Bupropion for Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder User Reviews

Brand names: Wellbutrin XL, Wellbutrin SR, Forfivo XL, Aplenzin Budeprion Budeprion SR

Rating: 8.8

Bupropion has an average rating of 8.8 out of 10 from a total of 4 reviews for the off-label treatment of premenstrual dysphoric disorder. 100% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 0% reported a negative experience.

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Ma9...
May 13, 2016

"Heart palpitations, dizziness, night sweating, headaches, back pain, depressed and wanting to kill just about anybody was taking over my life at 50 (menopause apparently)... Wellbutrin saved my life - or somebody else's (-; No side effects other than difficulty sleeping, but that passed in about a month. No weird 'high as a kite' feeling. Just my normal self again. Taking one (150 mg) pill only in the morning."

10 / 10

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Taken for less than 1 month
November 23, 2017

"Went into Dr. for menopausal symptoms thinking I would get prescribed hormone replacement (HRT), but instead, the new thing is giving Wellbutrin for hot flashes and all the other negative symptoms of menopause (crankiness, fuzzy memory, weight gain), etc. I have only been on it for 2 days, but I feel like it is starting to work. I feel like I have more energy, and the hot flashes are not as frequent."

9 / 10

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Anonymous
April 14, 2009

"This treatment makes all the difference when I am in 'that' time of the month. It definitely takes the edge off my stress. I wish I could take it for those 2 weeks only, but I have to take it continuously. I have been taking it for 4 years now and have no side effects. I am afraid I will have to take it for many years still. I wish it was not this expensive and that the insurance company would not ask for confirmation every year from my doctor that I still need to take it."

8 / 10

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FZa...
October 25, 2013

"I am 40 years old, 123 lb. I was recently diagnosed with PMDD. I didn't want to try antidepressants before; I was prescribed Paxil but never took a pill because my depression was only lasting a week to 10 days max. I was having trouble falling asleep and have problems at work (perceived discrimination). Those problems worsen depression during the luteal phase (12-15 days before period). I was sleeping only a few hours at night. My doctor prescribed Wellbutrin 150 mg; in the pharmacy, they gave me bupropion extended release. I felt the change in mood the first day (great on this areas) and also noticed dry mouth, and my sleeping problems worsened. Medicine was prescribed only for use during luteal phase; I am afraid of what can happen after I stop."

8 / 10

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