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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.

Wellbutrin is used to treat major depressive disorder and seasonal affective disorder. At least one brand of bupropion (Zyban) is used to help people stop smoking by reducing cravings and other withdrawal effects.

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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 Throw away any medication that is outdated or no longer needed.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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sugahorse1
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Registered: March 2010
Location: South Africa
Posts: 7174
Thu May 2, 2013 Recommended? Yes | Total Spent: $20.00| Rating: 9 

 
PROS: Great anti-depressant, weight loss, energy
CONS: Increased anxiety

A little bit expensive, but the only anti-depressant that really worked. The increase in anxiety hasn't been welcome, but I would rather have that than crippling depression. It's also useful as it is energising

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sorta_fairytale
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Registered: April 2013
Location: Lost
Posts: 339
Thu May 2, 2013 Recommended? No | Total Spent: $10.00| Rating: 2 

 
PROS: ---
CONS: rapid heartbeat, constipation, increased anxiety

This product should not be given to people who have a high anxiety level.

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bkparque
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Registered: January 2013
Posts: 1
Wed January 2, 2013 Recommended? No | Total Spent: None indicated| Rating: 1 

 
PROS: dont know
CONS: dangerous drug can cause sever anxiety

made me afraid of things i take for granted, once its in your system can have bad side effects after quiting for 6 mos, brain software damaged took a year to fix.If your a soldier or ptsd or have cardio vascular disease I would think twice before experimenting with this medication. st johns wort is a erb that can have similar bad effect when it builds up in you system. Some people will swear by this medication, some are just used to it and it works. Take my warning how ever you like. But if you have cardio vascular disease this medicine can be fatal. Lipitor can cause dimentia, warning to the wise. change you diet and find a lover

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Chattygirl
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Registered: February 2011
Posts: 4
Fri August 17, 2012 Recommended? Yes | Total Spent: $5.00| Rating: 9 

 
PROS: Lifted depression, lost 50 pounds,
CONS: increases anxiety

I have taken this medication-the XL for a couple of years and so far it is controlling my depression. I lost 50 pounds the first year I took it. I did at one point change from the TEVA brand generic to the Anchen brand and had TERRIBLE dry mouth which caused mouth sores that were AWFUL. I was tested for throat cancer and after many tests it was determined that it was a side effect of that company's generic. As long as I take TEVA brand generic or the actual Wellbutrin XL I have no problem like that. So I'd suggest if you're having a odd problem maybe you could check into getting a different manufacturer's generic.

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Sat August 4, 2012 Recommended? No | Total Spent: $4.00| Rating: 2 

 
PROS: I couldn't be depressed
CONS: extreme mania

This med had me insanely bouncing off the walls.

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etsubuc14
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Registered: January 2012
Posts: 1
Tue January 17, 2012 Recommended? Yes | Total Spent: None indicated| Rating: 8 

 
PROS: worked well for my depression, boosts energy
CONS: weight gain, increased sexual desire, some anxiety attacks

This drug works very well for me. Other drugs I tried made me high and sick, but this one works much better. It has helped my depression majorly, however lately I have noticed having more depression symptoms and anxiety attacks.. which I'm going to talk to my doctor about. It definitely boosts my energy. This medicine has made me gain quite a bit of weight though.

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placid
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Registered: December 2011
Posts: 1
Sat December 17, 2011 Recommended? Yes | Total Spent: None indicated| Rating: 3 

 
PROS: no effect on sexual arousal, boosts energy level, causes apathy and bad dreams, soothes fibromyalgia and social phobia
CONS: racing/pouding/irregular heartbeat, nausea, diarrhea, dry mouth, headache, abdominal cramping, anxiety/panic escallation, weight gain, insomnia

I asked for a product with less sexual side-effects and was promptly told that men tend to prefer bupropion over SSRI's for this reason. I've been on it for three weeks and during week 2 I went from 150g to 300g and couldn't function for the allergic reaction I was having. I went back to 150g and I'm still suffering physically from unpleasant symptoms. I don't like the tough it out approach so I'm considering quitting. The longer I take it the more it seems to be upping my anxiety or jacked-up feeling (like I'm on coke). I worry that it could be worse if I stay on it for a while and then stop than if I just stop now and go back to taking herbal remedies.

