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Depression/Anxiety
by Reviewer27408
on July 3, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 35.0 Side effects: CONSTIPATION! No other side effects Time taken and dosage: 3 months150mg 1X D Review: I think its helped a little with my anxiety. In the first week it was giving me more energy but not anymore:( 
Depression and anxiety
by Reviewer27409
on June 30, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 28.0 Side effects: Sleeplessness,Energy in the morning when i wake up, better attitude Time taken and dosage: 5 years150mg 1X D Review: I use Wellbutrin with the combination of Trazadone at night time to help me sleep. The combination is wonderful. 
depression
by Reviewer27410
on June 30, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 33.0 Side effects: Hypertension Time taken and dosage: 3 years450 mg 1X D Review: I never had a problem with my blood pressure until I switched to XL, and have switched back to SR. BP immediately dropped back to normal.
Depression/PCOS
by Reviewer27411
on June 23, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 30.0 Side effects: Early on - tin taste in mouth, trouble sleeping, difficulty concentrating Time taken and dosage: 6 months150 mg 1X D Review: Was put on Wellbutrin for depression issues related to PCOS. I have been on it a few times and the XL works wonderfully for me (I am on the generic brand). The side effects are really frustrating for the first few weeks (up to a month or so), but once theyre gone its all good.
Depression and Anxiety
by Reviewer27412
on June 21, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 49.0 Side effects: I dont remember any side effects even when I first started. I did lose some weight(Im overweight) but it gave me more productive energy--not manic energy--so its all good for me. Time taken and dosage: 1.5 years300 mg 1X D Review: I have tried ALL the other types of medications for depression--Paxil, Celexa, etc. Most of them really increased my anxiety and Celexa made me feel VERY irritable, anxious and very suicidal. Wellbutrin XL is the only depression medicine I have ever taken that really works.
major depressive disorder
by Reviewer27413
on June 3, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 62.0 Side effects: Wellbutrin XL is the best medication Ive ever taken for depression. HOWEVER, THE GENERIC IS NOT THE SAME. It is the only generic Ive had very major problems with. My insurance company assures me it is the same. Well, they are not the ones who are taking it!!! Im going to get the Brand name from a Canadian pharmacy where it is much less expensive and is still the original Brand name. Anyone who tells you the generic is the same does not know what they are talking about. My mood has gone from almost normal to extremely agitated, unhappy, irritable, anxious, and more depressed. Time taken and dosage: 6 months300 mg 1X D Review: 
Depression
by Reviewer27414
on June 3, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 53.0 Side effects: Agitation, anxiety, fogginess, trouble concentrating, general weirdness. Time taken and dosage: 14 days300 MG 1X D Review: I previously was on Celexa, for a year and a half. It worked great for my depression, but made me gain weight. So I got off of it, took nothing for a year, then decided to try Wellbutrin. My health care practitioner started me on 150 mgs. for seven days, then had me increase the dosage to 300 mgs. I initially was on the Teva generic. But I heard so many bad things about it, and felt so awful while on it, that I decided to get the name brand from Canada. (Its a fraction of the cost of what you pay for the GENERIC in this country!) At any rate, I just upped the dosage to 300 yesterday, and I do not feel so hot. I just feel weird. I do have lots of energy; I have been walking or bike riding every day. And I do feel motivated to eat healthy. But I just dont feel right on this med. I will give it another 4 to 6 weeks. If this doesnt pass, I am off of this stuff.
Depression
by Reviewer27415
on May 29, 2010
Sex: M
Age: 31.0 Side effects: Happiness, no more depression. Time taken and dosage: 6 months150mg 2X D Review: Though Welbutrin XL is my most highly recomended medication for depression, it does have one downfall. it is very expensive, even with insurance, and whoever says that the generic version of Welbutrin XL is the same medication, obviously didnt take it for themselves. The REAL Welbutrin makes me happy and less depressed, the generic however, made me very angry, tempermental, and very agitated. THE GENERIC IS NOT THE SAME MEDICATION FOLKS!!! So, if your going to try Welbutrin, make sure your getting the REAL Welbutrin. The difference is unreal!!
