Bupropion for Anxiety User Reviews (Page 3)

• Can...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 28, 2019

"On week 6 of taking 150 mg bupropion per day to treat the feeling of taking on too much (anxiety). No depression, nor history of depression. Last night, I was driving with my kids in the car and had a major panic attack. I have never in my life had this sort of attack. It was completely debilitating, and I had to pull off the road and into a parking lot. I was crying uncontrollably, shaking, and had no idea what was going on. My oldest son called for help, and we got home safely. I stopped taking this drug this morning and will likely never take another antidepressant again."

• Rap...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• December 12, 2015

"I have had anxiety and depression for years. I've been on bupropion, 150 XL for a few years with good relief from my symptoms. A couple of months ago, my doctor put me on another 75 mg of immediate-release bupropion. My anxiety is much less. This medication is what works for me."

• Sli...
• November 10, 2013

"I started this medication at 150 mg XL about a week ago. I feel slightly different. I had a panic attack at work the other day, which scared me. I don't get as upset as before. My sex life is great! I think I'm going to give it another week and maybe increase my dosage."

• She...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 21, 2019

"It was hard to specify one condition for being prescribed Wellbutrin. The #1 reason I tried it (in addition to the Celexa I was already taking for depression) was to help me concentrate and focus. In that regard, I feel the 300 mg daily did help me concentrate more. The #2 reason was to help me possibly eat less, especially sweet stuff. At first, I did notice a decline in my appetite, but have since gained 6 pounds, so it didn't work for weight loss. The #3 reason was for depression, which it helps wonderfully. I suffer from anxiety and phobias, and this is not a calming medication. It is like an antidepressant on steroids. I like it very much because it helps me through my social phobia at work a bit I've noticed lately. However, I feel like it's more of a Band-Aid on my anxiety. I can still feel my mind going crazy with worry and anxiety, but it's not developing into full-blown panic attacks, so that's good."

• Chl...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 2, 2022

"I’ve been depressed and anxious for as long as I can remember, and I’ve always avoided medication because I told myself, “It’s such a cop-out, so unhealthy, and a good diet and exercise, meditation, and therapy are what works.” But when you’re doing all those religiously and are still crying and having anxiety attacks multiple times a day, it’s time to start. I went through the wringer with enough events in the last few months that I knew I had to start. And what a difference. I feel much more like myself again. I belly-laughed for the first time in a long time a few days ago. I am not dragging myself out of bed and holding back tears of anxiety and frustration stemming from nothing when out with friends, or having anxiety attacks in the car - I’m there to calmly take in my surroundings and be at peace. I’m excited about stuff again. Existing in the world is not supposed to be excruciating."

• Ano...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 4, 2019

"I am a female in my thirties and have switched to bupropion from Lexapro. I am on the XL version. Overall, I feel like this medicine is a better choice for me. The Lexapro never fully got rid of my anxiety, and this one has. I also gained close to 20 pounds on Lexapro. Now, I will say take with caution how it will affect you. The first week, I was extremely dizzy every single day. I couldn’t turn corners or even my head without the constant wave of dizziness. I thought several times of quitting it, but I told myself I would give it two weeks and see. The second week, I still had dizziness, but not near as bad. And now it’s been a little over a month, and if I see the dizziness, it’s rare. So for overall anxiety, it has helped me, hopefully, it will continue to be a positive for me. I also was on Xanax for several years before starting either one of these medications and wanted to get off due to it becoming more dependent!"

• Ann...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 25, 2019

"I have been on bupropion for only 6-7 weeks. At first, 150 XL, then 2-150 XL after a week. I had to drop back to one tablet after the second week because I felt too wired and couldn't sleep. The day after dropping back the dose, I was very tired and sleepy. Finally, a week later, I went back to 2-150 XL, and it's going better so far. My anxiety is definitely lower, as is my blood pressure. When first starting the medication, I felt more sexual. This has happened before on SSRIs, as I recall. With just the bupropion now, I seem to have atomic orgasms. I also have more alertness, very much improved memory, and much less dyslexia. I am not sure if my erections are somewhat more difficult, definitely amazing orgasms."

• Pan...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 28, 2019

"I have been on this drug for about 5 weeks for anxiety. Been struggling with my toxic work environment while studying for my master's and have felt out of control and so angry. Doctor wanted me to try this as I also have MS, and she has had much success with Wellbutrin. Can’t say I really noticed too much of a difference until week two besides I felt more patient and seemed slightly less negative. Week 2, I was so dizzy that if I wasn’t lying down, I was puking. Thought it might be a bug, so kept taking the drug. Week 5, and I’m a complete mess. Anxiety through the roof and have had a nonstop panic attack for days. Can’t sleep and don’t poop regularly like I used to. No appetite to an almost scary level lately. I never wanted to be on medication for my mood swings and anxiety, and now I feel even more confused and upset that this confirmed my fears and has made things worse. Calling the doctor in the morning. Good luck to you all."

