WELLBUTRIN XL Reviews (BUPROPION)

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WELLBUTRIN XL  (BUPROPION):  This medication is used to treat depression. It may also be used to prevent seasonal affective disorder (SAD), a type of depression that occurs each year at the same time (for example, during winter). This medication 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: 2003-08-28 (Sources: U.S. Centers for Medicare Services, FDA)

  

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 4  Mild Depression/ADHD Mild insomnia, loss of appetite/interest in food, some weight loss, dry mouth, weird taste in mouth Started taking the generic of Wellbutrin XL 300 mg last week and noticed a change instantly. This is my first time on any type of anti-depressent.I immediately had more energy, was able to complete tasks, and got a ton of this done! While only having taken it for 11 days, I'm not sure how long the loss of appetite and interest in food will last. I used to be kind of obsessed about food, though not overweight, and am SO happy this medication has helped with food thoughts. I am much more productive and hope it lasts! F 25 11 days
300mg XL 1X day
3/16/2010
 1  Panic Attack Disorder and Depressio OMG, 4th day it all hit all the sudden - weakness, diarrhea, extreme anxiety, vivid nightmares, felt like I was losing control of thoughts. For anyone who has GAD/PAD (Anxiety disorders) - I would REALLY REALLY be careful with trying this medicine. VERY careful! Doctors that prescribe this for GAD/PAD should reconsider! M 40 4 days
150mg XL 1X day
3/13/2010
 3  Depression Anger, Irritability,headaches, dazed, confusion, forgetfulness,sadness, motivation,energy, weight loss, happiness I started taking 75mg 2x a day (the lowest dosage possible) and recently (this week) increased my dosage to 75mg 3x a day. I am glad I waited to increase because the first few weeks were hell. I was up and down and very irritable and had anger spurts. I hated it. My doc recommended I give it a try for 6 to 8 weeks. It gave me tons of energy and I lost 10 pounds in 6 weeks but I still had minor irritability. The doc decided to up my dosage by 75 and my anger spurts have returned. I called to get it lowered but they insist it will subsided in a week and I will be back to normal. I hope so. I hate this anger. I will let you know if it works because if it doesn't I am done with meds. I definitly suggest to anyone to start on a low dosage and work your way up gradually F 30 8 weeks
75 3X day
3/11/2010
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 4  Depression Anxiety and Constipation I've tested the Generic and the Brand Name of Wellbutrin XL and have experienced severely less side effects with the brand name, and so I prefer to take the brand name even though they are "supposed" to be the same. That is my personal experience with it. I read on the internet that the brand name makes a difference in some particular medications including Wellbutrin, and also read about many other people experiencing less side effects with brand name Wellbutrin- so I decided to try both and see if it affects me. The problem I'm having now with Wellbutrin is that it works great for a while, and then it feels like it stops working and my depression comes back. When it feels like my depression comes back, I've stopped taking the Wellbutrin, and stopping it makes my depression 10 times worse. Uggg. I wish I didn't have to take prescription medication at all. I don't want to be on anti-depressants for the rest of my life- but I might not have a choice. I can't sleep my life away. F 29 6 months
150mg 1X day
3/8/2010
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 4  Depression I just started taking this a minute ago, but I wanted to direct people to the following weblink that shows that the Watson generic version of Wellbrutin XL is actually the same pill which was sold to Watson by GlaxoSmithKline as an authorize generic. This is different then the large yellow Teva generic version of the pill. I'm mentioning it here because I was almost ready to go back to my MD to get them to specify the actual WellBurtin, non generic. However my insurance company covers the Watson generic, and not the non generic. I feel much better about taking the Watson version of the pill after reading this. M 51 0.1 days
150mg 1X day
2/27/2010
 2  depression want to jump out of my skin, constipation, aggitation, insomnia i've only taken for a short amount of time, but i screamed at my kids so bad the other day it was terrible! they had me taking it everyday, i talk to pharm. and they said cut back on dosage and take every other day. feel very nauseated too and constipated and wow i haven't slept in nearly 4 days. i think i need to cut back to every 2 days? F 37 4 days
1X day
2/15/2010
