Wellbutrin XL User Reviews & Ratings (Page 3)

• OnT...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• February 21, 2017

For Depression "I have been on 150mg XL for 6 months now. I was prescribed it because of the death of my teenage son and also the end of a relationship. I was diagnosed with moderate depression. I felt like a zombie with very little motivation. I always work out and have managed to stay active, but still, things were not right. I went on this, and it has made all the difference. I will agree there is apathy while on it. The highs are not as high, but the lows are not as low. You just have a quiet balance in your life, and it does not feel like you are on any sort of medication. I attempted to go off of it and could already tell I felt sad, so trying another 6 months. I did not lose any weight, but I am pretty thin already. Wonderful medicine for me."

• 218...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 4, 2019

For Depression "I would have given this a 10, but I’ve only been on it a week so far. I take one in the morning as it is time released. I am so elated though because for years I’ve been on different medications for depression and anxiety, and this one has really improved my quality of life. Even after a week on the others, I had side effects and it didn’t seem to help. Hoping this will continue as I feel more alive, my appetite and sleeping have improved, and my outlook has greatly improved. Of course, eating healthy and exercise, and even your spiritual life play into this. I’ve read that different medications help different people, and this one is certainly helping me. Hope the same goes for you, have a wonderful day!"

• AxI...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• January 8, 2015

For Major Depressive Disorder "Getting started on this medicine can be tricky. It comes in doses from 75mg immediate release up to 300mg extended release. Due to the stimulant effect it has, you may need to ease into it! Everybody is different. I had to ease into it. For major depressive disorder, it has worked great. I lost weight, my sex drive is through the roof (I'm 54 and feel like a teenager in that respect). I have lots of energy, sometimes too much. It doesn't help with my anxiety, I still need Klonopin now and then. It also gives me insomnia, again, the Klonopin helps there. And as others have said, it doesn't 'build up' in your system so you don't get the withdrawal SSRIs/SNRIs."

• You...
• February 19, 2014

For Depression "I started 150mg of Wellbutrin XL in Jul 2013 due to feeling very unmotivated, depressed, tired, and hopeless. After a few days, I felt good, and by the second week, I felt better than I had in several years. I increased the dose to 300mg in Oct because I was starting to feel down again. It helped a lot but by Jan I was very irritable, angry, and bitter, so I lowered the dose to 150mg and restarted 40mg of Prozac, and the anger subsided. To address some side effects: inability to fall asleep (went away after 2-3 weeks), increased libido (awesome), pretty much the same appetite (no weight loss or gain), vivid dreams (sometimes disturbing), more emotional (but not crazy or extreme), constipation (moderate to severe), sensitivity to caffeine (must avoid)."

• Yda...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• October 5, 2023

"Let me start off by saying I'm not a fan of medication... HOWEVER, taking Wellbutrin has forever changed my life. I lived with ADHD and depression but never got treatment until recently. I was fed up with how I was feeling and how it impacted my workflow. I told my psychiatrist that I didn't really want to be on hard medication, so he put me on bupropion. I started off with 150mg and now I'm taking 300mg daily. Let me tell you how life-changing this medication is. I didn't realize I had depression until taking this medication. I feel like a normal person. I can wake up and actually start my day. My sleep has been regular. I don't binge eat or eat out of boredom anymore. I've lost 20 pounds with working out (I gained almost 50lbs post-COVID). This medication has helped me with my sweets and gluten cravings. I think the best part is that I have energy. I have energy to do my laundry, to do the dishes, to live and function like a normal person. I'm very satisfied with this medication."

• TM1...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 3, 2015

For Depression "Wellbutrin XL 150mg for 3 weeks. This medication has changed my life. Went to PMC to renew Ritalin prescription after Adult ADD diagnosis. Family history of depression, PTSD (combat-related). Personal history of adolescent drug and alcohol abuse (nothing hard). Held a firm belief depression could be 'powered through'. Apparently, depression has set in at 33, which I treated with Adderall and Ritalin. My drinking got so heavy I fell and suffered a serious concussion. Doctor denied my Ritalin script and prescribed Wellbutrin. Had side effects: severe bloating, headache, pressured speech. All gone. Energy is sky high, focus is on point, and weight is down. Can't say enough about this medication. Hope it stays this amazing forever."

• Big...
• December 4, 2008

For Depression "Wellbutrin was a miracle drug for me. The first time I ever remember experiencing 'normal' was after I started taking it. The only side effects I had were having vivid, movie-like dreams, and losing a ton of weight. The dreams were so great, I didn't want to wake up, and the weight loss was a dream come true."