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bathory
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Registered: November 2011
Posts: 7
Mon November 7, 2011 Recommended? Yes | Total Spent: None indicated| Rating: 0 

 
PROS:
CONS:

so far ive been on it for 3 months and no results on depression

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leejoseph
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Registered: September 2011
Location: WV
Posts: 38
Fri September 2, 2011 Recommended? No | Total Spent: None indicated| Rating: 1 

 
PROS: None for me
CONS: Feel distant from everything

It doesnt help my depression,anxiety,or sleep.It makes me feel spacey.And it also makes me hateful i think.Ive only been on it now for about 5 months.I wanna give it a fair try but im just about finishes with it.

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saphirrain
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Registered: June 2011
Location: North Carolina
Posts: 26
Sun June 5, 2011 Recommended? Yes | Total Spent: $3.00| Rating: 7 

 
PROS: works
CONS: doesn't work very well

worked pretty well for me when I was younger

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chandlerT660
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Registered: January 2011
Location: Erie. Pennsylvania
Posts: 569
Mon April 4, 2011 Recommended? Yes | Total Spent: $4.00| Rating: 8 

 
PROS: Energizing, Losing Weight!!!!!
CONS: Not so affective at helping my depression

I'm on Bupropion SR 150mg x2 daily. So far I've lost alot of inches on my belly. Been on it 1 month now. I don't have anything really bad to say about it. I have had no side affects that I can directly tie to this drug. So far I like it. It hasn't really affected my depression all that much, however its only been a month.

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chandlerT660
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Registered: January 2011
Location: Erie. Pennsylvania
Posts: 569
Mon April 4, 2011 Recommended? Yes | Total Spent: $4.00| Rating: 8 

 
PROS: Energizing, Losing Weight!!!!!
CONS: Not so affective at helping my depression

I'm on Bupropion SR 150mg x2 daily. So far I've lost alot of inches on my belly. Been on it 1 month now. I don't have anything really bad to say about it. I have had no side affects that I can directly tie to this drug. So far I like it. It hasn't really affected my depression all that much, however its only been a month.

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chandlerT660
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Registered: January 2011
Location: Erie. Pennsylvania
Posts: 569
Sun March 6, 2011 Recommended? Yes | Total Spent: $35.50| Rating: 10 

 
PROS: Energized, Able to get out of bed, Overall felt good
CONS: Its a stimulant, Don't take it and expect to sleep right away!

Only been on it 4 days and so far it has changed my life!(For the better) I take 200mg Daily inconjunction with 40mg Paxil and 100mg of Sinequan.

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pinheadlarry91
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Registered: November 2010
Posts: 1
Wed December 15, 2010 Recommended? No | Total Spent: None indicated| Rating: 1 

 
PROS: nothing
CONS: nothing

I was prescribed this for ADHD and it does absolutely nothing for me, I do smoke, but it doesn't do anything for that either. This is the worst medication.

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Bluesgirl
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Registered: December 2010
Location: Currently in Redding, CA
Posts: 3
Sun December 5, 2010 Recommended? Yes | Total Spent: None indicated| Rating: 8 

 
PROS: More energy, slightly better mood, few side effects
CONS: Insomnia if I take it too late in the day

Although I wouldn't say this drug makes me happy, it has helped with most of my depression symptoms so that I can get through the day. Tried the XL and couldn't sleep, so I take plain Wellbutrin, 200 mgs., as soon as I get up in the morning and it doesn't seem to have that effect.