 3  Depression w/ Lamictal, Bipolar Generic One: Lethargic for first few weeks, decreased appetite, upset stomach, complete taste for food change, headaches, weight loss Generic Two: Increased energy, positive mindset, some hair thinning and scalp irritation, a bit more anxiety, occasional tremors, further decreased appetite, weight loss, some trouble sleeping and vivid dreams, constipation This is the generic: In the beginning, I was always exhausted, sleepy, and irritable; I almost quit. My psychiatrist was confused and said that most experience just the opposite. I still wanted to give it a chance. Here is the story: When I first filled my prescription I was only given 2/3 of the pills prescribed b/c they were out of stock. When I went back to get the rest this was by a different brand but same generic. The difference was troublesome. While one was small, round and white(150mg), the other was about 3x its size, oblong, and yellow(also 150mg). When I ran out of the first generic(white pill) I started taking other(yellow). Immediate change. I wasn't tired, was +positive & +energy, mood swings gone, a bit more anxious; completely different from the 1st. The only thing in common was weight loss. I'm 5'2, used to weigh 121 & now weigh 111. 10 pounds in 6wks and I wasn't that big to start with. The loss of appetite & taste is crazy,I hate my fav. food & each day I crave & loathe something different. Overall, not a great drug, but I feel more balanced. This was the generic; based on all the reviews here the name brand sounds different & better. They began another trial recently, studying difference between the generic & name brand; look it up. Hoping generic gets smashed & companies will make an effective, more affordable option for wellbutrin. F 18 6 weeks
300 1X day
2/12/2010
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 5  SAD and control cravings Taking Buproprion XL 300 mg a day. Felt great week 1. Weird side-effects and horrible depression symptoms for roughly 1.5 - 2 months. Then great and very few if any complaints since then. You have to get past the initial 6-8 weeks on this or any psychological drug. As one reviewer said, it takes a while for the blood levels to normalize and the side effects to diminish. They will, and then you can decide if this is the right medicine for you. To stop it before 8 weeks is up is not going to tell you anything about this medicine's potential. Stay in contact with your doctor and follow his/her advice. F 40 6 months
300 1X day
2/10/2010
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 5  Dysthymia (chronic depression) I am 28 years old and I've had dysthymia for over 10 years, I've been on pretty much every SSRI imaginable with terrible side effects and worsening depression with each. Nothing truly helped me look at life in a different way (even a 1 1/2 with an excellent psychotherapist) Wellbutrin truly has saved my life, given me a brighter outlook on the world and my place in it. My only wish is that I had started this medication when I was a teenager. F 28 7 months
300 mg 1X day
2/10/2010
 2  depression/fatigue EXTREME fatigue, anxiety/irritation at first that slowly subsided, worsened depression, insomnia (goes away with Benadryl), headache (goes away with ibuprofen) So far all this drug has done has made me extremely tired and fatigued, and even more depressed than I was before. At first I had some anxiety and irritation as well but that's mostly gone away. I specifically chose Wellbutrin because of the stimulant/activating effects it was supposed to have, so this is a disappointment. If it doesn't change soon I will switch drugs. F 19 6 days
150mg 1X day
2/8/2010
 5  Depression Milder than most antidepressants. Great sex drive, and positive energy. Please note that the comments expressed in this forum are largely patients who have very little knowledge about the generic EQUIVELANT to WXL. Chemically identical! The generic version of ANY drug must first pass an extremely strict equivalency test. The potency of the equivalent(generic)drug MUST fall within 10%, plus or minus, of the original. The timed release rates may, however, differ. But the same amount of drug is released into the bloodstream within a 24 hour period as the name-brand. And it is the nature of all antidepressants to balance eventually to a constant blood level over a 24 hour period. (The release rate becomes less and less important over time as the drug blood levels rise and maintain.) The only difference is in the TRANSITION from name-brand to generic. And most people quit using the generic too soon because of the release rate being different than the name-brand, the patient may mistakenly believe that the generic isn't going to work for him because of the temporary return of his symptoms. Summery: The name-brand of any drug is EXECTALLY THE SAME AS THE GENERIC. (Read the labels if you don't believe me.) If you are experiencing any return of your symptom while switching from the name-brand to the generic, you are going through a blood level change due to the change in release rate. But, don't quit taking it! You will eventually arrive at normal blood levels again. You will readjust. M 43 30 days
150mg 1X day
2/4/2010
 5  depression, ADD. attivation, anxiety. it has changed my cognitive life. i suggest to take in combo with an SSRI, such as citalopram, to avoid panic attacks and mood swings. M 23 1 years
2/3/2010
 3  depression they change. i think. sometimes extreme confidence and libido. sometimes regretfulness of taking it: makes me feel weak cuz its an anti-depressant. Ive been on this drug since September upped to 450mg (150 + 300) and it has gotten me more motivated and happy. But i dont daydream as much as i used to. Kind of feel like my mental freedom is going away. Sometimes i miss my sadness and wonder if i am actually depressed. Lots of uncertainty with this drug, When i stopped taking it last year i had a blast living in a house full of people i barely just met and we'd just basically live on the streets and partying and acid. When i stopped taking it i lived everyday like it was my last and those people i met became my friends. But i wasted valuable savings bonds and learned that life isnt that short. Went back to my parents place and got back on the drug. I feel a lot more mature and motivated. I'm going to keep on taking it because no matter what I'll always be me and this drug cant change my mind in a way because i can still contemplate. M 21 5 months
