Wellbutrin SR for Depression User Reviews (Page 2)

• LCano
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 27, 2019

"I had every bad side effect and it crept up over time. Insane migraine headaches, stomach pain nausea, ear pain, ringing in the ears, vision problems, vertigo, suicidal thoughts. I also had very frequent urination. The agitation and angry outbursts were really frightening. I was completely fine for 3 months so I didn’t make the connection between the drug and the symptoms at all. I went to doctors for headaches and my bladder and even for allergies until I figured it out myself. I finally thought to myself, what did I start doing differently in my life? It was the Wellbutrin. I called my psychiatrist and told him my symptoms and he told me to stop taking it immediately. I’m glad I figured it out. I really don’t think anybody else other than myself would have. It has been a really rough few weeks with this pain. I felt almost immediately better when I stopped the medication."

• macyy...
• October 3, 2016

"it's pretty damn great! it makes me feel so much better. although it causes significant weight loss. i was 5'3 100 pounds (on the verge but fine considering my frame) but now i'm 89lbs. so yeah that's not good. if you're tiny like me naturally, i wouldn't recommend...but i tried every drug on the planet and the side effects are worth it. i just have to force myself to eat more"

• Mauifun
• September 16, 2011

"I like Wellbutrin SR. It helps me lose weight I was at 174 and now at 155 where I should be. I have tried over 11 medications, but this seems to work great. It gives me more energy which I need working 2 jobs."

• becky...
• October 24, 2009

"I have tried several other medicines and all they did was a large weight gain, about 45 lbs. So I suggested to my doctor about Wellbrutrin SR and I have since lost the weight and have kept it off. So I'am now a happy and thinner woman."

• Astig
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 14, 2017

"I just started taking a very small dose of Wellbutrin and will be gradually increasing. It is being prescribed for major depression and anxiety. For the past 2 years when I wake up in the morning it's usually quickly followed by a terrible anxiety that usually goes away but can take a few hours to do so. Anyone else experience this morning anxiety?"

• Anonymous
• June 14, 2008

"I have tried all sorts of antidepressants but Wellbutrin SR has been the only one that actually gave me energy instead of making me want to take a nap every afternoon. One of the nice side effects of Wellbutrin is it helped me lose weight."

• Big...
• September 15, 2011

"2 and 1/2 months on WB. Quality of life improved significantly. I am more emotionally resilient, have an increase in daily energy and I feel more motivated to do the things that were languishing on the back burner before. I have been on other ADs and this one is different; it didn't numb me, it lifted me up. The range of emotions is still there. But the difference is I can come back from sadness without being a total mess. It hasn't made me a better person, it's just made life less of an uphill battle. I've lost 20 of the 30 lbs I needed to lose so far too. Cons: lengthy start up phase (7 weeks for me) requires lots of patience, plus I couldn't sleep properly on Wellbutrin without my trazodone at night."

• Anonymous
• June 8, 2008

"I started taking Wellbutrin six years ago. I'm still taking it. It just works, I don't really know how to explain the way I feel except much calmer, less agitated, less sad. I thought I didn't need it any longer because I felt so good for many years and tried going off of it but after about 3-4 weeks, I felt just as I had prior to ever taking it. So, I never have any plans of going off it."

• Sadbe...
• December 10, 2015

"I started taking it about 3 weeks ago at the 150mg dose for depression. First week I felt very little change but that was actually a plus as many antidepressants I have tried have made me feel physically terrible and mentally kind of.. Sketchy? But with wellbutrin I only had minor headaches when smoking (not surprising considered its original use was as a cessation aid) and some very vivid dreams. At this point I am really starting to feel a change; random weeping down to once this past week rather than every damn day; starting to feel hopeful about the future again, showing more interest in my past hobbies, feeling grateful. Only downside is it has really increased my acne, so I had to step up my skincare game."

• Anonymous
• February 17, 2012

"I'm on my 3rd week of bupropion and I have finally started seeing a difference in myself. It was a Thursday and I was in clinicals, I'm in college for athletic training, and I was just my normal friendly happy energetic self. Out of the three weeks I have had dizziness once and I have noticed some trembling but so far so good and I really feel like I'm getting back to my normal self. I had been down for so long I'm just glad I finally did something about it!"

