Bupropion for Depression User Reviews (Page 5)

• Bryan
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 7, 2022

Wellbutrin XL (bupropion) "I started wellbutrin xl 150mg about a month ago. I didn't really have any negative side effects. Just a little harder to fall asleep. When I started taking it I immediately had more energy, didn't want to vape, and ate way less. I never felt hungry. The past week it seems like it's not as effective. I'm eating and vaping like normal and not as much energy but still better than without it. Thinking about asking for a dose increase."

• space
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 1, 2022

"This drug took 4 months. I started in October at 150 mg and slowly increased to 300mg. At 300mg I feel great!! I have been waking up and making myself breakfast. I am not having random crying and sadness spells. After trying 3 other drugs, I am so glad I found this"

• renat...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 26, 2022

"I am second week now, dose 300 mg and I feel it's not helping with depression, but anxiety get worse. I can't go out from my house now."

• cowhow
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 23, 2022

Wellbutrin (bupropion) "Coming off of paroxetine I have found bupropion to be a god send. The sexual side effects of paroxetine became too much to handle. I was hoping they would mitigate to some degree but they did not. Tadalafil solved the ED problem but not the lack of interest or inability to orgasm. I asked my doctor to put me on bupropion and he started me on 150mg daily and has now increased it to 300mg daily. My mood and depression have been replaced with just being happy. No anxiety. No depression. It's the first time I've felt normal in a very long time. Sex? It has returned in spades. The desire, arousal, and ability to orgasm and ejaculate are back full force and then some. The orgasms are incredible! Bupropion has allowed me to treat my depression without sacrificing my sex life."

• Hildy
• February 22, 2022

"Please I need to know, bc I’m scared out of my mind, I started taking it two weeks ago 150 mg today my doc upped it to 300 mg I also take clonazepam, please I need to know does anybody else takes this combination ? My anxiety and panic attacks are horrible, thank you and God bless"

• Scott
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 22, 2022

Wellbutrin (bupropion) "Wellbutrin worked very well to reduce my depression. I am more motivated to clean my apartment and I sleep less and I think about death less. The only problem is that it works for only 12 hours. I'm only on 100 mg."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 21, 2022

Wellbutrin (bupropion) "Wellbutrin has been a life saver for me! I have a background of depression, suicidal ideation, OCD, intrusive thoughts and anxiety. I'm 24 and I have been on it at a dose of 150mg for a few months now and my mood has improved significantly with no side effects besides mild weight loss. The intrusive thoughts have largely gone away and I actually feel hopeful for the first time in a decade. Since starting it, I've been able to get on a normal sleeping schedule for the first time in years. I have also lost about 5 pounds, though that is through a combination of efforts and variables. I was scared to try antidepressants for a LONG time, and before Wellbutrin I tried Prozac, which didn't work well for me and gave me tremors. I was a little hesitant to try another drug after that but I took the chance and it has truly improved my life in ways I can't even express. I'm so thankful for this medication."

• Andyt...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• February 21, 2022

Wellbutrin XL (bupropion) "I take seroquel 50 mg in am and 150mg bedtime. I take Clonazapan 1/2 mg in the am and 1 mg at 3:00. And I take 150 mg of Wellbutrin xl in am. Seroquel helps me fall asleep. Clonazapan (Klonopin) gets rid of some anxiety. But I feel awful, always fatigued, depressed, irritable, moody, loneliness, quick to anger and self non social. My psychiatrist said “there’s no magic pill, take a walk outside “ I have no desire to talk to people never mind going outside what am I supposed to do?"

