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 |
| 5 | post partum depression | Initially, headaches and pressure in my head that went away after a week or two. Occasional auditory disturbances and ongoing short term memory loss. Not sure if memory loss was due to this drug, but I've heard other people say it too. The side effects are nothing compared to the feeling of depression which has subsided for the most part. I have occasional down days as do most people. | F | 38 | 3 years | 9/14/2004 | 2 | depression | I switched to Wellbutrin from Celexa due to weight gain and fatigue. Although I only took Wellbutrin for 5 days, I became more depressed with several episodes of crying. I ate more food (bread) to reduce the nauseated feeling. I felt as though I would faint several times; I became very easily agitated; and I experienced pain along my spine. I felt jittery and felt pressure in my head. In addition, I began to worry about EVERYTHING. The side effects were becoming noticeably more intense--to the point that my husband said he did NOT want me to take the medicine again. I am now taking Celexa again. The only side effects I experience are: weight gain and fatigue. | F | 33 | 5 days | 9/12/2004 | 3 | Stop Smoking & Weight Loss | First week I thought I was going out of my mind. Called doctor & he said to stick with it. I didn't have any desire to smoke whatsoever. Metal taste in my mouth, diet soda tastes flat, have no interest in food, could easily become anorexic. After four weeks I was down 8 pounds, these last two weeks I've lost another 9 pounds. I have pain/pressure in my head that the doctor didn't seem to be too concerned with. After the first week I noticed that three days in a row I periodically saw verticle lines in my vision (if that makes sense). He switched me from 300 MG XL to 150 SR 2x's a day, which I now lowered myself to only once a day, also put me on topamax 25 mgs for one week, then 50 mgs for one week, 75 mgs for one week, now 100 mg's everyday. Researched it and people are calling it dopamax. My short term memory is zilch and I don't know if it's from the topamax or the Wellbutrin. My bloodpressure usually runs over 60 and it was over 80, again, doctor wasn't concerned. Been having anxiety and feel as if I'm crawling out of my skin. Also can't sleep, averaging 4 hours a night. Heard you can't stop cold turkey. Any suggestions from anyone taking the same combinations will be appreciated. Thanks... | F | 40 | 6 weeks | 8/30/2004 | 4 | Depression | Ringing in Ears - only noticeable when in quiet space Constant Headaches - (even during sleep) insomnia shakiness in my hands bad short term memory increased agitation decreased appetite trouble falling asleep Feel the need to talk a lot to anyone I can get to listen Metallic taste in mouth | I decided I was going to stop taking Effexor all on my own and just about killed myself. The withdraw was terrible. I wanted to stop taking it because of the severe weight gain. I went from 165 to 188 in 7 months. I told my doctor that I could not take it anymore because of the weight gain. So he switched me to Wellbutrin sr 300 mg a day. As far as the depression goes it is helping a lot. But I have a really hard time falling a sleep. Plus I moved to another country and time zone which dident help me get on a good sleep schedule in the first place. The side effects may sound severe but I think it is worth it. With Wellbutrin I have been able to keep my weight much more level then with the Effexor. | F | 19 | 3 months | 8/29/2004 | 2 | PTSD/Anxiety/Depression | Talked A LOT! Very irritable, easily agitated to the point of extreme anger, then I stayed angry until somehthing else made me angry. Stressed out! Reminded me of a rubber band that had reached the point that it would not streach any more...the next step was to stap/break. | More energy/motivation. More Alert, quicker thinking, improved short term memory. With all the other side effects I had I could not tell weather it helped with my depression or not. The first couple of days I was on it I felt on the verge of tears. I am not a cryer. I get angry intead. | M | 50 | 2 weeks | 8/27/2004 | 3 | anxiety | So far, extreme insomnia. On Day 6 I did not sleep at all. Surprisingly, I continue to function relatively well. Dry mouth. No sense of other more positive effects at this stage. Will stick it out the month and see. | F | 41 | 7 days | 8/23/2004 | 3 | | 8/19/2004 | 4 | Depression | terrible Migraines, insomnia, shakiness in my hands, bad short term memory, light headed and dizzy, vivid dreams, and slightly dazed | I'm also on prozac but it didn't take away my constant sleepiness and the wellbutrin has helped w/t that and I guess its worth all of the side effects if im able to get through a day w/t out falling asleep every 30 min. | F | 15 | 5 months | 8/12/2004 | 4 | Depression | terrible Migraines, insomnia, shakiness in my hands, bad short term memory, light headed and dizzy, vivid dreams, and slightly dazed | I'm also on prozac but it didn't take away my constant sleepiness and the wellbutrin has helped w/t that and I guess its worth all of the side effects if im able to get through a day w/t out falling asleep every 30 min. | F | 15 | 5 days | 8/11/2004 | 3 | To Quit Smoking | drowsy, dry