Bupropion for Sexual Dysfunction, SSRI Induced User Reviews (Page 4)
Brand names: Wellbutrin XL, Wellbutrin SR, Forfivo XL, Aplenzin Budeprion Budeprion SR
Reviews for Bupropion
- Tob...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- September 16, 2021
"Terrible drug. It’s making me agitated. I’m having frequent mood swings, an increase in depression, and quite frankly has done nothing for my sexual dysfunction. I was so hyped to start this line of treatment as SD induced by clomipramine was taking its toll on me. Very, very disappointed. I’ll be going off it in a few days, but I’m glad it’s working well for others, but it just isn’t for me."
- Jwr...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- February 18, 2017
"This medication triggered a panic attack 2 hours after taking it. I suffer from panic disorder, but it is well controlled with medications. This medication felt like it nullified my other medications, and I had a panic attack the likes of which I haven't seen in months. I finally was able to cobble together a medication cocktail that calmed me down, it made me sleep, but I would rather sleep than be in a panic attack. I would totally NOT recommend this if you have anxiety or panic issues."
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- Chu...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- February 23, 2020
"I was started on Wellbutrin SR 150 BID. This was added to my Cymbalta 60 mg QD. I have a lot of trouble maintaining an erection and having an orgasm. I am on Testom injection twice a week for quite some time, so I know that is not the problem. It has helped with my chronic fatigue."
- Bup...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- March 13, 2024
"I took it for 1 and a half months, my erections became more frequent and easier to get and maintain. I managed to have much more pleasurable sexual relations with my partner and I managed to be very satisfied with sex, even under the influence of alcohol I was able to obtain and maintain erections without any difficulty."
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- Taken for less than 1 month
- December 9, 2021
"I'm about 1 month into Bupropion, and my experience is a bit different than what seems like most in these comments. I took Paxil many years ago, so I recall the sexual difficulties of an SSRI, but I found that Bupropion also has adverse sexual side effects. Over the past month, I have not been stimulated or aroused or interested in masturbation. Additionally, my manhood has been more flaccid than it usually is. When I did have sex once last week, I had an uncontrollable premature ejaculation, which I've never really had before. Then, after that, I wasn't able to get erect again and remained flaccid, even though I've had multiple consecutive erections and ejaculations with the same person before (up to 5 times in a row at times), and I had taken 1mg of Sidenafil! This time, I was basically one and done. I will keep taking it for some of the energy and motivation it provides and the feelings of positivity, but I hope to get off of it soon-or when I have a more regular sexual partner."
- Pau...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- March 20, 2022
"I experienced a slight orgasmic delay with sertraline. I was started on bupropion XL. After 3 weeks on the 300 mg dose, this resolved, and I actually started experiencing “cluster” orgasms (usually 2-4 orgasms in rapid succession with about 5-10 seconds between)."
- Chr...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- May 19, 2020
"Was on Zoloft and Trintellix for a year. I had sex drive and some hormone replacement therapy as well. It just killed my orgasms. I was cocked and loaded and could not shoot. Very frustrating for me and whoever I was with. Very excited about starting Wellbutrin. Most others just kill it. If I could get an erection, it would just fade away and block the getting over the edge. SSRIs not my friends."
- Anonymous
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- December 27, 2019
"I was on 20 mg Celexa for anxiety and depression, and it was helping apart from the notorious sexual side effects. Being fed up with this, I thought I'd give Wellbutrin a try. The Wellbutrin helped the sexual dysfunction, however, it increased my anxiety. The voice in my head was racing, I was sweating a lot, and I could barely get off the couch. I have since switched back to Celexa, however, I'm still feeling the effects of the Wellbutrin 2 months later, and my Celexa isn't working as effectively now."
- nel...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- April 19, 2018
"When I started taking Zoloft, I noticed the decrease in my libido. It's hard to have an erection and orgasm, it's really frustrating. I am a 41-year-old guy, and I am very active, but since I've taken the Zoloft, the sexual side effect is horrible. So now I've asked my doctor today what my options are here. I am not happy with the side effects of Zoloft. So he prescribed me a new medication called Wellbutrin, it seems like it has fewer side effects with this medication, so I am really hoping that it will work. For me... cross my fingers, hopefully, this will work for me without the sexual side effects."
- SCA...
- January 24, 2016
"Just met the most amazing man that is taking this medication to stop smoking. He's been nervous about sexual side effects as a result of using this. Good news - since getting together, even via text or Skype we discovered he doesn't need it. Just talking turns him on. Touching me will eliminate any and all need for any type of medication without a doubt! Sorry, bupropion, but we're OK...actually fantastic."
- kno...
- August 6, 2016
"I am concerned. I see people claiming a side effect of Wellbutrin as an increase in sex drive and a magical increase in orgasms. There is not a single clinical trial that says it increases sex drive. It has been proven to decrease sexual ability. So I wonder who all the people posting on this site are that claim a magical increase in not only sex drive but also multiple orgasms? For giggles, let's say it does increase multiple orgasms. That would be a very, very small percentage of people, yet on this site, it is the majority of posts. That I find to be not credible and question the validity of this site."
- I...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- February 14, 2017
"I am a 35-year-old woman, and I've always had a pretty healthy sex drive...but this is insane. I have been on this drug for three days, and I can orgasm at the drop of a hat. Best day ever."
- Gra...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- December 24, 2015
"Used to be a wild man in bed. I've been on it for 4 months and have completely lost all interest in sex."
- Anonymous
- November 13, 2015
"Full erections and orgasms again. Prozac killed my libido and my sexual functions, but no side effects with Wellbutrin."
- Bda...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- July 6, 2019
"Experience less sensation and inability to climax."
- CHA...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- December 8, 2015
"I was on Paxil, which killed my sex drive. My sex drive on Wellbutrin is insane. My husband is a very happy man."
- Har...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- March 18, 2020
"I've been on these pills, bupropion, for three weeks. They really helped me ... (I had sexual problems caused by SSRI meds.)"
- Ron...
- August 23, 2017
"This medicine has decreased my libido. I'm just 24 years old and cannot reach orgasm after taking this med. Horrible."
- Anonymous
- April 27, 2010
Bupropion "Has always worked for me. Zero sexual side effects."
- Ukn...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- January 17, 2016
"I'm a female, and man, this drug has made me orgasm like 3 times in one night. I love it!"
- Sle...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- January 17, 2020
"I was prescribed this to counteract the sexual side effects of fluoxetine (low desire). This did seem to increase my desire, but orgasms were mild. Also caused me sleep issues, insomnia, restlessness."
- Joh...
- December 22, 2016
"Bupropion will ruin your sex life. No more sexual desires, no more full erections. If you really don't need it, don't take it. I am a pharmacist, I hear complaints all day. Good for depression."
- Yur...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- November 1, 2021
"Improved my sex life considerably. Stronger orgasms, I can’t explain, almost had spontaneous orgasms. Now it’s stable. Very good medication."
- Ano...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- July 18, 2022
"Female - 49 yrs old prescribed bupropion at a dose of 150 per day. The first month I did notice an increase in sex drive, but the following months it waned, and I have now lost my ability to climax."
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"During week 3 of using bupropion, started getting what the internet said were 'thunderclap' headaches. The moment I orgasm, BAM! instant migraine from hell. I'm thinking it's raising my blood pressure. I will give it 3 more weeks before I toss it out. I need to enjoy my delicious orgasms again. Haven't noticed much change in the depression department."