After pregnancy I had symptoms of postpartum. GP prescribed Bupropion XL (Wellbutrion XL-brand). I... am wondering if anyone else has had any side effects from this drug? I have been gaining a bit of weight, my hair is breaking off, bumps/pimples on my head and a decrease in sexual desire. Frequent sharp throbbing headaches and lack of energy. The medication has helped a bit for more 'happy feelings' but is there another depression medication that has less side effects? I am also taking Progesterone medication Nora BE and my OB said no side effect should occur... anyone having side effects from this pill as well? I'm trying to cancel out some med's and not sure which one to stop first !
Depression - Anyone had side effects from Bupropion XL or Nora BE, what other AD could I try ?
- Posted:
- 7 Dec 2011 by PostPartum
- Topics:
- nora-be, depression, birth control, bupropion, progesterone, pregnancy, side effect
Responses (2)
7 Dec 2011
Hey PostPartum,
I think your culprit is the Nora Be. The following is a list of serious and common side effects:
Nora-Be (norethindrone) side effects
Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Stop using this medication and call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:
11 Jan 2012
Hi Postpartum
Wellbutrin did great for my depresssion but it gave me the side effects from hell. I almost gave up twice taking it but Im glad I hung in there. Everyone is so different. I thought I had a great sex life with my husband but when I started wellbutrin I realize my libido was low, it did good things for my sex life. It took Wellbutrin 6 to 8 weeks to start working for me and for the side effect to stop. I hope you was able to hang in there and I hope you are doing better.
Dream
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Thank you so much for your feedback ! I also strongly believe that Wellbutrin has been great for my sex life, which has been a big issue for us ! I am still having trouble with my hair breaking off and headaches but not as bad as when I started. Thank you so much :)