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| RATING | REASON | SIDE EFFECTS FOR WELLBUTRIN XL | COMMENTS | SEX | AGE | DURATION/ DOSAGE | DATE ADDED |
| 3 | Depression/Anxiety | I have been taking generic Wellbutrin XL (300 mg)for one month now. I took Lexapro (gained 25 lbs and was like a robot) for two years, then Zoloft (lost the 25 lbs instantly and was less robotic) most-recently... both of which quit working. For the first two weeks of taking the generic Wellbutrin I had AWFUL vertigo! I felt like I had just stepped off of an amusement park ride! I have a lot more energy but find myself having weird spells... One minute I am laughing like a crazy woman, the next minute I want to cry, and the next minute I am extremely irritable and am about to go postal. I am not sure if these side effects will go away or if I should call my doctor now and asked to be put on a different medication. Any recommendations for something that will not make me fat, lazy, and have crazy mood swings?? | F | 38 | 1 months | 4/21/2009 | 3 | yes | dry mouth, constipation; small weight loss | I am on the generic and it seemed to work for the first three months after that nothing - I have been experiencing vertigo off and on and this is the only prescription med I'm on--I'll have to attribute the vertigo to the generic wellbutrin | F | 59 | 5 months | 4/21/2009 | 5 | Depression & Anxiety | Anxiety, short temper, aggressiveness, loss of appetite, increased sex drive, increased energy, and overconfidence | I requested that my doctor put me on this drug since lexapro was making me gain weight. At first 150 mg Buproprion made me feel crazy, aggressive, irritable, and very anxious. It led to several arguments with my husband. However when I combined it with lexapro (5 mg)it mellowed me out while at the same time countering the increased appetite urges from lexapro. I've been on buproprion for about a month and I requested the doctor switch me to 300 mg since my appetite was still pretty high. I've taken myself off lexapro and am just trying buproprion xl 300 mg and so far I like it. I've lost 5 pounds and have increased sex drives. The lexapro was good initially to counter the irritatbility and anxiety of buproprion but now these negative side effects of buproprion appear to have subsided. Being on 300 mg really helps me with my appetite. I feel very optimistic too. Just encouragement to others out there, it took several weeks to a month for my "crazy" buproprion side effects to subside. Until they subsided lexapro kept me in check. NOw that they appear to have subsided I am trying myself only on buproprion to see how it will go and so far so good, much less appetite than lexapro (not as mellow as lexapro) but very happy, very confidence, and desire to have sex. So hang in there if you have side effects, they may subside for you after 4-6 weeks. Until then you can take a supplemental drug such as lexapro etc to counter the side effects. | F | 37 | 4 weeks | 4/19/2009 | 3 | neurocardiogenic syncope | Tingling in hands, fingers, and mood swings | M | 47 | | 4/15/2009 | 1 | SAD/PMS | Generic Brand(TEVA)does not work and has extreme side effects. Please pay the extra $$ if you can and switch to the name brand. | I have been on 150 mg of generic for 1 month and felt like it was not helping my symptoms. Was increased to 300mg last week and the anxiety, jitters, muscle pain and generalized fatigue are just horrible. Talked to my doctor today and she's switching me to the name brand. 4 years ago I was put on name brand Wellbutrin XL and did great on the medication. | F | 43 | 40 days | 4/13/2009 | 3 | depression | possible weight loss (mild), far less depression, affect of alcohol intensely heightened (in a bad way), forgetfulness, very troublesome inability to think clearly | This is about the 10th anti-depressant I've taken over course of about 8 years. It has helped depression the most but I cannot tolerate the lack of clarity I feel, and also the affect of alcohol is intensely heightened to point of sudden and scary blackouts on just 3-4 drinks (especially wine), thus has damaged relationships; I feel totally ditzy quite often; I am seeing my doctor about switching to Adderall because I've heard and read great things about its affects on depression and alertness in small dosages as long as it's not abused; Wellbutrin has helped depression significantly but I work in education and feel like I can't think straight most of the time; weight loss was very mild but I do think I eat a little less | F | 28 | 2 years | 4/12/2009 | 3 | depression, SAD, anxiety | chest tightness first two weeks, and sometimes sharp pain (still), ringing in my ears, insomnia | I insisted that my doctor prescribe me W XL instead of Cipralex (Canadian name for Lexapro)because I dreadfully