Wellbutrin User Reviews & Ratings (Page 4)

• Caro
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 19, 2017

For Depression "I have been taking 150 mg of the generic of Wellbutrin for the past month. I can't believe how amazing I feel! After dealing with depression for the past 4-5 years I finally feel like myself again. I was diagnosed with PMDD and mild depression but tried to deal both of these with Prozac and hormone birth control. After three months of Prozac I quit. It made me tired and took away my libido. It didn't help my depression at all. I've tried three different birth controls (I'm 46...it wasn't for birth control, just to try to help my hormone levels.) Nothing helped my depression. Finally my Dr. prescribed Wellbutin. I filled it but didn't take it for 8 months because I was afraid of the of the side effects. Now I could just kick myself!"

• Monica
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 23, 2019

For Major Depressive Disorder "Wellbutrin has been amazing. I have anxiety, depression, ADHD & PTSD. It was hard getting used to this one as it amped me up a lot. Take with food as early as possible. The constipation and anxiety did subside. Now I can’t believe I’ve allowed myself to be so sad when this stuff even makes air blowing on my face feel incredible. Here’s what I found - after trying everything SSRI wise, if you have bad side effects right away, it’s not the right drug. Taking this Wellbutrin, I knew right away, was totally different. I did need Xanax to be a crutch with this at first because of the anxiety...but I was also tapering off gabapentin at the time so who knows why I was that anxious. So this is how “normal” people feel w/o depression...interesting. Lucky."

• Anonymous
• December 2, 2009

For Panic Disorder "I started taking Wellbutrin after gaining 10 to 15 pounds on Paxil. I'd already tried Prozac. Wellbutrin did give me some uncomfortable side effects like ringing in the ears, sleepless nights and I did have a lot of panic attacks while I was getting started. So I had to take Zoloft with it for awhile, which canceled out my sex life. Now that I'm only on the Wellbutrin I've lost 10 lbs and my sex life is better than ever. No one drug works for everybody keep trying till you find the right one, don't suffer! My doctor choose this one so I could shed a few lbs. I gained on the other. 45yr old female married 18 years, 4 kids.. nice to know sometimes so you can relate."

• Meano
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 24, 2018

For Depression "Have been in Wellbutrin SR 150 twice daily. BEST CHOICE I MADE!! I am a person that thrives off of happiness feeling great making others happy etc! After one week I am me again!!! HAPPY, SECURE, JUST ME!! I noticed it has help chill me out. For those that don’t find this medication to work, maybe it is the wrong drug for your chemical imbalance. It is just a matter of finding the right drug for the right person. I'm thankful"

• Butte...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• October 22, 2013

For Depression "Bupropion has been the best ad for my very difficult to treat Atypical Depression. I gradually felt improvement as my doctor increased my dosage over the course of the year. It was helping a little when I first started at 150 mg's but I felt it could do far more. Its been amazing at 450 mg, my curent dose. I'm level headed, focused and not at all exhausted. I was so tired and wanted to sleep. It also helps me with my addiction to food as I'v been captive to this my entire life. I'm slowly loosing weight because I'm walking alot more and not binging. I sleep great too and I do not feel agitated or nervous. I dont want to consume alcohol like I use to either! It's a total different ball game than the SSRI'S I've tried! I'm grateful :-)"

• AnonI...
• July 18, 2013

For Depression "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?"

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

For Depression "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 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, reconnect 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."

• c3lla...
• May 16, 2013

For Depression "This medicine really works for me and has really improved my quality of life and perspective on things. I'm 18 and I have been on this for a little over 6 months and I would say the only bad side effect is dry mouth, but if you just drink a lot of water you'll be fine. I like it because it has helped me stop "binge" eating, I don't have cravings for food or cigarettes anymore, I completely stopped smoking. I'm never tired anymore, Wellbutrin definitely gives you energy in a good way. Sex drive is completely normal and I still have normal emotions unlike when I was on Celexa or Prozac where I felt so emotionless. I lost 20lbs but I am healthy and fit and a lot happier with myself."

• Lannahn
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 25, 2019

For Depression "The heightened sex drive Wellbutrin (bunonorphrine) 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."

• Anonymous
• March 18, 2010

For Depression "I have been taking Wellbutrin continuously for 20 years. If it were not for this miracle drug I would be dead. There is no doubt in my mind that my intractable depression was arrested with Wellbutrin. I have a chemical imbalance that is permanent, I once went off Wellbutrin for a month because I was taking another medicine, within three weeks I was having suicidal ideas. Needless to say I will not go off it again, my doctor assures me it is safe for lifelong use."

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

For Depression "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."

• Topsy
• June 29, 2018

For Major Depressive Disorder "I've been on multiple SSRI's and was convinced that antidepressants just didn't work. My doctor insisted that I try something else, because my anxiety was dictating every aspect of my life. I'm so glad that she did. After about 2 weeks on Wellbutrin, I began to realize that I felt really happy for the first time in over 2 decades. The only side-effect I've really had is occasional mild irritability. It lasts for about a half hour and happens once every week or two. Though as I've been on the medication longer, the side effects are less severe. I know this medication isn't for everyone, but whatever was wrong with me, Wellbutrin fixed it. If you're struggling with anxiety or depression, be honest with your doctor. If your medication isn't helping you, tell your doctor. If your doctor won't help you, find a new doctor. You can do this, and you deserve to be happy."

