WELLBUTRIN XL Reviews (BUPROPION)Average Rating: 3.4 (1462 Ratings)Filter ResultsCompare WELLBUTRIN XL with similar:
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| RATING | REASON | SIDE EFFECTS FOR WELLBUTRIN XL | COMMENTS | SEX | AGE | DURATION/ DOSAGE | DATE ADDED |
| 4 | always exhausted, moody, unhappy | spacey, dull headache, tired eyes, jitters | I have only been on XL for 3 days. I read everyone elses comments and they say that their first days where the best, well mine are not. I am happier though, not soo many thoughts running through my head. But then I feel like I am so tired, and jittery and spacing out. I hope that these are just the beginning and that I am the opposite of all these other people and that the side effects will diminish. I really feel better, but you know all meds do is take away one problem and leave you with another. It all comes down to what you can handle and what you want to be and not want to be!! I hope that it helps other people. I hope that it gets better for me!!! But so far it is good all over, give or take!!! | F | 23 | 3 days | 5/4/2005 | 4 | depression/anxiety/OCD | feelings of anger-rage | SO much better than Wellbutrin SR. I don't feel it stop working between doses like I did on SR. Increased sex drive that Zoloft had killed. Took throughout pregnancy (with much anxiety-lesser of 2 evils)- baby seems wonderfully health & happy at 8 months. | F | 32 | | 5/3/2005 | 4 | Postpartum Depression | Increased sex drive, jolt of energy after I take it in the morning, increased irritability, increased appetite (opposite of most reviews I've read) | I started taking 150mg in the morning for postpartum depression. I immediately had an increased libido (and a happier husband). I've had an increase in irritability, although I've heard that side effect will disappear after taking Wellbutrin for 4-6 weeks. I definitely feel better now than when on 200mg of Zoloft. I felt like a complete zombie on Zoloft. If my anger/irritability doesn't subside in a few weeks, I'll consider changing the dosage. All in all, I would recommend Wellbutrin XL, but keep in mind to give it a few weeks to take full effect. | F | 25 | 3 weeks | 4/26/2005 | 4 | Major depression | Switched to XL a month ago after 3 months on Wellbutrin SR. Side effects worsened after switching to XL. They include: extremely dry mouth and nostrils; swollen tongue; difficulty breathing, swallowing and talking because of the above; painfully tense neck and upper back; constantly clenched jaw; difficulty concentrating on and completing tasks; trouble with short-term memory; constipation; tired muscles; insomnia; brittle nails on fingers and toes; libido in extreme overdrive, but almost complete inability to orgasm (now THAT'S a bad combination!!); racing heartbeat; loud ringing in ears at all times. I'm sure I've forgotten some, but maybe I've just gotten used to them... | I've been on the maximum dosage (450mg/day) for almost a month, and I've had almost every side effect in the book, and then some. I'm simultaneously taking maximum daily dosage of Effexor. I preferred Wellbutrin SR to the XL. My life DID get better after starting the combination of Wellbutrin and Effexor three months ago. My mood elevated, my personality and sense of humor returned, my energy increased, and stopped needing to cry all the time. Other than the side effects, I started feeling like my old self again! I've read comments from others who are discouraged, but most of them have only taken it for a few days. Please don't give up! And maybe ask your doctor about SR, or combining Wellbutrin with another drug. Lexapro was a nightmare for me, as was Remeron, and Effexor by itself. Adding Wellbutrin to my regime made an enormous difference! | F | 52 | 1 months | 4/26/2005 | 1 | Libido was down due to Celexa | After two weeks, I fell into a great depression sobbing everyday multiple times able to do so immediately. I was so tired, lazy, and unmotivated to keep in touch with family and friends. I had to apologize to everybody after a couple more weeks when I finally felt better. Initially, headaches were so intense and my jaw and temples throbbed for days. I thought these symptoms would subside eventually and they did, but not the sudden fall into a deep depression consuming my life. | I hear it's more effective when taken with other anti-depressants. My libido did improve, but the worsening depression reversed that drastically leaving me worse off. I was on 150mg. | F | 22 | 3 weeks | 4/25/2005 | 4 | Depression | I take 300 mgs of Wellbutrin XL with Klonopin (for anxiety). No obvious side effects but I've been having sudden urges to rush to the restroom to urinate. However, I am on 4 other meds for my cholesterol and for blood pressure so I can't say for sure if it's the Wellbutrin causing the problem yet. | The switch from prozac was due to the loss of libido. Not much has changed in that area I'm sorry to say. Other than that the switch seemed uneventful to this point. | M | 43 | 2 months | 4/23/2005 | 4 | Depression and Anxiety | I have trouble sleeping through the night, usually awakening 2-3 times. The first two days I was on it and I was kind of shaky and had to keep moving. I was also very anxious. I think it has increased my libido. While I still experience some | I really think it's working to help my depression and anxiety. I've only been on it for 9 days at 150 mg, so I'm excited to see how much better I can get when I increase to 300 mg in a week. | F | 23 | 9 days | 4/22/2005 | 4 | to augment SSRI effects | pressure-like sensation on one side of my head, dry mouth, INSOMNIA, when I did finally get to sleep, I had weird dreams. Spaced out feeling, jitteriness, indigestion (felt like I had to burp all day long), decreased appetite. | Today was my second dose at 150mg. Already I feel more energetic but with a little anxiety. Kinda feels like taking a shot of double espresso only it lasts all day. I'm hoping that the drug levels out