User Reviews for Wellbutrin XL

This is the first drug I've ever taken for depression and have been on it for three months now. I can tell a big difference in my emotions. I feel considerably happier now on a daily basis and haven't felt any signficant side effects. I think I got lucky on my first try with an anti-depressant and would definitely recommend it to others.

Wellbutrin was a miracle drug for me. The first time I ever remember experiencing "normal" was after I started taking it. The only side effects I had were having vivid, movie like dreams, and losing a ton of weight. The dreams were so great, I didn't want to wake up, and the weight loss was a dream come true.

This medicine gave me back my life! I got laid off, then had to move and I used to sit in the house in my pajamas all day and not even want to go outside or do anything. I started taking Wellbutrin and I got a job, started working out, met my new fiancee, and went back to school. That was over five years ago, I graduate college in Feb. 2009! You are worth it!

This medication saved my life! I take 300mg daily. Fortunately I haven't had any adverse side-effects. I tried four other drugs before being allowed to remain on Wellbutrin XL by my insurance company. Sadly my list of medications included the generic for Wellbutrin XL. It took years, side-effects, and suicidal tendencies (due to generic) before I was allowed to remain on Wellbutrin XL. Now I'm not just surviving my life I'm living it.

On Wellbutrin I find myself always in hunger and can not sleep well at all. Be aware of these side effects for some people and remember everyone's body chemistry is different and may react differently.

I take 300mg of Wellbutrin XL daily along with Lexapro and have for over a year now. It seems to be a good mix, but definitely don't take more than the recommended dosage.

I had problems with motivation and just getting myself out of bed. Wellbutrin has helped significantly with this. It has made me more happy in general, in everyday situations. I am not as mopey and sad. This medicine has changed my life.

The only antidepressant that has actually given me energy. It's better then any SSRI or SSNRI on the market. I look forward to taking it every morning.

*Do not take the generic* I am back on the real Wellbrutin XL and feel better than I have in years. I want my money back for the years I took the generic. Not to mention the other drugs added to the generic to help my serious depression. No side effects except I no longer want to overeat.

I love it. Have not had any depression issues or suicidal thoughts. The only side effect (which I don't mind) is having no appetite. This medicine is the best one I have ever taken for my anxiety, depression and bi-polar. It works great combined with klonopin.

I use Wellbutrin XL and it helps my bipolar disorder and adult ADD!! It gives me better focus, eases anxiety, keeps me from becoming enraged for no reason and helps me from getting depressed! I no longer scream at my family (very important) and I don't sit and cry for no reason anymore! This is a miracle medicine for me.

Wellbutrin 150mg was a MAJOR IMPROVEMENT. Been on this low dose for 3 years. Quietens thoughts of inadequacy and darkness without muffling my personality or life's "natural" highs and lows. (Initially tried Prozac for depression related to mid-life anxiety, but after first good week, it masked all my emotions - no highs, no lows.)

Wellbutrin XL helped my depression tremendously. I wish I had started taking it sooner when my husband became ill. It also helped me to lose about 40lbs. I contributed to the weight loss though by changing my eating habits and working out. I started out at 150 mg, then a couple years later went to 300 mg, then just recently my husband passed away and the dose was upped to 450 mg which is the maximum. I haven't started the higher dose yet, and am a little scared after reading all the side effects. However, I never had any negative side effects with the other doses. Time will tell. I will get back to you all about the results.

Taking these pills was the best move I've ever made. Before I was on edge. Had horrible thoughts and was moody. I was anti-social. Wanted to stay home, and not associate with anybody. Now I go out, and have a normal 22 yr old life!!

Depression, and I would not be surprised to be told I have ADD. ADD was something never thought of in my day. Anyway Wellbutrin XL 300 in one month has moved me out of a 3 year funk of sleeping all day if I could. Getting nothing done and things piling up, getting up to go all day and living off of 6, 7, 8 hours of sleep in a day, reduced eating in a good way and I could go on about any number of positives. Funny how I could be this lucky to find the drug that works for me. An inhibitor of dopamine re-uptake rather than ever being involved with taking various SSRIs as a first line of attack. So far I have nothing negative to say about this medicine except I wish I found this earlier for me.

Only antidepressant that doesn't cause weight gain. Been on it for 7 years. Still have some lows, but nothing compared to without it. Did not cause me to lose weight, and did not prevent migraines for me. Side effects are more energy. I have been off this medicine and had no withdrawal like other antidepressants. Best one out there for someone who has depression with too much sleeping. I love it. And there is no risk in trying it, because there are no withdrawals. You can stop this medicine whenever you like and feel fine.

I was OK with Prozac for years until I hit "Prozac-poop-out". I then took Wellbutrin for several years and it was great... Until my insurance switched to the generic in June 2009, and it suddenly quit working. I had no idea of the switch until I started researching for something else that might actually work again and discovered the generic issue. I asked to be put back on the real thing, but the most my insurance was willing to do was to switch to a different generic manufacturer = marginally better. The insurance co. is throwing away money on generics that don't work! I am going to try again to get back on real Wellbutrin XL even though it will cost me quite a bit more -- it will be worth every penny!

Wellbutrin XL is the only medication for depression I have taken that doesn't cause any side effects as far as I can tell, but still produces the desired results. (According to my wife, children, and close friends.) That makes it the right medication for me.

Wellbutrin XL was a fabulous medication for depression, but I experienced two side effects - muscle and joint pain and significant swelling in my legs. If it weren't for these things, I would stay on this medicine as it has been wonderful for depression.

This is the only medicine that worked for me in the last 12 years but after 3 months of feeling normal again it stopped working. The side effects that bothered me most were dry mouth and headaches. Tried it a second time and had severe headaches that nothing would relieve.

This medicine has done wonders for me. I've been under lots of stress for a long time, anxiety, depressed, unmotivated, negative, etc. Wellbutrin XL has recharged my battery and I feel excellent. There has also been a huge spike in the sex department. Amazing energy, so no worries there. I do tend to get headachy if I drink too much, and that threshold is far lower than it used to be. The good news is I don't really care as much about drinking anyway, so it's working out well.

I was prescribed Wellbutrin XR 300 mg over two years ago. Prior to that, I had tried at least seven other anti-depressants. None of the other drugs helped my depression. I am so grateful for Wellbutrin.

I'm a 19 year old female prescribed 100mg of Wellbutrin XL. The Good: Positive feelings about future/self (initial), appetite loss/weight loss, increase in energy, clarity in thought (fluctuates), general feelings of optimism/excitement, increase in sex, increase in desire to be productive, makes depressive episodes manageable, stopped smoking, less desire to drink. The Bad: Insomnia, minor tremors/twitching, irritability, increased anxiety, frequent mood swings, periodic feelings of hopelessness and apathy throughout the day (but are more manageable than they had been before), decrease in desire to socially interact, loss of concentration. I've only been taking it for 3 weeks so I'm staying optimistic. I really want this medication to work.

Doesn't help much with my depression. I'm still depressed but no longer suicidal.

Wellbutrin was prescribed to augment Zoloft. It made an improvement for me.