depression and ADD
by Reviewer27416
on May 27, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 21.0 Side effects: I feel an overall great well being. I feel better than I have in years. More Energy, better concentration, more sociable, yup I am no longer a indoor sleep late watch tv weirdo anymore. I want to go do things all the time. This medication I truly believe has saved my life.I was on the brink just 4 days ago. Time taken and dosage: 5 days150 1X D Review: This is LONG but YOU will REALLY want TO READ THIS even if your not ADD and your just taking it for depression or anxiety. I think If you are ADHD/ADD and you take Adderall and your depressed this would be the perfect combination. I take both my medications in the morning and I can think clear focus and I am very happy all the time. If regular serotonin antidepressants dont work for you.Then maybe its because that neurotransmitter is just fine and they ones that need help are dopamine and nor-epinephrine.Wellbutrin is a dopamine and nor-epinephrine re-uptake inhibitor.So it makes your brain recycle and use more of its own chemical(dopa & nor).This is the best antidepressant for me because i finally have an antidepressant that works on the right transmitters for me. Some people may have a different deficiency with either of their neurotransmitters.So the medications will not make you feel better and could make you worse, if you take the wrong antidepressant.Thats why there is the serotonin syndrome label.It is because people that are depressed from dopa deficiency are given serotonin which they have enough of so adding the medication increasing serotonin would cause and over load and make you suicidal. I think that is why doctors switch around antidepressants so much its because they are not really sure yet how these chemicals are reacting in our brain but they do know everyone is different and you can only get it right with trial and error.
Major depression/anxiety
by Reviewer27417
on May 27, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 44.0 Side effects: Decreased appetite and constipation Time taken and dosage: 3 weeks150 mg 1X D Review: Absolutely love this drug! I was suffering from major depression, after being on WB for 3 weeks I am feeling on top of the world. Before WB I was hiding in my bed all day now Im up and off out. My husband is really pleased with the motivation I have now. Im sharp and focused at work. It really has done wonders for me!
Depression, mood disorder
by Reviewer27418
on May 25, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 32.0 Side effects: Frequent urination, decreased appetite, increased physical energy, increased mental energy & focus, lights seemed brighter, food tasted stronger, could not tolerate sweet or salty foods,weight loss, increased sex drive, patience with family members & freinds, decreased road rage, major increase in productivity with work and home chores. Time taken and dosage: 9 months150 mg 2X D Review: I was an emotional wreck, I made a doctors appointment with my family doctor and as soon as the doctor walked in I bursted into tears and began crying hysterically, I felt as though my life was so overwhelming, my relationships with family, freinds, and co-workers were on a rocky road, I had no patience with my children, I had no social life i would just stay home and eat or stay in bed, and to make it worse I would just cry and I had no idea why, it was a never ending sadness and when it started to effect my children I had to make a doctors appointment. My doctor told me I was depressed due to hormonal chages in women in their thirties, we have less eggs stored in our ovaries when we start to get into our thirties, we are not menopausal, we just have a decrease in estrogen and it makes us an emational wreck! I started the 150MG Wellbutrin and at first I had it in my mind that it was just a sugar pill doctors give patients. 2 weeks later I had so much energy, all of my senses felt stronger, after 4 weeks I began to look around my house and it was spotlees, my desk at work didnt have files all over and piles of work all over my office.You you first take the Wellbutrin it is like a claritin commercial everything is dark and foggy and once you begin your regimin everything is bright and sunshiny. My Wellbutrin regimen consist of 1 Wellbutrin 150mg once a day and one week before my period I must begin the 1 Wellbutrin 150 MG twice a day, I can say as a patient I am satisfied w
Depression
by Reviewer27419
on May 25, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 39.0 Side effects: On generic Bupropion - nausea, migranes, insomnia, lethargy. Time taken and dosage: 8 months300 1X D Review: Actual Wellbutrin is great. if you can afford it. Like most I take the generic Bupropion and quickly found that generic fillers DO make a difference. I recently changed prescription locations and my new Bupropion prescription makes me ill 24/7 - all of the side effects I never experienced previously. Found out the generics are made by several different companies and depending on what they use as fillers is the effect you will receive. Whats worse is you cannot return the meds that are making you sick. So Im not sure how you can find the generic that is right for you but do pay attention to the company who provides the generic versions every time you order. 
