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Wellbutrin (buproprion HCl)
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WellbutrinŽ

Generic Name: Bupropion HCL byoo-PROP-ee-on

Drug Class: Withdrawal Agents

 

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Description
This medicine is classified as an antidepressant used to treat depression. Your doctor may prescribe this medicine for other conditions such as quitting smoking.
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General Information
This information is for educational purposes only. Not every known side effect, adverse effect, or drug interaction is in this database. If you have questions about your medicines, talk to your healthcare provider. 

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Proper use of this medicine
Follow the directions given to you by your doctor. Swallow the tablet whole. Do not crush or chew before swallowing. This medicine is taken orally and may be taken with food if stomach upset occurs. Take this medicine regularly at the same time every day.
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Missed Dose
Take your next dose as soon as you remember. If it is time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double doses.
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Storage
Keep this medication in the container it came in, tightly closed, and out of reach of children. Store it at room temperature and away from excess heat and moisture. Throw away any medication that is outdated or no longer needed.
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Possible Side Effects
    • headache
    • restlessness, agitation
    • dizziness, drowsiness
    • A rare side effect causing a sustained painful erection in males (priaprism) has occurred. If you experience this, talk to your doctor immediately.
    • If you experience other bothersome side effects, contact your health care provider.
    • drowsiness or lightheadedness
    • weight gain
    • dry mouth
    • constipation
    • nervousness
    • trouble sleeping
    • nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite
    • changes in sexual function
    • dry mouth
    • constipation
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Warnings/Precautions
    • Do not take bupropion (Zyban) within 14 days of taking an MAO inhibitor.
    • Alcoholic beverages can increase the effects of this medicine and should be avoided.
    • Be cautious when driving or performing other hazardous activities. This medicine can impair judgment.
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Overdose
Seek medical attention immediately. For non emergencies, contact your local or regional poison control center at 1-800-222-1222.
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Drug Interactions
    • Tell your doctor and pharmacist about all other medicines that you are taking, including non-prescription medicines, nutritional supplements, or herbal products.

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Pregnancy/Nursing
For women: Adequate studies of pregnant women are not available. If you plan on becoming pregnant, talk to your doctor about the benefits versus the risks of using this medicine during pregnancy. For nursing mothers, this medicine is excreted in breast milk in small amounts. Check with your doctor if you plan to nurse your baby.
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More Information

For more information about this medicine, talk to your healthcare provider.
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Copyright 2006 PharmClips, Inc. All rights reserved. www.pharmclips.com
This information is not intended to cover all possible uses, directions, precautions, drug interactions, or adverse effects. This is general information and should not in any event be construed as specific instructions for individual patients. The publisher does not accept any responsibility for the accuracy of the information or the consequences arising from the application, use, or misuse of any of the information contained herein, including any injury and/or damage to any person or property as a matter of product liability, negligence, or otherwise. No warranty, expressed or implied, is made in regard to the contents of this material. The reader is advised to check with their health care provider before making any changes in their drug regimen.



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  On 8 Aug 2006

  By John M. Grohol, Psy.D.

 

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Review Date: Thu July 13, 2006 Would you recommend this? Yes | Total Spent: Not Indicated| Rating: 7 

 
Positive aspects of this (pros): powerful antidepressant...works quickly
Negative aspects of this (cons): personality change possible

This does what it is says it does, but gave me a totally careful, somewhat reckless attitude about things, caused arrogance and impatience on my part.
In addition felt like i was high most of the time and very much in control and great energy boost.
(also caused increase in sexual activity)
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wi_fighter
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Registered: April 2005
Posts: 3396
Review Date: Wed September 13, 2006 Would you recommend this? Yes | Total Spent: $8.00| Rating: 10 

 
Positive aspects of this (pros): Energy boost, no negative sexual side effects on XL (24 hour) preparation. Much improved mood on SA (12 hour) preparation
Negative aspects of this (cons): High anxiety, restlessness, irritability, insomnia, constant crying on XL. None on the SA version.

First the XL review: The 150 mg dose seemed to work pretty well, but doctor wanted to eventually get me to 450 mg since that's what "the books" say the dosage should be. At 300 mg I started having vision problems and low blood pressure, had tremors to the point of being a danger behind the wheel, couldn't sleep, constantly cried, snapped at everyone. I also gained 5 pounds within about a week of going to 300 mg. It caused increased sexual desire and response.

I'd give this product a rating of 1 overall.

