WELLBUTRIN XL Reviews (BUPROPION)

Average Rating: 3.4 (1462 Ratings)

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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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 5  Depression Lack of interest in food, Occasional Jitters, Occasional "Spaced out" (Like, in the middle of a conversation, forgetting an appropriate word or description for what I'm trying to say), Mild GI symptoms, Mild tinnitus, if the dose isn't taken when you first wake up-Insomina. I am a nurse and with the help of my doctor, we decided this would be the best course of treatment for me. I am a single mom and there was a point in my life where I just could not even cope with anything. Waking up in the morning was the worst imaginable torture. I was miserable about everything. This went on for about a week and then I started wellbutrin. What a gift from god this pill has been. I am happy, level and energetic! I feel motivated to take on tasks in the day, to take my daughter to the park and to finish projects I've procrastinated for months. What a difference! All my life I've struggled with an obsession over food, too. This drug really helps that. It's so refreshing to go thru your day and not think about food! Total lack of interest. I still eat, healthy and adequate amounts, but I can think about other things too! I haven't weighed myself to see how much I've lost, but my clothes are forsurely looser, so maybe 5lbs? And it's really curbing my smoking. I'm at maybe F 25 10 days
9/8/2007
 4  mild depression, mood swings mild numbing headaches (possibly unrelated), dry mouth, crying spells I'm on the 150 XL, it has really helped with concentration and positive thinking, probably has helped me with weight loss too, but I'm not sure whether to attribute that to the drug or to the mental effects of the drug along with lifestyle. M 20 8 days
9/8/2007
 5  anxiety, panic attacks, eating D's For the first few weeks, itchy. If I take it after noon I have trouble sleeping. Weight loss! NO OTHER SIDE EFFECTS! I've been on this drug now for 9 months & it's been a LIVESAVER. I've lost 20 pounds with no effort, my anxiety attacks went from twice a DAY to once a MONTH! I feel better & finally feel like myself again. I'm really glad I found this drug & this site to help me decide on which AD to try. F 27 9 months
9/5/2007
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 3  depression forgetfulness, lack of concentration, did not care about the consequences of not having things done. Unable to complete tasks I was on sr and was fine and my doctor switched me to xl so my doses wouldn't spike.I will ask Doctor to switch me back. M 52 12 months
9/2/2007
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8/30/2007
 5  depression Increased heart rate and insomnia I felt great on it but my doctor took me off after find my heart rate so high. M 38 6 months
8/29/2007
 4  ADD and Situational Depression This is my 3rd time on W. The first time was great! It removed the fog. I had to go on Lorazepam, though, to help with sleep because of W. The second time, after another particularly challenging period of time, I couldn't stay on it. I developed this weird eyebrow tick as soon as I started and it stopped as soon as I got off. Sleep is the biggest problem for me on or off W, but on W, it's worse. Manageable, though, and very much worth it. Slight increase in sexual function (specifically, stronger erection, wilder orgasm). This drug does help the ADD somewhat. In fact, I can go off ADD meds while on it and my desire for, and intake of, caffeine drops while on it. For the depression, it's like, "Wham!!!" It just activates and I see colors again! I feel confident and energized on W, which definitely helps the depression. Still, though it's not a miracle and I'm probably going to add Lexapro for obsessively thinking about a lost relationship. Again. Aghh... One other thing. I tend to smoke when I get really stressed. Perhaps the biggest benefit of W for me is that it just KILLS the smoking thing dead. M 46 2 years
8/29/2007
 5  Depression Initially, I had the shakes. That went away. Sometimes, very rarely, I stutter, not sure if it is the drug or just my nerves. I have had a great experience with Wellbutrin WL. I used to take 450 MG a day, then 300, now down to 150. M 37 6 years
8/28/2007
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 5  Depression, mood disorder Jaw clenching that resulted in a few terrible headaches - went away after a couple of weeks. Jitters/anxiety - also went away. Insomnia that persisted so we added a very small dose of Remeron which solved the problem. Extra sensitive to caffeine. Does not mix well with sleep aids. Fun side effect of gaining the ability to deviate wildly from my normally strict and extremely healthy diet and still lose a pound or two (hunger decreased for a couple of weeks but is back in full force). I'm really pleased with this medication. I've tried practically everything and it just felt wrong. Wellbutrin XL's side effects were mostly temporary and really worth working through. Now I just feel normal instead of medicated and/or depressed. F 28 60 days