2/1/2010
 2  Depression Dry Mouth, Fatigue, Insomnia, & Sadness - I have been taking Budeprion SR 150mg per day for eight days. As I write this post, I wonder if I have "bitten off more than I can chew". Initially, I did feel more energized but now I am much more depressed than I was prior to the taken the medication. It has only been a short time but I hope it gets better. I don't think I can take much more. Does anyone have any advice? F 39 8 days
1/28/2010
 4  Depression, ADD, No energy The first 3 days were ROUGH! I thought I was going crazy, I had flash anger and rage. Physiologically I didn't experience many side effects, only mild dizziness at times. I did experience an allergic reaction after increasing my dose to 300mg, I got hives and a burning scalp which I took Benedryl for. This eventially turned into hypersensitive skin and then gradually subsided. This drug really helps my day to day happiness levels and energy levels. I was a hermit before with no desire to do anything...now I actually leave the house. I also have anxiety which Wellbutrin is not made for, but I actually feel it's reduced that as well. Maybe it's the new positive thinking... I still have extreme moodiness which I may start taking an SSRI for but all in all the Wellbutrin does help a lot. F 24 3 months
1/24/2010
 5  depression none So far so good! I've never taken an antidepressant until a few months ago when my doctor and I decided my depression was enough to warrant a medication. I tried Effexor first and although it did help with the depression, the side effects (increased blood pressure, dizziness, blurry vision) were just too much. She switched me to generic wellbutrin 3 weeks ago and I immediately felt better. My depression is pretty much gone and I have NO side effects. Unless you count decreased appetite, which in my case is not a bad thing. I'm glad I made the decision to try an antidepressant after years of trying to avoid pharmaceutical help for my depression. And for me, wellbutrin is awesome. F 37 3 weeks
1/23/2010
 3  Bipolar/quit smoking Unrelenting nausea, no appetite at all. This medicine got me through the holidays and worked well at first. I thought I had finally found what I needed. I WAS taking the XL at 150 MG, but it no longer works after 6 weeks. I have continual nausea. I am losing weight which is good, but if this continues, I will end up in the emergency room for dehydration from vomiting when I try to eat. Too bad. This medicine helped tremendously at first. Now I cry A LOT! I smoke less because of the nausea. I am dropping this med cold turkey. I cannot get into the free clinic (I have no health insurance) for another 3 weeks to try something else. Wish me luck on my withdrawal! F 51 6 weeks
1/22/2010
 3  Depression/Anxiety Shaky hands, feel like I'm in a fog, tired, loss of appetite, but no weightloss yet. I've been taking 20mg Prozac for about a month, but that was making me really tired and completely took away my sex drive so my dr added Wellbutrin XL. I started the Wellbutrin last Saturday 150mg for the first 5 days and then increase to 2x150mg along with the 20mg of Prozac. Since starting Wellbutrin my hands have been shaking. At first I didn't notice it was too bad, but my hand really shook when I tried to hold a cup in my hand and put it up to my mouth. I actually spilled my drink a little! Besides that I feel like I'm in a fog most of the time. It's really hard to concentrate and I've been forgetting things. I felt like I was in a fog on just the Prozac but I wonder if the Wellbutrin is making it worse. So far, it has not helped with giving me more energy. Maybe it's too soon and I'm expecting too much to fast. I will give it another couple of weeks and see if the side effects go away. F 32 1 weeks
1/22/2010
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 3  depression, adhd hope Had originally wanted to take this (because an acquaintance with similar concerns spoke well of it). I made the mistake of letting my drug doc send me on a goose chase with other drugs instead, burning time and money that I couldn't afford. My experience with wellbutrin was too little too late to give it a fair shake (but it looked promising, though it coincided with coming off of paxil (which was so frustrating, there may have been a relief/positive feeling just cutting paxil's dose in half). Thanks to the fruitless goose chase, now I can't afford anything. Perhaps one day I'll have another opportunity to try medications. If so, I hope not to let my desperation lead me to listen to bad advice so willingly. M 43 2 weeks
1/20/2010
 2  depression/anxiety headache, dizziness, agitation. After seven weeks, this stuff is making me feel like jumping out of my skin. It seemed to work at first; but the side effects are no good. I can't keep popping Alprazolam to handle the jumpiness. F 44 2 months
1/20/2010

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