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| 4 | anxiety and depression | Increased anxiety in the first 2 or 3 weeks- hopelessness /despair & thinking it wasn't working. After 3 weeks it was like a switch went off and I felt 100% better. Another side effect was jaw clenching and some muscle twitches which aggravated my TMJ, but it DID GO AWAY after a week or so. Increased sex drive- WOW!!! I didn't even realize it til a week or so later but I stopped drinking coffee- this stuff gives me so much ENERGY!! Difficulty sleeping went away within a week. | I'm certainly still capable of anxious thoughts and hopelessness if I let myself go there- but it's EASIER to let it go. I feel very much in control of myself. I took Effexor right before the Wellbutrin and I had NO anxiety but I also felt LIKE A ZOMBIE- I didn't like that. I got off of that because of inability to orgasm. Wellbutrin does just the opposite! | F | 32 | 4 weeks | 11/8/2006 | 4 | anxiety | I forgot to add that the ITCHING PHASE does not last forever! It was bad for a week or so in the beginning but I was determined I would get through it cause Wellbutrin was working so well. Now I have occasional itchy feet or hands but not nearly as bad and it's well worth it. It's my only remaining side effect. | F | 32 | 4 weeks | 11/8/2006 | 3 | anxiety, depression | dizziness, dry mouth, nausea, feeling 'wired', headaches, agitation, mood swings, many strange dreams, increased anxiety, digestive problems, some insomnia... | The first weeks were good, a little insomnia, dry mouth, I found myself very alert and wired, to the point where I could focus on a task for hrs. and complete it successfully but if i wasn't doing anything, i felt odd. it wasn't bothersome enough, my reoccurring thoughts and horrible feelings of depression were dissipating. I lost about 3 lbs too. then my anxiety increased along with all of the symptoms. later I developed some sort of red rash/crazy itching all over my body, nonstop for about a full week. Then headaches and nausea worsened, every time I'd eat a meal and got into a car or sit up suddenly I had major nausea, I also had some digestive problems for about a week. I no longer had dry mouth, but my eyes were very dry at different times of the day. I also felt as if my vision was altered at times from the dizziness. When I ate, I felt some sort of odd relief and I gained 5 lbs. crying spells, mood swings, anger, feelings of agitation, more anxiety, confusion. it affected m | F | 24 | 2.5 months | 11/8/2006 | 3 | anxiety, depression | dizziness, dry mouth, nausea, feeling 'wired', headaches, agitation, mood swings, increased anxiety, digestive problems, some insomnia... | The first weeks were good, a little insomnia, dry mouth, I found myself very alert and wired, to the point where I could focus on a task for hrs. and complete it successfully but if i wasn't doing anything, i felt odd. it wasn't bothersome enough, my reoccurring thoughts and horrible feelings of depression were dissipating. I lost about 3 lbs too. then my anxiety increased along with all of the symptoms. later I developed some sort of red rash/crazy itching all over my body, nonstop for about a full week. Then headaches and nausea worsened, every time I'd eat a meal and got into a car or sit up suddenly I had major nausea, I also had some digestive problems for about a week. I no longer had dry mouth, but my eyes were very dry at different times of the day. I also felt as if my vision was altered at times from the dizziness. When I ate, I felt some sort of odd relief and I gained 5 lbs. crying spells, mood swings, anger, feelings of agitation, more anxiety, confusion. it affected m | F | 24 | 2.5 months | 11/8/2006 | 3 | anxiety, depression | dizziness, dry mouth, nausea, feeling 'wired', headaches, agitation, mood swings, many strange dreams, increased anxiety, digestive problems, some insomnia... | ...it affected me anywhere I went, never knew where, when or why- I didn't feel myself, not 100% in control. I wasn't as depressed but I was not happy mainly due to my physical state, often uneasy. I decided that with the good, too much bad came along with it, so after almost 3 months I decided to call it quits and talked to my doctor about trying something that would be better for my body. I’m currently getting off Wellbutrin XL slowly, as directed (don't stop taking it suddenly!), good luck! | F | 24 | 2.5 months | 11/8/2006 | 2 | depression/anxiety | Muscle pain, spasms, twitches. I felt more energetic at first but then I didn't notice anything spectacular especially when the body fatigue/pain started, that ruined my mood. Also take 50mg Zoloft daily for almost 2 years now. | I was on Wellbutrin for about 3 or 4 months, started having leg, knee pain, went to chiro/osteopath, and thought we fixed it. Two months later, major