Now the SA version: Started at 100 mg once a day for a week and then increased to 200 mg once a day thereafter. This strength and dose delivery seems to be the magic combination. I have all of the benefits with none of the complications. Per my P-doc's orders, I take both pills in the morning instead of splitting the dose so it doesn't cause any sleep disruption. The half life is long enough that it doesn't wear off if you wait 24 hours between doses, even though it's only delivered over 12 hours. I've had little if any weight gain (1-2 pounds at best) even though my appetite has increased. I'm currently 2 pounds below my weight when I started this version. My best guess is that my metabolism increased as well, so my weight has stayed pretty much the same even though my food intake has risen, and I had a healthy appetite to begin with, even with suboptimally treated depression.

I'd give this product an overall rating of 10.

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eskielover
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Registered: October 2004
Posts: 2415
Review Date: Thu September 14, 2006 Would you recommend this? No | Total Spent: $10.00| Rating: 2 

 
Positive aspects of this (pros):
Negative aspects of this (cons): anxiety & depression increased, pounding heart, no sleep, lack of appetite & migraine pain

I was perscribed wellbutrin right after prozac. My serious weight loss had already started & this just pushed it into dangerous. On top of that, my heart was pounding hard & I couldn't sleep. My anxiety & depression levels increased. The migraine pain continued to increased which added to the nausea feelings that helped keep me from wanting to eat. This was the weight loss that pushed me into needing medical treatment because my weight wasn't being monitored. I didn't mind the weight loss, so wasn't pushing to stop taking the med except for the migraine pain which I couldn't handle. Once it was determined that it was having such a serious effect on my weight, it was stopped.
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darkeyes
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Registered: May 2001
Posts: 9581
Review Date: Fri September 15, 2006 Would you recommend this? No | Total Spent: Not Indicated| Rating: 3 

 
Positive aspects of this (pros): I didn't feel any different with my depression,and it didn't reduce my craving for cigarettes)
Negative aspects of this (cons): like the other newer AD's (SSRI's) you can have "nerve jerks/jumps",sort of like when the doc checks reflexes.

I have found this med,to be just the same as the others in this category,not effective and over rated.
I do stress they may work well for others and I urge those to stick with their treatment plan.
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Suzy5654
Grand Member

Registered: May 2006
Posts: 903
Review Date: Sun September 24, 2006 Would you recommend this? Yes | Total Spent: Not Indicated| Rating: 9 

 
Positive aspects of this (pros): got rid of my depression a couple winters ago, increased sexual desires
Negative aspects of this (cons):

Wellbutrin was added to my mix a couple winters ago when I fell into a depression. It worked very well. I discontinued it when spring came & I would add it again if the depression returned.
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Sher
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Registered: May 2006
Posts: 38
Review Date: Thu September 28, 2006 Would you recommend this? Yes | Total Spent: Not Indicated| Rating: 9 

 
Positive aspects of this (pros): gives me a bit of an energy boost, have experienced no side effects
Negative aspects of this (cons):

has been a great tratment for my depression. no side effects and no wieght gain
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AlteredState01
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Registered: October 2006
Posts: 1059
Review Date: Tue October 10, 2006 Would you recommend this? Yes | Total Spent: Not Indicated| Rating: 1 

 
Positive aspects of this (pros): ?
Negative aspects of this (cons): No response to this med.

This medication had no effect whatsoever on me, even when dosage increased. Had to give up trying this med because depression returning quickly.

Didn't do a damn thing for my smoking either!

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SerenitysWave
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Registered: December 2005
Posts: 1434
Review Date: Sun October 22, 2006 Would you recommend this? Yes | Total Spent: Not Indicated| Rating: 10 

 
Positive aspects of this (pros): did experience relief from depression, anxiety, panic and SI..plus I lots weight and quit smoking
Negative aspects of this (cons): none

I would consider taking it again. It worked well while it lasted. I took this medication in comjunction with Lexapro. The combintaion worked well for me for about a year and a half.
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girlbassplayer
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Registered: May 2006
Posts: 164
Review Date: Sat November 25, 2006 Would you recommend this? Yes | Total Spent: Not Indicated| Rating: 8 

 
Positive aspects of this (pros): Increased energy, less depression
Negative aspects of this (cons): Anxiety, insomnia, restlessness

Found the medication works very well against my depression. I'm at 300mg with the intention of going to 450mg, and I have never had an overly hard time with the side effects. Didn't give me the headaches or stomach aches SSRI's did. Only thing that has been a minor problem was anxiety, but once I got accustomed to the medication it was nonexistent.
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Amerikasend
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Registered: December 2006
Posts: 28
Review Date: Mon December 4, 2006 Would you recommend this? Yes | Total Spent: Not Indicated| Rating: 2 

 
Positive aspects of this (pros): ???none
Negative aspects of this (cons): Just made life even worse

This stuff didn't work for me at all. It made my life turn to crap very quickly (although it was already crap, but not as bad as when on wellbutrin) It made me very hostile towards everyone. I got super depressed.

