Bupropion for Depression User Reviews (Page 5)

• JJ ...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 3, 2016

"Started out on generic XL 150mg/day taken in the morning. After 2 weeks, started seeing results; feeling great all day with occasional depression at the end of the day. Doctor increased to XL 300 mg/day. Big improvement - more energy and motivation, no problem with any side effects except for welcomed weight loss! Dropped 18 lbs in two months. Really easy to diet on this med!"

• Aug...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 13, 2020

"Having fallen into a serious depression which led me to have great difficulty in doing everyday things, getting up in the morning, brushing my teeth, washing, and also couldn't get important sleep. It was getting really difficult. My neurologist prescribed Wellbutrin XR 150mg once a day in the morning. I was very hesitant to take the drug for fear of the side effects. Today, after 3 months of treatment, I sincerely thank her. I have found energy, reconnected with my social relationships, etc. In terms of side effects for me, it's mild: dry mouth, a few palpitations often at night, and slight weight loss. In 3 months of treatment, I lost 4 pounds."

• sam...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 8, 2023

"I took two doses of 150 XL bupropion, on the second dose, I have immediate ear ringing, fullness, and pressure in my ears. I’ve never once had an issue with my ears in my life. I’m very young and healthy. Months later and after multiple ENTs, I have permanent tinnitus from this drug. It shouldn’t be legal."

• cor...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 30, 2016

"I initially got put on Wellbutrin for my anxiety and depression. I'm taking the SR one once a day and I have been on it for less than a week. I have to say I have felt amazing. I am someone that is extremely active, and I had always tried to be conscious of my diet, but I struggled with binge eating. I would eat healthy for 4 days and binge for 3. I'd feel awful and start over EVERY Monday. It was really getting out of hand, honestly, and contributing to my mental state. I am 24 years old, 5'4, and my normal weight for my activity level was always 120. I got all the way up to 150 and could not understand why. In almost a week, I've lost 5 lbs, it's just falling off me now. I feel happy again and in control of my emotions and eating."

• Jan...
• March 7, 2020

"DO NOT TAKE THIS IF YOUR PRIMARY ISSUE IS ANXIETY. I got on this medication because I was having trouble with anxiety and insomnia. My NP wanted to start me on Wellbutrin 150mg XL and I kept reiterating to her that I have no depression whatsoever, I’m just anxious, but she said it would help. Within 2 weeks, I was so nauseated, in a complete brain fog, my anxiety got so much worse, my heart would race, I was having panic attacks daily, couldn’t sleep, my mind was racing non-stop, and although I’ve never felt as if I had issues with depression, I was so depressed on this medication! I went from being very high-functioning with mild to moderate anxiety to completely useless on this medication. I called into work multiple times (which I had never done before - I’m a nurse). I couldn’t focus, was so disoriented, and felt like I was just floating. I stopped and feel much better after a few days and I got on a PRN benzo for anxiety."

• Gas...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• May 20, 2017

"This medication is very activating without making me anxious. I take it for depression, but I also have general anxiety disorder and OCD. I was a little worried about taking it at first because one of the side effects indicated that it could make anxiety worse, but I didn't have that problem at all. It definitely helps with depression and lifting my mood. It's not a 'happy pill,' but it is good with getting and keeping you going and not letting depression ruin you and keep you from doing what needs to be done and living your life."

• tah...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• October 29, 2014

"I was taking this for depression for about 3 years, and it was a miracle for me. I stopped taking it when I lost my insurance for about a year. The result was a weight gain of 20 lbs and severe depression again. I've been taking it now for about a year, and the result is that I'm happy again. I lost 30 lbs and experienced an increased libido. I've never taken any other antidepressant besides Wellbutrin SR."

• rou...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 22, 2014

"I have been on bupropion for a month. I have lost the sadness, obsessive dark thoughts, and have more energy and fewer aches and pains. I felt a little weird taking it at first (mild headache, taste in my mouth) but those have gone. This is great stuff, and I feel hopeful and focused. I am not snappy and withdrawn from my spouse."

• the...
• November 14, 2013

"I've been taking generic Bupropion XL (150mg) for three days and I can already say I feel like a new person. Before, I had no energy. Other than going to work, all I could do was lay around and feel sorry for myself. In just three days, I feel more clear-headed, energetic, and optimistic... I wish I had started it sooner! The only other medication that's worked for me in the past was Adderall, but I couldn't go on taking it due to the many unwanted side effects. Bupropion has worked wonders - little to no side effects for me, other than a slightly increased sex drive and loss of appetite (though nothing compared to Adderall in that department). I've also been having really vivid dreams, which I love, since I've never been one to remember them."