depression
by Reviewer27420
on May 25, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 54.0 Side effects: Enraged, agitated, felt like the top of my head was going to explode. If Id had a rifle, everyone within rifle-range would have been dead. About every 20 seconds (I timed it) I thought people were pointing and laughing at me. I was enraged and agitated every 20 seconds. I wanted to die. The pharmacist said (this was some years ago) that most people lapse into a coma with this drug if they have a bad interaction. Me? I wanted to shut up and out the voices. I stopped taking the drug ASAP under protest of my therapist. It took months and months for the effects to totally dissipate. It was miserable and I made my small son afraid of me. I would not recommend this drug. At the time I was 43 years old. I still remember that drug with intense panic. I make sure I put my sensitivity to it whenever a form asks for drug allergies. Time taken and dosage: 5 days15 mg 2X D Review:
Depression Anxiety
by Reviewer27421
on May 21, 2010
Sex: M
Age: 30.0 Side effects: emotionless, hopelessness, isolated, felt like brain being squeezed. Time taken and dosage: 5 months150 mg 1X D Review: I am currently on the TEVA brand of Wellbutrin XL. I know it has not worked very well for others, but I have to say it works so great for me. I actually tried a different generic brand (cant think of the name) and I could tell the release rate was a lot slower but it just wasnt doing the trick like TEVA was. I slipped quickly back into a depression. I have to say that TEVA does release the medicine faster than it should? but in my case, this is what my brain like. It eats it up NOM NOM and I am in a great mood and feel energetic. Increased sex drive and focus and motivation.
Depression
by Reviewer27422
on May 20, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 29.0 Side effects: I have only been taking it four day but I dont want to do anything Im tired Im still crying all the time. I havent been able to sleep and Im always hungry. I want this to work so bad. I even made myself go to the gym today and was crying while working out that is insane! Time taken and dosage: 4 days150mg 1X D Review:
Bipolar Disorder, ADD, Depression
by Reviewer27423
on May 16, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 29.0 Side effects: On Generic: very aggitated, mood swings, anger, heart rate increase, shaky. Just started Brand Name (XL) today. Time taken and dosage: 9 days300 1X D Review: I asked Walgreens for the brand name & not the generic. However, I got the generic~ go figure. I cut the 300 MG in half for the first 8 days & I felt horrible. Increased urination, my stomach is so distended its unreal, and I got into it with my neighbor over something completely ridiculous and feel like a crazy person now when I see her! So. I went back to Walgreens after doing some research on the generic & they actually were really great & exchanged it for the brand name without any trouble at all. When I got home last night I broke the 300 mg pill in half (before reading the directions- of course) when I realized that you are not supposed to break the brand name 300 mg XL tabs. Whoops. Today is my first day on a whole pill. So far I have turned the wrong way down a one-way street. The worst part is I used to live on that street. I yelled at my mom for no reason, feel a little paranoid, my vision is off & my stomach is distended. The stomach distention is the worst because its a crazy hard boosting that I cant even suck it in! But I am determined to stick this out because I am convienced it is going to work for me! Like many of you I have tried every freaking other drug on the planet & either it didnt work or I blew up like the michelin man among countless other side effects. I am so sick of taking these drugs that dont help. I just want to be the normal, even tempered, nice person I know I am yet no one can see b/c I cant freaking contr
Depression
by Reviewer27424
on May 16, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 33.0 Side effects: Insomnia, dizziness, blurred vision, sensitivity to light/motion, nausea, increased energy initially, light-headed, slight sore throat/hoarseness, decreased appetite Time taken and dosage: 16 days150 mg 1X D Review: I was on the generic version for 16 days (bottle says Global?). 14 days at 150 mg and 2 days at 300 mg. The side effects got so out of control I had to stop. The insomnia started within a couple days. Pretty much every night I got about 3-4 hours of sleep. Finally got a sleep rx but that made me feel even foggier. The lack of sleep was a major problem for me as I get sick easily without sleep. Felt dizzy/light-headed most of the time, but had periods where it was really bad. Vision got blurrier over time and experienced extreme sensitivity to light and motion, to the point that even turning my head or seeing a cursor move across the monitor would make me feel sick. Have missed work due to the side effects. Was in a terrible haze stuck between exhaustion and alertness the whole time. Last 2 weeks have been hell.