fear the SSRI's side effects, weight gain and numbing in the genitals to the point of difficulty having orgasms. Had this from Paxil a few years ago (did not stay on it for long). I find with the W XL that the edge is taking off my reactions to issues and problems. Significant reduction in suicide ideation and volatility... more patient... but the ringing in my ears!! I am worried that this tinnitus won't go away, once I am eased off the W XL. Also, I would like to add that I am still feeling anxious, less intense but it continues to affect me. I am considering a small dose of Cipralex, maybe 5 mg to offset it... How to use these meds creatively without causing angst and worry over side effects? | F | 45 | 31 days | 4/7/2009 | 1 | Depression | didn't know what I was doing extremely irritable | I was given this medication for depression. I had previously been on Cymbalta but I slept all the time. I had no energy at all. The energy level was great on the generic Wellbutrin XL. My irritability became worse than it had ever been. I was doing and saying absolutely crazy things on this medication. It was so bad my Husband left me. He has since came back. I will never touch this junk again. | F | 39 | 1 months | 4/7/2009 | 5 | Depression | Some dry mouth, headaches and constipation. | Started with 150 mg per day without any change in mood. Now taking generic 300 mg per day. Depression has lifted and creativity restored. Libido has increased. Side effects have been a minor irritation. | M | 68 | 30 days | 4/3/2009 | 2 | Bipolar type 2 | Loss of appetite, cycling. | I'm currently on 150mg and receiving no benefit. On a higher dose, I can't eat and my mood starts cycling. | F | 24 | 3 years | 4/3/2009 | 1 | bipolar II - weight loss | Regarding the comment of the patient below who wrote: PLEASE!!! DO NOT TAKE BUDEPRION MADE BY TEVA!!!! DO NOT LISTEN TO ANYONE TELLING YOU IT IS THE SAME AS THE BRAND NAME!!! *This person is right on the money! Take these words to heart! Even my shrink has heard this...he does not argue with this!* | I am nauseous 90% of the time (not even to the point of vomiting to relieve it), diarrhea/soft stool, brain zaps almost *unbearable* to where I cannot function--they make me so damn irritable! The nausea starts, I chug Coke Zeros to temporarily relieve it---when my stomach can't handle that anymore, coffee offsets the soda overdose. It is a horrible cycle! If I still worked in an office, I would have taken so many sick days I'd have been fired by now--I'm thankful I got laid off! All I want to do is lie down and doze off so these shitty side effects would leave me alone! That works for several hours, I get hungry, I eat a little something, the cycle resumes! Lost 14 pounds, which was badly needed and greatly appreciated, but this poison is just not worth it!!! The side effects are depressing the hell out of me and intermittently send me into complete despair! I made the STUPID mistake of alternating it with the brand name for FIVE DAYS when I was finally starting to feel better (taking the REAL THING was beginning to work well after about 10 days) to save money and now I want to kill myself---not even because of the depression end of it or suicidal thoughts, but because of the physical torture! I am trying to be patient and wait this out but it is PURE AGONY!!! | F | 40 | 5 weeks | 4/3/2009 | 2 | stress/depression | tiredness, lightheadedness, menstrual-like cramps, flu-like symptoms | This is only my second dose of Wellbutrin XL (150mg) after years of being off antidepressants. I didn't feel anything after the first dose, but about 24 hours after the second dose I got such a strange feeling, kind of dizzy and just wanted to sleep. Also this morning I am having pretty strong menstrual-like cramps although I am not due for it anytime soon. After reading about others having problems with periods on this drug I am going to stop taking it and try to something else. For the second dose to be this powerful just kind of scares me, even if the symptoms will wear off. I also thought I was catching a cold but then read about flu-like symptoms too. I know it's still to early to determine how this drug will help me, but after reading about the side effects and what I experienced I am going to ask my dr. if I can try something else. I did well on Celexa about 5 years ago before I got "immune" to it and will ask my doctor if I can try that again. Hopefully it will work again now that it's been a while, if not I will try a different drug. | F | 35 | 2 days | 4/1/2009 | 2 | chronic depression | vertigo??? | I can't really find that anyone else has experienced vertigo, but I have and am convinced it is the generic wellbutrin. I'm also on cymbalta and abilify, but the vertigo started around the time I started the wellbutrin. The vertigo