WELLBUTRIN XL Reviews (BUPROPION)

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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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 3  Depression & Anxiety Dry mouth, some insomnia, vivid dreams Took 300 mg for four weeks then increased to 450mg as the first dose didn't seem to be working. Now, after two weeks at the higher dose (450mg) I am experiencing more bouts of depression and anxiety. I am trying to look at it objectively, hoping that things will improve. I switched from Celexa to Wellbrtrin XL because the Celexa was affecting my sex drive. On the plus side I find I am having no problem sticking to a new diet and exercise program. On the negative side I seem to tear up easily. I find it quite suprising that something that is supposed to help can have so many adverse side effects. I plan to give it another month and then see if things have improved. M 58 2 months
6/27/2007
 5  Dysthymia Intense, movie-like dreams and interrupted sleep; a little bit of irritability (I added a small amount of Buspar to combat these side effects; it was a very effective combo) This was a wonder drug for me. I actually got to feel what "normal" is for the first time since I was a really small child. I lost 50ish lbs over the 3 years I was taking it, and was finally healthy. They've taken me off it b/c I had a seizure a month and a half ago. Now I'm relapsing and have gained almost 20lbs. I would have taken it for the rest of my life; I'm sad. I quit it cold turkey and did not have any bad side effects. F 26 3 years
6/25/2007
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 4  depression and anxiety Jittery, weight loss, partial insomnia, hot flashes I love Wellbutrin. I take 300XL with Prozac (10 mg). When I first started Wellbutrin I got jittery, that was the worst of the side effects but it went away after a couple days. The only continueing side effect I received was weight loss. I weighed 120 and dropped down to 110, although now I do exercise. No appetite problems. I feel "normal" on the Wellbutrin, and although it might not work for everyone because everybody and mind is different it works for me. F 21 1 years
6/25/2007
 4  anxiety panic trouble sleeping, extreme sex drive Wellbutrin XL was different than other anti-depressants I had taken. I had loads of energy but that lead to alot of sleep problems. I had the strongest sex drive I have ever had in my life for about the first 6 months I was on it. It helped me get over my food cravings. F 33 2 years
6/25/2007
 5  anxiety / panic attacks insomnia / snappy with peoply sometimes / weight gain / No panic attacks, a little anxiety but take along with xanax and that helps. Not sure yet, only been on for a week F 37 7 days
6/21/2007
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 4  Mild Depression pretty much all the symptoms everyone's been reporting but pretty mild over all. I'm only on day 6 and I must say, it's not bad at all. In fact, there are moments through out the day that i actually feel the 'happy' chemicals coming through out my brain and making me feel good. in fact on day four ( a couple of days ago) i could not stop laughing and smiling. It was pretty cool. So far it's been good for me. I'm hoping it only gets better from here. I think this drug seems to work for people with mild depression. not sure how it work on anything else. F 39
6/21/2007
 3  Depression First few days with only a few hours of sleep. No I have itching all over. Even scratching my eyebrows. In between my toes. Its is crazy but now its gone away a little. Dry mouth and seems to give me more energy. I will get back to you in a month after taking for more time M 50 15 days
6/21/2007
 4  Depression Speediness, insomnia, increased anxiety, appetite loss (the point I'd forget to eat and only be reminded by my chronic heartburn), irritability. If you're not doing this in conjunction with therapy/counseling, you really, really should. -s. 150mg: Days 2-6 made me feel completely CRACKED OUT. Crying fits, my whole body would be tense, almost wound myself into a panic attack, work seemed so stressful that I almost quit in what would have normally been just a regular day. This smoothed out slightly each day, and today (Day 7), I feel just a little tension and actually felt distinctly happy. Improved energy (no afternoon sleepiness). Bumping to 300mg tomorrow- will report. M 35 7 days
6/19/2007
 5  stress and weight lose Heart beating out of chest. I've been taking Effexor for about 10 years. Worked great except had weight gain and no sex drive. Over weight anyway so this was a bad side effect for me. Been on Wellbutrin xl for about 7 months. It's been great for the two side effects of the Effexor. Worked up to 300mg's and became a raging lunatic. Went back to 150's and doing better. Still having some nausa and flu like symptoms. Queston is, Is this the Effexor getting out of my system or is this from the Wellbutron? Please someone help before I give up and go back on the Effexor. F 48 6 months
6/18/2007
 4  situational depression shaking/tremors in hands, trouble sleeping, hullucinations the shaking went away by itself after about 5 weeks, trouble sleeping was helped by ambien (which was prescribed by my doctor at the same time), the hullucinations occurred only in conjunction with the ambien. F 20 10 weeks
6/18/2007
 3  anxiety / panic attacks so far, just feeling a little weird at times, but still smoking and still eating like crazy It's only been 4 days so I can't make up my mind yet. If any one with anxiety disorder and panic attacks have been helped by this med, please email me with some info at [email protected] F 37 4 days
6/16/2007