• KGa...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 29, 2019

"I started taking bupropion XL 150 mg 6 days ago. I do not recommend this medicine for anyone with anxiety or panic disorders. I was fine for the first 2 days, and then I just started crying about things that normally didn’t make me cry. Day 3, I was on the couch and had deep feelings of sadness. I tried to push through. Last night, I had the worst anxiety I’ve had in months. I was terrified, sweating, crying, my heart was racing, and I felt like everything was crumbling. My thoughts were dark, and I couldn’t talk myself down. I stopped taking this medication this morning. This is my first experience with an antidepressant. I’m glad to hear that it really helps some people. However, if you don’t suffer from depression or even have mild depression, there are probably better options. This should not be the first course of action for anxiety. I blame my doctor for totally bypassing the fact that it is not recommended for anxiety sufferers in the first place."

• Wom...
• December 14, 2019

"I have been taking bupropion for 6 weeks to treat anxiety and work-related stress. In the first 2 weeks, I had some side effects, such as severe stomach pain and dry mouth. They disappeared completely after 2 weeks. I take 150 mg/day. After 2 weeks on the pill, I didn't feel that great, so the dose was increased to 300 mg, but it only made me feel angry and explosive. The medication started to work its magic in the third week. I feel like I am in control of my life again, and work doesn't stress me as much as it used to. My anger outbursts are also under control. The 'I want to die' feelings are also under control. I feel really good and wanted to stop taking this med, as it is the first time I take any controlled medication, and I don't want to depend on it to live a normal life, but I decided to wait a little longer. The only downside to bupropion is that I have gained a couple of kgs in the past few weeks due to an increase in well-being and appetite."

• Emm...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 14, 2019

"I absolutely hate this drug. Within the past year, I have been experiencing the worst anxiety and panic attacks I’ve ever had. I went on Lexapro, which seemed to calm my panic and my anxiety in general. However, I thought I started to gain some weight, and I thought it was the cause, so I asked my doctor to switch me to something else. She switched me to bupropion. At first, it was fine, but now it’s about my 5th week on it, and if I thought my anxiety has been bad this past year, it’s NOTHING compared to how I feel now. Pure panic when doing the most mundane tasks, and my brain is racing with anxiety and scary thoughts. I went on this drug for anxiety, and it has made my anxiety 100 times worse and has even begun to cause depression, which I wasn’t struggling with before. I would absolutely rather deal with the weight gain of Lexapro than this horrific drug."

• sco...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• June 28, 2023

"I've suffered from a tremendous anxiety disorder for years, and my doctor tried SSRIs and SNRIs. Nothing doing until he started me on Wellbutrin, which has been my anxiety medication. It took 3-6 weeks to fully kick in."

• Tex...
• March 26, 2012

"I started Wellbutrin after my Celexa quit working after 5 years. I had a little nausea the first week. The second week was the hardest. I had uncontrollable bouts of sheer rage. When I spanked one of my kids out of anger, which I've never done before, I called my doctor, and she put me on Prozac. However, I decided to give Wellbutrin one more week. The rage issue resolved itself and went away. At week 4, I feel completely even-tempered. I love how this medicine makes me feel, and I take things far less seriously. I could only give it an 8 out of 10 due to the side effects when starting it."

• Hop...
• October 15, 2018

"From someone who has had experience with this drug for the better half of two years, I would say be cautious taking this if anxiety is an issue for you. I suffer from social and generalized anxiety and found this drug to worsen my anxiety majorly, and also gave me random anger fits. I took this without an SSRI added and then with an SSRI added (which helped my anxiety some), but still felt debilitated by the anxiety. I woke up almost daily in a state of panic, dread, and could barely hold any conversation. Depression-wise, it helped to an extent, but I'm having better luck with just being on an SSRI right now. Please talk to your doctor about your concerns regarding yourself, because everyone is different. Overall, I'm glad to be off this drug and my anxiety is much better and I'm not angry all the time anymore."

• Gra...
• August 29, 2016

"I started bupropion 150 once a day 2 months ago, after suffering increasing issues with anxiety and inability to think rationally. I found myself unable to cope with normal day-to-day issues. This medication has helped, but be careful. As many others have indicated, it's tough adjusting to it - for me, it's insomnia and irrational thoughts. And even though I 'feel' better, my anxiety has not dissipated, just have fewer episodes. However, be aware... as I did crash hard a few weeks back, and it was worse than ever. I came through but left me little worried, as I went to a very dark place. I feel great now, so maybe it's just finally kicking in? This battle with anxiety has opened my eyes, and I'm scared of what the future holds for me."

• HBa...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• August 4, 2018

"From what I’ve been told and read, this medication is not for anxiety. You need an add-on for that. I am on Buspar for anxiety and bupropion for depression. I went off of Prozac because of weight gain and sexual dysfunction. Bupropion changed dramatically for me when Buspar was added. Sex has never been better (libido went back up). For some strange reason, it also helped the pain I had with sex occasionally from endometriosis. My anxiety is now much better. I take 15 mg of Buspar three times daily and 300 mg XL bupropion. The only issue is lack of sleep, but I was like that before."