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kittghost
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Registered: November 2010
Posts: 2
Wed November 10, 2010 Recommended? Yes | Total Spent: $14.00| Rating: 4 

 
PROS: Made me feel more awake
CONS: Didn't really help boost my mood at all

Really it just kept me stable but didn't help much. Recommended for mild depression I guess

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aking2
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Registered: February 2010
Location: Houston, TX
Posts: 11
Thu October 28, 2010 Recommended? No | Total Spent: None indicated| Rating: 1 

 
PROS: I experienced NO positives.
CONS: None

It was prescribed to add energy in conjunction with the Paxil I was already on. Nothing happened! Totally worthless. I would have gladly taken the increased libido or the long lasting erections.

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Sultrysorrow
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Registered: October 2007
Location: Arizona
Posts: 77
Tue August 17, 2010 Recommended? No | Total Spent: None indicated| Rating: 1 

 
PROS: None
CONS: Rough transition when switching from your standard SSRI

Transitioned from Zoloft to wellbutrin and got the dreaded brain zaps!

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takepsych
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Registered: August 2008
Location: Texas
Posts: 4
Mon August 16, 2010 Recommended? No | Total Spent: None indicated| Rating: 1 

 
PROS: none
CONS: It caused me to rapid cycle. I would be fine for 5 minutes, then the next 5 minutes I would be crying.

It caused me to rapid cycle. I was crying then happy. Switching every 5 minutes.

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Abbie08
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Registered: August 2010
Posts: 1
Mon August 16, 2010 Recommended? No | Total Spent: None indicated| Rating: 2 

 
PROS: brief period of increased energy
CONS: worsening dark moods

caused near lethal suicide attempt

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feather27
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Registered: November 2006
Location: Iowa
Posts: 1
Fri July 2, 2010 Recommended? Yes | Total Spent: None indicated| Rating: 7 

 
PROS: has a leveling effect for ADHD when added to ritalin. controls depression well without sleepiness.
CONS: occasional migraines

Several other anti-depressants had created an extreme aversion to trying any other medications. It took the doctor more than a year to overcome all objections in addition to exhaustive research. Having an eating disorder made the potential of weight gain an intolerable side effect and was a major selling point. Though a list of side effects is not indicative of actual experience, it was important. This has made the difference between being a mom who cannot make decisions and get off the couch to becoming an award-winning radio personality, graduating college with honors and being able to resume hobbies.

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txgirl2010
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Registered: April 2010
Posts: 6
Tue April 20, 2010 Recommended? Yes | Total Spent: $4.00| Rating: 7 

 
PROS: More energy within a day or two of starting this med
CONS: I have higher levels of agitation while taking 300mg a day

Mostly a positive experience. The only anti-depressants I have taken where I don't gain weight. It makes my sex drive much higher as well, not sure if that is good or bad.

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HazMat
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Registered: January 2010
Tue January 19, 2010 Recommended? No | Total Spent: None indicated| Rating: 3 

 
PROS: Great energy boost, increased libido, weight loss
CONS: Heart Palpitations, Insomnia, Irritibility, Recklessness

I wish there were another option for recommendation.I personally had a terrible experience, but it might work great for someone else. The energy boost is great, the weight loss can be great, and it really revved my sex drive.Anyhow, I was prescribed this when diagnosed with PTSD, which apparently is a bad idea. I struggled to get two hours of sleep each night, snapped at everyone, and didn't care that I was a raging maniac. I impulsively stopped showing up at work, not even bothering to quit. Thing was, I felt great, and wasn't been able to recognize problems until I started having trouble with my heart racing and hurting. And due to a lack of rationality, I stopped cold turkey without consulting a doctor, and suffered blowback.It's been about ten years, and I'm pretty certain the damage to my personality lasted at least eight years. I might still be altered, because now I'm an anxious person, and I remember being pretty mellow before.

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moodysunflower
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Registered: January 2010
Sun January 17, 2010 Recommended? No | Total Spent: $5.00| Rating: 1 

 
PROS: It's cheap.
CONS: Everything

Wellbutrin was the first atypical antidepressant I've tried and I had a truly awful experience on it. The drug increased my depression and anxiety by about 100% and I had a lot of suicidal thoughts while taking it. It also made me extremely irritable, to the point where I was confrontational with complete strangers and almost violent. It also made me drink like a fish because I felt so miserable, thus creating a vicious cycle. I don't recommend this drug at all. It should be called Hellbutrin, not Wellbutrin.

