Wellbutrin for Depression User Reviews (Page 5)

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• October 17, 2018

"I’ve been on Wellbutrin for a little over a year, and honestly it’s been life-changing. I’ve been able to go farther in my weekly talk therapy and get to issues that were blocked in the past because of depression and anxiety. I’ve gone further in my career and found a lot of daily comfort from feeling generally better and able to get through depressed times. I think I finally see an end point to therapy (it’s been nine years). I lost a few pounds and initially had a burst of sexual energy that has sadly dissipated. Now I’m back to normal sex drive, which is so much better than an ill-fated Lexapro trial years ago that prevented me from trying other antidepressants for years. I’m so very glad and grateful I found bupropion."

• dee...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 12, 2013

"Taking 300mg Wellbutrin XR, and it is already working after only one week. I have good energy, and do not feel like hiding in my room anymore. It gives me a floating feeling a little bit, but absolutely tolerable compared to the horrible depression I was experiencing. I am bipolar, and have experienced no mania at all. I am grateful for this med!"

• HHa...
• March 1, 2020

"I was on Celexa for a couple of years, but I flatlined and felt like a zombie. My psychiatrist switched me over to Wellbutrin. I was nervous to take it because it works with different neurotransmitters. Celexa works with serotonin while Wellbutrin works with dopamine. It felt like my eyes were being pulled up by magnets, it was hard to look forward, and I was dizzy. This subsided after a few weeks. My anxiety became way worse. Every day, I felt like all of my nerves were exposed. I overreacted to everything and caused a lot of fights. Then came the suicidal thoughts. I've struggled with these thoughts when I was off of meds, so to be flooded with them again was scary. These thoughts were invasive and more intense than I've ever experienced. Luckily, I was able to realize that it was just the medication, so I switched to Zoloft. Please be careful if you take Wellbutrin. If you get those dark thoughts, remember it is not you, it's the meds."

• HBa...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• October 23, 2019

"I have been on Wellbutrin 300 mg once a day for about 2 years now. This medication has changed my life. It did cause me to have severe anxiety at first, but I am now on a medication for the anxiety and the Wellbutrin has knocked out the depression almost 100%. I am doing the things that I love again and am so much nicer and calmer to the people around me. I went off of it recently for a week and a half due to some insurance issues and I am back to crying daily, laying in bed wanting to do nothing, and sleeping my weekends away. I recommend trying Wellbutrin and seeing what it can do for you!"

• Anonymous
• January 19, 2012

"I'd never thought about depression until I happened to read a psychology case study. I read about a person that could have been myself. I wasn't feeling sad or suicidal, but I had no energy, self-control, and the only way to get me to do something was negative motivation. I had gotten to the point where I rarely bathed, missed work as often as I possibly could without getting fired, couldn't even make myself go to the store when I needed something. When I started taking the 150 mg XL, I started to have good days during the second week, and after being on the 300 mg for a couple of months now, I feel like a new person. So much more energy, motivation, etc."

• Lau...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 10, 2012

"I took Wellbutrin at first to quit smoking. This was last year. It really did help me quit smoking, and that was great. I have to say, DO NOT DRINK ON WELLBUTRIN because it made me black out and I had huge problems from this. After my bad experience drinking on Wellbutrin, I stopped taking it. After reading these reviews again, I have decided to get back on it, and this time around I won't have a problem seeing as I quit drinking completely. I have been in denial for a long time, but I do suffer from severe depression and weight problems, and I am praying that this time around I can stick to it and turn my life around. Thanks everyone for sharing your stories, they are very inspiring!"

• Sjo...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 23, 2012

"Bupropion has restored my very far-gone faith in the entire concept of medicine for depression. It's not an acutely noticeable effect. I am not jumping for joy or smiling like an idiot, but I am not depressed anymore. I still have kind of a sad life thanks to my mental health problems, but I no longer feel like I need to kill myself in the near future. I don't cry, and my anxiety has become less severe. Prior to bupropion, I had been on a ridiculously long list of other antidepressant medications (Including but not limited to: Fluoxetine, Citalopram, Venlafaxine, Mirtazapine) and benzodiazepines for anxiety (like, 4 different ones). These did NOTHING. But bupropion did. It's kind of amazing. I recommend it highly."

