Bupropion for Depression User Reviews (Page 4)

• Ear...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 13, 2022

"Permanent tinnitus (ringing in ears) developed subacutely (over a period of a few weeks). Onset of tinnitus was accompanied by sharp ear pain. I tried the drug again 5 years later and experienced increasing volume of tinnitus along with sharp ear pain. At no other times in my life did I have ear pain like this. Despite only taking the drug for 3 weeks, the tinnitus is permanent."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• September 4, 2022

Bupropion "It’s worth a try. Easy to come off of. I’ve cold turkey quit many antidepressants. Insomnia will probably be your worst side effect. Sweating, agitation, restlessness, trouble focusing, and even increased depression and anxiety are common too. It’s an NDRI like Ritalin but much weaker and less selective. I think jogging, drinking lots of water, and an energy drink or coffee or two is more effective. Don’t expect much, but it’s definitely better than SSRIs, SNRIs, antipsychotics, etc."

• Wor...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 4, 2022

"I suffered from severe work-related burnout that manifested itself as depression (extreme fatigue, lack of interest in things you usually find interesting, etc.) to such an extent I spent maybe all but 1 hour a day in bed. Didn't have energy for showering, brushing my teeth, cooking food, or even cleaning up. My PCP prescribed me bupropion, which I was very much against as I don't consider myself depressed --- but wow! After 1-2 days at 150 mg in the morning, I have energy to exercise, make breakfast, clean up, and just get on with my day and my life. Pure magic!"

• She...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 31, 2022

Bupropion "I am a 47-year-old female from South Africa, Cape Town, and have been struggling with depression/anxiety for years but suppressed it due to not wanting to look weak, but that did more harm than good. Four years ago, I had a complete mental breakdown and was referred to see a doctor. I was put on Yelate 60 at first and felt okay. I was booked into a clinic and had a major setback to the point where I was suicidal. I have been using Wellbutrin XL for a month and felt more normal. In control of my emotions and making realistic decisions about what I want to waste my energy on. So it has definitely worked for me."

• Rae...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 30, 2022

Bupropion "I had very high hopes for this medication. My brother takes it, and it’s magic in a bottle for him. He does very well, no side effects at all. So I have GAD, PTSD, panic disorder, and depression. I take Xanax to help control the anxiety and panic, and I’ve been taking it for 15 years. I’ve had no side effects with that. I lost my mother a few months ago and noticed that my depression was getting worse, and so I decided to try Wellbutrin. I have been on this for a little over 17 days now, and I decided today was the stopping point. I know this is just my experience, and maybe due to my particular medical problems, this medicine just was horrible for me. I could not eat, I can’t hold water down, the nausea is crazy, dry throat, dry eyes, headache, constipation, thoughts of death like OCD fixated on death. My stomach hurts so bad, I’m getting the chills, then hot flashes. I have GERD and hypothyroidism, and maybe this isn’t something that works well with those conditions. Not for me."

• RCG...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 18, 2022

Bupropion "About 5-6 years ago, my previous physician prescribed Wellbutrin XL 150 mg for major depression. Within 2 weeks, I began to feel more hypersensitive and paranoid. I advised my doctor and stopped the medicine immediately. Fast forward to July 2022. My current medicine I take is Cymbalta maxed at 60 mg 2x a day. I went for a doctor visit and informed the physician I didn't feel as if the Cymbalta was as effective and my depression was worsening. He suggested adding Wellbutrin XL low dose 150 mg. I told him about my negative experience prior, but I'd try in case my chemistry changed. Within 2 weeks, I felt worse than ever. Major anxiety, sweating, panic attacks, crying at least 10 times a day, and suicidal thoughts. I advised the doctor and went off immediately! I do not like to say 'Never,' but in this case, I WILL NEVER TAKE WELLBUTRIN AGAIN unless I have it in a suicide plan! God bless those that it helps, but not for me! If I could give a zero rating, I would."

