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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 4  depression decreased appetite, at first/ weight loss/ increased sex drive/ ringing in ears. All have been worth it to get the benefits. I took Wellbutrin for almost 2 years. I've taken Wellbutrin XL 300mg for about 6 months. In general, they seem the same. The most significant difference is during what would be PMS. I had a very hard time with PMS for about 10 years before I started using Wellbutrin. I was extremely irritable, everything upset me, and my skin tingled. I felt like I just wanted to crawl out of my skin. It was terrible. Those things don't happen anymore. Now the only PMS symptoms are just normal bloating and cramps. When I first started Wellbutrin XL, I seemed to cry more than normal, but that's pretty much gone away. I've also lost a lot of weight. I stopped taking it for 2 weeks, but had to start back. I experience ALL of the PMS symptoms described earlier. I hadn't done that in over 2 years. F 42 3 years
2/22/2007
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 3  depression decreased appetite, at first, and weight loss I took Wellbutrin for almost 2 years. I've taken Wellbutrin XL 300mg for about 6 months. In general, they seem the same. The most significant difference is during what would be PMS. I had a very hard time with PMS for about 10 years before I started using Wellbutrin. I was extremely irritable, everything upset me, and my skin tingled. I felt like I just wanted to crawl out of my skin. It was terrible. Those things don't happen anymore. Now the only PMS symptoms are just normal bloating and cramps. When I first started Wellbutrin XL, I seemed to cry more than normal, but that's pretty much gone away. I've also lost a lot of weight. I stopped taking it for 2 weeks, but had to start back. I experience ALL of the PMS symptoms described earlier. I hadn't done that in over 2 years. F 42 3 years
2/22/2007
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 5  Bi-polar disorder dry mouth,constipation,decreased appetite,dizziness,nausea First of all I want eveyone to know that the theraputic dose of this medication is 300mg. Anyone only taking 150 mgs or quitting the drug before 6-8wks has done themselves a huge disservice. Although the side effects can be intense they will pass and given the right dose and time frame this med is incredible. I have been able to become an active memeber of my family and keep a job for the first time ever! F 29 2 years
2/21/2007
 5  Major Depression fine hand tremor, some shakiness at 150 mg xl it gave me back the energy I lost from the depression and basically gave me my life back! F 45 1 months
2/19/2007
 5  depression weight loss I started at 150 mg and then went up to 300. I noticed a general feeling of well-being, nothing drastic but my depression gradually diminished. For me this medication has been extremely helpful, as I didn't realize until after I started taking it how depressed I really was. I just noticed after I had been taking it for a few weeks that I didn't have those defeatist/wanting to escape feelings I had been having. Anyway, it works for me. F 38 2 years
2/18/2007
 5  bipolar I Kind of spacy, sleeping all the time for the first few days (which isnt so bad because I had not been able to fall asleep before 5am for months before this), maybe joint pain, increased thirst I was in a really depressed for 6 mos and it got to the point where I wouldnt be able to leave my house or go to the gym (did all workouts at home), suicidal thoughts ,really morbid. I'm bipolar I so Im also on the mood stabilizer lamictal. I havent had any suicidal thoughts in a while... which is good because even when Im manic I am usually still suicidal . Im social again, Im more easily able to feel things and am starting to piece a very broken life back together. ps ive never been someone who has ever belived in medication, i always thought I could treat all of my problems myself; excercize(6days p wk), juicing jack lalanne style, organic food, whole food vitamins all that stuff and depression would go away, but ive realized manic depression just isnt soemthing i can beat on my own F 22 5 weeks
2/17/2007