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benjaminhiggs
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Registered: November 2009
Posts: 1
Wed November 18, 2009 Recommended? Yes | Total Spent: None indicated| Rating: 8 

 
PROS: great stimulant
CONS:

it has good effect on my mood and stimulates me well. i'm used to buy wellbutrin online just to save money and it worked as it should. it was generic version (Bupropion)

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phoenix47baby
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Registered: September 2009
Location: Southern California
Posts: 619
Tue November 17, 2009 Recommended? Yes | Total Spent: $25.00| Rating: 9 

 
PROS: it curbs smoking, gives a stimulant effect
CONS: can push one into mania

good experience, got me out of depression

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Daka03
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Registered: October 2009
Wed October 21, 2009 Recommended? Yes | Total Spent: None indicated| Rating: 6 

 
PROS: Increased energy
CONS: persistent intestinal cramping and diarrhea

I was wondering if anyone else had these same side effects and if it went away with continued use. It seems like most people who have experienced this have discontinued using it. I've only been on it for about two and a half weeks - I went on it for AD/HD and it seems to be working otherwise. I'm reluctant to try other stimulants such as Ritalin since I have an anxiety disorder to begin with. Is it worth continuing with the Wellbutrin XL if the pain and discomfort will eventually go away? Also, would taking it on an empty stomach maybe make it better (since I have been taking it with my breakfast each morning) ?

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Cojone
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Registered: October 2009
Thu October 1, 2009 Recommended? Yes | Total Spent: $5.00| Rating: 6 

 
PROS: more energy, more focused, weight loss
CONS: trembling, sweating, neck pain

I've had anxiety disorder for about 15 years, have gone through alot of different meds for many years and finally settled on Lexapro. My anxiety was finally under control but I was always lethargic and my mood was always flat so my doc recommended adding Budeprion. I immediatly noticed a boost in energy and had trouble falling asleep for the next 3 days but it finally leveled off. Soon I started noticing that my hands would tremble and that I would sweat all the time. Worst of all my sweat would smell like the pills, with my type of work, I sweat alot and ppl around me started noticing that I always smelled funny lol. So I stopped taking it. I've washed my work cloths so many times and still notice the scent of the pills. Gonna ask the doc to prescribe me the real stuff and not the generic to see if it makes a difference

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seriynochi
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Registered: December 2007
Location: Washington, USA
Posts: 2
Tue September 29, 2009 Recommended? No | Total Spent: $50.00| Rating: 1 

 
PROS: none
CONS: kept me up for 3days after one dose

took one dose of it and it kept me up for 3 days solid.

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mylove123
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Registered: August 2009
Mon August 17, 2009 Recommended? Yes | Total Spent: None indicated| Rating: 4 

 
PROS: lost weight gained from paxil, useful for depression , increased energy
CONS: horrible nightmares

I have taken wellbutrin twice and has helped my depression. It increased my sexual libido and energy, helpd with the weight gain from paxil. The nightmares well awful, so horrible I didn't sleep well. I was afraid of falling sleep becuz of this. But during the day I felt great. With lots of energy and very very happy.

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thinker22
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Registered: June 2009
Location: Pac NW
Posts: 2112
Tue July 7, 2009 Recommended? Yes | Total Spent: $5.00| Rating: 8 

 
PROS: Energy, improved mood, decreased depression
CONS: Irritibility, aggressiveness, impulsiveness when first taking, huge withdrawals

Energy, improved mood, decreased depression, but irritibility, aggressiveness, impulsiveness when first taking, huge withdrawals if discontinued

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Quorrah
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Registered: June 2009
Location: CT
Posts: 34
Thu June 25, 2009 Recommended? Yes | Total Spent: None indicated| Rating: 8 

 
PROS: Helps settle mood; can also help w/smoking cessation.
CONS:

I used to take it and it was helpful. My daughter currently takes it and it is helping her. Good product. I am VERY thankful that I don't see any side effects in my daughter. My son used to take it, but refuses meds now. (He self-medicates.)

