Bupropion for Anxiety User Reviews (Page 4)

• Kri...
• January 13, 2017

"I have been taking Wellbutrin 300 mg for about three years. I was taking Zoloft for anxiety before that and absolutely hated it. The first couple of years on Wellbutrin was great. I wasn't having anxiety attacks and stress was normal. However, I think my body got too used to it, and now the effects are minimal. I can feel some difference, but my anxiety has been at an all-time high this past year. Since there's nothing higher than 300 mg, I'm planning to try something different. I did like Wellbutrin, no side effects. Just doesn't work well for me anymore."

• Ner...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 22, 2014

"I was prescribed Bupropion as an alternative to my usual Lexapro at the beginning of an 'episode.' I was probably more anxious than depressed. I was a little concerned because Bupropion is not specifically an anti-anxiety medication. Bupropion was an instant pickup and boosts libido. The boost did not last, and I started to get very anxious and somewhat depressed after the first week. I eventually had to start back on the Lexapro. I don't think Bupropion is a very effective anxiety medication, and it is not generally prescribed for that purpose. I did find very few side effects compared to the sweating, loss of libido, and weight gain of Lexapro. I am presently tapering off. I have some issues with insomnia, and Bupropion may not help."

• Bea...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 18, 2016

"Only been taking the generic Wellbutrin SR 150 mg for a few days, and only once a day. I'm also taking Buspar 2 times a day and have been for a month. It started to lose its effectiveness, so along with increasing the daily dose of it, I was given Wellbutrin SR. It's 3:30 am and I'm wide awake. Didn't have much energy today, but even with melatonin, I woke up at 1:30 and can't fall back asleep. I've been craving water all day. Smoking fewer cigarettes. Appetite was less today than usual... Thank God. So far I really like the Wellbutrin SR, minus the insane heartburn it's giving me. So long as it doesn't cause my hair to fall out like Zoloft did, I should be able to tolerate the others."

• Bup...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 8, 2017

"I started this last week because the doctor recommended it. They recommend it 'cuz I've had horrid anxiety and panic attacks. This has helped me and has calmed down my nerves so much, and I'm on the lowest dose. To be honest, I'm gonna stay on the lowest dose because this medication makes you feel really floaty and like stuff kinda goes in slow motion, is the only way I can explain it. Hopefully, this helped someone."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 27, 2018

"I have never commented on a website like this, but I must say - if you have anxiety, DO NOT TAKE THIS DRUG. I took it for 2 weeks (today was my last day), and every single day has gotten progressively worse. Besides the nausea and dry mouth, I couldn’t get out of bed for 3 days because I convinced myself that I had no friends and everyone hated me. Panic attacks every day starting first thing in the morning. My anxiety has never been worse. I’m starting on Effexor tomorrow, so I hope I have a better experience with that."

• Anonymous
• August 11, 2011

Bupropion "Have only been taking for three days. Have some headaches, nausea, no big deal. I don't like the feeling after my second dose at night. I have gotten panicky and felt like I was going to have a panic attack, but have not so far. I am mainly using this to quit smoking, and I see that it is triggering my anxiety somewhat, but I have already lost the urge to smoke and will quit on my quit date. I would rather deal with side effects for a couple of weeks than die of lung cancer and leave my children with no mother. Especially after losing my mother at a young age and my grandfather. I am hoping this will help my depression and anxiety after I am used to it. I can't wait to be smoke-free soon."

• Joh...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 21, 2016

"After taking 150 mg or 75 ir morning and 75 ir afternoon, I feel better. My anxiety has dropped, and my depression is better. Not 100%, but I'm happy with the results. At first, my anxiety felt like it increased at times, and the VA would not put me on benzos, so I toughed it out and feel better in between the anxiety spikes. But I do like the med, it works for me. Good luck."

• ano...
• September 6, 2021

"I am a 40-year-old man. I started using Wellbutrin XL at 150 mg 6 days ago for anxiety and depression. Unfortunately, I suffered side effects almost immediately, mild at first (a little shaky with some rapid heartbeats), which progressed to extreme levels of anxiety today along with a blood pressure of 140/90. I also feel dazed, forgetful, dizzy, and confused and have an intense feeling of dread. I also couldn't get to sleep until 4 am last night, which is unusual for me. I have decided to stop taking this medication as it's quite terrifying. I am hoping that this feeling is gone by tomorrow. Does anyone know how long it takes to start feeling normal after stopping bupropion?"