I talked to some of my buddies that have took it and they all suggested to stop taking it as soon as possible and to yell at my pdoc for prescribing such a worthless med

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sallyoop
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Registered: December 2006
Posts: 3
Review Date: Wed December 20, 2006 Would you recommend this? Yes | Total Spent: $3.00| Rating: 7 

 
Positive aspects of this (pros): no weight gain, lots of energy
Negative aspects of this (cons): increases anxiety and expensive

I startedtaking Wellbutrin because I had gained 30 pounds on Zoloft. The good news is that I have actually lost 5 pounds on Wellbutrin, and I haven't even really been trying.
If you have anxiety, this is probably not the drug for you because it really seems like it exacerbates the problem. I might have to d/c use because my anxiety is through the roof..(I can't breathe, I feel like I am choking even if everything in my life is fine). Interestingly, I sleep much better on this than I did on Zoloft. I could never achieve a deep, restful sleep on Zoloft, but I can with Wellbutrin, if I can just make myself relax enough to fall asleep.
The bad dreams I had on Zoloft are not present on Wellbutrin, but I feel kinda wired all of the time.
I think my depression is better while taking Wellbutrin than it would be without, but I don't really feel peace or joy. I just feel more levelled off, or rather, not depressed. Also, Zoloft numbed my emotions, Wellbutrin allows me to feel everything more. And sex is better than its ever been.
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Direction
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Registered: December 2006
Posts: 2172
Review Date: Fri January 12, 2007 Would you recommend this? Yes | Total Spent: Not Indicated| Rating: 10 

 
Positive aspects of this (pros): It works with little sexual side affects
Negative aspects of this (cons): None so far

For me it was an improvement over Lexapro
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MrsDocW
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Registered: January 2007
Posts: 1
Review Date: Sat January 20, 2007 Would you recommend this? Yes | Total Spent: $2.00| Rating: 10 

 
Positive aspects of this (pros): Seems to really help without a lot of side effects
Negative aspects of this (cons): If I take it too late in the day, it can interfere with my sleep

I found Wellbutrin to be very effective with little or no side effects. Unlike other meds, if I missed a dose, I suffered no immediate ill effects.
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Juliana
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Registered: March 2007
Posts: 933
Review Date: Sat March 3, 2007 Would you recommend this? No | Total Spent: Not Indicated| Rating: 1 

 
Positive aspects of this (pros): no physical side effects for me
Negative aspects of this (cons): made me extremely depressed, confused, suicidal

I took Wellbutrin for about 5 weeks to help with mild depression. It threw me into a black hole. I became extremely depressed and had suicidal thoughts (something I had never experienced before). I was too confused and depressed to realize the Wellbutrin was the cause of this deep depression and suicidal thoughts. I became convinced that the SSRIs I had taken in the past had permanently damaged my brain and I would never be myself again so life wasn't worth living. Fortunately, I had a scheduled doctor's appointment. My doctor saw the horrible state I was in and told me to stop taking Wellbutrin immediately. I was on a very low dose, so she said there was no way to wean myself off it; I just needed to stop taking it. Within a few weeks, I was back to the mild depression I had started with... a huge improvement over how I felt on Wellbutrin!

I took Wellbutrin's close relative, Zyban, about 10 years ago to try to quit smoking. I didn't have any depression or anxiety before I started taking it, but I was a mess while I was on it. I was angry, surly and argumentative in the mornings, then I would be in a great mood in the afternoon, and by 6 PM I would be in tears and would spend my evenings feeling miserable. I also developed a phobia of escalators. I was on one while taking Zyban and the stairs started getting narrower and then wider (zooming in and out) and I freaked and didn't want to get on an escalator again. That phobia stayed with me after I stopped taking Zyban. It also didn't help me quit smoking. Cigarettes tasted nasty, but I kept smoking. I just felt miserable while I was smoking. I lasted about 4 weeks on Zyban. I noticed there's no place to review Zyban on the Zyban page. That's why I'm mentioning it here. My friend was on it at the same time as me. She became nasty and paranoid while on it. She didn't quit smoking either.

