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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 3  Fatigue I'm Dizzy- for a lack of a better word. I have a feeling of butterfies in my stomach like the feeling you get inside after doing a somersault... It does get worse when I move. But I'm not to the point of falling over... (yet) I noticed this side effect right away, I kept telling my husband I felt 'weird'... I am on 150mg right now, but start the 300mg tomorrow... I'm holding off on telling my Dr. about the dizzyness, in hopes that it will get better as my body gets used to it. F 24 1 weeks
1/19/2006
 1  add/depression yawning weight gain falling asleep moody loss of concentration The side effects I suffered from were not the norm according to my pdoc. I yawned constantly. I gained 10 lbs. I went back to sleep in the am after getting children off to school. I was so moody, I couldn't stand to be around me. I had massive loss of concentration, even while driving. F 32 6 months
1/18/2006
 3  Severe Depression First day, I felt very loopy. That went away after a couple days on the med. There are times (which seem to be more and more frequent) where I'm really agitated if I am down too long not doing anything of substance. Gas is definitely something that comes on for most of the day, not long after taking the dose. Libido seems to be swinging to both ends of the spectrum, compared to my insatiable libido any other time. Constipation seems to be a problem as well. I never had a problem with that part of me until after starting on Wellbutrin, so it's something else to look at. There are good things to mix with the bad though. A clarity of thought I thought was long gone, returned within the first week. I am able to take on more complex things with much greater ease than before, and in a frame of mind that didn't leave me feeling overwhelmed. I'll give it through this bottle before deciding if I want to try something else to negate those 2 side effects that seem to be the most annoying. M 29 6 weeks
1/17/2006
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 2  depression nausea, a lot of unending menstrual-like stomach cramps, continuous food craving, crying at minor things on t.v. I went on wellbutrin (300mg/day) at the same time I went off effexor. Since I completely stop the effexor a week ago, I have been having stomach cramps and nausea on and off. I am going to stick with the medicine a little longer and see if it goes away, but I can't take much more of this. F 21 7 days
1/10/2006
 2  Anxiety Really bad headaches and raised blood pressure M 35 2 months
1/9/2006
 1  depression Side effects were dizziness, inability to concentrate, nausea, fever, both visual and auditory hallucinations, red rash on the left side of my face, right side of my tongue swelled, migraines, sleeplessness, muscle aches, bizarre bruising all over my body, and an inability to eat. I took this nightmarish drug for one day. That's all I could stand. I was unable to function at work and could not stay focused on any one job. I shouldn't have even drove home that night. Beware of this medication. I've never had any drug do to me what this beast did. F 38 1 days
1/9/2006
 5  BiPolar-Manic- MS I went from NO energy what so ever to being in a race car. I can not sleep and when I do finally fall asleep I wake 2-3 times per night in sweat from my head to my toes and my bed drenched. My mouth is terribly dry. I am just glad to have my energy back but it sucks not being able to sleep. I have been VERY ill for the last 6 months and due to being sick it has started to affect me negativly in a emotional way. I am on the generic form of 150mg per day. If anyone knows of anything else for me to try please send me a email, I am willing to try ANYTHING. I am only on my 3rd day but we will see what goes from here. Keep your fingers crossed :) F 22 3 days
1/7/2006
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 4  Depression Sleep pattern completely disrupted, nausea, horrible hangovers when drinking, almost becoming a recluse, do not want to be around many people. In the first month I had much more energy but now (month 2) I feel completely tired again. I can stay up all night and then want to sleep all day. (would be great if I worked at night, but I don't!) Was thinking of taking the dose at night to try to regain control over my sleep pattern again. I also have become almost dependent on my husband when in social situations, (I was always the life of the party before)it is as if I do not want to be out in public WITHOUT him. I do enjoy not feeling as hungry as I used to, but I have found that I am not hungry for about a week and then become famined. When I do eat I feel nauseous. My depression has begun to subside, just need help in the sleep area. F 30 2 months
1/6/2006
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 4  Depression at 150 mg none / at 300 mg insomnia, anxiety, some paranoia (I was terrified after watching scary movies), everything tasted like metal. Obviously this drug does not work for everyone and if it does work for some, it has different effects on people, be cautious if your doctor wants to increase the dosage from 150 to 300, instead insist on a gradual increase ONLY if needed. I felt great at 150 mg, like I haven't felt in years. Afterm taking the 300 mg for a week, I hated this drug, I insisted I be put back to 150 and have been feeling great since. Also quit smoking in 1 week after smoking for 20 years. M 40 4 weeks
1/6/2006
 2  Depression, fatigue My hope was to obtain a stimulating effect from the drug, enabling me to get off of Ritalin or Adderall for fatigue. So far, it's had a paradoxical effect, making me more lethargic than energetic (Provigil had the same effect). At least I was able to tolerate this one better than Prozac, Zoloft, or most other anti-depressants. I've even worked up to 300 mg. per day with the XL formula (for some reason, I couldn't handle two 100 mg. of the SR formula). But where are the benefits? M 65 3 months
1/4/2006
 5  depression/ADD Some very mild nausea, possible increased arousal with slight increase in blood pressure I was doing a medical residency with tough work requirements when I again began to take WXL. I have some attention problems but with an IQ of 139 I have been able to skate throught life anyway, untill real hard. all-week intellectual demands in a dreary rural environment. I could not keep track of the endless, pointless paperwork I had to do after seeing patients and wellbutrin made a very clear, probably critical difference in both (1) Feeling I could enjoy myself part of the4 day ( 300 mg did not completely remit my depression) AND (2) Being organized enought to do the paperwork. Also, was able to have sex fine. although part of my depression was living alone in the sticks (styx?) social tension with authority figures still was a problem which paxil worked better for but I hate feeling sexually neutered. 49 5 years