Review
by Reviewer27425
on May 14, 2010
Sex: M
Age: 49.0 Side effects: Every SSRI drug and Wellbutrin seem not to break deep feelings of suicide. I just dont what else to say. The feelings derive from a logic as to why I should live. Am I productive? Am I attractive? Will these things change? I have horrible physical problems, and have been prednisone for 39 years; since age 10.I was recently dumped by my wife, who I adored. Time taken and dosage: 7 months450 1X D Review:
Post Partum Depression
by Reviewer27426
on May 13, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 17.0 Side effects: extreme shakyness, twitches, vision changes, increase in anxiety, increased sex drive, hyper, loss of appitite, food is unappealing but i feel like im starving, still crave drugs, loss of balance, terrible insomnia, paranoia, worsend my OCD, joint pain, body aches. Time taken and dosage: 4 weeks300mg 1X D Review: helped my negative feelings towards my life and baby. i love my baby more than ever, im not ignoring her or feel hateful towards her. still am depressed about my life and where its going. lost 10lbs the 1st week on it. a little more desire to keep up with chores.
OCPD, Anxiety
by Reviewer27427
on May 3, 2010
Sex: M
Age: 42.0 Side effects: Slight change in urination habits (related to slightly enlarged prostate after increasing dose from 150mg to 300mg daily) Time taken and dosage: 2 years300 MG XL 1X D Review: Worked to level anger caused by control issues at 150mg/day. Still had problems with obsessive anxiety -- once dose was increased to 300mg/day, all anxiety issues vanished and regained much of focus lost due to ADHD.
Depression
by Reviewer27428
on April 29, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 32.0 Side effects: strong sexual urges the first 2 weeks. Week 4 broke out in a rash. Time taken and dosage: 5 weeks300 mg 1X D Review: I felt as if a light went on. I felt like my old self unfortunately Im allergic.
Depression, Sexual Dysfunc, Smoking
by Reviewer27429
on April 29, 2010
Sex: M
Age: 21.0 Side effects: RLS, Dizziness, Weight Loss Time taken and dosage: 3 months450 mg 1X D Review: It took about 4 weeks to kick in, but when it did, it was the best Ive felt in years. Unfortunately, Ill have weeks where Im void of feeling and emotion, along with the good weeks. I guess its better than the alternative of having a void week and then having a suicidal week, though. In regards to cigarettes, THIS IS INCREDIBLE. I stopped having urges 4 days in, even though I smoked all 4 of those days. For my sexual dysfunction, however, it did absolutely nothing. Doctor thinks SD might be unrelated to depression, though, so take that as you will.
Depression
by Reviewer27430
on April 28, 2010
Sex: M
Age: 37.0 Side effects: Minor head ache. Insomnia, minor constipation. Time taken and dosage: 20 days150 1X D Review: Im glad I started taking it. It really helped me.
depression
by Reviewer27431
on April 28, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 19.0 Side effects: Time taken and dosage: 2 months150 1X D Review:
Body Image Depression
by Reviewer27432
on April 22, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 25.0 Side effects: headache, constipation, more energy, increased sex drive Time taken and dosage: 1 months300 1X D Review: I started out on 150mg and figured out that it was not enough for me. It didnt stop my depression at all. I called my dr and she changed me to 300mg. I have noticed an instant change. I have had so much energy, and my depression is completely gone. I combined this pill with topamax to deal with headaches. I am loving this pill! I can finally be myself and love it!
Severe Depression/Menopause
by Reviewer27433
on April 21, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 49.0 Side effects: Felt like I was in overdrive, jitters, insomnia, dry mouth Time taken and dosage: 6 days300mg 1X D Review: I have been on 150 mg for 10 years and fell into black whole, the Doctor has bumped me up to 300 mg and this is day six, I do feel much better.
dpression anxiety
by Reviewer27434
on April 20, 2010
Sex: M
Age: 22.0 Side effects: destroyed my personality. made me selfish and paranoid Time taken and dosage: 18 months450MG! 1X D Review: This drug didnt work. i thought it was workin when i was prescribed it with clonazepam. but it wasnt and i got really addicted to the clonz; that shit is too good. so i got put on remeron while weening off of the wellbutrin and my life is back. if you experience extreme anxiety or paranoia while taking this drug ask your doctor if you can switch to remeron (mirtazipine). youll feel alive again.