muscle spasms in lower back and glute muscles, constant contraction, pain. Doctors gave me shots of procaine and kenalog, sent me to physical therapists. Turns out it was the #@%$*! Wellbutrin. I halved the dose and then thought, nawww, that's silly can't be the Wellbutrin, went to full dose, immediate muscle spasms, then went off completely (and I know you are not suppose to do that but...!) the pain and muscles spasms got 90% better. I was scared I had Parkinson's disease or something. Now it's been 3 weeks since I've been off Wellbutrin, I have slight muscles twitches, but NOTHING like it was. Additional side effects: weight gain (well, didn't lose any that's for sure), low libido | F | 39 | 10 months | 11/3/2006 | 2 | Depression/ADHD | HORRIBLE HEADACHES. Couldn't really do much of anything and was a contribution to my job loss that I experienced. Still severely depressed. Went through a fatique and burnout during the job. Was on 150mg. My doc asked for an increase and NO WAY! | It didn't help one bit and I gave up after 7 weeks. I got switched over to zoloft and it worked much better. I am really 27, but am going to put 26 as my age since I was that old when I took it. | F | 26 | 7 weeks | 11/3/2006 | 5 | Severe chronic depression | Beautiful dreams - an extremely important effect | I am feeling my normal self come back, after 2+ years of misery. Wellbutrin may be one of the best anti-depressants on the United States market today. | M | 19 | 10 days | 11/2/2006 | 4 | Anxiety /Severe Depression | I just started on Wellbutrin XL about a week ago. I take 300mg a day. So far i am happy with it. I do notice that I get light headed through out the day but a good lightheaded. I feel very happy right now. I was fatigued a lot at first but not as much anymore. So far I am satisfied with it. But like I said I have only been on it one week after coming off Zoloft. | I have had no affects that are dire like some of the postings. I am healthy and fit. I am worried about the liver effects since i am also on antabuse and campral which are hard on the liver as well. | M | 32 | 7 days | 11/2/2006 | 5 | Make life Wonderful - NOT | I rated this "5" so you would read it-it is IMPORTANT Every negative side effect that Wellbutrin XL lists and worse since my short two weeks on it. My liver enzymes have gone completely haywire - I have had an Ischemic Stroke - Two weeks on the 150 mg and I am lucky to be alive to tell you this. After the immediate side effects went away the damage to my liver and the stroke happened within two weeks of being OFF of Wellbutrin XL all together! | If anyone else has had the most horrible of effects and life threatening events and life shortening events in just a short time on Wellbutrin....I think a Class Action Law Suit is in order.....I just turned 60 and was really on "my game" of great health and the possibility of my life being considerably shortened is not my idea of a good time. Am I angry...that is putting it mildly!!! | F | 60 | 2 weeks | 10/31/2006 | 5 | depression and ocd | Well, right now I am going through the itching phase, which is worth it. Also, my sex drive has gone from non-existent to mega within a month. I have never felt anything from sex, and since taking wellbutrin I am on my way to an orgasm. | I was effexor for about 2.5 years and I had gained weight, became more anxious, emotional and my entire sex drive was gone. Since getting on wellbutrin, I have become a different person, everyone at work has seen a difference, and my fiancee is not complaining either. I think I have lost a pound or two but don't weigh myself. Also, it has helped me stay on my diet. Never take effexor, that drug needs to be banned, the side effects are just crazy. If anyone has a question, feel free to email me. | F | 25 | 1 days | 10/29/2006 | 5 | depression and anxiety | this is day 2 and in the morning i feel very excited and happy, can not really eat anything heavy or will feel nauseated. still feel a little depressed about my weight and still have poor self esteem, mostly at night. so i have noticed a change from the morning and night. going to give it a longer time to get in my system. on 300mg that i take in the morning. was taking 200mg of zoloft and 1mg of xanax. still felt depressed and unworthy of love or anything else. hope to feel better with wellbutrin xl. | F | 35 | 2 days | 10/27/2006 | 5 | Depression/Anxiety | None... | Getting off of: - Effexor: (I've been on for 3 years) - Weaning off from 300 MG and now I am starting to take 75 MG after 1 week of 150 MG. Should be off totally in 2 weeks. So far no withdrawal symptoms. - Xanax (Alprazolam): I've gone from 4-5 MG/day to 3MG/day in the past 2 weeks, with hopes to getting rid of this destructive drug in the next month or so. Starting to take: - Wellbutrin XL: I am taking 150 MG at noonn. I've