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Budeprion XL User Reviews & Ratings (Page 2)

Budeprion XL has an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from a total of 31 reviews on Drugs.com. 56% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 13% reported a negative experience.

Reviews for Budeprion XL

  • James...
  • January 6, 2020

For Seasonal Affective Disorder "I had used bupropion XL three years ago for SAD (seasonal affective disorder)and it helped. I started again this end of November 2019. After 4 weeks it started to work. I would recommend starting take the first week that Daylight saving time ends. November 1 or even before. It might be best to start taking when you notice that the days are getting shorter and it bother you. I intent to taper down the first week of March 8 as long as I feeling well. I can not say it help with ADD. I am taking 150mg extend release."

8 / 10
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  • Toomuch
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • January 14, 2019

"Only on day 4 and I don’t like the feeling. I am light headed, dizzy and very nauseous. I get a bit agitated because of the symptoms, so I hope it’s very temporary. I am hopeful and will give it the 2 weeks the Dr suggested. I am in 150 mg a day. For years I have had anxiety that just keeps getting worse, and minor depression issues, and some anger issues. I Hope this is the right drug and dose because so far I don’t feel great and I hope to feel better soon."

6 / 10
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  • Dianalb
  • August 23, 2010

For Depression "Currently on 10mg of Lexparo 1 x a day to help mellow out my anxiety and panic attacks associated with postpartum depression. Was extremely effective, but the effect started wearing off after 2 months. The drowsiness I experienced from the medication was also getting unbearable. Doctor prescribed 150 mg Wellbutrin XL 1 x a day to be used in combination with the 10mg Lexapro. The idea was that it would increase my feelings of well-being while counteracting the drowsiness. Stopped Wellbutrin after 2 days. I experienced anxiety, sleeplessness, bad headaches behind my eyes, nausea and sour stomach. Probably should have given it more time to kick in. Will stick to Lexapro and just drink more coffee."

4 / 10
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  • Leesa
  • Taken for 6 months to 1 year
  • April 23, 2018

For Major Depressive Disorder "Generic was not working for me at all. 100% difference with Brand name. If fact went through several generic nothing was working till I started taking the brand name. Now I do not have insurance and can not afford it. I had a discount card. I would have paid $5 but you had to have insurance."

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  • ianma...
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • March 3, 2022

For Major Depressive Disorder "I was on bupropion for 4 months. It was somewhat effective for my MDD, and helped some aspects of my ADHD a little bit (primarily ones associated with depression, like overeating and motivation). Side-effects when starting were quite intense, and I noticed slight increases in suicidal ideation. I got off of it because of concerns of other medications interacting, and cross-tapered to Zoloft (which I found totally ineffective and potentially made things worse). Side effects were the most problematic aspect of Budeprion."

4 / 10
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  • Fantino
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • April 13, 2018

"I just Started Taking Bupropion XL so far, so good! I am a Diabetics! If I can lose Some weight, and less med for my diabetes. I am taking three Zumba classes a week! Plus Water Classes! I was worried about the side effects! After reading all this stuff!! Hope it helps!!"

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  • Rozzie
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • May 16, 2022

For Depression "Started out okay on 150mg. Moved up to 300mg. Okay at first, then after a few months, side effects kicked in. My memory was getting much worse, balance was off. Hard time walking straight. I was in bad shape. It's hard to get in to see the doctor, so I quit taking them completely. Within two weeks I was back to my old self. Never again!"

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  • Cjg
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • March 28, 2020

For Anxiety "I’ve been on this since early October 2019 and it was all good the first month then ever since my anxiety has been getting worse and worse."

4 / 10
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  • Anonymous
  • April 2, 2008

For Seasonal Affective Disorder "I live in Northern New England. This medication has been a life saver for my S A D ."

10 / 10
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  • Fingo...
  • August 5, 2016

For Depression "I have used several different antidepressants and this is the best so far. I have more energy(still not much), sleep better and fewer thoughts of suicide."

7 / 10
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  • unpre...
  • February 6, 2009

For Depression "I've been feeling real down so my doctor told me to take budeprion. I feel much better, I'm happy and taking one step at a time. I can now get out of bed."

6 / 10
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  • Colda...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • May 4, 2017

For Depression "I thought this was going to be a game changer seeming that I already take a high dose of effexor. All I can say is I'm up and down...mostly down, cry everyday..need to get off after a few short weeks"

4 / 10
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  • Anonymous
  • Taken for 6 months to 1 year
  • May 16, 2017

For Depression "This generic is not effective."

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