Anxiety & Body Dysmorphic Disorder
by Reviewer27435
on April 20, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 27.0 Side effects: Severe nausea, constant migraine, vertigo, tinnitis, sore throat, ear pain, neck and joint pain, light headedness, dry mouth and a gross metallic taste in mouth, changes in vision, extreme sedation, very shaky, pounding heartbeat, feeling faint, irritable, crying (although I think that was because I felt so horrible and not a direct side effect), stopped eating for 4 days and rapidly lost weight when I am already thin to start with, very sensitive to light and everything looked strange, it is hard to describe. Time taken and dosage: 4 days150 1X D Review: I really wanted Wellbutrin XL to work for me, but it just got progressively worse to the point where I couldnt get out of bed. I lasted 4 days, called my pharmacist and she took me off it immediately. Maybe WB is not the best medication for petite people or they need a lower dose (like 75mg XL) so people can gradually work their way up? This was just a horrible experience. Wellbutrin is definitely not for me.
anxiety/depression
by Reviewer27436
on April 14, 2010
Sex: M
Age: 23.0 Side effects: none Time taken and dosage: 6 months300 mg 1X D Review: It works relatively well. I tried all the other anti-depressants and I couldnt orgasm. I had to switch to wellbutrin. Lucky for me, helped potentiate my ADHD stimulants and I didnt have a lessened appetite for smokes. Thankfully. And the opposite of sexual side effects.its almost embarrassing in a good way, like Im in 8th grade again.hehe.
Depression
by Reviewer27437
on April 14, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 20.0 Side effects: for the first two weeks I had severe dizziness and headaches, felt very shaky, nausea, couldnt really sit still or focus. after that only mild dizziness and headaches. Time taken and dosage: 2 months150 mg 2X D Review: did absolutely nothing for the depression, but it could be worth trying since the side effects decrease greatly after a couple of weeks.
Depression
by Reviewer27438
on April 11, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 22.0 Side effects: Somewhat uncomfortable amount of energy Time taken and dosage: 3 days150 mg 1X D Review: I was taking lexapro for 2 weeks to treat newly diagnosed depression (though ive been depressed for 2 years). the lexapro was great but my sex drive was completely annihilated and that made me feel a little inhuman, plus i felt somewhat emotionally numb. so I switched to bupropion & my ability to orgasm was back within the first day of stopping lex. i have a LOT of energy and i have NEVER been an energetic person, even in childhood. i have kind of a pothead demeanor (or maybe Im just a pothead) but these past three days Ive had crazy energy and everyone is noticing which is actually making me a little uncomfortable. but I like it because I feel up to doing things for the first time in a LONG time and have the energy to actually follow through on plans and enjoy them. yesterday was out of the house from 12-9PM in DC walking around and only felt tired (in a good way) around 10 PM. This drug is a comparable to adderrall in that you can focus on a task for a while and not be thinking about anything else. no trouble sleeping since I take it in the morning. However -- last night around 3 AM (went to bed around midnight) I woke up feeling like I might throw up - not nauseous, just had a feeling that might happen - and was confused for about 5 minutes, then fell asleep very quickly after realizing nothing was going to happen. In my [[inexpert]] opinion, you should try this drug for depression if youre already low energy, have a low sex drive, and arent prone to anxiety attac
severe depression, suicidal
by Reviewer27439
on April 9, 2010
Sex: M
Age: 20.0 Side effects: Inability to enjoy food. It is weird. I still get hungry, but food is so unappealing. I also forget to eat and then remember I didnt eat all day. I am trying to build muscles so this isnt a good side effect. First 2 weeks I had migraines, sluggish bowel movements, feeling speedy and overly horny and premature ejaculation and had hives for 2 days. Time taken and dosage: 2 months300 1X D Review: The brand name Wellbutrin XL is amazing. I have been depressed my whole life and it kept getting worse where I found myself ordering insulin vials online so I can inject myself with an overdose and die from hypoglycemia. I rushed to the doctors as my last hope because abusing illicit drugs only gave temporary relief, I got Wellbutrin (I like that it deals with dopamine and I believe I have problems with that neurotransmitter). I have NO suicidal ideation. I still get sad but I dont get thrown into a tail spin. I am stable. Love this drug. I no longer drink or use illicit drugs to quiet my mind because my mind is calm for once in my life.