• Dri...
• December 22, 2015

For Depression "I am making this solely because I remember looking up reviews of antidepressants before I ever took one and being terrified of what my life might look like if I started taking one. I took Lexapro for 3 days and felt like a zombie, and swore off antidepressants. However, my depression continued. Thankfully, my roommate, who is also a 21-year-old junior in college, told me about her positive experience. I feel like a completely different person now. The first two weeks, my emotions were all over the place, and my anxiety was high. Anxiety is still a factor sometimes, but it gets less frequent every week. At 5 weeks on Wellbutrin, my life has changed for the better. I finally feel like I can live the life that I was meant to. And I've lost weight!"

• Rac...
• February 28, 2016

For Major Depressive Disorder "I have been taking this medication since August 2015, and it has been the best one for me yet. I started with Celexa then went to Zoloft, and Zoloft worked for a bit but once things began to get difficult again I had to switch to another one, which was Wellbutrin. It helped with some minor ADD problems, and overall my energy and positivity went up. I also began going to therapy again, and I 100% recommend that you do go to therapy in conjunction with antidepressants. Understand that if you don't like your therapist, go to another one. You have to trust them and be able to open up to them to allow them to help. Medication only lifts the fog from your mind, but therapy is what allows you to move on with your life and not feel like a zombie."

• Sad...
• February 6, 2019

For Depression "I have been taking 150mg Wellbutrin XL for 4 months now and it has changed my life. I have had depression and anxiety since childhood. I took Celexa for about a year in my late teens and it left a bad impression on me regarding antidepressants (it relieved my anxiety but made me extremely sedated and robotic). After several years, I finally gave in to trying antidepressants again, as I had just lost my job and was struggling to get out of bed for class. Wellbutrin has helped me feel energized, less foggy, less irritable, but mostly just... normal. Insignificant inconveniences no longer feel like catastrophes. Self-esteem is slowly coming back. Sleeping better. No longer crying every day. Can keep up and be present in conversation. Also, I did not experience any of the common side effects. The only thing that I experienced for a few weeks was very mild aphasia (forgetting words), but I'd take that over being depressed any day!"

• NoD...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• October 1, 2019

For Major Depressive Disorder "I was suffering from depression and couldn't get myself out of bed for 1 year. I tried different things but nothing worked like Wellbutrin XL. I started with 150mg and then increased the dose to 300mg. The effects started to show in about the second week, making me get up and have my life back again."

• Min...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 20, 2023

For Depression "I have battled depression and anhedonia my whole life. I have always tried to manage it through diet, therapy, and exercise. I had reached the point where I could find no joy, and I was simply existing. Life became incredibly arduous and, quite literally, painful. I had zero interest in any activities, often forcing myself to participate in the things that were expected of me. The only thing that I truly enjoyed was sleeping. I finally saw my doctor and, after a long chat, we settled on Wellbutrin because I really “wanted to want to do things.” Fast forward to today, 4 weeks of taking Wellbutrin XL. My life has completely changed for the better. My mood is stable, I have more energy than I ever expected to, my confidence has returned after decades of struggling, I no longer feel sad in social situations, and I have become more fit because I am inclined to exercise every day. I am enjoying all of the things that I struggled to get through for so long without side effects."

• So...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• December 23, 2013

For Depression "I was previously taking 150 mg for years and it stopped working. Just started 300 mg XL three days ago and I feel great! I suffer from mild depression and anxiety/rage. In one day, I noticed I had more energy and felt an overall feeling of hope and joy. I also have a terrible sweet tooth and noticed that it took my cravings away (I didn't expect that!). Since the holidays are here, people have been giving me chocolate and baked goods and I'm not even tempted. I feel great!"

• Big...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 10, 2024

For Depression "Wellbutrin was a long shot for me. I was convinced that maybe SSRIs were not for me, so maybe I had to try an SNRI. Did some more research and landed on Wellbutrin. Showed up for a doctor's appointment soon after and brought up reasons why I wanted to try this drug. I was prescribed. I am writing this about 3 weeks into my journey. What. A. Game. Changer. My mood has lifted; my motivation has shot up; my libido has improved immensely. My interest in hobbies-things I haven't turned to in a long time, literally years-have returned. Music sounds better to me. Food tastes better. Even the sun feels different on my skin. I'm much more social/friendlier. More productive. Cons: the insomnia. Yes. It's been a bit of a struggle, but honestly? It's worth it... If SSRIs haven't worked for you in the past (like me), speak to your physician about Wellbutrin :)"

• Anonymous
• October 6, 2008

For Depression "This medicine gave me back my life! I got laid off, then had to move. I used to sit in the house in my pajamas all day and not even want to go outside or do anything. I started taking Wellbutrin, and I got a job, started working out, met my new fiancée, and went back to school. That was over five years ago. I graduated from college in Feb. 2009! You are worth it!"