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tricia
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Registered: June 2004
Posts: 2
Review Date: Sat March 10, 2007 Would you recommend this? Yes | Total Spent: $40.00| Rating: 8 

 
Positive aspects of this (pros): works well for me
Negative aspects of this (cons): none

I have only been taking wellbutrin for a few months and so far it has been working for me.
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Dru1981
Junior Member


Registered: April 2007
Posts: 5
Review Date: Mon April 9, 2007 Would you recommend this? Yes | Total Spent: $2.00| Rating: 9 

 
Positive aspects of this (pros): lost weight, helped me quit smoking and drinking, elevated mood
Negative aspects of this (cons): horrible anxiety, memory problems

I believe that if I didn't have underlying anxiety problems then I would have a higher opinion of this medication. If you have anxiety issues I wouldn't recommend wellbutrin as it caused me almost unbearable panic attacks at times. It worked wonders on my depression, and helped me free myself from alcohol, nicotine, and pain killer addiction. As the panic attacks tended to happen after my second dose of the day, I managed them by taking the second dose just before falling asleep. This tended to cause problems if I couldn't get myself to quickly fall asleep as Wellbutrin caused insomnia.
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DoubtingThomasina
Junior Member


Registered: April 2007
Posts: 19
Review Date: Wed April 11, 2007 Would you recommend this? No | Total Spent: $12.00| Rating: 5 

 
Positive aspects of this (pros): Lifts you out of major depression
Negative aspects of this (cons): leaves you feeling unlike yourself

After my horrifying experience with Lexapro (especially the sexual dysfunction), I was put on Wellbutrin. It helped slightly with my depression but made me feel like I was in someone else's body. I eventually flushed them all down the toilet.
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lunakit
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Registered: April 2007
Posts: 12
Review Date: Thu April 12, 2007 Would you recommend this? No | Total Spent: $10.00| Rating: 3 

 
Positive aspects of this (pros): eliiminated panic attacks
Negative aspects of this (cons): mania, agitation, aggressiveness, outbursts of temper, sleeplessness

I'm bipolar with a tendency toward dysphoric mania. I took this for a few months several years ago, along with 4mg/day of xanax. At first I felt pleasantly energized ~ my manias are usually dysphoric so I enjoyed feeling over-the-moon happy for a while instead of paranoid and angry. And I didn't get any panic attacks while I was on this med. But after a month or so I started becoming more and more angry-manic, pissed off all the time and picking fights with everyone. And sleep? Forget it. It didn't work for me at all in long term so I got off it. Beware of Wellbutrin if your bipolar disorder scews towards mania. It might work well for depressives but my pdoc gets a 1 for prescribing this for a mostly-manic patient!
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prime23
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Registered: April 2007
Posts: 14
Review Date: Tue April 17, 2007 Would you recommend this? Yes | Total Spent: Not Indicated| Rating: 5 

 
Positive aspects of this (pros): Got rid of my depression. No sexual side effects (except good ones).
Negative aspects of this (cons): Made me manic

Wellbutrin got rid of my depression twice. It worked well, too well. It was like meth. I wound up in the hospital with psychotic mania both times. I think this is a good drug for major depressives, but bipolars need to be careful, especially if they have a history of major manic episodes.
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terry
Junior Member

Registered: April 2007
Posts: 8
Review Date: Tue April 24, 2007 Would you recommend this? No | Total Spent: $1.00| Rating: 1 

 
Positive aspects of this (pros): None
Negative aspects of this (cons): anxiety, insomnia

It may be great for some people, but for me it did absolutely nothing.
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chellebelle
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Registered: April 2007
Posts: 1
Review Date: Wed April 25, 2007 Would you recommend this? Yes | Total Spent: Not Indicated| Rating: 9 

 
Positive aspects of this (pros): Even moods, feelings of happiness, more energy, loss of appetite
Negative aspects of this (cons): Seems like negative emotions are more obvious

I have been taking this medication for one week. I have noticed some obvious side affects, which have been mostly positive. I am sleeping great, probably because I don't go to bed all amped up because my brain has been going a mile a minute all day. I have only had one negative side effect. Yesterday, I had a mini anxiety attack, which concerned me enough that I called my doctor. She recommended giving it another week before deciding if I was taking enough. I would definately recommend this to other people. Loss of appetite is a side effect, but in my case that just fine with me!
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DePressMe
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Registered: March 2007
Posts: 2020
Review Date: Thu April 26, 2007 Would you recommend this? Yes | Total Spent: $1.25| Rating: 9 