GAD,SSRI-induced sexual problems
by Reviewer27440
on April 9, 2010
Sex: M
Age: 24.0 Side effects: Time taken and dosage: 2 months300 mg 1X D Review: ITS GREAT. I am hyper-focused, organized, horny as hell, I can still smoke alotta cigarettes, no weight gain, wonderful addition to anxiolytics and ADHD adjuncter (spelling?)!
Depression
by Reviewer27441
on April 5, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 62.0 Side effects: Relatively no side effects from Wellbutrin XL. Time taken and dosage: 2 years300mg 1X D Review: I was on Efforex for 6 months, smoked like a crazy person and eat like one also. I switched 2 years ago to Wellbutrin XL 300 mg, feel great.I now obtain non-generic Wellbutrin XL from Canadas Drugstore. Walgreens keep switching manufactures of the generic and I was becoming depressed and eating again. In Wisconsin insurance companies will not pay for anti-depression meds. It was costing me $130.00 for 30 day supply from Walgreens. I now pay $165.00 for 90 day supply from Canada, and it is the real deal Wellbutrin XL 300 mg. You really fell a difference. Walgreens gets meds like this from India and not the manufacture who holds the patent, Canada goes to the manufacture with the patent and comes in the original bottle from the mfg.
winter depression
by Reviewer27442
on March 30, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 20.0 Side effects: took two pills on accident one day and experienced a seizure 11 hours later, otherwise, no side effects really Time taken and dosage: 4 months300mg 1X D Review: wellbutrin xl was working well for me and i thought we had found a good pill for my seasonally worsening depression. however, i took two the other day and i had a seizure and woke up hurt and wondering what happened.
Depression and appetite control
by Reviewer27443
on March 25, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 29.0 Side effects: Headaches the first week (mostly at the base of my neck) Time taken and dosage: 2 months300 mg 1X D Review: I started taking Wellbutrin for depression about 2 months ago. I began on the 150 mg dose daily. Within 2 weeks I began tolerating it better (no headaches, etc), but my appetite was still out of control. After 6 weeks on 150 mg, I upped the dose to 300 mg daily. The difference in appetite is INCREDIBLE. I dont care much for food, and when I do eat, I can only eat half. Energy levels are slightly better than on 150mg dose, and I am certainly in a positive mood more frequently. Thus far, it has been a fantastic drug. Lets hope I dont build tolerance to it.
quit smoking, increase sex drive
by Reviewer27444
on March 24, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 37.0 Side effects: bad INSOMNIA, constipation, hyper, hard to concentrate Time taken and dosage: 9 days150mg 2X D Review: after taking wellbutrin for about 5 days, i was still smoking, but desire was almost not there. today, on the 9th day of it, i smoked only 1 cig. happy! its the easiest way to quit smoking and i am loving it, even though all those side effects suck. i also take effexor xr 150mg for the past 4 years, and my sex drive isnt good anymore. on wellbutrin it seems like i am getting back to myself.
depression, PMDD
by Reviewer27445
on March 22, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 29.0 Side effects: headaches, dry mouth, increased alcohol tolerance, decreased appetite (temporary) Time taken and dosage: 2 years150mg 1X D Review: Ive been on this drug since 2007 but went off of it while pregnant. Since the baby I have been taking 150mg. I think its helped with the overwhelming emotions that come from being post partum. Having said this, DO NOT DRINK ON WELLBUTRIN!!! I just pieced together why I feel so crappy after a night of drinking. The Wellbutrin stops working--I get a terrible hangover and feel extremely vulnerable, suicidal and depressed when I mix it with alcohol. Also, funny enough, it has not done a thing for my libido (and it didnt in the past before baby). Im considering upping to 300mg.