only been on W XL for 6 days now but I am feeling a huge difference in my mood. I feel great and I'm very energetic and confident. However, you need to know that both exercise and eating 3 meals a day makes the medication work that much better. The med will help give you the energy to get out of bed or whatever your depressive state is and get you to exercise which is what has happened to me. The eating part I am still working on. - Remeron (Mirtazapine): I take 15 MG at night. This is also an anit-depressent (I've never heard of it unt | M | 31 | 6 days | 10/27/2006 | 5 | Depression/Anxiety | None... | Getting off of: - Effexor: (I've been on for 3 years) - Weaning off from 300 MG and now I am starting to take 75 MG after 1 week of 150 MG. Should be off totally in 2 weeks. So far no withdrawal symptoms. - Xanax (Alprazolam): I've gone from 4-5 MG/day to 3MG/day in the past 2 weeks, with hopes to getting rid of this destructive drug in the next month or so. Starting to take: - Wellbutrin XL: I am taking 150 MG at noonn. I've only been on W XL for 6 days now but I am feeling a huge difference in my mood. I feel great and I'm very energetic and confident. However, you need to know that both exercise and eating 3 meals a day makes the medication work that much better. The med will help give you the energy to get out of bed or whatever your depressive state is and get you to exercise which is what has happened to me. The eating part I am still working on. - Remeron (Mirtazapine): I take 15 MG at night. This is also an anit-depressent (I've never heard of it unt | M | 31 | 6 days | 10/27/2006 | 5 | Major depression | Fatigue, insomnia | This drug saved my life. I wouldn't be here today without the combination of Wellbutrin XL and Lexparo. I recommend it to anyone suffering from major depression. | F | 20 | 1.5 years | 10/26/2006 | 4 | Extreme Depression | Been taking for one week. Total insomnia. Feel like I am on a caffeine high when I go to bed and wake after a couple of hours with "energy" and no ability to fall back to sleep. Slight nausea, loss of emotions, feel spacey. Anxiety has been minimal but when it hits it hits hard. Better than the dark I was in before, though. | F | 24 | 7 days | 10/26/2006 | 1 | Depression, panic attacks & anxiety | Headaches, a feeling of shortness of breath, but no breathing problems, intense anger and short tempered, no sexual appetite, moody, lightheadedness, dizziness, panic attacks when falling asleep that wouldn't stop even after taking a Xanax, vivid dreams, dry eyes (lids and eyes), acne, no feeling of happiness or lifting of depression, no weight loss, difficulty swallowing and a feeling of constriction in my throat as though it wants to seize up at any moment | I've been weaning off 150mg day as I think I've had some form of seizure with it. When making a call on the phone one day, I started to open my mouth to speak and my throat and jaw froze for just an instant (1-2 seconds), but enough to freak me out. This drug hasn't helped me at all. | M | 43 | 45 days | 10/24/2006 | 1 | Depression | Depression like I've never experienced it before,,,and I've struggled with depression for as long as I can remember! Everyone offended me, I couldn't stop crying, couldn't stop sleeping and couldn't stop being angry. It was a very frightening experience..to know what I was feeling wasn't real but to be in completely emotional and mental torment anyway. I am the third person who has had this experience on Wellbutrin XL...SR did not have the same effect on me. | I wouldn't recommend it.. | F | 29 | 18 days | 10/24/2006 | 4 | Depression | Reduced appetite, weight loss (this is a good thing in my case), possibly an increased thirst for water. I haven't really noticed anything else. | The fact that I have not noticed any side effects other than a reduced appetite (which is a positive) makes this possibly the first psychological drug I've ever taken without any particularly negative side-effects. It also definitely helped with my depression and irritability. It's not changed my entire life or anything (and I'm on 450 mg, which I believe is a pretty high dose), but it's definitely helped somewhat. | M | 29 | 15 months | 10/21/2006 | 5 | depression | Some dizziness and some forgetfulness the first week. I feel great now. | I was a 20 year smoker and by day 6 of taking 150mg I had quit. I still have no desire to smoke. I feel great. I have energy, sex drive, determination. My life at home and at work has improved tremendously. I am usually depressed this time of year due to colder temps and less light but not while on this med. I feel in control of my emotions and I do not get upset/mad at my kids like I used to. I hope this feeling stays with me. I would be satisfied to take this forever if it keeps working for me like this. | F | 33 | 3 weeks | 10/20/2006 |