Wellbutrin Questions (Page 4)

Has anyone taken effexor and wellbutrin together?

I have been on effexor 225 mg. for about 4 years for anxiety and depression. . Dr. added wellbutrin 300 mg. five weeks ago and hopes to wean me off effexor because of weight gain.(lots!!) Has anyone else done this? How did it go and did you lose the weight. Also, I feel jittery this week. Does that... read more

What do I do next if, after several years, Wellbutrin 450 mg. a day has stopped working?

I have suffered from low-grade depression symptoms for the last 20 years. I began with Prozac, a miracle but it made me gain weight. Next was Effexor, almost as good, some weight gain but stayed with it for several years (After trying a couple of others with little result.). Then, the depression... read more

Did anyone have a salty, metallic taste in mouth from Wellbutrin?

Depression - Can anyone help explain the combo of Buspar and Wellbutrin?

I've been taking 150 mg of Wellbutrin for the past 7 months, and it isn't enough, and I'm still constantly depressed. Additionally, I wasn't taking anything for anxiety, and recently learned about buspar in combination with wellbutrin. I asked my doctor if I could increase my... read more

Depression - I'm taking generic Wellbutrin (bupropion 150 mg xl).. I've read so much about brand?

... name working so much better than generic. Brand name is very expensive and my insurance doesn't cover it. Does anyone have experience using generic vs brand name. Has generic worked for anyone??

What is the difference between Wellbutrin and its generic Bupropion?

Why do those prefer the non-generic?

What is the best medication/remedy for depression and anxiety?

Im 16 and have had this type of issue all of my life. I used to take 450mg of bupropion (Wellbutrin) but after 7-8 months or so I started feeling as though the medication wasn't helping anymore, I would become very down, angry, irritable and agitated. I was told to stop taking it by my Dr.... read more

Effexor for 7 years, Switching to Wellbutrin...KNOCKS ME OUT!!! ANYONE ELSE??

The doctor is weaning me off of Effexor XR slowly. 37.5 mg removed... Adding 75mg Buproprion 2x per day.. Have taken Effexor Xr 225mg for 7+ years, but have been suffering from MDD for most of my life. Have only been on meds a couple days, but I read time and time again that I'd have energy... read more

Is Wellbutrin making me sad?

I am taking meds for sleep Amitriptyline 25 mg and Buspar 20 mg 2x day for anxiety. But needed something for depression and motivation. I decided to take Generic Wellbutrin instant release 75 mg. It has been 4 days, it does ramp up my anxiety but my doc gave me xanax to get me past the transition.... read more

Bupropion - Which one do more people have better success with: Wellbutrin SR or Wellbutrin XL?

Just curious. I see quite a difference in the generics. I've tried many of them, believe me. I see lots of people talk about wellbutrin xl. Personally, I didn't like it. However, I did find a generic wellbutrin sr that I feel works most like the brand name.

What is difference between Wellbutrin, Wellbutrin SR, and XL?

Are they prescribed for different medical conditions? Do the pills contain different chemicals? Which of them causes the least side effects?

Wellbutrin XL - quit smoking with bupropion xl 150 mg?

I started taking bupropion to quit smoking so how long will it take for this medicine to start working and making cigarettes nasty to the taste

Wellbutrin - Dealing with insomnia?

I started out taking the 100mg IR 3 times a day. Initially, I was on cloud nine; my mood was great, my libido was through the roof, etc. After a week or two that faded. It still took away my sadness and grief, but it also gave me the "jitters". Like I drank wayyyy too much coffee. I... read more

Wellbutrin XL - Will jaw clenching subside with wellbutrin use?

I started on the generic wellbutrin XL 150 mg two weeks ago for my SAD. Everything is great except severe jaw clenching and tightness. It's so bad I'm thinking of discontinuing it. I've tried every other antidepressant out there. This is my last hope but I can't take the jaw... read more

Alopecia - I take hydroxyzine, buspar, and wellbutrin. Which of these meds could be possible causes?

... of recent thinning hair or hair loss? These are the only meds I take. I know that anxiety itself can cause these problems. Has anyone had this hair problem with any of the meds I mentioned? "G"