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| RATING | REASON | SIDE EFFECTS FOR WELLBUTRIN XL | COMMENTS | SEX | AGE | DURATION/ DOSAGE | DATE ADDED |
| 5 | depression, motivation, self esteem | Sore muscles in my legs, dry mouth, tight jaw, some sleep issues | I've been on XL officially for 2 weeks today. Big difference in my life. I was depressed (2 deaths in family this year, change of jobs, and end of an affair)not motivated, my self esteem was tanking, no sex drive, just not happy. I quickly experienced an uplift in my attitude - actually laughing and being part of family discussions again. I have a lot of energy - always looking for something to do around the house and at work. So i'd say my motivation is up (before starting XL, all i wanted to do was sleep - didn't want to get up in the mornings). My sex drive is off the charts. Mr Wiggle is always ready to go again and me and wife are taking advantage of it as we went 3 months due to my depression. I just feel good, i seem happy and I am really glad I went to dr. and he put me on XL. I'm taking 300mg daily. Good luck to all. | M | 42 | 2 weeks | 3/12/2009 | 5 | depression, motivation, self esteem | I suddenly get sick to my stomach when I use tobacco products | Ok - so I use smokeless tobacco, I know, it's bad for me. After being on XL for 2 weeks now, I've noticed the last two days, that when I take a dip of smokeless tobacco, I get a real sick feeling in my stomach. Very strange. I've read that XL is used to help you stop smoking, so maybe it is affecting me the same way.. nicotine is nicotine... very strange. So, I ran out today and i'm going to see if the XL can help me quit. I hope so.. i'm sick of this nicotine dipping addiction. | M | 42 | 2 weeks | 3/12/2009 | 2 | apnea, replace lexapro | headache, dry tiered eyes, agitated, insomnia, reflux, dry mouth, itchy dry nose, turning my head made me dizzy | I have tried to take this med at night since I excercise in the morning and I don't want to have heart palitations at that time. This has been a terrible experience for sleeping. and I get all the bad and worrisome side effects during the day. I tried to take it in the afternoon and I can't get on a schedule. Today I started this AM with 150mg. I will continue to try this med only if I can get through my exercise, enjoy my family without the undue agitation, and get sleep. I'll give it three days maybe a week before I quit it. | F | 45 | 14 days | 3/9/2009 | 5 | depression | I immediately had more energy and lost about 3 lbs during the first month. I had some heart palpitations which went away. | This drug has worked really well for me with no side effects once I was at full dose. It has also helped stop the weight gain which I have experienced as a side effect of other antidepressants. However, it does not seem to improve my anxiety and I still have to occasionally take some Xanax when I am feeling overly stressed and anxious. | F | 44 | 2 years | 3/6/2009 | 3 | depression and anxiety | Insomnia, headache, heart palpitations | I took 150 xl for 3 weeks then upped to 300. Lasr night I woke during every hour after midnight. I don't as tired as I should be. The insomnia is extreme, because I take 40 mg of Paxil in the evening, and 100 mg of trazodone right before bed. Has anyone had the insomnia, the hadit resolve while still on the med???? | F | 45 | 30 days | 3/4/2009 | 4 | in combo with Cymbalta | I have been lucky, my doctor prescribed many meds for depression. (my husband passed away) and then finally Cymbalta. It worked pretty well but she decided to add Wellbutrin XL and it has been good for me. | The Wellbutrin XL was added to the Cymbalta after I found that I had breast cancer (stage 0), surgery, radiation, and no chemo but cancer meds that caused weight gain that made the depression worse. So the two depression meds work well for me, even though the weight lost is still a struggle. | F | 58 | 1 years | 2/28/2009 | 3 | bipolar II | SO FAR: Dry mouth; fatigue; sweating (experienced this with Effexor, too); mild nausea; ringing in the ears (more so than the normal occasion); intermittent, mild headaches (usually go away on their own); moderate/'flu-like' body aches; loss of appetite (also taking w/Topamax, which shares some of these side effects). I hope these all go away soon, except for the loss of appetite, which is needed, as I am 50-60 lbs overweight. | This is part of my new cocktail. The other med added at the same time was Topamax, so I am not sure which side effects belong with which med. I have been on 300mg Lamictal forever; love it. Used Seroquel for sleep. The reason I am now taking Wellbutrin XL (150mg) is for the weight loss and/or libido increase benefits (same goes for the Topamax 25mg). Dumped the Seroquel (25-50mg) and halved the Cymbalta to 60mg as my weight hasn't moved in 4 months even tho' I eat like a rabbit. Since starting these 2 new meds, I lost a pound or two in 11 days, but I believe it's mainly due to the GI problems caused by Topamax. | F | 40 | 11 days | 2/28/2009 | 5 | ADHD, restore libido | Feeling lightheaded, headaches, difficulty focusing, occasional rapid heartbeat | After reading all the warnings on here about the generic I decided to find out for myself. I tried name-brand Wellbutrin 300XL, Teva's generic Budeprion 300XL, and Teva's generic Budeprion 150SR twice a day. Without a doubt everything you read on here is dead on. Wellbutrin is an extremely effective medication; the generic manufactured by Teva is worthless. I can't speak to other generic manufacturers (Watson, for example), but I was so dissatisfied that it makes me angry that pharmacies would even stock the Teva brand. This is one med where you want the brand name. Believe me. | M | 33 | 3 months | 2/25/2009 | 3 | Adult ADHD | Constipation, insomnia, weight loss, hair loss, and significant short term memory loss! | I really thought Wellbutrin XL was the miracle I needed for my hyperactivity. For years it helped my problems with ADHD. However, my thick hair began falling out about a year ago and I have short term memory loss. I thought this was attributed to my age or menopause. I am thin, active, and always on the go. Now, I must wean myself off and start over. Be careful! | F | 52 | 4 years | 2/21/2009 | 5 | depression | cold,shakes, | Just realized that the cold I am feeling is from this drug.Everything was fine until a few months ago, noticed slight shakeing in hands.Have been on XL for several years and insurance switched me to generic. 