• DW27
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 26, 2012

"I am on bupropion SR for 2.5 months and it's been pretty good so far. I don't sleep all the time like on citalopram and my weight stayed the same with a slightly diminished appetite. The depression is mostly gone even though I'm unemployed for a long time living off dwindling savings. But I'm actually trying to get work now since I have more energy and feel generally better than ever despite the economy. My libido isn't much despite other comments here. Some anxiety still there and a few drinks in the evening help that. The biggest side effect is extreme sweating when it is humid and above 70 degrees. It's embarrassing. For me, bupropion (Wellbutrin SR) 100mg twice a day mostly works. Good luck."

• Itll...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• July 1, 2015

"I've been on Wellbutrin sr 150 mg for depression and anxiety. I was very hesitant to try another medication after negative experiences with other meds. I knew however that I needed more help than therapy alone, so I decided to give wb a try. Initially, I had some insomnia, nausea, headaches, and severe light sensitivity. However, these effects passed and were mild compared to how much better I felt. Within 4wks i had more energy, felt less anxious, and the depression started to lift. I felt focused, peaceful, and content. All was well until about two months ago when some anxiety resurfaced (exams). Doctor tried to increase dosage, but the side effects were terrible. So i remain on 150 mg, but still feel much better then my pre-wb days."

• RCs...
• January 20, 2013

"False-positive urine immunoassay screening tests for amphetamines have been reported in patients taking bupropion (the active ingredient contained in Wellbutrin SR). This happened to me with the birth of our second child. Our daughter tested positive for amphetamines. Child Services were called and we had to prove our own innocents! The nurse reporting the "problem" told us that they knew that Wellbutrin SR could cause this result but according to the law we were still reported. "

• SAM
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 5, 2016

"I took this 75mg for about 5 months I loved it how it got me up & going compared to the 20mg of Prozac was taking off & on 9 yrs before But around the 4th month started finding myself getting mad easy & than my 1st panic attack happened. Had never new about the this & wish I never did. Stopped the Wellbutrin now 6 months & still having horrible attacks that keep sending me to hospital. ER DR told me I'm not the 1st to say their panic attacks started after taking Wellbutrin. So I'm standing up to ask if any one else has because it's not in there side effect list. I'm gonna make a blog on YouTube soon to help find an army"

• yeste...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 7, 2015

"I started at 100mg and the first few weeks I felt really amazing for the first time in my life. After the fourth week or so, I switched to the 150mg because I had found that the initial euphoria had worn off and I thought that it had lost its efficacy. The higher dose was too strong for me so I switched back and have been on the 100mg since. I do not have the same dark cycles that I used to, and though I still feel depressed at times, it is not nearly as often as before, and the episodes are manageable. I am not feeling chronic hopelessness nor paranoid or defensive. It does not feel like I am 'medicated' while on this. I am not experiencing many side effects (just more intense dreams, and some minor constipation)."

• partr...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• May 29, 2020

"I was prescribed Wellbutrin SR as a boost for my regular antidepressant (I have seasonal affective disorder), since I am at the top-end of the dosing and didn't feel comfortable increasing. Overall excellent medication. I don't notice many side effects and it has helped to increase my energy/mood enough to make it bearable during the winter months. If I miss a dose, I get a headache which does grow into a migraine if left unchecked."

• Sean_c
• January 22, 2017

"I stopped taking effexor after being on it for five years. Worked great but it was keeping me up at night, had to skip a dose to have a decent sleep. So I reduced to the lowest dosage before completely going off with the help of my doctor, in the hopes I didn't need anti depressants anymore. Was ok for a few weeks and boom, super depressed, suicidal, the works. So I was prescribed wellbutrin and mirtazepine for sleep. The wellbutrin worked right away and mirtazepine was great for sleep. But it only worked well for a few months. Started redeveloping social anxiety, panic attacks, fits of rage, suicidal thoughts and all that fun stuff. I went to a new doctor and he basically told me that wellbutrin isn't good for anxiety lol. Good to know!"