• tha...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• October 21, 2018

"I have been taking Celexa for a while to treat depression, and while helpful, it had made me very numb, and I was still feeling occasional episodes of mild depression. My provider added Wellbutrin, and what a difference! Wellbutrin gave me a boost of mental energy and feelings of well-being that I had never felt before. I am currently doing very well with the combination of Celexa and Wellbutrin. I feel better than I ever have in my life. I've been on this fantastic combination for a year. Highly recommend."

• Ano...
• July 18, 2013

"I just took the first 100mg pill a few hours ago and I feel different. I feel almost normal. I'm not thinking about being depressed, and my energy is almost back to normal. No antidepressant, antipsychotic, or mood stabilizer has ever done that! If this feeling keeps up or gets better, I don't know what I'll do. I'll probably cry tears of joy. Is this what normal people feel like?"

• Ska...
• July 19, 2015

"Y'all! I am one of these people who cannot say enough about bupropion! It has changed my life after only day 8. Such a subtle but powerful shift in perception and decrease in troublesome habits (smoking one of them, but also irrational anxiety getting on train, rushing down the street for no reason, rushing through dinner) has decreased by drinking, made me feel less weighed down. There are side effects the first few days, but they will go away! Stick with it, and you won't regret it."

• Lan...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 25, 2019

"The heightened sex drive Wellbutrin (bupropion) is so powerful that I'm even having awesome sexual dreams in my sleep. It hasn't helped me to stop smoking, but I smoke very little to begin with, so maybe that's why I don't notice a difference. It totally smoothed out my mean mood swings. I just love it. I have zero bad side effects. I do believe the medication helps females' libido more than it helps most males, but I could be wrong."

• Sam...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 31, 2015

"I'm in my early 40s and have noticed the last couple of years I've become very agitated over nothing! Always yelling at my teenager and I could literally feel my blood pressure raising over the smallest things. Also this last year for some reason I became depressed. I didn't ever want to get out of bed or leave the house to do anything. I've always had a bad opinion about antidepressants, but I knew SOMETHING had to change. I reached out to my doctor who gave me 100 mg of generic Wellbutrin, and the very first day I noticed I was calmer! I fell asleep 2 hours later but woke up refreshed. I just finished day 3, and I swear I feel fantastic! Not only have I not yelled even once, I don't feel angry at all! And I want to do stuff again. Very happy"

• cap...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 30, 2013

"I have been on this medication for half a year. I was prescribed it for my ADHD and depression. It changed my life completely. As I have never felt so great in my whole life since I was a child. High motivation, increased energy, no suicidal thoughts, and it helped me to eat less and lose weight! I was on Lexapro for anxiety and panic for 5 years and gained a lot of weight. Also, I had some other side effects with Lexapro. Happy!"

• jud...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 11, 2022

"I've had moderate depression and some anxiety most of my life. It manifests mostly in the forms of low energy, worrying, irritability, and avoidance. Dishes piling up, laundry not getting done, car interior a mess, etc. I tried two SSRIs (Lexapro & Zoloft) before switching to Wellbutrin, which is a dopamine reuptake inhibitor. Dopamine! That was the answer. It wasn't a serotonin problem, it was a dopamine one! The SSRIs worked okay, but I was always tired and foggy. I gave each 6 months. I eased off the SSRIs and eased into the Wellbutrin. I only take 150 mg at the moment. I'm almost 4 months in, and I can't believe the improvement. I bound out of bed in the morning and start getting stuff done. My attitude is positive, excited, eager for the day and being alive. I can't believe it. All those years with the background hum of depression, even if mild at times, made me think feeling that way was normal. It wasn't! This turned out to be the perfect fit for me."

• Sun...
• December 9, 2015

"Nothing short of life-changing! I started taking it for depression and anxiety. I have never tried anything else. I found that I needed to take it with meals to avoid jitters and make sure I took the second dose before 4 pm to avoid sleep issues. I experienced very mild constipation, my stools just seem harder. The good part is that I don't feel medicated at all. I don't cry all the time anymore. I started to notice that I was actually enjoying life and events. I completely stopped needing alcohol and/or food to fill an emotional void. It was amazing for me how this change in outlook affected my sex life - I want sex regularly, and hang-ups I used to have disappeared. Caution: one generic manufacturer did not work at all. Use only the brand or Sandoz!"

