Bupropion for Anxiety User Reviews (Page 2)

• Su ...
• August 11, 2015

"I have been struggling with anxiety my whole life. The earliest memory I could think of involved some sort of anxiety. I've learned to cope with it as I got older, but it seemed to always be one step ahead of me. I talked to my doctor, and she put me on Wellbutrin XL 150. As the years went on, my anxiety increased due to stress at work, university, and life in general. This caused me to develop depression to the point where I cannot watch a commercial without crying because the father said, 'I love you' to his daughter. I went to the doctor, and she upped my dose to 300, and I was back to myself again. The medication has helped me cope through anxiety and depression! I am a 25-year-old female and have been using this medication for 8 years now."

• Rod...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• October 21, 2020

"Changed from sertraline to Wellbutrin, sertraline shut my libido down (can't believe she still loves me) and took me a while to figure that out (thanks, Doc!). After a few months on Wellbutrin, I have many of the same symptoms that I read here: insomnia is brutal, wake up at 4 a.m. to the sound of a neighbor's car starting, and I am up for good. Mood swings, anxiety worse than before... I can go on, blurry vision for sure... short-tempered... none of which I had before WB. When I told my doc I wanted to stop, she upped me to 300 mg daily! I took her advice, but I have had enough, this is crazy! It didn't work for me. With all these symptoms, I forgot why I was even taking it. My original long-standing issue was anxiety and OCD. I feel like I have spent most of my life trying to diagnose and find something to help me."

• Car...
• December 10, 2019

"I started this drug 5 weeks ago and absolutely hate it. I suffer from anxiety, not depression, and if you have anxiety, I wouldn't recommend it at all. My anxiety is through the roof. I mentioned this to my Dr. that I had gained weight on my Cipralex, so he weaned me off it and started me on bupropion. Week 2, I started getting what I call brain zaps (so irritating). Week 4, I started getting very anxious, so I went back to my Dr. and he increased it to 300mg from 150mg, and now I'm a hot mess. I am going to my Dr. today and asking to get put back on my Cipralex. I'd rather be fat and happy than manic and ready to pull my hair out. Will never go on this again."

• don...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 16, 2020

"I never, ever go out of my way to write reviews, but after the most intense panic attack I’ve ever had, I knew I had to get on here to warn others. I took the bupropion pill about 2 hours ago, only to be hyperventilating and crying for my parents about thirty minutes later. I felt as if someone was sitting on my chest, and my hands went completely numb. I felt paranoid about everything, including my own family. I was extremely disconnected from everything and knew I wouldn’t be able to sleep at all tonight. So here I am writing this review. I also would like to mention that the nightmares I had while on this medication were INSANE. I understand that certain medications affect people differently, but I would never, and I mean EVER, want anyone to go through this experience."

• Dan...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 9, 2018

"I was prescribed Wellbutrin a week ago for anxiety. Saw a marked decrease in anxiety within 3 days. Side effects include weight loss (6 pounds this first week!) and I feel the need to go to bed earlier than usual (works for me!). Have had no negative effects yet."

• org...
• July 8, 2017

"Just started this at 300 mg a day 2 days ago and I literally feel a big and positive difference in my anxiety. I have PTSD from a violent event and have had pretty severe panic attacks for the past 3 years. I haven't been on any antidepressants before but drink wine every night to relax and sometimes feel very agoraphobic. I know it's only day 2, but I just feel lighter, whenever I think of things that normally trigger me the thought comes and then just fades away. Honestly, I've never been a big believer in medication for mental issues but am really rethinking it now. Also vivid dreams, but they were good. Decreased appetite, a little more energy. Good luck everyone!"

• Zac...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 23, 2018

"I've been taking Wellbutrin XL 150 mg for almost two months now. It was fantastic for my depression and anxiety for over a month and a half, up until recently when my panic attacks have returned. I'm going to have my dosage raised; however, with the fewer side effects than many other antidepressants, Wellbutrin overall has been a lifesaver. From someone who would have panic attacks sitting in the middle of 5 o'clock traffic to someone who can now kick back and listen to the music with my car windows down. Don't be afraid to try it! Also, this may NOT be the medication for you, but that's okay... I went through Celexa and Paxil before I even got to this. Hope you find some relief!"

• Jma...
• October 30, 2014

"So first off, I have generalized anxiety, panic attacks, worry 24/7, etc. At first, my doctor prescribed me Lexapro and it worked great for 2 months. Then I started getting depression and all my symptoms again. Also, all I wanted to do was sleep, then sleep some more, and so on. So my doctor switched me to bupropion HCl ER XL 300mg, and it only took two days to start feeling the effects from the switch. I feel better already, I can actually focus, get out of my head, have energy, feel great, and have interest in hobbies I once had. I felt very little anxiety today, but so far, I feel like I'm getting my life back! I also take Buspar, but I only started taking it a few days ago, so hopefully, all goes well!"