major depression
by Reviewer27446
on March 19, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 39.0 Side effects: The first 2-3 weeks I was extremely anxious and felt like I had about 6 cups of coffee (jitters) but this went away after 2-3 weeks. Helps with dpression, but i feel I have been quick to snap at people with smart remarks since Ive been on it, where I am usually able to control myself when annoyed. This may be from lack of sleep. this med gives me insomnia. Time taken and dosage: 2 months300mg 1X D Review: I take the generic as early in the am as possible. I take Xanax .25mg prn for anxiety during the day and try to limit caffine. I have had no sex drive/libido problems which is AWESOME after years of none with other meds. I have pretty good energy and actually feel motivated again. I am losing weight also (yes!)I am going to ask my doctor if I can get something for sleep though. I am taking melatonin at night and try to save a Xanax or two so I can take them in the middle of the night. I am usually awake at 4am like clockwork, which stinks because I go to sleep at midnight.
depression
by Reviewer27447
on March 18, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 46.0 Side effects: Was on 300mgs for several months - had a grand mal seizure and was taken off Wellbutrin for about a month - Im back on Wellbutrin because this drug is very effective for me Time taken and dosage: 16 days300mg 1X D Review:
Mild Depression/ADHD
by Reviewer27448
on March 16, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 25.0 Side effects: Mild insomnia, loss of appetite/interest in food, some weight loss, dry mouth, weird taste in mouth Time taken and dosage: 11 days300mg XL 1X D Review: Started taking the generic of Wellbutrin XL 300 mg last week and noticed a change instantly. This is my first time on any type of anti-depressent.I immediately had more energy, was able to complete tasks, and got a ton of this done! While only having taken it for 11 days, Im not sure how long the loss of appetite and interest in food will last. I used to be kind of obsessed about food, though not overweight, and am SO happy this medication has helped with food thoughts. I am much more productive and hope it lasts!
Panic Attack Disorder and Depressio
by Reviewer27449
on March 13, 2010
Sex: M
Age: 40.0 Side effects: OMG, 4th day it all hit all the sudden - weakness, diarrhea, extreme anxiety, vivid nightmares, felt like I was losing control of thoughts. Time taken and dosage: 4 days150mg XL 1X D Review: For anyone who has GAD/PAD (Anxiety disorders) - I would REALLY REALLY be careful with trying this medicine. VERY careful! Doctors that prescribe this for GAD/PAD should reconsider!
Depression
by Reviewer27450
on March 11, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 30.0 Side effects: Anger, Irritability,headaches, dazed, confusion, forgetfulness,sadness, motivation,energy, weight loss, happiness Time taken and dosage: 8 weeks75 3X D Review: I started taking 75mg 2x a day (the lowest dosage possible) and recently (this week) increased my dosage to 75mg 3x a day. I am glad I waited to increase because the first few weeks were hell. I was up and down and very irritable and had anger spurts. I hated it. My doc recommended I give it a try for 6 to 8 weeks. It gave me tons of energy and I lost 10 pounds in 6 weeks but I still had minor irritability. The doc decided to up my dosage by 75 and my anger spurts have returned. I called to get it lowered but they insist it will subsided in a week and I will be back to normal. I hope so. I hate this anger. I will let you know if it works because if it doesnt I am done with meds. I definitly suggest to anyone to start on a low dosage and work your way up gradually
Depression
by Reviewer27451
on March 8, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 29.0 Side effects: Anxiety and Constipation Time taken and dosage: 6 months150mg 1X D Review: Ive tested the Generic and the Brand Name of Wellbutrin XL and have experienced severely less side effects with the brand name, and so I prefer to take the brand name even though they are supposed to be the same. That is my personal experience with it. I read on the internet that the brand name makes a difference in some particular medications including Wellbutrin, and also read about many other people experiencing less side effects with brand name Wellbutrin- so I decided to try both and see if it affects me. The problem Im having now with Wellbutrin is that it works great for a while, and then it feels like it stops working and my depression comes back. When it feels like my depression comes back, Ive stopped taking the Wellbutrin, and stopping it makes my depression 10 times worse. Uggg. I wish I didnt have to take prescription medication at all. I dont want to be on anti-depressants for the rest of my life- but I might not have a choice. I cant sleep my life away.