• Mike
• Taken for 10 years or more
• February 16, 2022

Wellbutrin (bupropion) "Wellbutrin was a life changer. Been taking it for 12 years now. It solved my issue of being extremely tired, sleeping wouldn't charge my batteries, lustless, dull, no motivation, & I could sleep all day. Went to 2 clinics. Tested some and nothing helped. After I tried zolpidem to sleep my short term memory went to shreds. So I went to a 3rd clinic. after 5 mins the woman prescribed me wellbutrin and told me to come back in 2 weeks. 2 w later I came back, full with energy, shaved, had my life back. So thankful I found the right med. Please keep testing meds till you find the right one!! I was diagnosed ADD, attention deficit disorder and have some feel for depression. 2d after i stop wellbutrin I get tired, +10% every day! Side effect: brain fog if mixed with alcohol. Oh, I also quit smoking with buproprion 20 years ago. How lucky was I? Give it a chance. Use only original Extended Release. Also moved to a sunny country. Rainy days makes we sad, but I love sun!. I am happy now. Good luck!"

• Moody...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 5, 2022

Wellbutrin (bupropion) "Used it for SAD and ADHD. I gained 20lbs+ both times. This shouldn't be marketed as a weight loss aid at all. Increased my appetite. I binged uncontrollably. It did increase my focus and was very calming but it also made me more tired. Nope"

• Beaut...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 4, 2022

"After decades of trying many drugs (and combinations) for a & rotating mix of panic disorder, anxiety, depression, CPTSD, ADHD, narcolepsy, PMDD... This drug has been a GAME CHANGER, 300 XL mg in am. For the first time in my life (now in my 40s) I once again see life in color and want to participate, I have a routine, I can get up in the morning, fall asleep at night, be productive the entire day, stay organized and on top of things - without any effort. Mood is the most stable it has ever been - not even getting PMS/PMDD. I take this with Armodafinil. Given the panic and anxiety issues these drugs are known to induce, we had always steered clear of them, but ran out of options. They paradoxically make me much calmer and greatly reduce anxiety - when all the SSRIs made me far worse, even causing psychosis and anaphalxsis. SNRIs numbed me out, as kept increasing dose. It's THE BEST anti-depressant for me by far - none of the high energy/anger/anxiety many report."

• Carl...
• February 2, 2022

"I told my doctor I was feeling depressed. He prescribed me with Buproprion Hcl Xl 300mg and I've noticed after a year and a half, that I'm having trouble with my memory. Lyrics to a song, telling a story, word for word or remembering peoples names, they are things I don't even attempt. When I found myself getting lost mid sentence, both in words and in train of thought, I had to look into why my memory was deteriorating. Im no longer going to be taking this drug."

• Akhan...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• January 26, 2022

"I started taking Wellbutrin over a year ago and feel that it definitely has had a positive impact on my life. I also started taking modafinil about a month after I started Wellbutrin so I don’t know how much I can attribute to either but I will say I am much happier and have the ability to wake up feeling good enough to have a normal day instead of dragging myself out of bed most days (the other days I didn’t get out of bed). I’ve taken Zoloft in the past and I luckily don’t recall many of any side effects, but I feel like Wellbutrin has only had positive affects on me. I’ve lost about 20 lbs since last year and I think it’s because either Wellbutrin, modafinil or the combination stabilized my appetite. It’s helped me form a much healthier relationship with food. Now I eat whatever I want but my body doesn’t make me feel like I want to over do it in quantity. I take 300 mg/d"

• 36yr ...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• January 24, 2022

"Pill works GREAT. At 450mg XL (generic) daily now. Started with 150mg XL for 1 month, then 300mg XL for 1 month, and now up to 450mg. Side effects were minimal and only lasted 1-2 weeks. I'm about 6 months in now and feel amazing. Depression is completely gone. ADHD at work has completely gone too. I'm more productive than ever before. If you are reading the reviews and hesitant about starting, don't be. And if you have side effects, hopefully going on 150mg for a month or 2 will help. Either way, stick it out! These pills are amazing. I have this peace of mind feeling throughout my day, like everything is gonna to be ok no matter what. It's awesome. Can't recommended this pill highly enough. 10/10."

• Lostri
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 21, 2022

"Took bupropion for ADHD and depression. It helped with neither. It improved motivation and behavioural impulse control. I can see why it's approved for smoking inhibition but this medication made me want to smoke more than anything. It was also super expensive."

