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 |
| 4 | depression/quit smoking | dry mouth, jittery sometimes, heart palpatations (only lasts a few seconds), sometimes feel spacedout, vivid dreams every night. | The side effects really aren't that bad. I'm on my 8th day and have had mixed reactions (and I still want a cig). My first couple of days I felt lethargic and didn't want to eat. | F | 25 | 8 days | 10/3/2007 | 4 | Depression | ringing in the ears, resulting in having a hard time falling asleep, frequent urination/dry mouth. | I have only been on this 2 days and feel "The Cloud" lifting. My hormones are crazy (just weaned 1 year old baby) and started new birth control. Even with all that it's working. I am excited about this treatment. | F | 27 | 2 days | 10/3/2007 | 3 | Post pregnancy/divorce depression | No bad side effects other then a little constipation. Appitite decreased, which is good since Lexapro made me a cow. First few weeks really vivid dreams. | I am trying to come off Lexapro, I was down to 2.5mg of that and could not stop taking it without experiencing the dizzyness so my Dr. suggested trying this. It does not make the dizzyness go away so I still have to take the Lexapro but it seems to be helping with my weight and sex drive that Lexapro killed. I would be interested in hearing from anyone else that has tried to come off Lexapro. I am struggling bad with it. | F | 34 | 1 months | 10/2/2007 | 3 | Mild Depression and Anxiety | Cloudy feeling and memory loss. feeling of not caring and not being able to do anything about it. | I went on Wellbutrin XL after being on Effexor XL. I have had a lifetime of anxiousness and Effexor was a life savor. the only problem is that it had some sexual side effects. I switched to Wellbutrin and that problem went away. I have been on Wellbutrin for about a year now and the fuzziness and memory issues have gotten bad enough that I am discontinuing the product. | M | 37 | | 10/2/2007 | 5 | Depression | In the first few weeks I had crazy dreams (some very terrifying) and felt very real. I was a bit dizzy but that was most likely from coming off another med. Otherwise, sex drive increase, no weight gain (I haven't lost either but that's fine) Intense emotions in the beginning but they settled. | This drug saved my life. I came off Effexor onto this drug and had a LOT of side effects of coming off the Effexor. I finally got my life back. Realize what it's like to be happy again. Highly recommended. If anyone is having early issues with this, try and stick it out for a couple of weeks (especially if you're coming off an SSRI) it was worth it for me. | F | 27 | 5 months | 9/30/2007 | 2 | depression/anxiety | word loss (would be speaking and couldn't find the right words). | I tried Wellbutrin XL at 150 mg for amonth, and didn't notice anything, good or bad. After doing more reading, I thought maybe I should try the "therapeutic dose" of 300 mg. Again, didn't feel anything really positive. Then I started feeling the word loss issue, which is completely unacceptable for a writer/speaker. | F | 39 | 1.5 months | 9/30/2007 | 5 | For POTS - Orthostatic Tachycardia | Insomnia, Loss of Apeptite | Good stuff. Works wonders for depression. Highly recommend. | M | 22 | 4 months | 9/29/2007 | 4 | anxiety and fatigue | dizziness and slight nausea | I have recently changed from lexapro (no help) to cymbalta (no help) and now Wellbutrin XL. I am on day 3 of 150mg and will go to 300mg on day 8. So far I am feeling more energy and more will do get out and do things. I am somewhat dizzy and sick at my stomach but not too bad. I am a little concerned with the alcohol interaction. I do drink a couple of time a month (college football tailgating) and I am concerned with this. Does anyone have any recommedations and will the horrible interactions that I have read about decrease over time? Please email me any comments on this. | M | 27 | 4 days | 9/29/2007 | 2 | situational depression, anxiety | You name it: dry mouth, stomach pain, jitters, rapid heart rate, increased blood pressure, panic attack, weight loss | This may work for most but has been awful for me. Am beginning the withdrawal process today. Was only on 150mg per day but my body could not tolerate it. My depression improved, anxiety worsened, body flipped out. Be careful with this one! | F | 45 | 28 days | 9/27/2007 | 4 | Headache, abdominal pain, | Only four days but I do feel better and libido has returned after switching from lexapro. First 2 days felt more outgoing but third and fourth day some anxiety.Will try to update. Dose 150mg in the morning. | M | 28 | 4 days | 9/26/2007 | 4 | Smoking Cessation | So far a little confusion/lack of focus; otherwise, good. Feel very positive today. Cigarettes are already tasting bad... | I have just started taking Wellbutrin SR to quit smoking and am tracking my journey at www.nicotineguillotine.blogspot.com if you want to follow my progress. | 1 days | 9/26/2007 | 5 | depression | major decrease in appetite (and resulting weight loss), increased libido, more energy, difficulty falling asleep, more aggressive for the first week or two, decreased tolerance to alcohol | When I first started the meds I became much more jittery and aggressive with people, but once I worked up to my full dose (300 mg) those side effects went away and I started to feel like my old self again. I have a little trouble