• Eme...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 11, 2022

Bupropion "Do not take this. It literally can take you to a nightmare world. I felt better at first even with the side effects and endured them for a month. Then it made me scared and psychotic. Felt unloved, lost, and detached from myself. It's one of the side effects and it's not rare. I have never felt so bad. It's not worth it. Believe me, you will regret it."

• C R...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 30, 2022

Bupropion "I never thought I would find a medication that worked for me. I was prescribed SSRIs, hydroxyzine, and Adderall for ADHD, depression, and anxiety. All of these meds made everything worse, and I felt I couldn’t trust doctors, so naturally, I was reluctant at first when I was prescribed Wellbutrin XR 150 mg. I was desperate though and needed help. I took it for the first time, and within days, I was able to get out of bed. I went from one of the lowest points in my life to being happy and feeling like myself again after years of self-medicating. This medication also helped me to get off of other substances and focus on my mental health. It works wonders for my ADHD, depression, and anxiety. I feel like me again. I feel alive again. I feel emotion again. I had almost forgotten what that was like, but this medication reminded me. Truly a godsend."

• Bon...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• July 28, 2022

Bupropion "I started on Zoloft for depression. Worked wonders, but I had difficulty reaching orgasm and next to no sex drive. Doc prescribed Wellbutrin, and it helped, but I was still experiencing sexual dysfunction. I had no trouble reaching orgasm, but it felt like nothing. There was a buildup, but no fireworks. Just a faint sense of relief from tension. I was cycled through buspirone, Remeron, and Trintellix before I gave up on SSRIs altogether. It's been two months on just Wellbutrin, and orgasms have gotten better, but they're still not what they were before medication. I'm going to continue taking it, but I'm concerned about the lasting effects from the SSRIs."

• Hap...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 18, 2022

Bupropion "I had not been on depression medicine in a very long time. I had not had good luck with Prozac, Celexa, Paxil, etc. Too many side effects. But my depression got so bad that I could not get out of bed in the morning. I had a couple of friends swear by this Wellbutrin XL, so I thought I would try it and if I can't handle it, I will stop. I remember going to bed the night before thinking this is my last night of good sleep before all the medication side effects take over my life. But......NOTHING. No side effects. Not one!!! I even thought at one point to call the pharmacy and ask if I got a bad batch of medicine. No jitters, no insomnia, no loss of appetite, no headache. NOTHING! And within a few weeks, I felt ALIVE again. No more sadness, no depression. I had AMAZING energy!!! I mean, I was cleaning EVERYTHING. I've been on this medication for months now and still no side effects. It works!!!!!"

• Flo...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• July 16, 2022

Bupropion "Been taking for 1 year. 1st was 6 mo's @ 150 mg. Up'd to 300 mg 6 mo's ago. Pros & cons. Cons: I get 'brain zaps' that are common with some antidepressants. They're nowhere near as bad as they were on Lexapro years ago. 1-2 x a day. Not bad. Dizziness. About 1 x a day. I can be standing still, and I feel like I have a buzz or like the room is spinning. Just a few seconds. Not bad. Insomnia. If taken past noon, it wrecks my sleep. I have to take Melatonin. **Pros: Moods seem to be stabilized! WAY less mood swings! I feel WAY more 'chill' about everything. Less uptight and full of anxiety/panic. Awesome! I used to get ramped up over every little thing. Now? Not much. I just go with the flow. Family members have pointed it out without me noticing it at first. Alcohol: I have ZERO interest in drinking. It completely shut off any desires I've ever had for it, gone 100%. Snacking/Binge Eating: Stopped cravings. I forget to eat. Lost 16 lbs in 1 year w/o trying. I LOVE this & don't want to go w/o."