• Mike...
• January 22, 2020

For Major Depressive Disorder "Stopped taking Suboxone for opiate addiction and Wellbutrin saved my life. Only thing I use that I should’ve looked into years ago for my depression, anxiety , and slight ADHD! Highly recommend it to opiate users coming off blockers or meds. Side effects; insomnia for first week, and dry mouth. Otherwise, I’m a big placebo guy but I noticed instant change in mood (for the better)!"

• Stick...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• May 14, 2017

For Major Depressive Disorder "I take this drug to help combat Major Depression (had for 1.5 years). I have also tried Paxil (made me crazier), Prozac (did nothing for me) and Effexor (worked well but the sexual side effects were worse than the depression). I started Wellbutrin at 150mg and slowly increased to 300mg by after completely titrating off Effexor, had to increase to 450 because MD came back. SO, here is the deal - at first this drug feels awful (realize that most anti's are like this in the beginning). I had to stick with it for at least a month and the extreme anxiety has always normalized. But OMG - this is the first drug that motivates me to get out of bed and face each day. for me it helps to balance my down mood & 'urge to isolate' and sabotage my day."

• Skarg...
• July 19, 2015

For Depression "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 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 ~"

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

For Depression "I'm in my early 40s and have noticed the last couple of years I've become very aggitated 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 if 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"

• AKTso...
• September 2, 2013

For Depression "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 Drs. were running out of options. A new Dr. on staff gave me Wellbrutin (I dont remember the dose) and I instantly was transported to a state I can only describe as ecstacy. 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."

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

For Depression "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."

• Claire
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 1, 2021

For Depression "I’m that patient that smokes you know what... My doctor knows. This time around being 20 now and taking this pill again, I’m on day 4 or 5 and my appetite is absolutely gone even when elevated. But I think I’m feeling more balanced out overall, but when I have my anxiety moments, they are very intense. Too soon to tell if I could recommend it, but it has interacted fine with maryJ past 4-ish days:"

• CanlasT
• August 20, 2015

For Depression "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 has changed their opinion because they see me enjoy life again."

• Shy...
• February 5, 2021

For Depression "I started taking 100mg of Wellbutrin 2 months ago. I was prescribed it for ADHD but I also suffer from severe depression. The first four days of this drug were absolutely awful, I cried and felt an extreme hopelessness. After the second week the sadness was fading but I felt numb, the only positive thing is that it has decreased my irritability HEAVILY like I used to snap at so many small things and now I am unbothered but this has been replaced with sensitivity and getting emotional/crying easily. Also has helped with my sex drive. It hasn’t helped for my ADHD, I also no longer have an appetite. Two days ago I was bumped up to 300mg a day and the first day taking it I went back into the same despair I felt, but the suicidal thoughts were worse this time but luckily my boyfriend was there. I’m not sure if this is worth taking in the long run but I’d rather be more emotional then have the irritability come back. Wishing everyone suffering from depression lots of love:)"

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

For Depression "Wellbutrin is amazing. Prior to Wellbutrin I was put on Zoloft, Prozac and Valdoxan, all 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 somethings I regret to people. Eventually it came to the point where was failing at work and angry at everyone. The ADHD medication I was taking also worsened my depression. Come 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 get the moments. Also I have lost more than 5 pounds without dieting or exercising."

• Anonymous
• July 23, 2008

For Depression "I have been taking wellbutrin for almost a month now and I have already noticed a change. I used to be this really upbeat, happy, positive person and all of a sudden I was tired all the time, couldn't sleep, was really sad all the time, aggitated really easily and also go snippy with people at the drop of a hat. My mom was the one that said you need to go see the doctor and find out what is going on with you. I've tried other antidepressants, this is the only one that works for me."

• hsoj
• April 24, 2016

For Depression "Probably saved my life. This is the first antidepressant I tried as I was scared of some of the nasty side effects of the SSRIs (sexual, weight gain, tiredness). I was on Wellbutrin XL 150 mg for 1-2 months and then have been on 300mg XL for 3 months now. Getting on it was a little strange, as I had some side effects of anxiety at first, but actually have not had a panic attack since starting. Just know that it doesn't really help with anxiety/ocd symptoms (but I've been going to therapy for that). Really made me motivated to get work done (never been the case for me) without that craziness feeling from Adderall. Very consistently good mood and makes me want to be alive. Also increased sex drive + motivation for exercise is a plus."

• Namaste
• May 20, 2016

For Major Depressive Disorder "I was at age 50 severely depressed about my future because I had screwed my life up so bad. I was so full of fear and anxiety as well. I started addressing things in my life one at a time, and one of those things was finding a good psychologist. I chose to get on Wellbutrin, 300 day and like others felt it working by day two. Within three months it settled in and completely changed my life. I'm happy to wake up, I enjoy work, I take care of myself, people respond to me better. In not worried about the future. I like me again. It's been a miracle drug for me - all positive, no negative."