• Haz...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 25, 2021

"I started taking Wellbutrin in a psychiatric hospital, which I was admitted to for depression. I have bad anxiety. The first week of this medication was awful. I had extreme mood swings, increased heart rate, increased anxiety, vivid nightmares, etc. After that first week, though, things started to slowly improve. By the third week, most of the unwanted side effects had worn off, and I started to feel better and better. I am now exactly 3 months into taking Wellbutrin 300 mg, and I could not be happier. It has truly changed my life for the better. I’m more motivated, I can concentrate better, I’m happier, more confident, all the negative thoughts are gone. I can still cry, but I won’t spend an entire day being upset about something, the list goes on... I feel GOOD and STABLE!"

• jcw...
• October 3, 2014

"I've been diagnosed with Generalized Anxiety Disorder, with a secondary diagnosis of Depression, for almost 2 years. I used to be on 200 mg of Wellbutrin, but recently was switched to 300 mg of the extended release due to a relapse in anxiety/depressive symptoms. I've noticed that I've had more energy since switching, and my mood has been elevated. HOWEVER, be extremely careful with alcohol consumption!!!! My tolerance lowered, and 8 hours after I stopped drinking, I ended up in the hospital for uncontrollable vomiting. Depressive symptoms and stomach issues persisted for 4 days after being hospitalized. For me, not drinking isn't a big deal since I don't really drink much to begin with, but if you're a huge social drinker, be careful!"

• Bel...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 14, 2021

"Anxiety, depression, headaches, severe fatigue, and addiction to pain relievers, concentration and memory issues. Started using this medication this week, and I feel wonderful. Smoke less, pain relievers have decreased by at least 70%. I feel more energetic, headaches decreased by at least 90%. I can focus and concentrate better. No side effects, hope it lasts because I have been waiting for something to help for many years."

• Sam...
• August 21, 2016

"I started taking Wellbutrin 2 months ago. I do not suffer from depression, I have generalized anxiety and panic disorder. It is definitely very helpful for the generalized anxiety, as I am not feeling anxious 24/7. But the longer I take it, the more I experience unpleasant side effects. Out of any antidepressant I have tried, it is the only one that does not affect my sex drive, which is a plus. But I have a very difficult time falling asleep, even with the addition of sleep medication, I get constipated frequently, it makes me nauseous and dizzy, my muscles ache even though I work out regularly, I am itchy all the time, my appetite is irregular, I'm moody, and I still have panic attacks."

• flo...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 8, 2016

"I was waking up to my body shivering for about 10 seconds and having severe morning sadness. Thinking of death, being angry, being unhappy for no reason. I was taking Wellbutrin years ago, and it seemed to work with little side effects, so I requested it from my doctor. I am very happy with the results, feeling better about life again."

• Che...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 21, 2017

"I started two weeks ago on 150 mg. I noticed a difference within the first 3 days. I wake up feeling refreshed, sometimes I have a manageable headache, but within 2 hrs it's gone. I have a huge increase in energy and motivation. I used to take a nap every day for up to 3 hours, I haven't taken one since about the 3rd day in. My sex drive has come back slightly, and the weight loss is very slow, about 1 lb a week, but that's also watching what and how much I eat. The medication has helped with reducing my appetite, but not by much. I take it at night because it makes me tired. The only negative side effect is that my skin always feels like I have bugs crawling on it. I hope that goes away with time."

• Jus...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 18, 2021

"I could cry happy tears. I have anxiety and OCD. I guess I didn’t realize how my life truly made me feel until I started taking bupropion. I had previously been on Effexor, which I never liked, by the way, and never went off because I figured that was just how my life was supposed to be. I thought all meds did the same thing, so what was the point in stopping and dealing with the side effects? One day I ran out and decided to just quit. (Don’t do this. Always talk to your doc first.) After dealing with the withdrawal for a week, I started bupropion. Another week of letting it kick in and I’ve never been happier. My mood is great, and I finally feel like the person I’ve always strived to be. I always thought I was a happy person, but now I know I was always being held back by my past med. My will to do the things I want to do is back, and it feels amazing to finally live my life. This med is my lifesaver."

• akd...
• January 23, 2015

"I started the medication for smoking and anxiety about 3 weeks ago. The initial side effects are very intense. I had an intense headache every day for a week and a half, but it did go away. I also had an uncontrollable head tremor and very intense nightmares, both have gone away as well. The medication has yet to curb my urge to smoke. When I get anxiety, the physical symptoms are very intense: rapid heart rate and breathing, extreme headache, and stomach upset. On the positive side, I no longer feel like I don't want to live my life. I am going to give the medication the time to take full effect and see how it goes. If the anxiety symptoms don't improve, I will most likely stop after the full 6 weeks that is recommended."

• Roc...
• December 4, 2011

Bupropion "This drug gave me focus and energy, however, it made my anxiety go worse, so I had to stop it. If you don't have a problem with anxiety, then this drug is definitely a must. It took around 30 days to take effect."