• tre...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• July 15, 2022

Bupropion "I'm nonbinary AFAB, living in Canada, and I was prescribed this for ADHD and depression. It's genuinely changed my life in the past half-year I've been taking it. I really can't even put into words, it's like your whole life feels brighter, and you're able to take it on. I now feel motivation to do things like fold my laundry or feed myself. I do still have the symptoms of ADHD, but they don't make me hate myself as much as they used to. I'm on the once-a-day pill at 300 mg in the morning, so it's easy to remember to take it. At first, I noticed an immediate benefit upon starting it, then it dipped down after a week or so. I felt like it wasn't doing anything anymore, but I didn't stop taking it. After a month or two, it started having an effect on my brain again, and I now feel consistent, long-term benefits. I feel happier, I feel more confident in my self-esteem, and I don't cry every day anymore. I'm less of a burden on my romantic partner, and I can help them now too."

• abm...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• July 15, 2022

"I'm on Zoloft 200 mg and bupropion 300 mg. I've always had a high sex drive, and not even the Zoloft caused that to go down, which was great. However, I am mad about the fact that when I got on bupropion, my sex drive has dramatically diminished, and the worst part is I cannot climax. I'm lucky if I can get one orgasm with 1.5 hours of masturbating versus the multiple, fast orgasms I used to have. I've tried it for over 7 months now, and I'm about to call it quits (after talking with my doctor first, which seems weird to say, 'Hey doc, I've never spoken to you about this before, but I can't orgasm, and I want to be off of this med.')"

• Sta...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 4, 2022

Bupropion "I went into this endeavor quite excited, knowing that there would be some compromises as always, and I was ready to trade. But this drug took away everything for itself. I was taking Zoloft and, upon me complaining about feeling well but not being motivated (probably I got used to SSRIs a little bit) to get my butt up and get stuff done, smoking 1.5 packs/day. Of course, to combat SSRI SD, we agreed on trying Welloft (Z 75mg - W 150mg). I've been taking Wellbutrin for exactly 20 days, and it's been a big disappointment. I definitely intend to take it for 2 months and know for sure if it's for me or not — not a day longer! Increased anxiety, aggression, appetite, insomnia, difficulty concentrating, and short-term memory issues, worse depression, chest pain, headache. Severe climbing anxiety till it peaked at day 8, then I would have a bad one sporadically. I would consider myself almost impotent now. I remember Paxil days with a smile. Will update if anything changes at the 2-month mark."

• Met...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 4, 2022

Bupropion "3 weeks in; I’m a huge believer in Wellbutrin now. It truly was a great decision for me to start taking it for depression, anxiety, and ADHD. Surprisingly, haven’t experienced any side effects! My daily depression went from being a straight 10 down to a 1-2. Anxiety is the more debilitating aspect of my mental health, though; and it certainly has lowered my anxiety levels also. I’m much less anxious. Wellbutrin is mildly stimulating, especially when compared to other treatment options like SSRIs. It’s better than any SSRI I’ve ever tried. SSRIs make me feel flat and dull. Wellbutrin actually makes me feel happy. When I smile or crack a laugh, I feel it helping me truly feel joy, which was a forgotten feeling prior. My ADHD symptoms are better while on it. It helped me quit vaping nicotine! I also have slowed down on marijuana as well, which I was only a casual user prior, but still, Wellbutrin definitely helps with quitting marijuana too! Give it a try! I hope that your experience is like mine."

• Jos...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 15, 2022

"I tried Bupropion/Wellbutrin since I didn't react well to SSRIs/SSNRIs. I can tell the first 4 weeks was pure nightmare: no sleep, no appetite, panic attacks, terrible anxiety, feeling sick all day. But after that, it became much better. Suddenly I started to notice that I had a lot more energy, I had more self-confidence, my social anxiety was better, so I got back most of my motivation and old life. And... most importantly, instead of the lack of libido, I had increased sex drive! So far, perfect, right? Well, unfortunately not really, but overall it is indeed a good medicine. The reason why I decided to stop taking it after 3 months was that some of the stubborn side effects stayed: after months I still couldn't fall asleep, I was drastically losing weight, I became aggressive and sometimes paranoid, and my anxiety showed only minor improvements. If you have anxiety, forget it, for depression, it is worth a try, but there is a reason that this is the last medicine you are prescribed."