sleeping now, but it's worth it to have the energy to do things again and be happy, IMO. The increased libido is simultaneously amusing and frustrating, but it's better than losing it completely to most other anti-depressants. All in all, I like it! | F | 24 | 2 months | 9/24/2007 | 5 | extreme irritability, no labido | shakiness, dry mouth, ringing in ears, complete loss of appetite, bad dreams, trouble falling asleep/staying asleep, frequent urination, muscle soreness, sensation of rapidly beating heart when heartbeat was normal | I know I listed a lot of side effects, but I am VERY pleased with this drug! I am taking 300 in the morning and a Trazedone in the evening to help me sleep. I love the results I'm seeing and my husband noticed a change in my mood after I was on it for just 2 days. I tried cutting down to 150 and had serious irritability every evening. That went away when I returned to 300. I have lost weight rapidly and am now drinking Ensure everyday to get the nutrients I need despite my complete lack of appetite. | F | 26 | 6 weeks | 9/19/2007 | 5 | depression | none after the first few months | I have been taking wellbutrin for 7 years. This drug saved my life. | F | 40 | 7 years | 9/19/2007 | 4 | mild depression | Increased anxiety and irritability but only for the first few weeks. Slight weight loss (about 5 lbs) More energy. Had trouble sleeping at first. | I started off on a low dosage, 75 mg/day for a month then started taking 75 mg twice a day for another month and then increased to one 150 mg XL tablet a day. Initially the drug made me feel anxious but I was told this feeling would taper off and it did. Wellbutrin made me more sensitive to other drugs like alcohol, caffeine and all sleeping pills. I was more irritable and easy to anger initially, but these symptoms went away after 6 weeks and after I stopped taking Lunesta and Ambien. It took 2 months to feel any benefits from this medication but now I feel really good. My doctor told me Wellbutrin could take up to 3 months to kick in and he was right. Before Wellbutrin I didn't want to do anything but now I am working out and have a social life again. I know Wellbutrin has helped me a great deal and I no longer suffer from any negative side effects now that my body is used to it. I still avoid alcohol and sleeping pills. | F | 40 | 4 months | 9/18/2007 | 4 | switching from zoloft / for anxiety | loss of appetite. very emotional the 1st week. more energy. 2nd week went from 150mg to 300mg. I'm almost @ 3 weeks and have lost 8.5 pounds - great for trying to get the 15 pounds of baby weight off. | F | 34 | 2.5 days | 9/12/2007 | 5 | Depression | Will take 1st dose tomorrow morning. | I received rx for WBXL today and am worried now that it has the same ingredients as ZYBAN. I tried ZYBAN a few yrs ago to aid in quit smoking and I remember how horrible it made me feel. Is this the same exact drug as ZYBAN? I only tried it for 3 days and quit, should I try it again for depression? Any advice would be very helpful | F | 43 | 1 days | 9/10/2007 | 4 | flat mood, fatigue, no libido | increase in sexual thoughts, more cheerful, more easily aroused, sleep much better | I took wellbutrin before and had many positive side effects, but was way too quick to anger. When I went off it I lost libido again, and started to have the flat mood return. I tried cutting a wellbutrin XL in to four pieces. I started with 1/4 of a 150 mg pill a day and got a buzz of energy on the first day, and marked increase in libido. I know that this "rush" of energy is a side effect, and that it will even out in a few days, but I was very surprised and happy to find I could get results with only 1/4 of the normal starting dose. I've tried the SR, and it made me nauseous and left a horrible taste in my mouth, so I was pleasantly surprised to find that even a cut XL tablet is easy to digest, with no nausea or aftertaste. When I went on wellbutrin the first time I felt like I was on speed for the first few days, but on 1/4 of the standard 150 mg starting dose I just felt a pleasant increase in energy. I think a very low dose will be "just right". My libido loss | F | 53 | 3 days | 9/10/2007 | 4 | depression, perfectionism | decreased appetite, headaches, dry mouth, some dizziness | I've taken 150mg for a week and it seems to be working fine. I haven't experienced major side-effects. I seem to be easier on myself and I'm generally happier- meaning wellbutrin has helped... unless I am experiencing the Placebo(sp?) effect.
I DO HAVE A QUESTION THOUGH: I hear of a lot of people upping their dose from 150 to 300. Why would this happen and what are the pros and cons of taking 300 mg rather than 150...? | F | 16 | 8 days | 9/10/2007 | 3 | depression | Bad taste in mouth, nausea, flushing, aching leg muscles, difficulty with memory, forgetting common words in the middle of a sentence. | I'm no longer angry all the time and I don't feel like I have a chip on my shoulder any more. I'm not so stressed out and overwhelmed. People tell me I seem more relaxed and upbeat so I suppose it is helping me in social settings. When alone I am still experiencing crying jags and thoughts of inadequacy, alienation, and self-doubt. I am definitely doing better when I am around people, but I'm about the the same or worse when I'm alone - with the exception of improvement in feelings of anger. | F | 43 | 5 weeks | 9/9/2007 |