• Cupof...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 9, 2022

"Before I started this medication I could not get out of bed. It was a game changer for me. After just a few days I had energy and motivation again. Unfortunately, I had terrible headaches, even at the lowest dose. I stayed on this medication for 3 months hoping the headaches would subside. They did not and I had to discontinue using it."

• Alex
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 3, 2022

Wellbutrin XL (bupropion) "This medication cured my depression, it was used in adjunct to my current SSRI and the symptoms have disappeared."

• Ladyb...
• January 1, 2022

"On 300mg extended release ...I have a lot of toe wiggling. It's kinda driving me crazy .. I've noticed I'm coming back to my normal self again don't really feel like smoking so that's a plus"

• Cherie
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 28, 2021

"I suffered with untreated depression, SAD and ADD. I struggled with all the classic depression issues (sleeping, no appetite, negative thoughts) + ADD. Covid hit, things only got worse (suicidal thoughts, heavy drinking, isolation, not eating) so I decided to finally try medication. And, I'm so glad I did. I did struggle with the side effects, but they didn't effect me as terribly. However, the effect on my mood and my life has been drastic. I'm no longer exhausted for just existing, I don't sleep all the time and my thoughts no longer seek to kill me. I finally have goals, hopes and ambitions for the future. And I finally have the energy to start recovering. If any of this resonates with you, please please please try this medication. The side effects will affect you in some way but the long term outcome far out weighs the first few months. Dosage: 150 MG x 2 a day"

• sarah
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 28, 2021

"I tried this along with zoloft, for my depression and it seemed like it was helping, I had less appetite was losing weight, had less anxiety, and felt more active. But I got terrible headaches every day, never went away, I had the same headache for 3 weeks straight, I had stomachaches too."

• Sam
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 21, 2021

"I will do two reviews. I've just been on bupropion (Voxra) for a couple of days. I already feel some improvement in mood and energy, it is easier to leave the computer and do other stuff. I could sit at the computer screen for 18 hours a day, not really doing anything else. I'm in 150mg slow-release, I'll try a month. I will probably ask for 300 mg because of the mild effects, I think a higher dose could affect me more. The only side-effect right now is some tinnitus."

• serap...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• December 21, 2021

"I was prescribed Wellbutrin (Bupropion) about 6 years ago for depression, anxiety, and lack of focus. I tried many SSRI's before this and had terrible side-effects with them. First 2-3 weeks on the medication for the first time left me with intermediate bouts of nausea and feeling like my nerves and stomach were on end, almost like when you are super anxious just before a job interview for an example, almost like you are slightly shivering, were you feel all your muscles and stomach tensed up to the point they're shaking. That's where the nausea comes in. After the 2-3 weeks for the first time taking it I felt totally fine. 6 years later, I'm taking 300mg and found the perfect balance when combined with 10mg of Buspirone to counteract any anxiety side-effects Bupropion causes. Bupropion seems to have made me feel more focused and removed my depression without making me NOT feel like myself. This drug has been a miracle for me."

• Violet
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• December 20, 2021

Wellbutrin XL (bupropion) "It’s amazing! I’ve been on a handful of different kinds of antidepressants. When I started Wellbutrin XL I was previously taking Zoloft; the difference was mind blowing! So happy to be on one that works."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 8, 2021

Wellbutrin XL (bupropion) "I've had mild depression since quarantine, no major anxiety. While searching for a therapist my doctor prescribed 150mg of Wellbutrin. First 2 days the normal side effects did NOT bother me: interrupted sleep and ZERO appetite. Day 3 (3 hours after taking it) I had the worst panic attack with intrusive thoughts. I was disassociated and confused. I started having some paranoid thoughts, couldn't understand people or how to respond. Would go to get water and get end up at the wrong cabinet. I thought if I continued I might have a psychotic episode, wouldn't be able to make it 2 weeks. Some positive effects peeking through, increased libido strangely enough, but negative effects far outweighed. Going to try 5mg of Lexapro to see how that goes."

• Steve
• December 4, 2021

Wellbutrin XL (bupropion) "I am the person I'm supposed to be on Wellbutrin -- 450mg a day."