Wellbutrin and Tremors: What Users Say (Page 2)

• Anonymous
• August 10, 2009

For Depression "I'm 26 and have been taking this medication for about 9 months. The first few weeks it made me shaky and thirsty. It immediately got rid of my sweet tooth, and it's true food doesn't quite taste as good with it, but I'm happier with that being the case. Before I took the medication, I had been severely depressed for nearly 15 years and couldn't bring myself to take antidepressants. I finally hit an incredibly stressful period in my life last year that made me feel completely hopeless every minute of every day. Wellbutrin does not make me 'happy' and 'laughing like a kid' as some other users say, but it does make me feel like I am back to the same level that most people are on, kind of right in the middle, which is 100 times better than where I was."

• Nan...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• September 29, 2019

For Depression "In summer 2017, I had a depressive episode worsened by Cymbalta. I was suicidal with no emotions or appetite. I told my doctor and started Wellbutrin 300 mg. I was wary because the last two medications I took didn’t help. Two weeks later, after Cymbalta’s horrific withdrawal ended, my emotions returned. I could enjoy things again. By week four, I was happy for the first time in years. I could cry again (a weird thing to be happy about, but it felt good to feel again). I had mild side effects: a dry mouth and shaky hands. I think how I felt the following year is how healthy people feel. I’ve never felt better. In fall 2018, things went downhill. I was having panic attacks and dark, depressing thoughts. I thought it was stress, so I reduced my workload. It didn’t work. I was depressed/anxious daily until now because I was too nervous to tell anyone. Last week, my doctor prescribed an extra 150 mg (450 mg total). Nothing yet, but the higher dose may help. If I can edit this, I’ll add my experiences on 450 mg."

• neb...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• February 7, 2014

For Depression "I was diagnosed with major depressive disorder a few years ago. I've tried basically all SSRI antidepressants. They did nothing for me other than make sex impossible, gave me leg tremors, as well as massive weight gain. I switched to Wellbutrin, and my sex drive is back to normal, my weight is dropping, and I feel a lot better. I recommend this medicine to anyone struggling with SSRIs and their many side effects."

• CRa...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 25, 2014

For Depression "I have been on Wellbutrin SR for about 2 weeks. I feel so much better. The only thing that concerns me is my blood pressure seems a little bit high. I have been shaking a lot but other than that, I got a ton of energy!"

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 28, 2012

For Depression "I have been on it for less than a week. The first week is supposedly the hardest. I've had a lot of lightheaded effects and a bit of nausea and muscle twitching. The more I give it a chance, the better I feel. I changed it up the last couple days and started doing the 150mg pill in increments, half a pill twice a day. It makes me feel much more balanced. I don't ever remember me having this much self-control. It's amazing."

• Anonymous
• March 8, 2010

For Depression "After struggling with motivation and depression through my teens, I was diagnosed at 17 with a chemical imbalance. Then, during my 20s, I tried Prozac (did nothing), Zoloft (made me extremely fatigued), and Effexor (barely helped), and nothing really did the trick for me. I eventually succumbed and just stayed depressed, tired, and irritable. After having my 2nd child in 2008, I was diagnosed with postpartum depression. My OB put me on Wellbutrin 150 mg, twice daily. I feel like ME again. I concentrate better, am generally happy, way less irritable, and feel more in control. Oh, and TONS more energy than before. I don't plan on being off it anytime soon. I have a little trouble here and there with falling asleep/sometimes jitters - that's about it."

• Anonymous
• October 19, 2009

For Depression "Been on this for two weeks now, started taking half of a 75 mg pill, and two days ago increased to taking a whole one. Am supposed to take the whole for 2 weeks, but am thinking of stopping at a half. A whole pill is making me really nauseous and also gives me really bad 'jitters,' like when you've had too much coffee. Had absolutely NO side effects when only taking a half."

• Anonymous
• February 19, 2009

For Depression "I have previously taken Wellbutrin, it worked very well for me. Although I was experiencing occasional tremors and loss of focus (otherwise I would have rated it a 10). Because of these side effects I stopped taking it, and fell back into a deep depression. I recently have started taking it again, and the occasional side effects are more than worth putting up with depression. So glad my doctor prescribed it to me. I recommend giving it a try if you've gone through some other medicines without success."

• sam...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 19, 2024

For Major Depressive Disorder "Depression or MDD, whatever I had, almost took my life away. Whatever positive reviews you've seen, I experienced all or most of them. At first, I did have insomnia, trembling hands, low appetite, but didn't have anxiety. Additionally, I felt like my heart chakra opened. All my life, I've been scared of cold water, but now I feel like the warmth inside me is sufficient for me to not bother about the cold hitting my body, haha. But the best part for me was it worked within 2 hours of taking that first dose. If it had taken more than a day to start working, I wouldn't have survived. This medicine has fixed probably 95% of all the problems I had in my life, whether it was self-esteem issues or an inability to focus, or even executive dysfunction, etc. everything was fixed. It fixed an addiction of more than 10 years in one shot as well. I cannot say enough for this medicine. I want to see what else it will do wonders for in the future. I hope you take this medicine if you need it, and I hope it works."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 21, 2022

For Depression "Wellbutrin has been a lifesaver for me! I have a background of depression, suicidal ideation, OCD, intrusive thoughts, and anxiety. I'm 24, and I have been on it at a dose of 150 mg for a few months now, and my mood has improved significantly with no side effects besides mild weight loss. The intrusive thoughts have largely gone away, and I actually feel hopeful for the first time in a decade. Since starting it, I've been able to get on a normal sleeping schedule for the first time in years. I have also lost about 5 pounds, though that is through a combination of efforts and variables. I was scared to try antidepressants for a long time, and before Wellbutrin, I tried Prozac, which didn't work well for me and gave me tremors. I was a little hesitant to try another drug after that, but I took the chance, and it has truly improved my life in ways I can't even express. I'm so thankful for this medication."