Comparing Venlafaxine vs Wellbutrin XL

For Depression I just started taking it within the last few days, and I have been so nauseated since then. My head feels a little cloudy, too. I'm really hoping those side effects go away soon.

For Depression Well. I started on 75mg a day of venzip XL. They elevated my depression hole I was in. My brain did feel doped up for the 1st week, had headaches and took a couple of hours each night to get to sleep. So I decided to stop taking them. I had the best 2 nights sleep after that I have ever had. Just got my National Nealth Service CBT therapy session a week into taking tablets and she suggested taking 1 every other day. So only 2 weeks into my tablets they are stabilising. Not as much headaches, not feeling too doped up and still can't fall asleep though I'm waiting for an appointment to see my gp for a follow up on them. Having problem trying to see same doctor as he's a fill in. Hope my suggestion help other. All I say is stick at them Start on a very low dosage and increase amount slowly. Best of luck.

For Depression 26 year old male. Been on it for 31 days. 1st week 150mg xl: high speedy energy. Mild insomnia (up till 3am most nights). Waking early and generally good mood. 2nd week 300mg xl. Very high constant anxiety. Emotional swings. Broke down in tears one day. 3rd week: Things were smoothing out. Still slightly anxious. Less emotional. 4th week: Feeling completely normal almost like I'm not on any medication. More level headed and better mood with less swings. Anxiety disappearing and confidence growing. No side effects. This is in combination with seeking help from a counselor, and confiding with a close friend of mine about how depressed I have been over the years. I am happy I took it. It has got me back on my feet and allowed me to seek help.

For Depression 150mgXL-brand WB , 2 wks, then 300mg. Day3 on 150mg, INCREDIBLY restless, irritable, angry which lasted 5 days then felt normal until I upped the dose. 2days, 300mg SO angry, irritable, restless more than before. Emotionally exhausting, Feel more depressed than ever. Lasted nonstop 3.5 weeks,. I was a nightmare. I isolated myself, luckily I work freelance so able to not work. Did have more energy, channeled into exercise, healthy diet, cleaning. It helped to focus on things, read many Wellbutrin reviews online. Helped to not feel crazy. Week#6 started to feel better. Not "happy" but no longer crazy emotions. Week 7 now. I have more energy than before starting, more goal orientated & drive to get things done. Again, don't feel "happy" but don't feel like depression is in drivers seat, so can do what needs doing incl. changing external factors that add to depression. Still quick to irritation. Stopped smoking week 5. Glad where I am now but adjustment period much more difficult than could have imagined