Depression
by Reviewer27452
on February 27, 2010
Sex: M
Age: 51.0 Side effects: I just started taking this a minute ago, but I wanted to direct people to the following weblink that shows that the Watson generic version of Wellbrutin XL is actually the same pill which was sold to Watson by GlaxoSmithKline as an authorize generic. This is different then the large yellow Teva generic version of the pill. Im mentioning it here because I was almost ready to go back to my MD to get them to specify the actual WellBurtin, non generic. However my insurance company covers the Watson generic, and not the non generic. I feel much better about taking the Watson version of the pill after reading this. Time taken and dosage: 0.1 days150mg 1X D Review: http://mailman2.u.washington.edu/pipermail/phnutr-l/2007-October/018811.html
depression
by Reviewer27453
on February 15, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 37.0 Side effects: want to jump out of my skin, constipation, aggitation, insomnia Time taken and dosage: 4 days 1X D Review: ive only taken for a short amount of time, but i screamed at my kids so bad the other day it was terrible! they had me taking it everyday, i talk to pharm. and they said cut back on dosage and take every other day. feel very nauseated too and constipated and wow i havent slept in nearly 4 days. i think i need to cut back to every 2 days?
Depression w/ Lamictal, Bipolar
by Reviewer27454
on February 12, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 18.0 Side effects: Generic One: Lethargic for first few weeks, decreased appetite, upset stomach, complete taste for food change, headaches, weight lossGeneric Two: Increased energy, positive mindset, some hair thinning and scalp irritation, a bit more anxiety, occasional tremors, further decreased appetite, weight loss, some trouble sleeping and vivid dreams, constipation Time taken and dosage: 6 weeks300 1X D Review: This is the generic: In the beginning, I was always exhausted, sleepy, and irritable; I almost quit. My psychiatrist was confused and said that most experience just the opposite. I still wanted to give it a chance. Here is the story:When I first filled my prescription I was only given 2/3 of the pills prescribed b/c they were out of stock. When I went back to get the rest this was by a different brand but same generic. The difference was troublesome. While one was small, round and white(150mg), the other was about 3x its size, oblong, and yellow(also 150mg). When I ran out of the first generic(white pill) I started taking other(yellow). Immediate change. I wasnt tired, was +positive & +energy, mood swings gone, a bit more anxious; completely different from the 1st. The only thing in common was weight loss. Im 52, used to weigh 121 & now weigh 111. 10 pounds in 6wks and I wasnt that big to start with. The loss of appetite & taste is crazy,I hate my fav. food & each day I crave & loathe something different. Overall, not a great drug, but I feel more balanced. This was the generic; based on all the reviews here the name brand sounds different & better. They began another trial recently, studying difference between the generic & name brand; look it up. Hoping generic gets smashed & companies will make an effective, more affordable option for wellbutrin.
SAD and control cravings
by Reviewer27455
on February 10, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 40.0 Side effects: Taking Buproprion XL 300 mg a day. Felt great week 1. Weird side-effects and horrible depression symptoms for roughly 1.5 - 2 months. Then great and very few if any complaints since then. Time taken and dosage: 6 months300 1X D Review: You have to get past the initial 6-8 weeks on this or any psychological drug. As one reviewer said, it takes a while for the blood levels to normalize and the side effects to diminish. They will, and then you can decide if this is the right medicine for you. To stop it before 8 weeks is up is not going to tell you anything about this medicines potential. Stay in contact with your doctor and follow his/her advice.
Dysthymia (chronic depression)
by Reviewer27456
on February 10, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 28.0 Side effects: Time taken and dosage: 7 months300 mg 1X D Review: I am 28 years old and Ive had dysthymia for over 10 years, Ive been on pretty much every SSRI imaginable with terrible side effects and worsening depression with each. Nothing truly helped me look at life in a different way (even a 1 1/2 with an excellent psychotherapist) Wellbutrin truly has saved my life, given me a brighter outlook on the world and my place in it. My only wish is that I had started this medication when I was a teenager.
depression/fatigue
by Reviewer27457
on February 8, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 19.0 Side effects: EXTREME fatigue, anxiety/irritation at first that slowly subsided, worsened depression, insomnia (goes away with Benadryl), headache (goes away with ibuprofen) Time taken and dosage: 6 days150mg 1X D Review: So far all this drug has done has made me extremely tired and fatigued, and even more depressed than I was before. At first I had some anxiety and irritation as well but thats mostly gone away. I specifically chose Wellbutrin because of the stimulant/activating effects it was supposed to have, so this is a disappointment. If it doesnt change soon I will switch drugs. |
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