• Nin...
• May 13, 2016

"Female, 26, suffers from anxiety, depression, fatigue, sexual dysfunction due to heart surgery, hysterectomy, and a traumatic couple of years. This stuff helps so much! I have energy and am able to have conversations with strangers, enjoy a social life, and after over a year of a complete lack of sexual interest and problems, I finally have a libido again! Not that I needed to lose weight, but I was 133 lbs and due to thyroid trouble, I was unable to get back to my 120 lbs until starting this medication."

• Jen...
• October 15, 2014

"I was on Lexapro for about 6 months before my doctor switched me to Wellbutrin due to weight gain and sexual side effects. I experienced intense headaches for the first few days, and dry mouth for the first 2 weeks. Both have since gone away. I have also lost 11 pounds in one month, which brings me just below my pre-Lexapro weight. I would attribute much of this to the reduction in appetite I have experienced with Wellbutrin, as well as increased metabolism. My anxiety is under control and I feel great!"

• Anonymous
• May 22, 2015

"As a college student, I felt like I needed some support to get me through difficult times that I couldn't do myself for a number of reasons. I tried meditation and relaxation but to no avail. My twin has been on Lexapro for years now, so I went to my PCP to try Lexapro. It was not helpful at all - it made me want to chain smoke, when I drank, it was not a pretty combo, and I was constantly tired. When I got on Wellbutrin starting out at 150mg, it's like I finally saw the light. Everything has just been so much better! I can concentrate better, I'm almost always in a good mood, and I haven't had any huge issues with anxiety. Now I've been on 300mg for almost a month, so we'll see how this goes!"

• Get...
• January 4, 2013

"I have been suffering from depression and anxiety for years. The last year, my anxiety has reached the point of almost constant panic. It is affecting every aspect of my life, and worst of all, my confidence in doing my job. I have been desperately seeking some relief. I have had ruminating thoughts, fear of death/failure, overall guilt, etc. Anyways, I have been on the medication for 10 days. The first 6 were wonderful. I actually got out of bed and played with my kids! However, the last four days, the anxiety is creeping back. The doctor just upped my dose to 150 from the 100 (SR generic). Hopefully, this will work out because I've tried SSRIs and SNRIs and they make me feel like I'm going to flip out. Complete worsening of depression and anxiety."

• Pop...
• March 9, 2015

"I've been on Seroquel for 4 years on 300mg. Every day I woke up like a zombie, had no energy. Everything was dark and gloomy, plus I had no energy whatsoever. I researched Bupropion, and I'm on 150mg only once a day. I'm still coming off Seroquel from 300/150/50mg. Since taking Bupropion, I have so much more energy, everything seems brighter. I am more interested in simple things, more organized. I actually notice myself laughing at little things, I feel like I forgot to laugh, so it was a strange feeling when I was. I'm still a bit groggy coming off the Seroquel, but hopefully this will work for me."

• Rev...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 9, 2016

"I was on Lexapro for maybe 3 years for panic attacks and anxiety. That made me kind of numb. Not really any sex drive, I used to sweat at night with Lexapro. It helped with panic and anxiety, but I gained weight and raised my cholesterol levels dramatically! I asked to start Wellbutrin to quit smoking and slowly tapered off Lexapro. I'm now taking 0.5 mg of Lexapro maybe 2 times a week until the brain zaps disappear. Now on to the Wellbutrin... 3 months of XL 150 in the morning, and I lost ten pounds! I feel amazing, and the sex drive is wonderful. Until I started Wellbutrin, I didn't realize how much Lexapro affected that because you just don't think about it, that's part of the numbing, I guess. I'm very happy that I switched!"

• am1...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 16, 2017

"I have tried many anti-anxiety medications, and each one always seemed to have a side effect. The main side effect was loss of libido. So, with that being said, I went off anti-anxiety medications completely. Until the past month, I was having panic attacks, tightened chest, and depression. I went to my doctor and explained how all the anti-anxiety medications caused loss of libido. So he put me on this medication, and it has been a lifesaver. No more panic attacks, I feel happy and content. Plus, libido is back! 100% recommended."

• MsT...
• September 15, 2011

Bupropion "After trying several from the Prozac family, with really bad results, I was given Wellbutrin - what a lifesaver! It completely smoothed out the rough edges so I could feel normal, not anxious, and irritable all the time."

