Bupropion User Reviews & Ratings (Page 5)

• Mrs...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 7, 2013

Bupropion for Depression "I had trouble with anxiety and having a 'short fuse'. I thought about death constantly and had trouble remembering things. In short, I suffered from depression. I was horrible to my coworkers, family, and friends. I have never taken an antidepressant before. I have been taking Wellbutrin for 5 days, and I can say that I feel better. I have energy, although I have noticed some heart palpitations, nothing worth seeing a doctor about. I have a decreased appetite but just slight nausea. I am in a better mood and seem to be able to let things that used to bother me just slide by. I do not feel like a zombie at all. I smile more and cry less. That's exactly what I was hoping for. I am a 45-year-old woman."

• Anonymous
• August 29, 2009

Bupropion for Depression "I was set on trying Wellbutrin. I have tried Paxil and one other I can't even recall the name of. They made me feel like a zombie and my husband wasn't fond of them due to the sexual side effects. Wellbutrin was the hardest drug to get accustomed to. I went for a month having one side effect after the other. One week would be sleepless nights, the next would be general irritation at everything and everyone and perhaps the worst was nausea. I stuck it out and I am extremely glad I did. It has been amazing for me. I am much more motivated and excited about life. It increased my sex drive 100%! I also tend to be a social smoker and it obliterated that for me. I love this medicine. I take 400 mg daily."

• Fem...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• April 16, 2013

Bupropion for Depression "I've been on Wellbutrin for a year and a half now. I had been reluctant to admit I was depressed even though I was miserable. I was rude and snappish with everyone, unhappy with myself, and just wanted to die. Then I started Wellbutrin. Immediately, those thoughts in my head about what an awful person I was stopped. When I consciously tried to think about them again, I couldn't do it without my brain also coming up with all the reasons those negative thoughts were ridiculous and untrue. The only side effect I noticed was lack of appetite, but that went away after about three weeks. This medicine works really well for me. I feel so much more like myself."

• Tir...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 6, 2015

Bupropion for Depression "2 months ago, all I wanted to do was lay in bed all day & be constantly distracted. I was always tired & very irritable. I needed energy drinks to feel 'awake'. I had constant thoughts of suicide and always overate. Now after 6 weeks on the generic Wellbutrin, I feel like a totally different person. I have energy to last me all day, I am much happier and I actually want to socialize with people. I laugh more & never cry. I am so happy this worked... I had a rough life and couldn't stop feeling like suicide was my only way out... This medicine is the best thing that ever happened to me."

• Jes...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 18, 2019

For Smoking Cessation "I took Wellbutrin to help me stop vaping. A lot of reviewers quit within the first 2 weeks. For me, it was after 1 month. I was a heavy vaper after 2 years of quitting cigarettes. It was hard for me to find reviews on bupropion and vaping. The first week, I was anxious and had some irregular thoughts. The second week, the anxiety went away but I had horrible headaches. The third week, I had days where I felt completely down, and every day I felt sick and slept a lot. Just as I was about to give up and try another avenue, I woke up one morning 28 days in and didn't want to vape, and all of the side effects went away (except for the vivid dreams, but I'm okay with that). A few days later, I gave up vaping completely. 15 days today and it is as if I'd never smoked, and I did for 15+ years. I was nervous about being on an antidepressant at first because I didn't need it, but I feel 100% normal. Also, I do not snack to replace nicotine cravings because of this miracle medicine! Hang on!"

• Bob...
• October 4, 2018

For Bipolar Disorder "You know, it's interesting to get on a medication like Bupropion and suddenly (literally within two days) start to notice an internal change in the way you think, feel, and behave, which in turn makes you realize how seriously sick you were for most of your life."

• Sda...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 15, 2019

Bupropion for Depression "This drug is amazing. It has lifted my depression, and I have endless energy. The side effects are even better - weight loss and increased libido. It is the only antidepressant I've tried that has good side effects."

• ste...
• January 26, 2018

Bupropion for Depression "I started taking this when I felt like I was at the end of my rope and was frantic to find something to help me feel better. I had previously tried Cipralex and Effexor. I started at 150 mg XL and moved to 300 after 2 weeks. I noticed a marked improvement in my mood and energy within the first couple of days! I did errands that I hadn't done in months, cooked, and wasn't sleeping all day! The drastic change in energy subsided, but still I feel like it helps me wake up in the morning. It slightly elevated my anxiety at first, but that subsided as well. This medication worked really well for me."

• Rad...
• August 1, 2019

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started bupropion XL for my depression. I didn’t have an idea it helps with weight loss. After 3 months, I lost nearly 10 lbs, then I realized. When I stopped taking bupropion, again I gained weight. So I am so excited to start it again for weight loss."

• Car...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 7, 2020

For Smoking Cessation "I smoked for 25 years (anywhere from half a pack to a pack a day) and tried to quit several times and always failed. As of Feb 9, I started taking bupropion XL 150 mg a day. I kept smoking with a quit day of March 1st. The closer I got to the 1st, I was nervous but to my surprise... it worked! I even left ashtrays and cigarettes around. I just didn’t smoke, and I wasn’t bothered by it at all. Crazy! Today I am 7 days in smoke-free, and honestly this is the longest I have ever made it without a cigarette and look forward to it continuing :) I should also add in that my desire for alcohol has diminished too. It just doesn’t taste as good. I definitely recommend giving it a try!"