soon cause I don't exactly like all these side effects. Would love to sleep soundly again... | F | 31 | 2 days | 4/22/2005 | 2 | Sleeping all the time | Depression, crying spells | I have been on Wellbutrin XL for about two weeks now. The first week wasn't bad, but every day this week, I have cried. I have never been depressed, and I suddenly feel worthless, I can't make decisions like I used to, and I just want to lay around all day. | F | 21 | 14 days | 4/22/2005 | 4 | Postpartom Depression | I haven't experienced any side effects thus far. I am sleeping better, I am not moody, and I actually wake up in a good mood. This drug is great and I recommend it to anyone suffering from any type of depression. I feel like my old self again. | I am glad I have found this;however, I hope I do not have to take it for a long time. I want to be my old self without the help of drugs. But for now it is doing the trick. | F | 24 | 5 days | 4/21/2005 | 3 | Bipolar II Depression | Irritability, anger, weight loss, constipation, elation, can't sleep | I have recently started taking 300 mg. wellbutrin after having taken neurontin, lithium, geodon, synthroid and klonopin. Now I only take lamictal, wellbutrin and geodon. I feel annoyed and have had fights with strangers but I hope this side effect dissipates with time. Strangely, I feel more social. I also have less depression and can control binge eating. The wellbutrin helped me stop smoking altogether (and I smoked a pack a day for 25 years.) My problem is isolation, but once I get out of the house I can function very well. I hope the side effects of anger go away because this is the best combination of medication I've had so far. Constipation very bad but use ducolax (ugh). | F | 40 | 2 weeks | 4/21/2005 | 3 | depression | initially it was great, over longer term dry skin and mouth and allergy symptoms. Also, a spaced out feeling | M | 46 | 120 days | 4/20/2005 | 3 | depression | initially it was great, over longer term dry skin and mouth and allergy symptoms, rining in ears. Also, a spaced out feeling | M | 46 | 120 days | 4/20/2005 | 5 | Severe chronic depression | ringing in ears, trembling in my hands, weight loss (which I needed), constipation, occasional dry mouth, (on the SR-->) terrible stomach pains so I was put on XL to alleviate that and it worked | I was on and off Wellbutrin for 9 years. I had treatment resistent depression and tried Zoloft, Paxil, Remeron, Depakote...so many I've forgotten now and the first time I was put on Wellbutrin I would say it saved my life. I weighed 240 pounds and ended up at 160. When it reached it's plateau I went off of it and tried another drug I gained 30 pounds. When that new drug didn't help me I was off all drugs for 2 awful years and finally went back on Wellbutrin 1 year ago and have lost those 30 pounds. My main complaint with the SR was the stomach pains but the XL is heaven sent as far as I am concerned. I dread the next plateau because that means 1 year+ of possible depression again. But I will ONLY come back to Wellbutrin for the rest of my life. P.S. All other anti-depressants killed my libido however Wellbutrin has solved that problem. | F | 33 | 9 years | 4/16/2005 | 1 | Severe depression, anxiety | Irritability, shortness of breath, crying spells, all over dull feeling | First two days of drug were fine--had more energy and felt clearer, like the dust and cobwebs had been cleared from the attic. Did not feel totally exhausted after exercise on the second day, which was a blessing. But in the next few days the depression and suicidal thoughts gradually returned, still not able to sleep, started to hyperventilate, have very rapid heartbeat, bad headaches and stiff neck, and would also burst into uncontrollable tears, snapped at and was generally impatient with everyone. Doctor took me off it this week and other options will be looked into. Drug working its way out of system now, feel like I'm strapped to a cinderblock backpack. Hated Wellbutrin XL (is that supposed to imply that it 'excels' at anything?), needless to say. | F | 35 | 12 days | 4/15/2005 | 5 | Stop Smoking, Depression | First week, on 150 mg. a day, spaced out, really irritable toward husband, all have subsided by end of week one. | I will take 150 mg./day for one more week, then go to 300 mg. day. I feel great now that the side effects have passed, I hope to get the energy and weight loss that so many others have had once I go to 300mg. day. I am still smoking, just not as much, and can go longer without one. So far, I am happy with it, and will post again in a few weeks. Would love to hear from someone as to what to expect in the coming weeks! | F | 31 | 8 days | 4/13/2005 | 3 | Improve libido | Very dry mouth, insomnia | So far after 2 weeks on it I don't see any visible effect, thinking about stopping because of extremely dry mouth it is difficult to sleep | M | 57 | | 4/13/2005 | 1 | depression | severe chest pain, and anxiety attacks, and nervousness. | I will never take this drug again, it made me feel like a basket case. | F | 28 | 5 days | 4/12/2005 | 5 | Depression | When I took it alone I had a constant buzzing in my ears and insomnia. Once the dose was reduced and it was combined with Celexa/Lexapro it has been a godsend. (The Celexa/Lexapro killed my libido and the combination got it back for me.) | I love only 1 pill a day. I always forgot to take the 2nd one when I was on the SR 12 hour version of Wellbutrin. | F | 38 | 4 years | 4/9/2005 | 3 | depression, joint pain | I am so upset, it is day 8 of wellbutrin sr and I can not stop using the bathroom. I have a full feeling in my bladder right after I go! | The worst part is the med. is working great. More energy but Not nervous at all. Not feeling so over-whelmed by everything. No hives, which I see alot of people have trouble with. Increase in sex drive. I even stopped taking 50mg of elavil at night. I can sleep fine but takes some time to go to sleep. | F | 32 | 8 days | 4/7/2005 |