• som...
• July 17, 2018

"I was prescribed this for my depression and generalized anxiety after Zoloft (sertraline) failed me. At first, I definitely had a hard time adjusting to the energy spike and having a harder time falling asleep. After about a month, those went away completely, and my depression was workable, and similarly with the generalized anxiety overall. However, I do have certain side effects such as decreased appetite, I can still eat, I just don't realize that I haven't gone a while without eating on some days. Once I became aware of that, it wasn't a problem (expected to an extent as this is apparently also prescribed for weight loss?). I have developed a generally more sensitive stomach, however, not to the point of impeding my life or outweighing the benefits. Sometimes I do feel like I have too much energy or more than I should for whatever situation I'm in, which can lead to a panicky feeling similar to a borderline anxiety attack, but just being aware made the difference in controlling it."

• She...
• August 5, 2015

"Diagnosed with social anxiety disorder and GAD, I started taking this medication at 150 mg. After 4-5 weeks of dry mouth, headaches, night sweats, abnormal dreams, and a slight head jerk every now and then, my anxiety had almost disappeared. I lost 10 lbs the first 2 months but eventually gained it back, which I didn't mind. WB has made a huge difference with the physiological symptoms of my anxiety, meaning that I no longer feel physically uncomfortable, especially in social situations. My doc has increased my dosage to 300 mg after being on 150 mg for 8 months. So far, after one week on the new dosage, all the initial side effects I had when I first started taking WB have returned, but with the addition of dry eyes and blurred vision."

• KMa...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 26, 2020

"Over the past 2 years, I have had really bad anxiety. Nervous, sweaty, dizziness, lightheadedness, and a little bit of shortness of breath. This bupropion was the first antidepressant I have ever tried, and I don't like it. However, I have two friends who are on it and are doing really well, who suffer from both anxiety and depression. I only have anxiety, so I'm not sure if this is the right pill for me. It did help me lose weight and helped my breathing, but it made me very emotional, I would cry for no reason. I took it for 12 days and decided to stop. Best of luck to you, I'm going to try Buspar just for my anxiety, and if I don't like this, I'm going to try Zoloft."

• sam...
• June 27, 2019

"I have been on bupropion for a couple of years and just recently realized it is the cause of panic attacks and anxiety in the last year or so! I stutter, have tremors, and I constantly feel like my body is buzzing. It helped with major depression when I needed it, but I am weaning off ASAP!"

• R0x...
• January 13, 2017

"I took this medication for anxiety because it was recommended by my doctor and therapist. I also read some reviews of how well it did for others. However, I didn't have a good experience at all. I only took the medicine for three days, and my anxiety increased exponentially. The first day, I experienced migraines, dizziness, increased heart rate, ringing in ears, and nearly all other side effects. The second day, I felt frantic and wanted to crawl on the walls. I also woke from panic and fear in the middle of the night. On day three, I woke up angry like the Hulk, violent like. The side effects continued to get worse through the morning-flashes of heat, dizziness, further increased heart rate, panicked feelings, on and on. I do not suggest this for those with anxiety."

• man...
• May 30, 2016

"I am not obese, and I do not take this medicine for obesity (I take it for anxiety). One of the side effects of this medication is weight loss and loss of appetite. I have lost 20 lbs since taking this medication. I don't know if you're able to take this medication for obesity, but it does make you lose weight."

• Hop...
• October 5, 2016

"I've been taking bupropion XL 150 mg daily for 5 days now for anxiety. I have noticed an increase in energy. I also don't binge eat as much. I'm a stay-at-home mom, so I was always back and forth to the kitchen. No anxiety issues yet. I also take 0.50 mg of Xanax at night to help me sleep. I've been battling sleep problems for a while, so it helps."

• Kel...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 5, 2016

"I call it the miracle drug! I was on Paxil for 9 years and had no idea how much it dragged me down. After I had to have my thyroid removed, my doctor and I decided it was time to try something new. Within a week, I could feel the difference (maybe it was quick due to my body already being used to Paxil). My family, friends, and co-workers all noticed. I was energized, happy, my libido is finally back (only my husband noticed that one ;) lol, and I've lost 14 lbs. The only negative I can think of was the first few weeks I had wild, vivid dreams, but that has basically stopped. I wish I had found it years ago!"

• ind...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 11, 2016

"I started this med three weeks ago, I feel so much better. I was afraid to take it. I'm on 150 mg, and I've taken Celexa for 16 years, 20 mg. 1 mg Ativan and was switched to Klonopin 1 mg when needed. I like how I feel, I am more outgoing and lost 8 pounds so far. Not hungry much, just had a mild headache the first few days. Otherwise good. You never know till you try. My hubby yells out, 'Thank you, Wellbutrin,' lol, every so often. He notices a change."