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swdunn
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Registered: March 2009
Wed June 3, 2009 Recommended? Yes | Total Spent: $7.00| Rating: 10 

 
PROS: Reduced depression symptoms immediately. Increased libido
CONS: some constipation

I'm taking generic 300 mg per day and have been for about 2 months. Restored my creativity and interest in life.

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misboner
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Registered: May 2009
Location: oakland ca.
Posts: 2
Sat May 30, 2009 Recommended? Yes | Total Spent: None indicated| Rating: 2 

 
PROS:
CONS: its causes weightgain and currently is not working for me

weight gain headache uncontrolable eating

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mffnewjersey
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Registered: February 2009
Thu March 5, 2009 Recommended? Yes | Total Spent: $5.00| Rating: 9 

 
PROS: Pulls me out of depression almost immediately. As time goes by, depression turns into happiness and joy.
CONS: I take 100 mg. 150 mg. and 300 mg. made me too nervous.

I also used Wellbutrin to stop smoking. I am still a non-smoker, and it has been years since I smoked.

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Thu February 19, 2009 Recommended? No | Total Spent: None indicated| Rating: 1 

 
PROS: none
CONS: sugar pill

Does nothing. I have tried it more than once. Some people believe in it - But take it away, they propally wouldn't notice

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browneyed_wreck
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Registered: September 2008
Location: Canada
Posts: 2
Sun February 1, 2009 Recommended? No | Total Spent: $26.00| Rating: 2 

 
PROS: i can stay awake during the day? nothing really.
CONS: anxiety is to it's worst point, depression is to it's worst point

depression is horrible, my anxiety is so bad I can't leave my house without feeling/getting sick. it's absolutely horrible. I've never felt this bad.

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littlelori
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Registered: December 2008
Posts: 13
Tue December 9, 2008 Recommended? Yes | Total Spent: $35.00| Rating: 8 

 
PROS: more energy and motivation to get things done ,better libido,no more compulsive behavior, I'm able to think before I act now.
CONS: trembling and twiching

I started out on generic called budeprion sr, at first I was very anxious, it was embarrassing and I was constipated. The whole time I was taking it I had headaches and I would go through major mood swings. I almost started crying at the grocery store because I was so overwhelmed with the people around me. I asked my dr for name brand sr 150 mg because I read some negative things about the generic version. It is like night and day, I feel great. Im goofing around with my kids and laughing, my pms is non existant and I just feel overall a sence of well being I havn't felt in a really long time. No more headaches or meltdowns.My anxiety is under control and I no longer struggle with depression. This drug helps me get my life together. I'm very greatfull.

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lashaine
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Registered: August 2008
Location: Missouri
Posts: 29
Thu August 28, 2008 Recommended? Yes | Total Spent: None indicated| Rating: 0 

 
PROS:
CONS:

This drug did nothing for me.

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serenityK
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Registered: August 2008
Mon August 25, 2008 Recommended? Yes | Total Spent: None indicated| Rating: 6 

 
PROS: increased focus/awareness, decreased anxiety, no change in sexual desires, no fatigue
CONS: dizziness

I've been taking buproprion for almost three months (morning and night). I haven't experienced any insomnia or change in sexual desires. It definitely decreased my anxiety and enabled me to focus on life, not on anxiety. I get dizziness about 20 minutes after I take each does, but it usually lasts only 10 minutes or so.

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skittleburst14
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Registered: August 2008
Thu August 14, 2008 Recommended? Yes | Total Spent: None indicated| Rating: 5 

 
PROS: unclear
CONS: headaches, random anger surges, personality felt markedly altered

I would recommend this product because I think it could work very well for the people who need it. It definitely did not work for me. I tried it for about 8 weeks at 200mg, and I kept hoping that I was seeing improvement, but by the 7th week I had to admit that not only was my depression not improving, I was definitely feeling more angry about absolutely nothing, like having near constant PMS. If you truly need this medication, I think you'll see at least some improvement in the first month. If not, you probably need something else.