is awful, but thank goodness only lasts a few seconds each time. Everything spins and I have to close my eyes and grab on to something. It is very scary. Also, this med worked for maybe 3 months max, but not anymore. I'm in such a depressive state right now - I can't seem to get off the couch. I'm on 300mg once a day. | F | 33 | 3 months | 3/29/2009 | 5 | Depression | Dry mouth, trouble sleeping | I think the side effects of this drug are better than the designed usage. It's a great diet pill, great for libido, extra energy and I personally feel it's helped me with some joint pain and also helped control my alcohol "cravings". You're not supposed to drink alcohol with the medication but I find I don't WANT to. This is my 2nd time using Wellbutrin. When I first started I was using the Brand name medicine and everything was going really well. I took one month of the Brand name drug but then I was switched to the Teva generic. Things went downhill from there and I went off the drug since all my old symptoms reappeared. Only recently did I read the ConsumerLab report about the generic and now it all makes sense. Not only does the Generic not work, in my opinion, it's dangerous. | M | 57 | 5 days | 3/25/2009 | 4 | depression | headaches, muscle pain, dry mouth, dizzyness, nausea, fatigue, blurred vision, flu like symptoms | ive just started on wellbutrin xl 150 mg. and its helped with my depression a bit like i dont have suicidal thoughts anymore but i still feel sad. in the past 2 weeks ive been having a lot of symptoms and like i dont know if this is normal or not. like i was stuk in bed all weekend cuz i was having flu like sypmtoms. i also get these massive headaches that start in my jaw and move up into my head and down my neck, it hurts to keep my head up. i also get dizy really quickly. like just sitting infront of the computer makes me dizzy. i was just wondering if anyone could give me any advise with any of my symptoms, i would really apprecate it. thanx | F | 18 | 2 weeks | 3/25/2009 | 4 | depression | nightmares and vivid dreams | This drug worked well for my depression with little side effects and also helped me quit smoking. I am however getting off of it in hope that my nightmares will go away. | M | 24 | 5 months | 3/20/2009 | 2 | Depression | Nausea, dizziness, band like headache, ringing in ears, insomnia(but suffered from that before Wellbutrin), loss of appetite, irritablity, feel like crying more, vivid dreams, general blah feeling | I was really looking forward to taking Wellbutrin.I am currently taking 150 mg. Took Lexapro and Effexor both for 1 yr. I gained at least 25 lbs. The side affects are really bothering me. I hope they subside soon. Also started taking Zocor(found it has similar side affects) at the same time and had horrible side affects. Got off the Zocor 2 days ago, hoping that I would feel better. I am feeling somewhat better. Have lost a few pounds. | F | 50 | 2 weeks | 3/20/2009 | 4 | Depression & Bulimia | Sleep trouble. Very jumpy. Less addictive behavior. | Be prepared to need something else -- another drug of some sort -- to counter the side effects. HOWEVER! For me, Wellbutrin has been worth the side effects. On the down side, Wellbutrin has made me really jumpy and it definitely interferes with sleep significantly. It also hasn't helped me at all with anxiety, if anything it made it worse. HOWEVER. On the up side, it has helped A LOT with depression and with my bulimia. It's amazing that many of my urges and addictive behaviors just disappeared almost like a miracle. Also, it doesn't make my hair fall out like many other antidepressants. I have been taking 150 mg. I recommend Wellbutrin but caution that you might need other meds to counter the side effects. For me, Wellbutrin has been well worth all the side effects. | F | 41 | 8 months | 3/19/2009 | 3 | Depression, Chronic Fatigue | Headache, difficulty focusing, ringing in my ears, short term memory loss, constipation, anxiety | I have been on the generic Wellbutrin for three weeks. I don't really feel any better. I do have more energy and a better labido, but my anxiety has been worse and I haven't had one complete thought since I started taking it. I feel like I have ADHD all of a sudden. I've also had three panic attacks, which are extremely rare for me. I have an appointment tomorrow. I'm going to see if I can get the name brand and see if it makes a difference. | F | 24 | 3 weeks | 3/18/2009 | 2 | ADHD, depression, anxiety | Moodiness and irritability, impetuous behavior, mood swings, insomnia, tiredness during the day, headaches | After a month or two, I noticed the side effects were the only added difference in my life! Really nothing positive to say about this drug. :( I'm taking the generic version, btw. | F | 36 | 3 months | 3/15/2009 |