• Nel...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• September 12, 2017

"Best antidepressant I've ever taken, bar none. I have been taking Wellbutrin for over 10 years, and even though I've had the dosage adjusted over time, it has worked wonders. The reasons I like it are no weight gain, doesn't zap my energy, and helps me complete tasks. The only downside I have found is that it will keep me awake at night if I take it after 10 am. I do take the generic version."

• Mae...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• November 15, 2019

"I started taking Wellbutrin to stop smoking, but I also take Effexor for depression. I replaced the Effexor with Wellbutrin and took it with no ill effects, and I was also able to stop smoking after 55 years with the habit. Hooray for Wellbutrin."

• Zoe...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 9, 2013

"I am 23 and have had major problems with depression since I was 14. I've tried Lexapro and Zoloft...nothing. This is my fourth day on Wellbutrin. I told my family that it may just be the placebo effect but I already feel better. Before...I'd get depressed or angry over small things and stay that way for hours, if not for the whole day. Now...I stop myself before I start, which is a tool I did not have before. It's still way too early, yet it may all be in my head, but here's to hoping this works for me! I have a 2-year-old, fiance, and live with my parents...life has been crappy for a long, long, long time. It's time for me to be happy!"

• Luv...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 29, 2018

"I have generalized anxiety and just worry so much all the time. This medication has helped me with my anxiety. It has kept my mind from constantly running and thinking too much (about bad stuff). It has also given me a little pep in my step and has made me a lot nicer to be around, especially for my kids and husband. I have had some side effects but it did take about 2 weeks for it to finally start working. I am pleased with this med so far. No libido problems either. So I am happy."

• jtt...
• November 18, 2014

"I've been on Wellbutrin (my first antidepressant/anxiety med) 150mg once a day for about 7 weeks. It's good for those who emotionally eat. I've already lost 15 lbs because I don't have that feeling of hopelessness & it gives me no appetite. I have to force myself to eat for nutritional reasons. On the downside, my insomnia is out of control & affecting many parts of my life. I also have experienced several itching fits after about a month & needed Benadryl to get some relief. Otherwise, I would give it a 10."

• bri...
• July 14, 2009

"Love it, Love it, Love it. I was on it 5 years ago and could tell within 2 days such a major change in my mood and motivation. I went off it when I became pregnant with baby #1 - 5 years later I felt I needed it again, I didn't feel 'depressed' but I knew I could feel better. I went back on Wellbutrin 150mg once a day and again by day 2 I was feeling amazing - totally can focus better and just love life again."

• Man...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• December 8, 2016

"I got depression and anxiety after one summer of abusing ecstasy and acid. This was 2003. For quite a while I didn't medicate as I was still in denial. After about 2 years of suffering, I started taking Lexapro. It didn't do much. I began to get severe headaches. After 2 years, I switched to Zoloft. Kept waiting for things to get better but they just got worse. I began to put on weight. To feel better, I was binge eating junk food. I became sickly bloated and had terrible OCD. Eventually, out of desperation, I switched doctors 2 years ago and he prescribed Wellbutrin XL. Thank God. The fog began to clear up, I felt optimistic, less anxious, lost weight. I am almost 80% better. Living a normal life. Wellbutrin saved my life."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• February 12, 2015

"My depression was primarily characterized by hopelessness and lack of motivation, and within weeks of starting Wellbutrin, I experienced dramatic changes in my mood and mindset. I often forget that I even take Wellbutrin because it has given me no side effects and has only made me feel the way I was always supposed to feel. This drug is definitely worth a try; even if it doesn't work so effectively for everyone, the potential for a negative experience is very low compared to that of other antidepressants."

• Its...
• November 27, 2015

"I have not noticed an effect on my emotions. I experience them like normal but they're less intense and not as long-lasting. My appetite is not as much as before. The biggest difference for me is that when I wake up, I'm not exhausted. I am finally waking up with energy! I am so thankful for that. My dreams are incredible now and very vivid. I still wake up in the middle of the night sometimes from a noise, but even if that happens, I still feel well-rested in the morning. My sex drive has increased a lot, but it had been a year of feeling complete apathy towards sex so maybe I'm just back to normal but not used to it. I feel good and this actually has decreased my anxiety! Wish I would have found this years ago."