• Anonymous
• April 27, 2011

Bupropion "I was put on a 150 mg dose about 4 weeks ago for mild depression/anxiety. I had dry mouth, headaches, spacey feeling, and nervousness, all of which added to my anxiety. I switched to 300 mg for 1 week, but the jitters increased, and I could have climbed the walls! Rarely felt like eating. It did not negatively affect my ability to orgasm (like Lexapro did), which was nice, but couldn't handle the side effects. Trying Cymbalta."

• RN ...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• August 4, 2019

"Taking 150 mg of this medication has helped me with anxiety and work-related stress. I have taken it for two years. Attempts to increase dosage resulted in nervousness and depression. I did initially have insomnia and dizziness. Dizziness resolved within a week. Insomnia took several months but was tolerable because the medication initially, and for several months, increased my energy level and alertness. It freed me from being overwhelmed with job stress, which I internalized."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 31, 2016

"Suffer from anxiety and panic attacks since I was a young woman. I've been on many different meds. Have landed in the ER six times in my life thinking I was having a heart attack, as these mirror each other in symptoms. Have taken Paxil for 15 years. When I landed in the ER again six weeks ago, my Paxil was raised to 60 mg. I saw Doc in a follow-up, and we decided to try Wellbutrin...the generic. I have been slowly going off Paxil, as you must do, and starting the Wellbutrin. It is now four weeks, and I am up to 200 mg of Wellbutrin and down to 20 mg of Paxil. ONE MORE WEEK, and I am done. Wellbutrin does have some side effects, i.e., dizziness, Wausau, dry mouth...otherwise, I have been doing pretty well. Time will tell."

• Evi...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 12, 2019

"I had a very horrible experience with this drug. Initially, it was great, maybe for about 2 weeks or so. After that, it was horrible. I thought I had fibromyalgia! I had the exact same symptoms of it! I kept going to the doctor for bad body aches and pains because at first, I didn’t know what it was, and my anxiety and paranoia came back. I tried yoga, massages, anything to relieve the pain, and nothing worked. When I finally realized it was the medicine after about a month, I immediately switched to paroxetine (Paxil) and everything was fine. In my experience, Wellbutrin did not work well for my anxiety."

• Anx...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 1, 2022

"Absolute Godsend!!! I have tried so many antidepressants with no luck. I’ve tried Lexapro, Celexa, Cymbalta, Zoloft + Gabapentin, Prozac, and a few others with Xanax. Nothing has worked for my social anxiety except this! I’m taking 300mg of Wellbutrin XR and never felt better. It’s almost as if my anxiety just vanished, like I don’t understand it. I no longer fear phone calls, ordering food, or jogging outside. I literally just go about my day, that’s it. No anxiety, and it just returned orgasms. TG!"

• Kje...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 13, 2019

"I was on Lexapro 10 mg for 2 years to help with anxiety and depression. It did help but seemed to be the cause of my 15 lb weight gain. I asked the doctor for something else that wouldn’t cause weight gain, and he gave me 150 mg Wellbutrin. It was fine for the first week until I developed severe anxiety, depression, tinnitus, and mild dizziness. I was crying several times per day and felt like everything was going wrong in my life. I tried to distract myself from the racing and anxious thoughts, but nothing seemed to help. I will be stopping Wellbutrin and asking the doctor for something else for anxiety. Maybe another SSRI with less weight gain. If you have any anxiety, I don’t recommend this drug. It may work for depression but not for anxiety."

• Ste...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 12, 2023

"I started bupropion after being off of my anxiety meds for over a year. I take 150 mg every morning, and I've lost a few pounds. Before starting this medicine, I had no sex drive and really didn't care about having sex at all. After being on it for about 3 weeks, my sex drive has increased so much. My husband and I have had sex 4 out of 5 nights this week, and several nights we had sex multiple times. I'm literally horny all evening until I go to bed. Then after we have sex, I'm ready to do it again. My husband enjoys it but doesn't get much sleep. I'm really happy with this side effect and love it that I can enjoy sex again."

• typ...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 11, 2019

"I have been on this medicine (bupropion XL) to treat my panic and generalized anxiety disorders after I failed three SSRIs due to sexual side effects. The only issue I experienced switching to this medication was a racing heartbeat on the first day. Since then, my racing thoughts are slowed, and I am able to be at peace instead of being constantly overwhelmed by the world. I would recommend with caution, as I have a history of depression and it is used more specifically to treat anxiety that presents with depression. I plan on increasing my dosage at my next appointment, as my psychiatrist believes that a 300 mg dosage would be the most beneficial to me."