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trixie459
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Registered: August 2008
Tue August 5, 2008 Recommended? No | Total Spent: $4.00| Rating: 2 

 
PROS: helped somewhat with depression and anxiety
CONS: racing thoughts and jittery body when trying to sleep,

I tried wellbutrin for about 2 weeks before the jitters and insomnia forced me to stop taking it. I really had high hopes for it being a good med for me as I've read so many good reviews and my daughter loves it. Alas it wasn't meant to be!

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lotusblss
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Registered: July 2008
Sat July 19, 2008 Recommended? Yes | Total Spent: None indicated| Rating: 7 

 
PROS: immediately lifted my depression, lots of energy and enthusiasm, felt just wonderful
CONS: insomnia, complete loss of appetite, only felt great for a couple of weeks

I was suicidal, and started taking Wellbutrin. Two days later, I felt *wonderful*--happy, joyous, huge amounts of energy. Later, I realized I must have been hypomanic. It was great, though!Wellbutrin caused me to be absolutely unable to sleep, and took away my appetite. I had to force down food and I lost too much weight. Also, after a couple of weeks, I had big mood swings--two great days, followed by two or three days of sobbing--probably because I wasn't sleeping.The doctor added Zoloft and they're great in combination. I haven't lost my sex drive from Zoloft, which I credit WB with. If you are already thin, or have insomnia problems, I wouldn't recommend Wellbutrin alone. If you lack energy, want to lose weight, and are lethargic, it might be great for you. Otherwise I think it's better in combination with an SSRI.

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Is4110
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Registered: May 2008
Location: SW Arkansas
Posts: 5
Thu July 17, 2008 Recommended? Yes | Total Spent: None indicated| Rating: 8 

 
PROS: Relieved depression, stayed calmed and focused
CONS: Side effects.

I wish I could have stayed on this. It was the ONLY thing I ever tried that actually CUT my food cravings! I mean this stuff really does it. I didn't want sweets! Had I stayed on it, I could have lost the 15 pounds I gained and still have. But I was allergic to it! No joke...I kept breaking out with hives, those long, puffy, mosquito bite looking things all over me, especially on my stomach. And they really itched, bad! When I told my doctor, he really didn't think it was the Welbutrin causing the hives. He thought it was stress. But when I discontinued Welbutrin, the hives and itching stopped completely and have never returned. In additon, this drug made me have extreme shortness of breath like I couldn't get a complete breath of oxygen in my lungs. That was a real trip..but I still wish I could have stayed on it.

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DoubleJ
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Registered: July 2008
Posts: 9
Mon July 14, 2008 Recommended? Yes | Total Spent: None indicated| Rating: 8 

 
PROS: elevated mood, decreased appetite, more positive outlook, increased energy/motivation, increased sex drive, clearer thought process
CONS: difficulty sleeping, increased anxiety

This medication has been a godsend for me. It clears up some of the sexual side effects and sedating qualities of SSRIs (I am also on Paxil) and seems to have made me more focused and goal-oriented. However, I do have episodes of increased anxiety and have a history of sleep problems, which have only gotten worse. Overall though, the trade off is very much worth it for me

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dicmorrison
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Registered: July 2008
Location: U.A.E
Wed July 9, 2008 Recommended? Yes | Total Spent: $75.00| Rating: 7 

 
PROS: reduced anxiousness, made it a lot easier to stay sober and not want to pop a lot of pills at the same time
CONS: None in the long term