mouth, hunger. | Using this drug to stop smoking has sustained my urge somewhat and some times not. Used it in the past and did quit for about 6 months a few years ago. I think I need more time on the drug. | F | 35 | 5 days | 8/11/2004 | 3 | | 8/8/2004 | 5 | depression | dry mouth, jaw pain and clenching, my tongue sometimes seems like it doesn't know what to do with itself, headaches that cause my eyeballs to throb, slight increase in libido, slight weight loss due to decrease in cravings | I've been on paxil, but it killed my libido. After 2 years drug-free years, I decided to try something different. Lexapro and effexor made me unable to sleep peacefully, and wellbutrin has been much better after an initial bit of sleeplessness. My jaw and the headaches are a pain (literally!) but are worth the benefit. | F | 32 | 4 months | 7/31/2004 | 3 | ADD/Smoking/Bulimia | rare but intense itching in thighs, increased appetite, insomnia, increased perspiration, occasional spacy feeling. | dramatically reduced smoking in 2 weeks, desire to smoke is gone, cigarettes not enjoyable-they dont taste bad, it's the feeling of satisfaction from a cigarette that is completely gone. urge to binge completely gone (could be partly due to fear of increased seizure risk). no improvement in concentration (although its only been 2 weeks). distinct stinging sensation in leg muscles while working out, body does not physically react to stress-although still mentally aware of stress, ie. no increased heart rate, no sweating, reduced anxiety. | F | 23 | 14 days | 7/30/2004 | 3 | depression | was experiencing severe withdrawal symptoms from effexor which i initially attributed to the wellbutrin. now i am having severe insomnia ( i write this at 3:55 am) and feel irritable and weepy. could i be taking too high of a dose? am presently on 300 mg. | have had incresed libido and wonderful, multiple orgasms...very nice after a long hiatus (having been on prozac, then effexor for the last 10 years) | F | 42 | 8 weeks | 7/26/2004 | 3 | low libido side effect of celexa | nausea, loss of appetite hot flashes | F | 25 | 40 days | 7/21/2004 | 4 | Depression, smoking | Can't sleep on a regular schedule, and I get angry out of the blue and 5 minutes later I'm okay. | I've tried two other meds that did NOTHING for me, Wellbutrin has made a big difference for me. I am much happier the majority of the time, and I enjoy things much more. I don't want to sleep and take naps all the time. Plus, I want to have sex a LOT! :) and I've cut back smoking so much..down to about 2 cigs a day after just one month. | F | 23 | 1 months | 7/20/2004 | 2 | Major depression | This is the 9th day. The first 3 days @150mg, then jumped to 2 150 SRs a day. Instantly in a good stable mood, but bad side effects. weird pulsing/pressure headache thing in head and neck, dizzy, spaced out, palpitations, insomnia, before falling asleep jerking arms and legs, mild leg tremor, had heightened anxiety one night and it freaked me out, so Dr. lowered dose back down to 150/day. First day on 150/day after 4 days at 300: experienced hypomania. Then 2 days very happy. Now feeling like 150/day doesn't cut it and I am getting sadder with each new day. Want to go back up to 300/day but somehow escape the side effects. | I have a caffeine habit and learned that 1 large coffee and 1 diet coke plus wellbutrin = intensified side effects. Never felt worse as the two days I drank a lot of coffee and took this med. | F | 23 | 9 days | 7/19/2004 | 5 | depression;bipolar II | When i first began taking this medicine, I nearly ditched it because of the awful feelings of anxiety it caused after about 1-2 weeks. I stuck with it, however, and the effects only lasted a few days. | I have been taking Wellbutrin for depression for several years & have been very happy - no weight gain or sexual side effects. Today I was (finally) diagnosed with Bipolar II & will begin Depakote tonight before bedtime - hopefully it will be a good addition to my current treatment. | F | 33 | 3 years | 7/15/2004 | 2 | stop smoking\ADHD control | No side effects. It was as if I had taken an aspirin | This medication did absolutely NOTHING for me. No help for the ADD, no help in quiting smoking. Add to that the pretty severe risk of a seizure if you have ANY alcohol, I decided not to take it anymore. All risk with no benefits for me....YMMV | M | 30 | 3 weeks | 7/14/2004 | 4 | Depression, Sexual difficulties | Since I've only been on it a short time, I believe that these side effects may subside. *Extreme Nausea in 1st week - subsided somewhat *Constant Headaches - Constantly icing head (even during sleep) *Sweating *Increased Energy *Loss of appetite - subsided somewhat *Ringing in Ears - only noticeable when in quiet space | I was on celexa and it was fine but the lack of sexual drive was doing more damage than good to my marriage. Switched to Wellbutrin SR (150 mg) and the drive is back in full force. I've read other comments about over-drive and think I'm in that stage right now. Since the nausea has subsided to just a minor problem, I'm hopeful about the other side effects. I have a one month check in with my physician to see about increasing dosage. I would like to hear from other people recently on Wellbutrin. | F | 34 | 2 weeks | 7/9/2004 |