 
Positive aspects of this (pros): No weight gain or other side effects
Negative aspects of this (cons): I take the XL, so it is expensive

Wellbutrin is a good medicine for me. It helps with my depression and I have not noticed any side effects.
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deborah42
Member

Registered: May 2007
Posts: 25
Review Date: Sun May 6, 2007 Would you recommend this? No | Total Spent: Not Indicated| Rating: 5 

 
Positive aspects of this (pros): no weight gain,loss of appetite
Negative aspects of this (cons): insomnia ,anger.

ive been on this med for 3 weeks almost.im not really sure what to say.i guessi feel it makes me very angry to the point where dont look at me that way or ill punch u out.sleep doesnt happen much.eating has slowed down big timebut thats not a big thing [y]
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statgrrl
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Registered: May 2007
Posts: 1
Review Date: Thu May 10, 2007 Would you recommend this? Yes | Total Spent: $1.67| Rating: 10 

 
Positive aspects of this (pros): No sexual dysfunction, no drymouth, no headaches
Negative aspects of this (cons): Mucho expensivo!

I've been on antidepressants for approx. 13 years now and have tried (all with little/no success): Prozac, Zoloft, and Celexa. Prozac=NO SEX, Zoloft=DRYMOUTH, Celexa=HORRID HEADACHES.

I am treated for a combination of clinical depression and ADHD, so I finally got a good doctor who decided to put me on Wellbutrin 300mg XL which has been like a gift from the heavens. I now have my life back and in control and can function as a productive member of society once again.

WARNING: My stupid pharmacy/insurance co. refilled my RX with generic Buprion and I just started taking it thinking nothing of it until all my symptoms returned within a few days. It was like night and day - the Buprion is supposed to be the exact same formulation, but I was so severely dysfucntional and depressed that my relationship with my husband crashed and burned, nearly ruining my marriage, since we both had no idea what the hell was going on. I have since made the plea to my doctor to explicitly request the pure and not generic form. I have been back on the good stuff now for a little over a month and things are completely normal again.

Good news: Wellbutrin really does work!
Bad news: I'll likely be on it for life.

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jimmyjetta
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Registered: May 2007
Posts: 8
Review Date: Sun May 13, 2007 Would you recommend this? Yes | Total Spent: Not Indicated| Rating: 8 

 
Positive aspects of this (pros): it works
Negative aspects of this (cons): none

It's funny, years ago the original Wellbutrin had next to no effect on me, either therapeutic or with regards to side effects (although it did make for some real euphoric-type dreams). But I gave it another try recently, this time with Wellbutrin XL: by and large, it works! The therapeutic effects don't feel quite as "complete", for lack of a better term, when compared to the SSRI's I have taken but I don't have any sexual side effects from it either.

I have heard other people say that it amps them up too much (i.e. nervousness and anxiety) but I haven't had any appreciable problems with it.

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ouch
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Registered: June 2006
Posts: 323
Review Date: Sun May 20, 2007 Would you recommend this? No | Total Spent: Not Indicated| Rating: 2 

 
Positive aspects of this (pros): lifted mood and sex drive better
Negative aspects of this (cons): made my heart race, had panic attack and anxiety

Made my heart race - felt way too keyed up on it!
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ab1018
Member

Registered: May 2007
Posts: 93
Review Date: Sat May 26, 2007 Would you recommend this? Yes | Total Spent: Not Indicated| Rating: 8 

 
Positive aspects of this (pros): Weight loss, sexual desire back, no heavy sweating,
Negative aspects of this (cons): Severe diarrhea, some anxiety and agitation

I switched to Wellbutrin from Cymbalta because the Cymbalta was giving me severe night sweats and heavy overall sweating. I must say, after starting on the Wellbutrin, I feel like I have more energy than I ever did on other drugs. My appetite has decreased (which is good - I have gained 100 lbs. over a 5 year period on other meds). I also have motivation back to accomplish things. Sexual desire is also back.

Negative - some anxiety/agitation - losing my temper over small stuff. The worst - it gives me severe diarrhea. I had hoped I had a virus or something, but it's been two weeks now. My doc and I decided that the benefits of the med were worth seeing if that side effect would go away, but it hasn't.

Looks like I'll have to go back to the others, which make me zombie-like.

