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Was on Wellbutrin for a yr then was switched to Budebrion. Been on Budeprion XL 300mg for a yr now. It's been great for me. Read all the other reviews which say it is terrible. Guess I must be the exception. I found absolutely no difference or side effects when I was switched over.

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No effect on anxitey for me only for mood.

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Anchor | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
6/21/2021
Condition: Depression
Overall rating 1.7
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Pay attention to the aftereffects. I took the beige budeprion release tablets for awhile and it caused my eyes to drain every night and back pain. The pharmacy said they discontinued the beige pill and started to give me the light green pill for my supposedly seasonal depression. I went to the doctor for regular visits and nothing alarming to report. After 6 years of taking the medicine some pills melted faster than others. I stopped taking the medication. Years later, I felt the side effects. The room was spinning when i laid down, dry mouth, excessive thirst, horror movie situations, visions of my under garments and inside my house during sleep, couldn't find my way out of an office, driving in circles continously, thinning of hair, darker and excessive hair on face, arms, legs, face and pubic area. Slow speech and movement. Throbbing of my brain. Changes in facial features, tired, angry, slurred speech, excessive weight in arms, legs and mid section. I couldn't sit still, shaking of my hands, plumpy and raised veins a wide eyed stare. Visions of eating something with my eyes closed and mouth chewing but nothing was there. Excessive sweating and cold shaking, trouble breathing, not hungry and seeing magical figures floating around the room. It was real because I touched one and it changed my face. I would walk around without a care in the world and spend money foolishly and money would disappear. The symptoms would be a recipe for more medication and more aftereffects. It turns into a never ending cycle. Read More Read Less

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Sarah M | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
7/2/2014
Condition: Depression
Overall rating 1.0
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My drugstore switched me to this from Wellbutrin without my knowledge. Within 2-3 weeks,I was unable to stop crying and became suicidal. When I discovered that I was taking a different drug, I mentioned it to my pharmacist who said the generic is identical--I can assure you it is NOT. Within a couple weeks of stopping the Budeprion and starting back on Wellbutrin I was back to normal.

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Happy2Bback | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
3/18/2014
Condition: Depression
Overall rating 1.7
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I was on the generic (by Teva) for 13 years, gained 140 pounds and was still dealing with severe depression, especially in the winters. Last February, I tried the brand Wellbutrin and within 2 weeks of taking it I felt like I had come out of a shell. Within 3 months I had lost 18 pounds without any effort (never has happened before). I had no difficulty with depression this past winter. My insurance company is trying to force me to take this junk but I will not ever put this in my body again. EVER. Read More Read Less

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Anonymous | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
10/14/2013
Condition: Depression
Overall rating 4.7
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I have been on the generic Bupropion Hcl Er(xl)24hr.150mg. I would have to say this is the best I have felt in a year!! the side effect of not sleeping well is nothing compared to always wanting to sleep, and my bed calling me...... I am productive now and yes, I now have energy and I laugh again and have fun with my child thank GOD!! along with this medication I am on 20mg Prozac, and 10mg BuspironeHCL it is the combination of the three that has given me my life back.

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Anonymous | 45-54 | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
3/14/2013
Condition: Depression
Overall rating 1.3
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Not effective for me. Had to switch back to different generic.

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eldonzie | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
10/24/2012
Condition: Depression
Overall rating 1.0
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had trouble sleeping,naste taste in mouth,joint pain bad,all my muscle ache had muscles i did not know i had, tired

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lms92257 | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
7/12/2012
Condition: Major Depressive Disorder
Overall rating 5.0
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have not be depressed or had any suicidal thoughts since i have been on this medication

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Scattered thoughts | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
6/11/2012
Condition: Depression
Overall rating 3.0
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This is my second time on this medication for more than a year each time. I take it a little off label (yes for depression but also for sleep disorder) because it makes me fall asleep, so I take it at night. I sleep well and then can get up and stay awake the net day rather than being sleepy all the time.This med worked well at first, but after about 2 years I noticed that I was having side effects including suicidal thoughts and "losing words" as I would try to talk. I went back on it a little over a year later because my doctor found out I was falling asleep at work. I need to find a better sleep med that does not have so many other side efects (joint pain, disorganized thoughts, and many more).) I would suggest researching several options before trying it, use it only as a Last Resort! Read More Read Less

