Comparing Bupropion vs Mirtazapine

For Depression I'm taking 150mg extended release to treat depression. I think it is helping, but it is early in my treatment. I've noticed that my erections are not as firm as they were prior to taking buproprion, and that it is easier for me to lose an erection. My libido hasn't had a notable change.

For Depression I started taking 150mg Bupropion SR twice a day for severe depression in January 2016 after being on 150mg Sertraline once a day for almost a year and having very little success with it. The first two weeks of taking Bupropion I was constantly dizzy and nauseous, but I waited it out and after two weeks I was fine. My depression didn't suddenly disappear like I hoped it would, but I found myself genuinely laughing and crying which felt so good. Now I've been on it for around 5 months and I'm slowly but surely getting better. I can function like a normal human and live my life now and it's fantastic. This medication isn't widely used for depression in NZ (which is where I live) but it's definitely worth talking to your doctor about.

For Depression Did anyone else get pain in the right side from this? Liver/hip area? I've been convinced I got some serious illness. As for the drug itself I wish I could keep taking it, my goodness how nice not to worry yourself to death all day long.

For Depression I have been on Mirtazapine 15mg for about 2 weeks now and I have to admit that I have felt very different in this time. The plus side to this drug is that it really does control your sleep which is great for me. As well as this, during my low points I would be completely put off of food: mirtazapine has increased my appetite massively which is a big bonus as I am dramatically underweight. This drug has made me feel drowsy in the mornings and cloudy thoughts at times but so far it seems to be working. I absolutely would not recommend drinking whilst taking this drug as I had a recent bad experience where I had lost control over my arms legs, vision etc. As far as my work productivity, this drug has been wonders and I am feeling more confident, more relaxed and levelled. I still have low moments but they are more controlled, rather that than uncontrollable depressive states. I would rate it higher but I have to see the full effects of mirtazapine.