• Hap...
• June 16, 2014

Bupropion for Depression "I started taking Wellbutrin 150mg one week ago. I suffer from mild depression, but I feel like I am going through a rough patch in my marriage/life and needed something to change. I exercise regularly, own a business, and sleep well, but just didn't have that 'get up and go' that I felt others had. So, my doctor had given me a prescription for Lexapro that had horrible side effects right off the bat: heartburn, insomnia, and this kind of stressed-out feeling that made me VERY uncomfortable. My doc gave me a new prescription for Wellbutrin, and I take it the moment I wake up each morning. I feel happy, energetic, and ready to tackle the day. No insomnia, but I do have a reduced appetite. This may be just the ticket!"

• Amy...
• December 17, 2013

For ADHD "I'm a 23-year-old college student who didn't get diagnosed with ADHD until last year. I was on 150 mg of Wellbutrin XL, then bumped up to 300 mg. The only way I can describe how this medicine makes me feel is even-keeled. I love it. I'm not nearly as emotional, overwhelmed, or distracted, and my grades show it. The only complaints about this medicine are it makes me sweat and pee a lot. Sometimes it makes me feel a little anxious, but not all the time. Overall, I'm very satisfied."

• Aja...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 8, 2018

Bupropion for Smoking Cessation "I had my first cigarette when I was seven years old. By the time I was 51, I was smoking 35 a day. I tried patches, hypnotherapy, and cold turkey, but none worked. Cold turkey was the worst, giving me stomach pains for 9 days in a row. I eventually went to my doctor for help, and he recommended Zyban. Almost immediately, it worked. Day 1 wasn't the best, but by day 4, I had the smoking habit licked. For me, it is a miracle because I always thought that I would never beat it. But Zyban saved me. That was 12 years ago. I now know that under no circumstances will I ever smoke cigarettes again. I can't thank the manufacturers or my doctor enough for my release from this evil addiction."

• ASD...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• August 22, 2020

Bupropion for Major Depressive Disorder "This Wellbutrin is the only antidepressant I can tolerate. It seems to be one of the more stimulating ones, which I need because of my hypothyroidism. I can't handle a high dose, so I have stuck with 100-150mg 1x a day for over 5 years, and I don't usually feel depressed. If I miss a dose, I feel a little down and lethargic. I've smoked on and off for 20+ years, and I can't say it helps me in that area--at least not at the dose I'm taking. I've been told I am wired differently than most (O-) and so far, this is the only mostly effective antidepressant I have ever taken without side effects."

• Shr...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 4, 2019

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "OK, so this is day 2 for me on bupropion medication. I already have a bad headache this afternoon, and I'm pretty sure it's because of the medication. Other than that, I feel nothing special happening to me so far. I know it's too soon. I have mixed feelings about starting this new medication. I'm excited and scared at the same time. I'm taking this for weight loss intentions only but I suffer from anxiety and bipolar disorder, so it will definitely help me all around, I think. I had the energy to go to the gym this morning, so that's that! :) I will definitely keep you guys posted eventually. I can't rate the medication yet since it's too soon."

• DDa...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• November 13, 2019

Bupropion for Major Depressive Disorder "My first antidepressant when I turned 22. Currently taking 150mg XL once a day. It definitely felt like a super drug for the first few months: happier mood, increased motivation, less food binging, happier sex life. Wellbutrin XL will eventually slow down in terms of effectiveness. But even without the 'high' energy, I am in a better place with it. Don't do this - I stopped taking them to see if I still needed them, and that was a good laugh. No physical withdrawals, but my suicidal thoughts came back. So I learned to just be humble and accept a life with *at least* no suicidal thoughts."

• Mat...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 14, 2013

Bupropion for Depression "I started taking 150mg Wellbutrin SR about a month ago to treat severe atypical depression, and it has been nothing short of miraculous for me. The first two weeks were rough. I had some heart palpitations brought on by a combination of the meds and caffeine, so I had to stop the caffeine. I also had to work through a bit of insomnia early on, but that side effect has subsided, and now I actually sleep and wake well rested. For the first time in a decade, I'm hopeful. My negative thoughts are still there, but unlike before, I have control over them. I can manage them in a non-destructive way. Words cannot express what it feels like to know that you can, for the first time in so long you can't remember, function as a normal person."

• Nan...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 8, 2020

For Anxiety "I never, and I mean never, listen to bad reviews on drugs because I know everyone reacts differently. But please, for the love of God, listen to this bad review. I have mild to moderate anxiety and started taking bupropion 75mg, once a day, 3 days ago. It has been a living nightmare. 30 minutes after I take it I have massive panic attacks, feel like I can’t breathe, and I’m losing my mind. I feel paranoid and “sketched” out about everything. I shake, feel dizzy, and my thoughts are absolutely insane. If you’ve ever smoked too much marijuana and had an anxiety attack, that’s just what Wellbutrin feels like. I’ve ended up just staying in bed. When I was driving on day 2, I had a massive sudden panic attack where I had to pull over. I didn’t even have that severe of anxiety before Wellbutrin."