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 3  depression inability to remain alseep, vicious mood swings, very angry (inducing road rage!, increase in appetite with no satiety after eating,drunk after one Bloody Mary, more energy and disallows me to retreat to my bed during depressive episodes, no more napping because I'm so high strung during the day, concentration mildly better... the worst side effect is the anger/rage, sleep problems and increased hunger I have been on Wellbutrin XL 150mg BID for 3 months. I love the lack of tiredness and inability to feel down, even when I want to self loath. DO NOT DRINK on this drug, one drink can completely impair you, as I found out the other night. I was unable to drive myself home! Be careful of the mood swings that have accompanied me while taking this drug, my parents can not handle being around because of my vicious moods. My doctor is trying to counteract the anger and insommnia with Risperidone 0.50mg at HS but I have yet to start it because of the weight gain side effect. F 28 3 months
6/16/2007
 3  depression sugar cravings, trapped air in chest (goes beyond burping),eye sight is getting worse, crave un-healthy food, chest pressure, itchy skin, very little weight loss, crave alcohol constantly (which is highly unusual for me), get rageful very easily Started w/150 mg daily- increased to 300mg on day 8 for 2 weeks couldn't handle it, too much acid reflux and chest pressure along with burping. So,Went back to 150 then doctor advised to increase again to 300mg, I reluctanly did. However, Week 8 decided to go back to 150 mg and most symptoms lessened but were still there. Don't really feel much at this point, can't be sure if it's helping or not but the side effects are there for sure. I still feel hopeless at times and have no energy even though I have a pretty nice life. I used to be a VERY productive person but no more. I have very little desire to interact with others. I was hoping this medicine would help but I just feel tired all the time. I would love to increase to 300 mg but the side effects are too disruptive. F 35 3 months
6/16/2007
 2  bipolar depression First week: nausea, bad headaches, feverish feeling, general malaise. Second week: crying and irritability, easily lashing out at people. No benefits at 200mg. Couldn't take 300mg. because of mania and epilepsy. I'm getting off this drug--I can't even stand being around myself anymore! F 47 16 days
6/14/2007
 4  anxiety NO appetite which I love. Headaches that won't go away. Hand tremors. Seems like some short term memory loss. With Trazadone I put on a ton of weight. I have felt bad about my body for awhile but this has helped. I have the energy to work out to boot. I don't crave sugar or greasy foods like before. I don't know anything that cures the headache. I work in a call center so the memory thing isn't the greatest. F 27 2 weeks
6/13/2007
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 4  Yes Taken for depression. Effects: Snappy/Moody, Better ability to concentrate, tired, and BAD PMS/PERIOD. Initially it made me feel like Tony the Tiger, GRRRRREAT! But alas, nine months of taking 150, and Im graduating to 300 starting tomorrow. The usual effects for me are that I have to take it at the same time every day or my alertness routine is thrown off. I can count on doing great all morning and then hitting a brick wall around 1:30pm. After a short couch nap, I feel more refreshed. I still tend to be moody/snappy, but after so long, I can beware of how Im feeling and try and curb it. The WORST side effect, guys, luckily you wont have to deal with this part, my period! Emotionally a wreck PMS and then better, but then physically a wreck for a few days. Major heavy flow. (sorry so descriptive guys) but wanted to forewarn. Upside, libido is great. Overall, a good choice for me, but hopefully upping my dose tomorrow will alleviate the current symptoms. F 32 9 months
6/13/2007
 3  Depression loss of appetite, anxiety and grumpiness, trouble sleeping for the first few days (not very much though), a very unusual amount of shakiness when mixed with caffeen The psychiatrist told me that noticeable improvements should occur between 2 and 4 weeks after starting the med. The effects weren't as noticable as they should have been so I increased to 450mg for a few days until my "caregiver" decreased it back down to 300mg due to "risk of seasures." Is 450mg really that risky because now that I have gone back down all the possitive effects have vanished with the exception of having slightly more energy. F 17 6 weeks
6/12/2007
 2  Anxiety nausa,foggy,stomach ache,vvid dreams all night long,tremers Dr.takikng me off Effxor due to makes me to tired. I don't know if all my side effects have to do with the new med. I had a sick child in my house, with stared the new med. I think I have got her sickness, Voimting,diarhia, this is two day on wellbutrin 150.I am to be on 300mg in 7day F 37 2 days
6/11/2007
 2  Depression? Shaky, Jerky movements, Anxiety beyond beleif and after a week and a half, severe depression.... I am a chronic pain patient and I am unsure why this was prescribed... I will have to ask my doctor tomorrow during my appointment... M 57 10 days
6/10/2007
 4  Severe depression tremors/shakiness, edginess My psychiatrist added 300 mg on top of the 40 mg Lexapro I already took when I had a severe bout of depression. My hands shook constantly and I felt on edge, so he reduced it to 200 mg and the side effects went away. It's only been 3 weeks, but I have more energy and feel more hopeful. As far as anxiety, he said that it's not always a good choice for anxious people because it can increas racing thoughts and make you more tense and anxious. F 25 3 weeks
6/9/2007

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