• Cre...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 12, 2015

For Depression "I've been on this medication a few times now. Gone off of it for several different reasons but nothing relevant to the medication itself. I've been on it for the third time 2 or 3 months now. I love it! I always have. It manages my depression, actually manages my anxiety and panic attacks, makes me feel content, keeps me awake during the day, has increased my sex drive and is just a wonderful medication. Works different for everyone. If you're scared to start it because of the reviews, don't be. I strongly encourage you to at least give it a try."

• nos...
• August 2, 2019

For Depression "I have ADHD and depression, that's why Wellbutrin was prescribed. I think my depression was caused by taking Ritalin, the first-line ADHD medication. I started off with 150mg XL. The first two weeks were hard, I had a lot of side effects: severe headache, very dry mouth, sleeplessness. I stuck through it and noticed I became a lot more positive. If I had a setback, it'd still affect me, but not as long as before. I noticed that I had more perseverance, more energy too. I had severe brain fog, and it started to go away. But exams were coming, and 150mg didn't do the trick to be able to study well, so we upped my dose to 300mg. I had to adapt again. Many of the side effects came back, but sticking through it was the right thing to do. My concentration became much better, and I became more disciplined and ambitious in my goals. I started to clean my room up, planning and preparing things. I noticed it felt like it came from myself, not from an external stimulus as with Ritalin."

• Tim...
• December 4, 2010

For ADHD "I am a college student who was having the hardest time concentrating while reading and writing. While reading, my thoughts would take me away from the material in a matter of seconds, and while writing, I would usually forget the end of the sentence I was writing before I got to it. After taking this medicine, 150mg once a day, for a couple of months, I began experiencing a marked difference. I was finally able to be absorbed in my reading and could hold my thoughts while writing in a way I had never done before. However, recently, I feel like the effects are wearing off. I am beginning again to not be able to pay attention while reading and writing. Perhaps moving up to 300mg will sustain the effects."

• HiT...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 20, 2018

For Depression "Wellbutrin was a lifesaver for me. Without exaggeration, it completely changed my life. Before, my depression made me so fatigued, unfocused, and unmotivated that I progressed in life at the rate of a sloth. SSRIs never managed to fix those issues. Finally got on Wellbutrin, and oh my goodness, I can't recommend it enough. Very mild side effects (ringing in ears occasionally, a few hours less sleep the first week or two, sweating) compared to the benefits. Most side effects went away around the 2-week mark. Stopped drinking every day, stopped smoking a pack a day, lost weight, motivated, and focused. Thank goodness for Wellbutrin!"

• hey...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• October 15, 2013

For Depression "I have been on Wellbutrin XL for a little over a year, and it has dramatically improved my quality of life. I have struggled with depression for almost my entire life, and only recently sought out treatment, and WOW, what a difference! Wellbutrin didn't cause any weight gain - if anything, I lost some weight - and it didn't decrease my sex drive. It took about a month for it to kick in, but it was well worth it."

• rfs...
• December 19, 2014

For Major Depressive Disorder "Well, I've been on this medication for three days now. I can tell today that my mood has gone up, like way up. I do notice it's hard to sleep or stay asleep. I maybe have gotten 5 hours each night since I've started. But I feel alive and ambitious."

• Col...
• December 24, 2013

For Depression "I have never felt compelled to share my experiences about medications with others, but recently my mother showed me all of the horrible reviews that antidepressants are being given. I want others to know that there are, in fact, real people who benefit from antidepressants. I have been on Wellbutrin at 300 mg since March 2013, and while I did lose around 15 pounds (I was dieting at the time, but the Wellbutrin also could have contributed to it), I have experienced little to no side effects at all, and I have found that I no longer experience crying spells or urges to hurt myself. The only warning I have is that it really does lower your tolerance to alcohol, so be mindful if you choose to drink."

• Kiw...
• January 30, 2013

For Depression "I started taking it on 24th January 2013. I weighed 414 lbs. It's now 30th January, and I weighed in at 405 lbs. Total pounds lost in 7 days is 9 lbs. It curbs the hunger, and I don't crave food. I am drinking lots of water, and I have 2 cups of green vegetables a day. Side effects so far have been insomnia, however, my doctor prescribed sleeping pills, which I take 1 at night, and I sleep right through. I will keep you all posted on weight loss."

• Smi...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• February 8, 2020

"After being put on Celexa and then Prozac, both totally changed me in a bad way. Finally talked to my doctor about getting put on Wellbutrin XL, best decision in my opinion. I don't remember the last anxiety episode I had, but now they are very few and far between. Before Wellbutrin, I had crippling anxiety every day, it has also helped with my irritability. Love this medicine, I feel like me, just the less anxious and negative version of me."

• RyG...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 24, 2012

For Depression "I take Bupropion HCL XL 150mg. I noticed an EXTREME improvement in my mood the very first day of taking it. I still take it with no side effects whatsoever. It helps me so much I cannot stress how much it has helped me for this past month of taking it."