• Opt...
• February 17, 2016

Bupropion for Depression "I have anxiety and depression. I tried SSRIs, and they just masked the depression and caused sexual side effects. Wellbutrin XL helped me feel much better, and I didn't have negative sexual side effects. Best sex I've ever had on Wellbutrin XL. Now with the future I think about, feel optimistic about, and am planning for it. I don't have anxiety like I had. I am more philosophical, 'Tomorrow will be a better day.' I'm motivated to accomplish things. I wish I had found this med years ago."

• Sha...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• May 26, 2020

Bupropion for Major Depressive Disorder "I have been taking Wellbutrin 300 XL for about 3 years. It helps my depression a lot. I am able to function daily and not overreact. Started at 150 mg and went to 300 mg. Before Wellbutrin, I was very depressed, and working, parenting, and everything was causing me grief, sadness, and fear. I was overweight and I overreacted to small things. I felt hopeless and on edge every day. I have a low-functioning thyroid as well that may have been making my depression worse. So now I am on track. It took me about 2 weeks to feel a difference. Now I do have several of the side effects. I lost about 30 lbs. I have a low appetite, I have ringing in my right ear. I also have dry mouth, anxiety, trouble sleeping, and blurred vision. I can handle the side effects but not the depression. So I have stayed on the medicine. Also, I suddenly stopped taking the meds one time and it caused suicidal thoughts and flu-like symptoms."

• Cha...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• September 28, 2024

Bupropion for Major Depressive Disorder "I have struggled with anxiety and major depression most of my life. I'm 75 now. After a divorce, 30 years ago, I started to go into a horrible place. I had to admit myself to a psychiatric unit. I was given clonazepam for the anxiety. It worked well. I was put on Zoloft. Useless. Prescribed numerous other antidepressants. No help. After 8 years, I was convinced there was no help from meds. (I had, and have, religiously taken my meds for these 30 years.) 22 years ago, I went to one of the experts on major depressive illness. He prescribed Wellbutrin. Within days, I felt the depression lifting. But my moods kept swinging up and down. But I was thrilled I was getting better. He then added Lamictal. A week later, I walked out my door to go to my store. I felt really good. After a few days, I realized I was much better. Depression lifted, moods improved dramatically, I could use other coping methods and anxiety meds to feel stable. Sometimes you need a combo of meds to feel right. I found them."

• Chi...
• December 5, 2014

Bupropion for Depression "Recently I retired from public safety. I should have been happy and content to have a lot of free time. My friends all said I looked rested and better than I had in years. What they did not know is how depressed I was and how much I missed the work and my work friends. Reluctantly my doctor prescribed Bupropion HCL 150 mg for seven days then 300 mg daily in the AM. After the first day, I was already feeling better. I just finished the first two weeks and I'm feeling so much better. Occasionally I still have negative thoughts. Side effects include anxiety and an elevated BP. I'm happy with the results and believe the medication has taken me away from the edge. I will post updates periodically."

• Tab...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 14, 2017

Bupropion for Depression "I am a 57-year-old breast cancer survivor who has been in excellent shape, trim, and happily married. After menopause, I developed insomnia, weight gain, and depression. I can no longer take estrogen due to breast cancer, which made me feel tired all the time. Thyroid medicine helped but not enough. No energy and lost interest in doing things. My doctor insisted I try SSRIs such as Lexapro and Zoloft, but I had bad side effects. I tried many supplements but not much help. I tried Bupropion HCL SR 150 mg. It worked right away. I take it early in the morning and have energy all day. I did not have side effects except for losing 2 pounds and experiencing insomnia if taken after 10 am. It changed my life! I've been on it for 4 months."

• dar...
• January 7, 2015

Bupropion for Depression "I've been struggling with depression and anxiety/panic attacks since I was a kid. I'm now 36. I tried every antidepressant they threw at me from Celexa to Zoloft. None of them worked and came with side effects I couldn't handle. Weight gain and loss of sexual function. When my psychiatrist suggested Wellbutrin, I was afraid of more side effects, but I was desperate. I also take Valium and Klonopin for my anxiety, so I'm not sure if those might mask any increased anxiety, but I have to say, I noticed a difference the first day. I take 200mg SR in the morning, and I've got more energy and almost no interest in smoking, which is a bonus. It's only been a week, but I feel an improvement every day. I think I finally found the right one."

• Jas...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• November 21, 2014

Bupropion for Depression "When first taking Wellbutrin, my mouth became really dry, I got a few weird headaches, and I felt some physical numbness when I touched my skin. However, after a month the symptoms were almost non-existent and my depression and anxiety improved drastically. Also, my doctor prescribed it to me to help with ADD/ADHD. I noticed that my focus was also better. This may be simply because anxiety can cause you to lack attention and it fixed the anxiety, but either way it worked great for me."