• Bai...
• August 28, 2017

"I used to wake up every day feeling miserable and irritable. I found it hard to think clearly, concentrate, and just live a somewhat normal day. I was first put on sertraline, and that didn't go so well. I had really bad side effects (fatigue, depression, sporadic emotions). Took myself off that after about 2 months or so. I was then put on this medication! I saw results almost right away with 150 mg daily for about 1.5 months with some side effects including dizziness and dry mouth/always thirsty (which I can deal with!). Then, because I and my doctor felt there was room for additional improvement, I went to the 300 mg dose. It's only been about 1-2 weeks on the higher dose, but so far so good. No complaints! I can actually be free and feel normal again!"

• zun...
• September 25, 2014

"I just started taking this. I have severe stress and anxiety. My son has disabilities, G-tube, needs a lot of help. I find I am just exhausted on a daily basis. I would literally rub my hands till they bled and cracked open because I was so overstressed about my boy. He is so sweet, I found myself crying over the littlest things that would go wrong at school or at the playground. Now I can go and enjoy myself without the worry 24/7. My hands are slowly getting better with the help of UVB Light Therapy, but the meds are a MUST. I used to love to knit, but I had to stop because they were so painful! Now I can go for walks without huffing and puffing. I hope with the help of my doctor that I can find balance and peace without yelling at my boy or husband."

• Ano...
• August 4, 2017

"I took this for the first time last July, it gave me a lot more energy. I did not consider myself 'depressed' at the time, but when I look back on it, I've realized that it made me a lot happier and more positive than when I was not on it. I liked the energizing aspect, but I can't say it really helped with the anxiety. So, if your sole purpose for going on this medication is for depression and fatigue, I recommend it. Also, lost about 15 pounds on this med."

• k9d...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 27, 2015

"6 months ago, I stopped drinking and realized I had anxiety. My first 2 anxiety attacks landed me in the hospital without a diagnosis. Finally, on my 3rd visit to the ER, I was diagnosed with generalized anxiety. When I visited my regular doctor, he prescribed me Xanax 0.5 mg and Zoloft... and OMG, I was able to hear colors... That medication did not sit well with me. An hour after I took it, I was feeling like crap, so I called my doctor the next day, and he gave me Wellbutrin 150 XL and Clonazepam... I'm on day 6, and so far, so good... no real side effects..."

• Coc...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 30, 2012

"I was taking Bupropion SR for about two months for anxiety and depression. At first, my doctor started me off at 75 mg. When I first took it, the medication started to work right away, but the medication, for some reason, stopped working after about two weeks. My anxiety came back, and so did my depression. So, I called my doctor, and she switched me to 150 mg. I thought to myself, 'maybe the dosage was just low.' Again, the medication worked right away, but again, the medication, for some reason, only lasted about two weeks. I went back to my doctor, and she switched me to Prozac, and so far, it has worked pretty well. The symptoms I had with bupropion were nausea, diarrhea, and drowsiness. I don't think this medication was right for me, but everyone is different."

• Cry...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 27, 2019

"So, today is day 3 for me. I’m a lot more awake. I was prescribed this bupropion to take with Lexapro. It started slowly, and if I’m not focused in on something, I realize how anxious (energized) I am. I have a busy schedule and have had problems getting out of bed before this. Nothing too serious, just took more effort than most. To have this extra boost is different. I have had crying spells at times, nothing I couldn’t control though. A little more sensitive to negativity. But, like I said, it’s only day 3. Really trying not to get discouraged with all these negative reviews."

• Rea...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 14, 2016

"Well, I've been on bupropion for five days now, and it really seems to be helping. All last week, my anxiety was constant, I was depressed and crying all the time. On top of all of this, I decided to quit smoking cold turkey Thursday of last week. Mind you, my anxiety was so bad that I was smoking a pack and a half a day, so I was an emotional wreck. So my doctor put me on this med, 150 mg for two days and 300 thereafter. I take one in the morning and another 8 hours later, and so far I'm feeling better. I'm not all the way myself, but thank God I have some relief. My doctor did say that it will take about six weeks to feel the total effects. And I haven't had any side effects that I've noticed, it does suppress your appetite."

• Lea...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 3, 2019

"I am going into my 2nd week on bupropion for anxiety, and I am not sure. I have had pretty good days, and then all of a sudden, I feel anxious/nervous and just an overall not so good feeling. I am trying to be patient as it's only been 2 weeks. I hope this gets better."

• Rev...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 13, 2015

"I have only taken the XL for 3 days. I have had some anxiety and take Ativan to get through. I feel more able to focus, complete projects, not so much crying, starting to feel like I can cope with life again. I am working. I would advise people to take a couple of days off work when starting just to let the side effects subside. I had sexual dysfunction with Zoloft, so I am hoping that I don't have the same problem with this med."