Taking Wellbutrin was my new year resolution, today is July 9th so I've been taking it for over 7 months, when I first took this drug I noticed some changes, mostly positive, Positive:1) I feel that I could sit down and not move for more than 5 minutes, something I could almost never do before; every time I went somewhere I would think about leaving right away, that has all changed :-)2)I started thinking about sex more, I was setting up dates and being more socially active in the female department, 3)I felt that my mind was less "blurry" that I was more focused, I was doing a lot less ranting and felt more " settled down" and more composed.4)I would say the drug made me more alert but in a good way, I could say I felt less lazy and more likely to get up and do something or go somewhere 5)I would always pop too many non-prescription pills at the same time ( over 6 sometimes 10 or even 20), I couldn't stop myself from doing that even though I was constantly worried about overdosing or causing irreversible Kidney or liver damage, now I no longer feel like popping any pills, I'm very pleased with that :-)6)I didn't feel that the drug made me want to eat more, my weight remained the same and that's something I am very happy withNegative:1) Dry mouth is annoying at first but then you get used to drinking more liquids2) its harder to fall asleep at first but i adjusted both doses to be earlier in the day (150mg when I wake up at 7:30, the next dose at 5 or 6pm at the most)3) I don't feel that I have improved socially, I am still withdrawn and spend most of my time alone, however I feel its not fair not to blame myself more for thatOverall to me the positives out way the Negatives, I have had a good experience with the drug :-)

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neuroplasticity
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Registered: June 2008
Thu June 26, 2008 Recommended? Yes | Total Spent: $30.00| Rating: 8 

 
PROS: increased energy, positive outlook
CONS: anxiety, headaches

Unfortunately, people with poor experiences are more prone to post here, so the outlook for this medication is probably much better than it appears. I understand how the side effects can be overwhelming- especially in the first few days. I had a short temper, insomnia and I still get headaches. Once my body adjusted to the 300 mg/day (after first being gradually elevated to that level for a week) I felt much better. Having taken Wellbutrin XL for a few months, however, I still didn't feel 100%. I was recently increased to 450 mg/day. It was a struggle to get used to again, but I feel I am now benefiting from it. I'm lucky, it's hard to diagnose which treatment is best for which person and I am grateful I didn't have to go through a spectrum of drugs before I found the right one. There are definitely some bad things about bupropion medications, but overall the positives have outweighed the negatives substantially. If you want to quit smoking, then taking this for depression is an added bonus and I haven't smoked in the 6 months I have been taking it. Caution: alcohol WILL NOT be enjoyable with Wellbutrin. It lowers your seizure threshold and it made me immensely paranoid and fearful. My main concern is the fact that my psychiatrist wants to keep me on it for another year. Isn't that a little too long?

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Hermetic
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Registered: June 2008
Sun June 22, 2008 Recommended? No | Total Spent: None indicated| Rating: 1 

 
PROS: None
CONS: Anxiety, Nausea, Depression, Suicidal thoughts, Insomnia

I suffer from a major depressive disorder and anxiety. My psych perscribed wellbutrin in order to "motivate" me, hoping that it would take away my lethargy and depression. I have to say that this is the worst med that I have been on. It made me extremely depressed and emotional. It also increased my anxiety ten fold. I am also a smoker, but I didn't find it at all usefull for qitting.

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Seraph
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Registered: April 2007
Location: Gainesville, FL
Posts: 70
Sat February 16, 2008 Recommended? Yes | Total Spent: None indicated| Rating: 7 

 
PROS: Increased energy, mitigated depression
CONS: Tremors, upped heart rate by 10 bpm

It helps my depression, but I am still a bit dysphoric and depressed. It did give me the energy to make it through the day, but I have to keep a pill bottle next to my bed because it's too hard to get up until it's in my system. It allows me to function. It does occasionally make me hyper, but that's not terribly abnormal. I was addicted to caffeine before I started Bupropion because I could not function without it. I stopped taking caffeine cold turkey once I started. It was unnecessary. Plus, Bupropion gave me a more stable boost. (No caffeine withdrawls at 4 pm)As for the depression, it does help. It's certainly not an end-all cure.

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Savvi
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Registered: February 2008
Tue February 5, 2008 Recommended? No | Total Spent: $25.00| Rating: 1 

 
PROS: Loss of appetite
CONS: Irritability

I went on this as zoloft took away my libido. This definitely brought back the libido, but made me sooo irritable and did nothing for my depression. I'm seeing my doc again next week and will ask to go off it. I'm tired of yelling at everyone.

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