8/23/2007
 4  depression lightheaded, spacey feeling, sweats. started on 150xl and after a week went to 300xl. felt great, not back to my old self, but it was good the first 3-4 weeks. but now wondering if it is starting to wear off. last couple days been tired, moody..but not as bad as when i wasnt taking the drug. see the doc in another month, maybe i'll increase the dose. M 32 44 days
8/23/2007
 3  bi-polar 1 / depression headache, vivid dreams, frequent urination : The first three days I took 1/3 of 150mg, then for two days I took 1/2 pill of 150mg, and I'm now on my second day of a full 150mg pill The headaches are gone, the dreams aren't bad. I tried this medicine a few years ago for one night, and stopped because of the horrible dreams. However, I was on other meds too. I'm currently on a Lamictal starter pack, 25mb a day for the first two weeks. I haven't noticed any changes in my appetite....I still want to eat all day long..which is a symptom of depression...anyone know how long it takes to see a difference in appetite? I've only been on it for one week an started at very low doses. No changes in sex drive either. F 38 1 weeks
8/22/2007
 5  Major Depression Loss of appetite, weight loss, nausea, headache. I only experienced nausea and headache when I first started Wellbutrin XL. I still have a decreased appetite and feel great overall. Comparing my life now to when I'm not on the drug...I prefer being medicated. I can sleep sound at night, have no trouble waking in the morning, don't pig out on food, have not negative repetitive thoughts of death and dying...it's a life saver for me. I've been taking 450MG in conjunction with another drug for about 3 years now. F 31 4 years
8/21/2007
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 3  depression, anxiety, suicidal emotional mood swings, hives, headaches, increased anxiety, irritability, hostility, insomnia, crying, suicidal ideation, weight loss, hunger but idea of food is offputting, increased sweating, dizziness and vertigo I have been on and off Wellbutrin for awhile. I was on it for four months last spring and decided to quit because I wanted to drink w/o worrying about seizures. At the time, I was feelnig pretty good but not amazing. My side effects (including anxiety, insomnia and crying) disappeared by 2 months in, but had been so bad my doctor attempted to add a small dose of Celexa, which made me sleep all day. This time I restarted on 150 and increased it to 300 XL after a week. The nonstop crying and suidical thoughts are nearly unbearable. Lack of hunger is increasing. I am going to sit this out because at least I am doing something. F 28 2 weeks
8/20/2007
 4  Depression / Anxiety mild headache, some loss in appetite, small amounts of weight-loss I've combined this with Lexapro and it's working wonders for me. I feel like myself. Make sure you don't take this med anywhere near bedtime. My doc said it will keep you awake. F 21 days
8/15/2007
 3  mild depression slight headache, chest and back pain, cold sensations, cold to the touch, Wondering if anyone else has had the feeling of some thing cold running thru your body. I started on 150xl (not generic) for 3 days and then to generic 300xl. Is generic not a good choice? Today is day 8 on the med and first day of cold sensation. F 44 8 days
8/15/2007
 4  depression Almost none on 150mg but now on 300mg spacey, light headed, inability to focus, short term memory issues, some insomnia I have been on 150 mg for about 3 months and my dr increased my dosage to 300 mg 18 days ago. I am tired, cranky and generally a space case which is doing a lot for my job. The dr said it could be a head cold but either way, I should give it another 2 weeks. Did this happen to anyone else and did it eventually get better? F 34 3.5 months
8/14/2007
 2  Smoking ceasation Heart palpatations, Jittery, muscle twitches, itchy, irritable, blurred vision, insomnia, dizzyness I have tried it 3 times but can't stay on it long enough to quit smoking. Severe heart palpatations and dizzyness made it very hard to work. F 44 2 weeks
8/14/2007
 4  Returning Mild Depression Jitteriness, anxiousness. I have taken Zoloft for about 9 years now. I had a mishap with the generic version, and switching back to brand name has helped. But I've noticed my energy is really low, I am sleepy and coffee doesn't help. And I cry often. It's been about 16 days on Wellbutrin XL 150mg, and I am more awake, don't cry anymore, but still feeling a little jittery/anxiety. Let's see how it goes! M 30 16 days
8/11/2007
 3  bi-polar Loss of sex drive, weight gain, dry mouth F 29 3 years
8/9/2007
 3  Depression I've only been on W-XL for 5 days. I've had some heart palpitations and frequent urination. I also have terrible neck pain. I was wondering if anyone else had neck or back pain. On day 2 I had a ton of energy but now I get a little sleepy in the afternoon. Not bad though. F 43 5 days
8/8/2007

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