• Sar...
• September 18, 2017

"Amazing, it has absolutely changed my life, from the first day I started it. My smoking has decreased drastically. I am highly motivated to do everything I need to do in a day. I am thinking clear, I haven't had a single nap since taking it! A life changing pill for me!!"

• Anonymous
• Taken for 10 years or more
• June 16, 2012

"I have taken this medication for approximately 10 years. I have discontinued use 3 times, and my depression resumed each time. I believe many side effects and negative experiences could be avoided if doctors would start patients out with a smaller dose. It has been my experience that when I start with 300 mg I have migraines, nausea, dizziness, and itching. I do not have this issue if I start off at 50 mg and gradually increase over 3 months to 300 mg. This medication helps me more than any other and does not make me gain weight. It also seems to slightly help with my adult ADHD, anxiety, OCD, PMS, and chronic pain."

• Joe...
• July 11, 2013

"This really is a miracle. After trying SSRIs and having all of the side effects with no relief, Wellbutrin has truly helped me with no side effects except weight loss (which I'm not complaining about). I take it for both depression and ADD, and it does wonders with my mood and concentration. I was also able to quit smoking without a struggle. Thanks, Wellbutrin."

• Anonymous
• May 11, 2012

"I've been taking bupropion for 5 weeks now and I am SO thankful! Teaching high school was becoming almost impossible. Trying to deal with a room full of teenagers all day long when you are depressed and have no energy, no motivation, and can't think straight. And I'd come home too tired and achy to exercise. I didn't even know how bad it was until I started feeling normal again. Now I can think straight, I have energy, faith in myself, and no more muscle aches. And NO side effects. (Well, one little one - less appetite, so I don't bother to cook dinner for myself regularly anymore.) I just feel like me again! I am so grateful!"

• nat...
• April 4, 2008

"I have tried many many other medications for my bipolar depression, none of which were effective. Wellbutrin improved my mood significantly and within the first two weeks. (They tell you it takes 4-6 for most meds to begin working.) Don't suffer any longer, try this one. P.S. No weight changes!"

• Tas...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 23, 2023

"This is an honest review. It is not a horror story. It is to help prevent someone else from having my experience. I was an avid user of this medication since January 2023. I started with 150 mg. I had minor headaches and mild relief for like 8 hours. Then, a crash would happen where I felt depressed like clockwork every day without reason. I moved up to 300 mg. It helped me to stay mellow for the entire 24 hours, which I found great. I started 300 mg in February. Come March (this month), I started to have severe shortness of breath. I was eating and didn't have a heart condition. I don't have any severe allergies. I am healthy outside of my mental health struggles. I would be eating and struggling severely to breathe during and after the meal. I took emergency allergy meds thinking I had developed one out of nowhere. I took iron pills thinking I had low levels (Google will lead you down a rabbit hole). I thought I was suffering from GERD (acid reflux). I was going insane. It was the pills."

• Sti...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 16, 2020

"I took this for a little over a month for depression. This medicine worked very well at improving my mood, and I felt much happier on it. Unfortunately for me, something in at least the generic version of this caused me to break out in an itchy, hive-like rash. The rash would tend to break out anywhere heat was generated, so for me, it was concentrated on my inner thighs. It was so itchy! Nothing OTC worked to make the rash go away. I stopped the medicine and slept with ice packs to ease the itch. It still took weeks after stopping the medicine for the rash/itch to go away. Kinda disappointing because I can tell that it works, I just can't tolerate the itchy rash side effect. It works extremely well for my mom, and she doesn't have any side effect, so it just depends on the person, I guess."

• Lyn...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 12, 2019

"I only have good things to say about this medicine. It worked for me for my anxiety, even though it started to really work 2 months after I started the medication. So far, I have been on it for about 4 months. I feel great, I feel happy, and I have lost 14 lbs. Dry mouth is the only reason why I don’t give it a 10."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 13, 2014

"I started taking Wellbutrin about two weeks ago. The first week was fine, but in the second week, my blood pressure became elevated along with uncontrollable muscle tremors, trouble concentrating, overheating in my face, difficulty concentrating and speaking, dry mouth, sweating, and headaches. I had to quit taking it."