• jud...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 11, 2022

Bupropion "I've had moderate depression and some anxiety most of my life. It manifests mostly in the forms of low energy, worrying, irritability, and avoidance. Dishes piling up, laundry not getting done, car interior a mess, etc. I tried two SSRIs (Lexapro & Zoloft) before switching to Wellbutrin, which is a dopamine reuptake inhibitor. Dopamine! That was the answer. It wasn't a serotonin problem, it was a dopamine one! The SSRIs worked okay, but I was always tired and foggy. I gave each 6 months. I eased off the SSRIs and eased into the Wellbutrin. I only take 150 mg at the moment. I'm almost 4 months in, and I can't believe the improvement. I bound out of bed in the morning and start getting stuff done. My attitude is positive, excited, eager for the day and being alive. I can't believe it. All those years with the background hum of depression, even if mild at times, made me think feeling that way was normal. It wasn't! This turned out to be the perfect fit for me."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 11, 2022

Bupropion "Doctor started me on Wellbutrin 150 mg once daily for ADHD and depression, and I must say this drug takes about 3 weeks to start working. At first, I was frustrated but continued taking it. I experience weight loss, a boost of energy, and motivation in my everyday life. I was on 300 mg daily, and it was a little anxiety, fast heart rate at first, then, after a few hours, it goes away. I was told this is normal."

• Ron...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 9, 2022

"I'm putting this review for warning also. I have never felt suicidal feelings like I have when I took this 150 mg x 2. It was overwhelming. Also, shaky hands, a taste of grossness that permeated out of me. I felt I was losing my mind at work once, with hints of rage under my skin. It gave me hardly any sleep. I couldn't stop taking this fast enough. I only took it for a week."

• Ave...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 8, 2022

Bupropion "I have been on this medication for four days, and I am weeping because of how good it makes me feel. I have been medicated for a long time, and this is the first time I don’t feel like garbage. I have energy, motivation, clarity, peace, I didn’t know that was possible for me. I had my first suicide attempt at eight years old, and this is the first time I’ve ever felt actual, genuine relief from my stress and ADHD. I love being alive now, and I didn’t think I could. I love this med so much."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• June 5, 2022

Bupropion "This medication works awesome for my depression. I’ve tried a lot of different antidepressants, and this one is good."

• Mom...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 3, 2022

Bupropion "I enjoyed it until after about 2 weeks. There was a side effect that ruined it for me: throat tightening! It felt like when I’d swallow my food or vitamins and they wouldn’t go down, all day! Once I tapered off of it, the side effects definitely subsided. But it seemed to be worsening, so I could not continue it. But aside from that, I really loved the med, and this was super rare according to my doctor."

• BiP...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• June 2, 2022

Bupropion "I have had great success with Wellbutrin. It has helped me quit smoking twice. I feel it supports an upbeat mood without being overstimulating. I get good energy from Wellbutrin. I also like that there are no sexual side effects, no weight gain, and no noticeable withdrawal syndrome. Highly recommend Wellbutrin (bupropion!)."

• Bae...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 1, 2022

"I have been taking this medication for 6 weeks, and I have noticed a drastic difference in my mental health. I no longer care as much about people's opinion or when I'm driving or someone does something stupid, I don't dwell on small things like that with the same intensity I used to without medication. As far as side effects go, I have noticed that sometimes when I get into a tense situation at work or while driving, my heart will beat really fast to the point that it hurts. That is about the only major negative side effect I have noticed. Some of the minor side effects include dry mouth, slight memory loss, mild constipation, etc. I didn't really experience insomnia, an increase/decrease in weight/appetite, nor any changes to my libido. This is all fine since I am at my desired weight goal and my libido had been fine prior to taking this medication. I definitely think it's worth a shot, the way I see it, there's only failure in not trying it."

• Roz...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 16, 2022

Bupropion "Started out okay on 150 mg. Moved up to 300 mg. Okay at first, then after a few months, side effects kicked in. My memory was getting much worse, balance was off. Hard time walking straight. I was in bad shape. It's hard to get in to see the doctor, so I quit taking them completely. Within two weeks, I was back to my old self. Never again!"