WELLBUTRIN XL Reviews (BUPROPION)Average Rating: 3.4 (1462 Ratings)Filter ResultsCompare WELLBUTRIN XL with similar:
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| RATING | REASON | SIDE EFFECTS FOR WELLBUTRIN XL | COMMENTS | SEX | AGE | DURATION/ DOSAGE | DATE ADDED |
| 5 | Depression/Anxiety | None | This is day seven for the Wellbutrin XL and things are okay. I have had this depression/GAD problem since I was a kid but always soldiered-on. About a month ago I began experiencing lethargy, malaise, dreadful anxiety, racing/pounding pulse and palpitations. After ruling out anything physical my NP prescribed Lexipro: it was awful...yawns, sweats, chills, hyper feeling, tachycardia and palpitations increased. I imagine it to be comparable to an acid trip without the picture show! I took only one dose and returned to the office to get another scirip. I was given Wellbutrin XL and came to this site to read all the comments. I was reluctant to begin the medication because of what I read on this page (I took note that men reported fewer problems with this medication) but decided to bite the bullet, as it were. I took my first dose in the morning after eating. The funk lifted almost immediately and I was able to accomplish tasks that had seemed overwhelming before...like decorating for Chr | M | 52 | 7 days | 12/26/2008 | 5 | Depression | Headaches, weight loss, increased libido | I was originally on Prozac for depression and that helped the irritability that accompanies my episodes. However, I was still about as motivated as a rock and had ZERO interest in intimacy with hubby (not even cuddling!) The doc I saw added Wellbutrin XL to my regimen and lowered my dose of Prozac to 10mg. He informed me that while Prozac was very good at evening out your moods, Wellbutrin was much better if your trouble was lack of motivation. But since my depression is coupled with a tendency for yelling at loved ones (very unlike me usually) he kept me on the Prozac so I wouldn't be more motivated to yell at everyone! The combination was nothing short of miraculous for me - I finally got my house clean, lost weight, got interested in hubby again, had fun with my kids. I write this because I read some reviews that could scare someone away from using Wellbutrin XL. I know its not for everyone, but sometimes a good doc can tweak your dosages or drug combinations to find the right fit | F | 35 | 10 months | 12/17/2008 | 2 | anxiety and insomnia | Muscle pain and joint stiffness. Ringing in ears. Feeling of "ready to jump out of skin". | F | 55 | 6 weeks | 12/16/2008 | 1 | anxiety, dysthmia, ADD | Dizziness, high energy, irritable, sore throat, brain zaps, memory loss, some tinnitus | This med was a poor match for me. The side effects were very scary. This is a powerful medicine. Withdrawal, even from brief use, was really painful. The brain zaps were very powerful. It took two weeks for them to subside after quitting Wellbutrin. | F | 34 | 3 days | 12/14/2008 | 5 | depression | dry mouth, loss of appetite, weight loss, increased energy and focus. Agitation (went away after the first few months), slight ringing in the ears from time to time. | This drug has helped me immensely. I have struggled terribly with depression since a young teenager but never tried antidepressants. I started on 150 mg XL and went to 300 mg in September. I noticed an improvement in under 3 weeks. I loved how I was able to get complete tasks and performed better at school. My confidence improved. Since I had more energy, I was able to exercise regularly and improved my diet. I easily lost 15 lbs. (I am 5'5'' 120 lbs. now). I plan to continue taking wellbutrin for quite some time. I did try the generic for a while, but I do believe that it is not as effective (different release rates?). Stick to the name brand if you can afford it. It is worth it, believe me. I would rather give up other luxuries in exchange for being happy. | F | 22 | 11 months | 12/9/2008 | 4 | PPD, Major Depression | Dry Mouth, Initial Insomnia, Slight Loss of Appetite, Increased Energy, shakiness, constipation | First of all, everyone needs to specify whether they are reviewing the GENERIC or the BRAND NAME because these are NOT THE SAME. After initial success off Wellbutrin XL, 300 mg, my isurance company switched me to generic BUPROPION XL. I never thought anything of it, thinking the generic was the same. After months of returning depression and anxiety, research made me realize that there were problems with the generic and I immediately had my doctor switch me to the brand name again, which helped my depression. For everyone who is having the horrible side effects, I hope they try the brand name and give it a chance...it worked MIRACLES for me. The generic is defective, with problems of dumping too much of the medication in the bloodstream at once, instead of extended release, as