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Reviews for Wellbutrin XL to treat Depression
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I took Wellbutrin XL for 1 week and experienced the worst side effects I have ever had. I ended up in the hospital, I was so shaky and just out of it I felt terrible.
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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.)
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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.
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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!!
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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.
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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.
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*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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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.
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