Budeprion XL User Reviews & Ratings (Page 2)

• Anonymous
• October 20, 2011

For Depression "I have been on 200 mg of bupropion XL for about 2 years, and I can say that it has had a great effect on my life. First off, I quit smoking. The urge to smoke was like, GONE! My mood was great for about 1 1/2 years, and I feel that this is a great medicine for most. I did gain weight on it, and my appetite has actually INCREASED, so I guess I am one of the unlucky ones. I have noticed some withdrawal symptoms if I miss a dose, which is something else to consider. It has stopped being effective for me, and I am concerned about raising my dosage due to the withdrawal symptoms I have experienced. I am constantly tired and lethargic and recently had a major depressive episode."

• Roz...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 16, 2022

For Depression "Started out okay on 150 mg. Moved up to 300 mg. 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!"

• ian...
• 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."

• sad...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 24, 2016

For Major Depressive Disorder "I started off with 150 mg, then went up to 300 mg after 4 days. Within the first 4 days, I started having mood swings. I'd be angry one minute, cry the next, and then I'd be fine. After two weeks, the mood swings decreased a bit, but I started to space out and began to experience some significant short-term memory loss. I had no recollection of conversations that I had just completed minutes before, couldn't recall where I put something I had in my hand just a few minutes prior, etc. When my family started to voice concerns about my odd behavior, I stopped taking it. I was on it for about 3 weeks. Scary."

• Too...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 14, 2019

"Only on day 4, and I don’t like the feeling. I am lightheaded, 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 doctor suggested. I am on 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."

• Lee...
• 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 the brand name. In fact, went through several generics, nothing was working until I started taking the brand name. Now I do not have insurance and cannot afford it. I had a discount card. I would have paid $5, but you had to have insurance."

• Dia...
• August 23, 2010

For Depression "Currently on 10 mg of Lexapro 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 10 mg 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."

• Fan...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 13, 2018

"I just started taking Bupropion XL, so far, so good! I am a diabetic! If I can lose some weight and take less medication 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!"

• 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."

• Anonymous
• April 2, 2008

For Seasonal Affective Disorder "I live in Northern New England. This medication has been a lifesaver for my SAD."

• Fin...
• 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."

• unp...
• February 6, 2009

For Depression "I've been feeling really 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."

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

For Depression "This generic is not effective."