it is supposed to. The FDA only tested a certain dosage, and it can still be approved if it is "slightly" different. At higher dosages, which they never tested, even MORE problems arise. I hope e | F | 30 | 2 years | 12/9/2008 | 2 | depression | Mood swings, intensifying depression, thoughts of suicide/self-harm | I was on the lowest possible dose. I took it for a week, and I went from mildly depressed to weeping uncontrollably, sudden fierce rages, and thoughts of hurting myself. I'd rather be unmedicated. | F | 27 | 7 days | 12/9/2008 | 1 | depression s.a.d. | one very BAD panic attack | take it off of the market - complaint already made to the FDA | M | 56 | 8 days | 12/8/2008 | 3 | S.A.D. | Anxiety, insomnia, ragefulness, dreams that did not feel like "my" dreamshigher blood pressure when taken daily. | Useful if taken every other day, once a day 150 mg instead of twice a day, during the darkest two months of winter, and less and less proportionately to returning light. I do not take it at all from March to November. Also using supplements such as SamE, St. John's Wort & 5-HTP seems to help control those symptoms. I have been doing this for about five years and it does help me function in winter rather than hibernate. | F | 64 | 5 years | 12/7/2008 | 1 | depression | severe headaches, insomnia, crying episodes, irritability, panic attacks, blurred vision, tachycardia, mood swings, tremors | This medication is terrible. I had tried the brand name Wellbutrin XL 150mg. It made me feel awful. The first day it made me relaxed. Second day I had a headache and was a bit jittery, third day I had crying episodes out of nowhere over the most ridiculous issues. On the fourth day I had a severe migraine and a panic attack with sever bout of crying. On the fifth day I had 2 panic attacks. On the sixth day I had not taken the pill and had withdrawl. I had such a severe panic attack my jaw also became numb and I could not talk. I thought that maybe I had a stroke which had damaged the speech area of my brain. Never Never would I recommend this medication to anyone. I had all these side effects and in addition my blood pressure had increased significantly and I have always been on the normal side my whole life. I was told that it was bc of other medications that I was taking..I did not believe them ...it was the wellbutrin causing all of these problems. If I would recommend anything | F | 33 | 5 days | 12/6/2008 | 1 | PPD and Major Depression | THIS REVIEW IS FOR GENERIC WELLBUTRIN - BUDEPRION FROM TEVA!!!! I have just switched to brand name after NO improvement in mood - actually worsening in that I felt overwhelmed all the time and gained 20-25 lbs in 5 months with an overwhelming urge to eat constantly. NO help with sex drive either. | AGAIN, THIS IS A 1 RATING FOR GENERIC WELLBUTRIN - not the brand name. (i will rate the brand name wellbutrin in a couple weeks) PLEASE!!! DO NOT TAKE BUDEPRION MADE BY TEVA!!!! DO NOT LISTEN TO ANYONE TELLING YOU IT IS THE SAME AS THE BRAND NAME!!! It is total crap and made me worse. Not the thing to take for postpartum depression or anything! This should be removed from the market immediately! It is NOT worth the price difference (though huge) for generic. Please excuse my anger - I have finally researched and discovered hundreds of others online with the same conclusion - after spending 5 months depressed and gaining weight and reading endlessly about food addiction while trying to raise 3 children under 3 years old!!! Whoever is or has profited from the sale of this generic crap should be ashamed of themselves...as should the FDA for it's approval. Disgusting. | F | 32 | 5 months | 12/5/2008 | 5 | anxiety and depression | Insomnia and hyperactive for the first two weeks. | Have been on Wellbutrin XL for about 10 months. I had major insomnia and anxiety at first, but it went away. I took Klonopin only when I really needed it to help. I noticed improvement immediately which continued for a couple months. I feel great on Wellbutrin XL, it has helped me tremendously. I feel very sharp and focused and emotionally sound. I have SAD, and use light therapy as well. The two work together well. I sleep great. I have noticed that Wellbutrin XL works best when I exercise regularly. | F | 34 | 10 months | 12/4/2008 | 3 | mild depression, deep anxiety | ..been on it two weeks...loss of apetite, and therefore six pounds or so. Intermittent panic/fear episodes, mainly over health-related fears...up-and-down moods, but no hostile outbursts ( like before )...INCREASED energy level ( and trouble sleeping soundly ) | I want to give this med a try...and will take it for a while longer. I think it is okay...at least I hope so. The main this I want is to acquire a more even-keel temperment toward life's ups-and-downs. | M | 62 | 14 days | 12/2/2008 | 3 | Major Depression | Severe daily headaches