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leighc
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Registered: June 2007
Posts: 1
Review Date: Wed June 13, 2007 Would you recommend this? Yes | Total Spent: $5.03| Rating: 7 

 
Positive aspects of this (pros): no appetite, no longer compelled to sleep all day
Negative aspects of this (cons): sweating like crazy (sensitive to heat)

I was feeling so bad when I started on Wellbutrin XL that I didn't really care what side effects it had. Now that I'm feeling better, I'm debating whether to stay on it due to the sweating, which I just started to notice. I hate to sweat. While standing in the checkout line at a store I had to leave because I suddenly felt like I was being roasted over hot coals and sweat started to pour off of me. By the time I got in the car, my hair was wet. While doing light housework today I sweat right through my tee shirt. All I want to do is stand in front of the AC or open freezer. With summer coming, I don't think I can handle this. I have a whole new respect for menopausal women suffering from hot flashes!
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stockboy
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Registered: July 2007
Posts: 2
Review Date: Fri July 27, 2007 Would you recommend this? Yes | Total Spent: Not Indicated| Rating: 10 

 
Positive aspects of this (pros): energy, focus, elevated mood, libedo boost,
Negative aspects of this (cons): none

I have been in a funk for the last six months and didn't realize it. I was content to sit in front of the tv and watch commercials (I have ADD too). No motivation to do any of the honey-do's my wife was desperately asking me to complete. It got pretty bad when, after a another sleepless night of dark ruminating, I really started thinking about suicide. After some serious urging from a couple of good friends, not to mention my wife, I sought professional help.

After just a couple of days taking it, I was becoming a new energized happier person (like my old self). My mental fog cleared; thinking became more clearer and more focused. Unfortunately, my new pdoc switched me out for effexor, (the jury is still out on its effectiveness) as she said it would interact with concerta.

uhm... I did notice the sweating as well, but it also helped with IBS (so that's a wash)

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Treading_Water
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Registered: August 2007
Posts: 3
Review Date: Fri August 3, 2007 Would you recommend this? Yes | Total Spent: Not Indicated| Rating: 8 

 
Positive aspects of this (pros): Perks you up, weight loss, libido, some lifting of mood
Negative aspects of this (cons): A rough start -- irritable, strange dreams, dry mouth and headache

Overall, I had a good experience with this drug, though I am beginning to think it has run its course with me (don't you just HATE that? A great drug just stops working!!!). Was definitely at 3-4 week adjustment period that you have to work through -- yes, as the others have said, this strange aggressive feeling. I wanted to rip heads off! And the dreams were freaky. Oh, and dry mouth and sweating (if you are a sissy about working through initial side effects, move on). Then it settled in and was real nice -- nicely horny a lot, and sex was good -- and without even trying I dropped from 213 to about 192. VERY nice -- that alone will lift your mood. Fitting into those fave jeans from 5 years back... anywho. Worth a try -- be brave, give it at least 4 weeks, it may indeed be THE ONE. There are many SSRIs, there is only one Wellbutrin.
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eccentricmind76
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Registered: August 2007
Posts: 19
Review Date: Tue August 21, 2007 Would you recommend this? Yes | Total Spent: Not Indicated| Rating: 6 

 
Positive aspects of this (pros): Doesn't upset my stomach, loss of appetite
Negative aspects of this (cons): Slight headaches

I just started taking this med recently. Hopefully it will do much better than the Lexapro they had me on last time. I'll revisit this review if things change.
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xd42
Junior Member

Registered: August 2007
Posts: 5
Review Date: Sat August 25, 2007 Would you recommend this? No | Total Spent: Not Indicated| Rating: 3 

 
Positive aspects of this (pros): no sexual sideeffects, no weight gain
Negative aspects of this (cons): bad stomach/intestine pain, diarrha, didn't help depression/anxiety

Unfortunately I didn't have a good experience with this drug. I had transitioned off Paxil six months prior to starting wb xl. I wanted to give life a shot without drugs for a while. I started having trouble with anxiety/depression and Dr. suggested I try WB. Started at 150mg (name brand-xl) for two weeks and things were tolerable. At 300mg (generic-xl) for next two-three weeks, I started to have bad gut pain and diarrhea. No anger or aggression problems as other have experienced though. No libido impact but neither anxiety nor depression were getting better. Between the side effects and the fact that anxiety/depression was getting out of hand, I decided to stop the WB. I was disappointed as the med got good reviews here but everyone's system is different. I've always had bad anxiety and others have mentioned WB can exacerbate that so it was probably not the best choice. Paxil seems to work better for me.