• Han...
• June 1, 2014

"I've never felt compelled to write a review for a medication before, but Wellbutrin XL saved my life. I suffered from chronic depression for years before I started taking Wellbutrin, and within weeks, it was as if the rain stopped, and there's nothing but clear blue skies and sunshine since. Seriously. I cannot say enough good things about this medicine. The great thing about Wellbutrin (I take 150 MG) is that it doesn't make you feel zombie-like at all. I feel like a brighter, happier version of myself. I also take 150 MG of Lamictal, which has also significantly helped as well. I highly recommend these medications to anyone suffering from bipolar depression. They have done wonders."

• pwn...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 25, 2016

"I was prescribed Wellbutrin by my doctor when I told her that I was having a very difficult time getting out of bed and wanting to be productive one month ago. My doc prescribed me Wellbutrin 150 xl, which has as an added bonus made me completely stop smoking and even become repulsed by cigarettes. No negative side effects. Wellbutrin has reduced my urge to drink alcohol by 90%, and when I do drink, I feel intoxicated after only 2 or 3 drinks. I have been exercising five days a week and eating well to assist in mood elevation. I have more motivation and energy now than a month ago. I am impressed with this medication."

• Can...
• August 20, 2015

"All I can say is Wellbutrin has substantially increased my quality of life. I was so scared about side effects that I waited years to try antidepressants. I was on Celexa, and when that failed, I was put on Zoloft, which also did me no good. Wellbutrin not only brought me out of a deep depression, it's caused me to be active, and my weight is now in the normal range. I'm also more organized and positive than I've ever been. My family members, who were initially against me taking Wellbutrin, have changed their opinion because they see me enjoy life again."

• JoM...
• July 6, 2017

"Was taking Wellbutrin XL (bupropion) 150mg in the AM & Zoloft (sertraline) 150mg at night. There was a miscommunication at my pharmacy, so I was out of Zoloft over a holiday weekend (3 days). It was the best miscommunication ever! With solely the Wellbutrin XL, I have my old self back minus the anxiety & depression. I wake up refreshed. I have more energy. I'm not napping every day or extremely lethargic. I'm excited to exercise, my libido is back & I'm calm and happy. It also has seemed to help with my food cravings, an extra bonus."

• Anonymous
• June 18, 2009

"I have recently decided to start Wellbutrin after 2 years on Zoloft. Although I felt the Zoloft worked well, there were some unfortunate side effects. I asked my doctor if I could give Wellbutrin a try (I had also recently picked up smoking again so I mentioned that). Well, here's the good news... my mood has remained stable (I simultaneously tapered off the Zoloft). I have been better able to focus at work, cigarettes tasted disgusting, and I have noticed a decrease in my desire to engage in compulsive activities. The cons... food doesn't really taste all that great, I'm extremely thirsty, and I was initially a little on edge at first (this has since gone away). The other surprising effect was a marked improvement in sexual response."

• win...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 5, 2014

"Wellbutrin is amazing. Prior to Wellbutrin, I was put on Zoloft, Prozac, and Valdoxan, all of which either killed my sex drive, did nothing, or made me too sleepy to function. For 2 years, I stupidly went off medication and just thought everything in life was crap, and probably said some things I regret to people. Eventually, it came to the point where I was failing at work and angry at everyone. The ADHD medication I was taking also worsened my depression. With Wellbutrin, I have been on it for around two months, and I feel great. I have energy, more motivation, increased libido, and I feel content, although I still have moments. Also, I have lost more than 5 pounds without dieting or exercising."

• AKT...
• September 2, 2013

"The first time I took Wellbutrin I was in the hospital for major depression, suicidal ideation, and a nervous breakdown. After trying the typical Zoloft, Paxil, and others, the doctors were running out of options. A new doctor on staff gave me Wellbutrin (I don't remember the dose) and I instantly was transported to a state I can only describe as ecstasy. Unfortunately, this lasted only one day, probably because of my 'virgin' brain. But staying on this med for two years helped me recover my life. I am so grateful. This was 15 years ago, and although I still suffer from major depressive disorder, I have been able to get a Master's degree and a new career."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• July 1, 2017

"This drug has saved my life! I have struggled with methamphetamine addiction for about 4 years now. The hardest part about quitting was the extreme depression and suicidal thoughts. They always caused me to relapse. My physician prescribed Wellbutrin and it has worked like a miracle. I have been clean for over half a year and feel like I have my old life back! My relationships are healing and my family feels like they have their son/brother back. I am back in college and passing my classes! I don't attribute all that to the drug. Counseling and AA were extremely helpful but I know it was Wellbutrin that got me through the horrible depression to the other side. Only upfront side effects I had were jitteriness and dry mouth."