that felt like a tight band was around my head, really vivid dreams, insomnia, crazy mood swings, crying jags. | I've been on it less than two weeks. My doctor switched me to it from Paxil because I felt like a zombie. The headaches have subsided quite a bit, but I feel like I'm crazy. I cry all the time for no reason (like I'm really hormonal or something). I'm giving it time to see if the mood swings pass. The good thing is that I'm a newlywed and my libido has come back (Paxil left me feeling numb everywhere). | F | 35 | 10 days | 12/1/2008 | 4 | to stop smoking | headaches, dry mouth, dizziness, stomach pain and slight depression | I have tried EVERYTHING to quit smoking for several years now! Patch, pills, gum, lozenges, filters, herbs, magnets, and cold turkey. I've been on and tried the Brand names and the Generics. The generics work but not as well as the Brand names. While taking Wellbutrin XL I had headaches at the very beginning, dry mouth and dizziness. I had to take it with food or my stomach would be upset. The major side effect I was worried about was the slight depression. Considering I already suffer from S.A.D. However, recognizing this I talked to my family and friends. I don't believe the Wellbutrin XL caused the slight depression. I believe it was the lack of nicotine. Your mind will do (or try to tell you) anything to try and get you to have that smoke. With will power and support from family and friends I was able to overcome this side effect. If you are thinking of taking Wellbutrin XL I would support your decision but would also keep a close eye on you for side effects. Good Luck! | F | 33 | 60 days | 11/30/2008 | 4 | Major Depression | Headaches, insomnia, dry mouth, low libido, and loss of appetite. | I have beeb taking Wellbutrin for about 4 weeks now and it has helped a great deal. The only side effects that are still with me are occaional headaches, insomnia (take xanax to help me sleep at night), and low libido. I'm just noticing my sex drive being extremely low. Does this ever change? Or is there something I can do to help bust my sex drive? It's starting to affect my relationship. I don't want to stop taking it, but wish there was something that could be done about this. | F | 23 | 4 weeks | 11/30/2008 | 2 | dysthmia/general anxiety disorder | dehydration, extreme fatigue, pins and needles feeling all over my body, headaches, dry-mouth, crying spells, irritability, fluid retention in my abdomen | I have tried other medications such as zoloft,paxil, and celexa in the past but I didn't like the loss of libido, weight gain and lack of energy I got from them. I was hoping to experience the increased energy,increase in libido and weight loss that most people get from Wellbutrin XL(The weird thing is that I did have more energy etc. when I took Wellbutrin SR a few years back but I went off it because of the pins and needles feeling.) So far I feel like I am having the opposite reaction. Has this ever happened to anyone else? I am considering going off it even though it has only been 9 days. Not sure if I should stick it out or not. Any advice? | F | 35 | 9 days | 11/29/2008 | 3 | Depression | Ringing in ears, forgetfulness, paranoia, fatigue, poor sleep, mild headaches. | I took Zyban years ago to quit smoking and had some problems with it initially. I thought things were good this time around with the XL after the first few days however the ringing in my ears is constant, I am having occasional memory lapses in the things I do daily and I tend to feel a little 'high' or 'fogged' out around midday. My GP wants me to go to 300mg from 150mg in a week or so. Should be interesting. | M | 53 | 10 days | 11/27/2008 | 3 | Dysthymia and Major Depression | Weight loss (20 lb in 7 months), dizziness, panic attacks, insomnia, vivid dreams, mood swings, hypomania, loss of appetite. | This has done wonders for my depression. And I was really happy about the weight loss until it started going too far. For the first time in my life I feel too thin. Unfortunately it has amplified my symptoms of anxiety/OCD. Lately I suddenly started to have some of the weirder physical symptoms listed above. I think it's increased my metabolism to the point where my body burns the drug up and it hits me too hard and fast, causing a lot of the panic/dizziness/tingling weirdness/etc. | F | 25 | 7 months | 11/23/2008 | 4 | depression, seasonal affect disorde | lightheadedness and nausea first two weeks. | Excellent treatment especially for seasonal affect mood disorder and energy level. In my case, Wellbutrin alone was not completely effective. With the addition of Prozac, my depression and irritability almost completely subsided. Further, prozac is great for the treatment of PMS symptoms. So, dont give up, eventually the right med or combo of meds can be truly effective. | F | 47 | 3 years | 11/22/2008 |