 5  GAD, slight depression Having a hard time falling asleep, headaches, agitation, and still not feeling the benefits yet. But, the side effects are better than any other anti-depressant on the market. I've been taking wellbutrin XL 300mg for 10 days now and still nothing. I am having a hard time falling asleep, vivid dreams, and ringing in my ears (off and on.) If I take a half of Ambien at night I sleep just fine but I don't want to become dependent on a sleeping pill. I was taking 100mg of Zoloft for 2 years and could not handle the emotional numbing feeling, so quit taking it 9 months ago. I have tried every other anti-depressant on the market and could not handle the side effect,except for Zoloft. I am praying Wellbutrin works for me and I start feeling less agitated and more energy. Please feel free to e-mail me if you have any suggestions. F 38 10 days
2/16/2007
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 4  Depression, anxiety Tinnitus, forgetfulness, headaches, alcohol intolerance (after one occasional beer or glass of wine I seriously felt like someone drugged me), decreased appetite, frequent bouts of insomnia, dizziness (and just in the last four months: unexplained sadness, irritability/anger, high "highs" and low "lows", increased anxiety, "corner-of-the-eye" type hallucinations) I had been on Paxil for 6 years for depression, anxiety and OCD. After weaning off of that with surprising success, I had been "drug free" with few symptoms for the next two years when one day out of the blue, the depression came back with a vengeance. After the horrible side-effects I experienced with Paxil (including a 60-lb weight gain), I was scared to go on another SSRI so my doctor put me on Wellbutrin XL (150 mg). For the first two years, I felt like a new person. This "miracle drug" really was a God-send! My husband said he was happy to have me "back" and the initial side-effects were a small price to pay for feeling like myself again. I also lost about 10 lbs. Over the past four months, however, I've felt more side-effects than benefits. The tinnitus is so bad at times, it's almost unbearable. My anxiety has come back and is worse than it's been in years. I cry all the time, mostly over nothing. The tiniest things get under my skin. I F 32 3 years
2/16/2007
 5  Despression weight loss, dry mouth, dizziness I started with 150mg in November and I have worked my way up to 450mg. I am very satisfied with wellbutrin xl, and I recommend it to everyone! F 17
2/15/2007
 4  depression/quit smoking hives,itchy skin unfortunatly i was only able to take it for a month. i was allergic to it and i had a rash on my arms and legs that wouldnt go away. its unfortunate because it did help my moods and my ability to concentrate. fortunatley i was on it long enough to quit smoking within the first week i had no desire to smoke at all. i had made many attempts to quit in the past. even after i quit i still had no desire to smoke. F 24 1 months
2/15/2007
 1  anxiety & panic attacks ringing in ears, initial headaches, unmotivated crying/sadness, quick negative temperment, heart palpitations, head feeling like its under pressure/under water, tired but not able to sleep and if I wake up it takes more than an hour to fall back to sleep if I can at all, itchy skin on my abdomen and calf area, no weight loss. I felt that this med did not satisfy my expectation and quite honestly the reingin my ears has made me a wreck. It is constant and quite distracting. I have stopped taking (I was only on the 150mg per day dose) for about a week now and I am experiencing fatigue, chills, ears still ringing, thoughts of homocidal actions, distance from reality, anxiety, tired eyes, joint pain, pressure on temples. Hopefully this will all go away, especially the tinittus. This med did not work for me. It is so disappoionting that you have to in fact act as a "guinnea pig" trying meds and experiencing all of these additional negative aspects before possibly arriving at a viable solution. Xanex seems to work for me when I have anxiety and panic, guess I will stick with that. M 34 2 months
2/15/2007
 5  Depression None Combined with Zoloft this has been a life saver! I finally have the energy to do things I used to enjoy! F 6 months
2/13/2007
 4  Serious Depresion Dizzy, Throwing up what i eat, I havent eaten a full meal or anything heavy in three days and what i do eat i throw it up! Light headed! Really weak (i think that is due to not eating) I loved the way I feel on it last week i started taking WBXL 150mg but this week actually today i started taking 300mg for the past three days i havent been able to eat...i get real queazy when i smell food and this has never happened to me...does this go away? what can i do to help a bit with the not eating part of it? how long does it take to feel completly better? how long do these side effects last?? if anyone cen help please post something! thank you!! F 21 8 days
