 5  Depression (sort of like dysthimia) anxiety, decreased libido So far, I've been pretty happy with the results. Before, everyday tasks felt quite overwhelming, and I was quite moody. I had already regulated some of my moodiness with diet (no sugar, whole grains, less achohol), but the overall lack of motiviation to perform tasks still remained. Wellbutrin really gave me a lot of energy and helped me realize that things aren't so overwhelming. My does was 300mg, and my doctor just bumped it up to 450 to see if it helped with ADD symptoms. I think it was already helping somewhat at 300mg, and the increase isn't making much of a difference, so I'll probably go back to 300mg. M 29 8 months
11/24/2004
 3  Major Depression Mildly constipated, some dizzyness, not much else I can pin point right now (week 2) I hope it works. F 35 2 weeks
11/19/2004
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 1  anxiety/increase libido fatigue constantly/ increasse in anxiety I have been on wellbutrin for 1 month and have seen my symptons worsen. My anxiety/panic attacks are constant now. I am unable to lead a normal life because I have more frequent attacks with this medication. I was also prescribed it for incresed libido, which has also not worked. Have taken paxil cr, xanex, zoloft, klonpin, etc. You name it for anxiety/panic attacks, I have taken it. Nothing seems to work. Happy life falling apart because of having attacks all the time and decrease in libido. Doctors unsure of what to do. I am sure these effects will not happen to all, and from the postings on this site, it has helped many. I am glad to see so many people being helped. F 27 1 months
11/18/2004
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 4  Smoking cessation Grateful for help with not smoking--no bad effects F 72 15 months
11/16/2004
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11/16/2004
 5  Depression The only side effect I noticed was that it greatly decreased my appetite, which was great since I need to lose weight. This medication gave me energy I didn't have before and improved my outlook quite a bit. F 37 3 months
11/14/2004
 5  Depression/Anxiety Initial spaciness. After the drug kicked in after 5-6 weeks,sex drive went through the roof - it's become quite distracting.I've also lost 7 lbs. in the 2 months I've been taking it. I've always had insomnia. I still do,although, I take Xanax sometimes before bed. It works well. I take 450 mg of Wellbutrin XL a day. I haven't been in the M 39 2 months
11/14/2004
 5  depression,panic disorder,social ph wierd headache in the front of my forehead for the first 3to4 weeks but that went away.Originally took Celexa and that worked like a dream BUT there were severe sexual side effects(i was basically numb in bed). Wellbutrin has completely turned that around. Sex is awesome again and I have MULTIPLE orgasms. I love this stuff.Oh yeah, and I'm not depressed anymore,can you tell? My only complaint is that it does not work well on anxiety or panic and in fact can make it worse. I refuse to go back to celexa's numbness so my doc gave me Ativan as needed. Working well so far. F 33 3 months
11/13/2004
 4  Chronic Depression Minimal... Ringing in my ears at times. Increased libido and heightened sexual sensations. When I initially got on Wellbutrin 18 years ago, it was like the world changed from black and white to color. I had no idea the extent that I had been depressed my entire life. Wellbutrin has not always relieved my depression but it usuallly allows me to function through it. M 41 18 years
11/13/2004
 5  Anxiety, Depression Dry mouth, hot flashes, heart palpitations This drug saved my life. Please note that most of those who have posted very negative comments here took the drug for a very short period. All I can say is that yes, THE FIRST THREE WEEKS TO MONTH of taking Wellbutrin is difficult and sometimes enough to make you want to quit. After your body has had time to level out, however, most of the unpleasant side effects completely disappear(insomnia, vivid dreaming, confusion, easy to anger, shaking.) You have to ride out that initial period and it's not easy, but completely worth it. It may even seem that it is impossible to endure, but you can get through it and you will come out on the other side with a new life. I do believe that everyone who begins Wellbutrin should commit to three months trial. You can pretty much count on that the first 4-6 weeks will not be great, but if you want the benefits you must be patient. This drug is nothing like the other antidepressants. I would never take Zoloft again, that is certain. Wellbutrin will give you back your sex life and for some women a dramitically increased intensity of orgasm. It does for me. You don't see this side effect documented much, but I have discovered other women with the same result. F 34 4.5 years
11/11/2004

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