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Read user comments about the side effects, benefits, and effectiveness of Budeprion XL Oral.

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Condition: Depression
7/5/2011 1:30:13 PM

Reviewer: I day to many, 35-44 Female on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Patient)

Effectiveness

Current Rating: 1

Ease of Use

Current Rating: 5

Satisfaction

Current Rating: 1

Comment:
After having my fourth child my Dr. Put me on this for post partum depression.Such a Big No NO Id rather live with the cry at a drop of a dime rather then having the I DONT GIVE A CRAP LET THE WALLS FALL DOWN AROUND ME ATTITUDE.I took myself off of it cold turkey and yes had hedaches felt like crap not reccomended by DR or by Professionals, But oh man I let things happen that should have not I fe ... Show Full Comment

Condition: Depression
4/6/2011 9:33:39 AM

Reviewer: Minerva78, 25-34 Female on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)

Effectiveness

Current Rating: 4

Ease of Use

Current Rating: 4

Satisfaction

Current Rating: 3

Comment:
While in the military, I was able to take Welbutrin (brand name) for my depression. Once I left the military, my civilian insurance companies would not pay for the brand name, but only gave generics. I have this weird feeling in my ear now; like it needs to pop like on an airplane. I've seen an ENT specialist, as GP couldn't find anything wrong. The ENT couldn't find anything wrong either. I am po ... Show Full Comment

Condition: Depression
3/17/2011 4:30:58 PM

Reviewer: 45-54 Female on Treatment for 6 months to less than 1 year (Patient)

Effectiveness

Current Rating: 1

Ease of Use

Current Rating: 4

Satisfaction

Current Rating: 1

Comment:
I have been on many kinds of meds for depression for about 16 years and I have been on Budeprion XL for about 8 months I feel worse then I did befor I took it,I get very excited,shakey,upset,cant sleep I feel like most of the time like a tight rubber band wanting to explode and unwind getting off them I want my life back have taking this years ago but never felt this way befor the wost I have felt ... Show Full Comment

Condition: Depression
3/3/2011 3:18:10 PM

Reviewer: sueal9@yahoo.com, 55-64 Female on Treatment for 6 months to less than 1 year (Patient)

Effectiveness

Current Rating: 2

Ease of Use

Current Rating: 5

Satisfaction

Current Rating: 2

Comment:
I hace been given this for a substitute for Wellbutrin without being told.....I feel les and less well everyday now...

Condition: Depression
1/18/2011 12:37:50 PM

Reviewer: GayleG, 45-54 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

Effectiveness

Current Rating: 1

Ease of Use

Current Rating: 1

Satisfaction

Current Rating: 1

Comment:
I was taking CYmbalta for depression. After switching insurance companies, to save money I asked my Dr. to put me on a generic brand. I have been on Budeprion for 1 week now and feel horrible. Ears constantly ringing, Migrane headaches, cry at the drop of a pin, I can not function, feel like I am in a fog. DO NOT TAKE THIS AWLFUL MEDICINE. I thought I was going crazy, then I did some research ... Show Full Comment

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