2/13/2007
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 2  Mild Depression/SAD Insomnia, agitation, confusion, increased blood pressure This did not work for me at all. After only 6 days my doctor took me off of it. I take Armour Thyroid (low thyroid) and Lotensin (high blood pressure). On the 7th day, I had a high blood pressure episode that instigated my doctors taking me off the stuff. I had high hopes about this drug, too. My husband takes it for ADD and it works great for him. My system is already sensitive because of thyroid and HBP. I am going to return to my usual treatment of mild winter depression--exercise and a healthy diet. That has worked best for me for over 20 years. I should have known better to mess with my system. F 44 7 days
2/13/2007
 4  Depression Dizziness and brain zapping (maybe withdrawal from previous medication 'lexapro') The one side effect I definitely noticed from the Wellbutrin is the tinnitus (ringing in ears). I've been on this med for about a month (first week one pill then two pills a day). Experienced the vivid dreams as well...some are violent, some are so weird and some are quite sexual. Where my other depression medications dulled the senses, this one seems to have waken them up ( ever experience a climax in your sleep..whoa, beats an alarm clock anyday) I'm feeling better on this medication...I like it better than anything else that I have tried (Celexa and Lexapro). My one concern is the ringing in the ears...it is very noticeable especially when I'm in a quiet area. So, my question is to everyone after extensive research on the internet finding no answers: Does the ringing stop eventually? I'd like to stick it out and continue with the Wellbutrin but the noise noise noise in my head is going to make me crazy. Yo, Anyone? F 42 1 months
2/12/2007
 2  Depression/Anxiety hand tremors, possibly become intoxicated more quickly, lower libido It did not help my anxiety... possibly has worsened it. Was somewhat effective for depression. Fewer sexual side effects/less dependence when compared to Effexor and Lexapro. I'm up to 450 ml grams but will be trying something else very soon. F 21 8 months
2/7/2007
 5  rheumatoid arthritis now average 6 hours of sleep a night and can't nap - increased libedo After getting rheumatoid arthritis I had zero energy, felt weak and listless. Wellbutrin has completely reversed my condition and I feel great! Go out for an hour in AM with my german sherpherd while we chase balls and an hour in afternoon for a walk (right now it's 2 below but now I'm never cold). This drug has been terrific for me and I'm on it for the duration. M 71 3 months
2/6/2007
 5  depression / anxiety a little insomnia, dizziness, headaches - NONE OF IT BAD AT ALL, just noticeable I too went out last night and was worried about drinking. It was only my fourth day on it, but I was nervous about having a lower tolerance or getting sick. What happened? Absolutely nothing. I drank the first two beers very cautiously, then realized I felt just fine. Went on to drink quite a few more with no problems at all. I'm guessing it's because it's not quite all in my system yet. We'll see next weekend I guess! Can't really say I'm feeling any positive effects as far as depression or anxiety goes. I feel pretty much the same. F 33 5 days
2/4/2007
 5  Depression Insomnia, loss of appetite, dry mouth, disconnected and a bit scatter brained. I do feel like I am already feeling some of the benefits of wellbutrin after only 5 days. I have two questions for readers, first I am currently on 150 and suppose to be going up to 300 on Monday. Is anybody just on 150 and feel the benefits or should I increase to 300? Also, has anyone had major problems with drinking? I went out last night and had a few drinks and didn't notice any differece. Thanks! F 22 5 days
2/3/2007
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 5  Depression, Sexual SE of Zoloft Red eyes, less hungry at lunch after taking it in the AM, libido improving, unusual taste, weird dreams, more focused. This stuff seems to have kicked in after just 5 days! The effect is especially positive in the early mornings, times when Zoloft alone seemed to be less effective. If these results continue, this drug really works for me. I've had a few crazy dreams, but no insomnia. M 55 5 days
2/2/2007

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