12/31/2005
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 4  depression First 2-3 days- racing thoughts, couldn't sleep but woke up with abundance of energy! Leveled off around day 5. 3 weeks- woke up to HUGE rash, itching under skin and joint pain so severe that I could barely walk. I loved it! It brought me out the constant fogginess I have been in for years! I felt like my old self. It didn't affect my appetite as I still ate when I normally would. I was noticing a renewed interest in sex....that was great! I am upset that I cannot take it anymore after my reaction as the other meds cause weight gain which I do not want. I don't know what I will do now, my doc has switched me to Effexor XR but I hear it is awful so I am skeptical of it after this reaction to Wellbutrin. Good luck! F 28 21 days
12/29/2005
 5  Depression Fast weight loss (30 lbs) and I was a normal weight, dry mouth, heart racing, insomnia, agitation After years of taking SSRI's I had it with the weight gain and lethargic, apathetic outlook on life. Wellbutrin XL gave me my life back. All the weight I gained on Paxil and was unable to lose I lost with this stuff. I could go days without eating. This stuff is a miracle. It was great until it triggered mania for me and I had to be taken off and put on a mood stabilizer. F 23 6 months
12/26/2005
 4  Depression/Anxiety Feeling wired up. A little sleepless. Dry Mouth I would say I'm now suffering Superman syndrome. I feel a little to talkative and am lacking a filter at times w/ my sarcasm. This stuff worked almost immediately and my anxiety is way down. I had been waking up most mornings in a bit of a fog w/ the weight of the world landing on me. I'm definitely more productive at work and find myself procrastinating less. I'd had a habit of feeling a little sad at times during the day and that is gone. So is some of the negative threads of thought that were present t/o the day. M 33 3 days
12/26/2005
 5  Depression Dry eyes and mouth. A bit of anxiety and insomnia It is helping me so much. I have more energy and I WANT to get out of bed in the morning and do things. Prozac and paxil helped but they made me sleepy. I hope this keeps working for me. No change yet with libido and appetite but I'm hoping that kicks in. F 47 3 weeks
12/22/2005
 3  Depression (& ADHD) Immediate (days) increase in morning resting HR (44bpm to 54bpm) (How does this affect athletic performance?). Dry mouth, insomnia, initial agitaion. M 35 2 years
12/22/2005
 5  Anxiety & Depression During the 1st 10 days, I felt speedy - constant thirst, hyperactive, insomia, very little appetite & occassional tremors (which really freaked me out). After that, side effects subsided. Now, only experience decreased appetite, constipation, and occassional rage when angry. Positive side effects include smoking & alcohol cessation, weight loss (11 lbs in 6 weeks), increased sexual libido, increased focus & energy. Am actually taking Wellbutrin SR, not XL, and the generic form. I'm thrilled with its effectiveness. Not only is my depression getting under control, but I've started to lose the weight I put on while depressed, have regained my libido, stopped drinking alcohol & caffiene, stopped smoking and have more energy. I can't understand why anyone would choose an SSRI like Prozac or Paxil over Wellbutrin. When I took Prozac I felt numb, had no interest in sex, and gained weight. F 28 6 weeks
12/20/2005
 5  bipolar !!!!!!!!!!! I only rated this a 5 so it would be up front....this medication caused me severe discomfort and bothersome side effects, worse than effexor,lamactil,lithium,buspar,lovvax,depakote,thorazine,effexor,tegratole.....wellbutrins worse!!!!!!!!!! I took wellbutrin for 5 days, 150 mg. Had to stop taking it as it caused a sudden onset of urinary incontinence. This problem has continued for some time after dicontinuing, and has brought much difficulty and aggrivation in an already bothersome condition. Now not only has my depression persisited but now I have the constent urge to urinate and have small amounts of leakage, a very troublesome condidtion. I would think twice before using this medication. I have battled bipolar and depression for 10 years and i have tried lithium, effexor, luvvex,thorazine,buspar,tegratal,zoloft, lamactil, depakote,serequil,and have dealt with an array of side effects but never one as bothersome as this. As many know it is a constent trial and error in the regards to finding the right medication, and through all, wellbutrin,the so called least of side effects has been in my case the worst in comparison to all stated above. F 28 5 days
12/19/2005
 5  bipolar Dont be fooled, this medication is not for everyone. clenching of teeth,difficulty swallowing, increased urination, urgency to urinate,gas,sweating,nervousness, insomnia,aggrivation, sudden burts of anger,confusion,dialation of pupils, thoughts of suicide, racing thoughts, decreased appetite Less depressed, but may be due to being too busy dealing with side effects to be consciously depressed F 26 10 days
12/19/2005
 1  Depression I hate this medicine. My doctor took me off of Lexapro three weeks ago because I had gained 18 pounds since I started. I will just have to be fat...because I am going to end up being skinny in jail.I am very angry all of the time. I am moody and irritable. I have thoughts of suicide and feel as though I could kill someone. I hate these feelings this medicine is giving me. Everyone says it will go away. I am not going to give it time. At Christmas dinner last night, I was explaining to my family how I feel all of the time and I was shocked to find out that I was not alone. My sister said that she had taken it and after two weeks they thought they were going to admit her. Her husband had taken it to quit smoking and it worked great...but he became very mean. I am a very kind hearted and gentle person. I am in college to become a school teacher and I teach Sunday School at church and this medicine is making me someone I do not want to be. I feel so much rage inside. I HATE THIS DRUG!!! F 30 3 weeks
12/19/2005

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