Bupropion Questions

Does Bupropion make you gain tons of weight and also make you a very restless sleeper?

I have been on the generic Wellbutrin for depression for about 3 to 4 months now and have packed on a significant amount of weight. I cannot get enough sleep, but I notice that I toss and turn all night long. Has anyone else noticed that this is a side effect of the medicine?

Wellbutrin and drinking?

I just started 150 ml Bupropion 2 days ago. My doctor recommended it for depression and anxiety. While I do struggle with both as my work and home life are very hectic, I have never taken anything for it. Situations changed and I decided to give it a try to see if it improves my symptoms. However,... read more

Wellbutrin - Bupropion XL 150 make anyone else tired?

I have been taking Bupropion XL 150 for only 2 days. It was prescribed to treat depression, fatigue, confusion, etc. I take it around 8am. I do not really feel any effect, except I am completely wiped out by early afternoon. This wasn't the case prior to starting this medication. The past 2... read more

How long does it take Wellbutrin XL/SR (bupropion) to work?

How effective is Wellbutrin on motivation/weight mgmt/sex drive?

For those who have been on Wellbutrin/Buproprion... can you rate your experience in the following areas and what dosage level you are on ? (1) motivation(feeling of getting things accomplished) (2) weight management - weight loss or weight gain (3) sex drive - increase or decrease ??

Does Auvelity work better than Wellbutrin?

Auvelity vs. Wellbutrin: Effectiveness for Depression?

What is the best generic Wellbutrin?

In the past I have taken both brand name and generic Wellbutrin XL and noticed a significant difference. I've tried to switch from brand name to generic twice in the last couple of years, and both times came to the realization that the generic Wellbutrin/ Bupropion XL is nothing like brand... read more

Has anybody experienced seizures with bupropion (wellbutrin)?

I am supposed to be starting out at 100 mg for first few days and increase to 200 mg if well tolerated. I ended up breaking the pills in half and only taking 50 mg for first two days because I am terrified of having a seizure. I am already feeling side effects on this low dose, jittery, tremors,... read more

Alcohol & Bupropion: never ever? Does anyone on bupropion drink without a problem?

It seems there are some horror stories of attempting to have alcohol while on bupropion- light headed and depressed for days, it hitting WAY too hard etc. Though I am only in my 2nd week, and drinking is the last thing on my mind, I hope it's not impossible that I can enjoy a 2-3 drinks a... read more

Wellbutrin XL - Will the constant hunger ever end?

This is my third day on Bupropion HCL XL 150. I got on it for compulsive eating and slight depression. I am not very large, I am 5"9' and 150 lbs. For three days I have felt constantly hungry. I am not over eating, just eating when I need to. And I eat pretty healthy, a lot of fruits and... read more

Has anyone gained or lost weight on BUPROPION XL 300mg (generic for W0ELLBUTRIN) ?

I was on Citalopram 40mg for 2 years and gained a total of 40 lbs. My doctor switched me to wellbutrin xl 150 mg but I saw no difference in my weight so she just upped my dose to 300mg. It has worked wonders with my anxiety though, as did the citalopram, but the weight gain and uncontrolled hunger... read more

Wellbutrin SR - Help - Anyone Taking 400 mg of Wellbutrin (buproprion) SR???

I have been taking Wellbutrin SR 150 mg twice a day for a few years now. I have been tolerating that dose fine. My doctor feels I need to increase to 3 x a day for a total of 400 mg a day now due to worsening depression and anxiety. I am scared of taking this dose! I have read all the hype about... read more

Bupropion - How long to take effect?

Ive been net diagnosed as having mild depression, and was prescribed Wellbutrin SR 150 once a day (I got the generic version). It is now day 2 and I literally feel nothing. No negatives, no positives, just feel like I never took anything at all. I'm so frustrated because all I want is to feel... read more

Wellbutrin - Anybody ever feel tired rather than energized on bupropion 150 SR?

Today is my 2nd day on bupropion 150 sr for major depression. I've been depressed for 2 yrs after my dad's horrible death.The doc said that in a couple of days I could take a 2nd 150sr pill. I was tired before trying this AD, but now it's worse. I still take Klonopin 1 mg at nite to... read more