2 weeks ago hands started to shake ,then my hole body seemed to be shaking. Went to the Dr. she said that the generic is really really bad and not regulated as it should be.Some companys are giving 150 sr to their patients that are on the 350 xl and causing problems.The FDA is now envolved with this.She is contacting my insurance to demand that I an put back on the brand from generic. Everything was great until then. Thanks to the post on this site I realized what was happening and did not have to go through test to find what was wrong. So thanks everyone. | F | 55 | 5 years | 2/20/2009 | 4 | Depression (Atypical Depression) | In order of significance: tremor (esp. hands), agitation, decreased appetite, mild insomnia, increase in orgasm intensity, dry mouth, infrequent headaches, very minor hallucinations in peripheral vision. | Did not respond to Lexapro, Effexor, or Cymbalta. Began 150 mg of Wellbutrin XL (non-generic) for 7 days, then increased to 300 mg. After 2 weeks, I've felt some relief from depressive symptoms. Easy to get out of bed in the morning, generally more energetic, less hunger. Tremor is small, but significantly noticeable. Too premature to say whether it's effective, but I'll report further after a few more weeks. | M | 21 | 3 weeks | 2/20/2009 | 1 | anxiety | extremely tired all the time...I could fall asleep at the drop of a hat. It was like moving through sand. | I was doing great on 150SR but the dose was increased to 300XL counteract Paxil side effects. I have talked to my doctor and tomorrow will start 150SR twice a day. | F | 36 | 7 days | 2/19/2009 | 2 | depression | at times severe abdominal pain, chills, flu-like symptoms, extreme insomnia, loss of appetite, anger | ive been taking wellbutrin xl for 2 weeks now and its done nothing to treat my depression all it does is make me sick. my doctor perscribed 150 mg but that didnt seem to work so he uped the dosage to 300 mg and thats when i started gettin sick and very moody | M | 19 | 2 weeks | 2/17/2009 | 5 | Neuro Cardiogenic Syncope | Dry mouth, fatigue, dizziness, nausea | I really think this drug helps me. I'm taking it for a heart problem but it has also helped me emotionally. after the first week of bad side effects I really love this drug. It seems to help with very few side effects. | F | 25 | 30 days | 2/10/2009 | 4 | depression | none | F | 22 | 3 years | 2/5/2009 | 4 | clinical depression | Hives, allergic reaction, hot flashes | I started taking Budeprion SR instead, it works much better. No allergic reaction! It's just about the same as the Wellbutrin, raise in libido, more energy, happiness, etc. I think that the issue with Teva is the Bupropion, not Budeprion. Wellbutrin is the best antidepressant out there for me, and the generic doesn't give me hives. They really do the same thing. FDA did a study and the generic actually doesn't just "peak" like Wellbutrin, it's released a little more slowly. | F | 18 | 16 days | 2/3/2009 | 5 | Depression | Little bit Jittery & Mild Insomnia INCREASE in LIBIDO yeah! | Well butrin has been wonderful for me. I had almost forgotten what sex was like. My husband and I are enjoying lovemaking for the first time in years. | F | 55 | 7 months | 2/2/2009 | 2 | WELLBUTRIN XL | I DONT KNOW IF IT IS A SIDE EFFECT OF WELLBUTRIN OR COMING OF LEXAPRO... ITS THESE "PULSES" WHEN I MOVE MY HEAD ANY WAY. LIGHT MAKS IT WORSE AND REAL LOUD NOISES. i AM STILL IRRITABLE AND VERY SNAPPY.. | I HAVE SEEN SOME POSTS ON HERE ABOUT BRAIN FLASHES. WHAT ARE THOSE? | F | 3 days | 2/2/2009 | 3 | Mild depression & anxiety | dry mouth, increased anxiety, a couple panic attacks, not hungry, nauseau, hands are shakey mostly in the morning, increased energy, ringing in the ears | The first week I had a lot of anxiety and even a couple panic attacks which I do not have very often. The 2nd day I was very angry, but since then I have felt great - besides the anxiety. It's been kind of a roller coaster. I can handle the ear rining, the loss of appetite, the shakey hands but the anxiety I am praying goes away because I really feel great. I haven't had this much energy in a long time, but not the "speed" like energy some have posted. I read this page right when I started taking the meds (generic 150 per day) and it scared me. I didn't understand why my doctor would give me something with such aniexty side effects? Also, I read other sites and it says you shouldn't take the sedative type med's (i.e. xanax) because it could increase your seizure risk. I am going to stick it out and I go back to my doctor the end of the month to check in on how I am feeling. I took Zoloft, 200mg, before (1998-2001) and had great luck with it but the weight gain turned me off t | F | 33 | 2 weeks | 2/1/2009 | 5 | Depression | none | Wellbutrin really helped lift my mood and give me a positive outlook on life. I was still able to feel the full spectrum of emotions (some anti-depressants make emotions flat) but everything was in balance. I felt like a happy "normal" person. | F | 28 | 2.5 years | 1/26/2009 |