• sun
• May 24, 2017

"The Wellbutrin XL gave me severe constipation and headaches, but the SR is working well. I have only been on it for 2 weeks and I notice a improvement in my moods, daily sleepiness and it has NOT decreased my sex drive. Prozac worked well for me also, but it just killed the sex drive and at my age that wasn't acceptable. (38). I feel myself eating less and hopefully it may lead to a few pounds weight loss."

• Ronal...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• May 2, 2017

"This medicine has been the best at treating my depression. I've tried Prozac, Pristiq, Effexor and Trintellix and Wellbutrin's stimulating properties are what have made this drug so effective for me. Every other antidepressant I've been on has made me feel drugged, zoned out and tired. Probably the best out of all the other antidepressants I tried was Effexor, but even then it triggered what I know believe to have been manic episodes. Sad thing is that this drug is no longer effective for me after 3 years."

• Gpc
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 31, 2021

"I've only been on it for three days, first day I had more energy than I've had In a while ..second day I felt horrible and today 3rd day ..when I woke up I felt horrible but as the day has went on its kinda gotten better. Don't know how well it's gonna work but have my fingers crossed. Anybody reading this "never give up" "failure is not an option."."keep fighting" You will succeed. This too shall pass..give it all to God and he will help you . I PROMISE THAT."

• tenne...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 28, 2020

"I started Wellbutrin XL 150mg (once a day) for about three weeks, Depression and ADHD, it fixed the ADHD but it caused me to cry every single day and to have more intrusive thoughts. I called my DR and he switched me to Wellbutrin SR 100mg (twice a day), todays day 1 of taking the SR, hopefully its works... to be continued."

• Sonya
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• November 14, 2020

"Wellbutrin 150sr 2x daily was prescribed for me for Severe anxiety and mild depression. This medication is great for energy but I am so short tempered and I get negative intrusive thoughts. I like the energy it gives me and I don’t feel spaced out like on some antidepressants but I’m debating going back on Effexor 75 mg. It is better for anxiety and irritability. I’ve gained 10 lbs but I think it’s from the Covid lockdown stress eating so I won’t blame it on the Wellbutrin. I would recommend Wellbutrin for people with lethargy but not with anxiety disorders."

• Femal...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• December 24, 2016

"I credit Wellbutrin for my life. Started taking 150mg Wellbutrin SR 15 years ago to combat the sleepy side effect of prozac (taken for depression). About a year later I dropped the Prozac (because of sexual side effects). the Wellbutrin is enough to keep me normal. Over the 14 years I have tried 1: The no name brand (almost a disaster- made me sleepy & more depressed-fortunately i figured it out before getting suicidal) 2: The name brand long acting version- again made me sleepy and more depressed. 3. Took 2 by accident once or twice- ok until it wears off, then withdrawal feeling/depressed. 4. Sometimes I take one in the afternoon (when I am unemployed and more depressed) this works pretty well provided I take it before 3pm- or keeps me awake."

• Cassa...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 18, 2019

"I took 100mg for one month and it really helped with hormonal migraines that I suffer from daily. Cramps and body aches were gone. Worry about the PMDD gone. Depression -gone. I had a lot more energy! I really was soo happy until I realized that my face HURT with raw deep acne lesions. My forehead was completely covered (never happened before in my life) as was the rest of my face (usually only on chin and jaw areas at PMS time). I did experience bad ringing in my ears for the first 3 weeks and it was tougher getting to sleep. I could handle all that but not the pizza face. Too bad:( I also experienced hair thinning but that could be from PMDD. I'm not waiting it out and letting my skin continue to scar."

• CMano
• September 8, 2021

"I have been on Wellbutrin SR since it was first introduced in the 1980’s. I had been diagnosed with major depression. It stopped ALL signs of depression for me. I am on this medication today. I had tried all of the medications that were on the market for depression with no success. This was a game changer for me as I am now a Registered Nurse."