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Anonymous | 19-24 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
12/25/2011
Condition: Stop Smoking
Overall rating 3.0
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I was prescribed this medicine to aid with quitting smoking, in the past I have taken wellbutrin and successfully quit until I inevitably relapsed. I began treatment with Budeprion XL 150 mg about 3 days ago and although it does reduce the cravings and urge to smoke, I have been experiencing significant mood swings, irritability, and occasional abdominal pain. While it does somewhat aide with the cravings and withdrawal symptoms I will not jeopardize my mental health to quit, and will discontinue this drug. DO NOT TAKE THIS DRUG! It should be removed from the shelves. Read More Read Less

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Anonymous | 25-34 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
11/2/2011
Condition: Depression
Overall rating 2.3
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My experience with this treatment has not been long, 5 days to be exact. I didn't think that I would notice a difference for at least a week, but the side effects were so horrible yesterday. I knew right away that it was from this drug because my thoughts were so strange. It started with crying, anger, and then I started feeling rage. I believe most people that know me would say that I am a nice person, but not yesterday. My head felt like it was in a vice grip. I suffer from panic attacks, but I would rather go through them then make my family suffer with these mood swings. Read More Read Less

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nursejen007 | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
7/17/2011
Condition: Depression
Overall rating 2.7
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i have been taking the generic form 150 b.i.d.. for over a year and recently ran out,called doc for refill and it took 6 days for an office call to pharmacy partly due to a holiday weekend. Long story short: On or about the 4th day it occurred to me that many of my symptoms seemed to have lessened markedly and i would also say that i never personally thought the drug was helping me. The exreme head and neck sweating/nightsweats,too, just stopped(i always thought it was a narcotic drug i was taking), the stomach pains went away, the body aches all but stopped, the nausea dissipated, and the dry mouth subsided. also, constipation resolved. I did pickup the refill but have not taken for two weeks and am going to ask doc for something different. Of all of these, the sweating and stomach pains were the worst. It has to have been this drug. So glad i accidentally got off for several days because i would have continued my miserable existance blaming all this on a narcotic. i feel so much better and can't believe one little pill can create so much misery. jeannette in floridaRead More Read Less

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I day to many | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
7/5/2011
Condition: Depression
Overall rating 2.3
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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 felt like I was out of controll of my life making imporatnt decsions.I just could have cared less... I have MY LIFE BACK AM IN CONTROLL and I think this Drug SHOULD BE OFF THE MARKET I feel bad for the older people who do not understand or even the people who have Low IQ's and dont understand why this med and the way they feel go hand in hand...Read More Read Less

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Anonymous | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
4/6/2011
Condition: Bipolar Depression
Overall rating 5.0
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Minerva78 | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
4/6/2011
Condition: Depression
Overall rating 3.7
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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 positive it has to be a side effect from the generic Welbutrin, as it didn't start happening until I started taking it. As for overall satisfaction, I feel normal. I have been on anti-depressants off and on for 4 years, and I feel like I could successfully stop taking it now (and the side effects would stop). Welbutrin helped me stop my world from spiraling out of control. The generic just makes my ears hurt.Read More Read Less

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Anonymous | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
3/17/2011
Condition: Depression
Overall rating 2.0
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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 in my entire life almost to the point of no return I advise people to check into this drug befor taking it im not a docter but the feeling that Im going thru is in humane!Good luck everyone.Read More Read Less

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Anonymous | 35-44 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
3/11/2011
Condition: Other
Overall rating 2.3
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I started taking this medication less than a month ago and DO NOT recommened it to anyone. I feel like I want to strangle someone. I am extremely irritable, have high anxiety, and crying for no reason. I am calling my doctor and request that she put me on the brand name of Wellbutrin XL. I will pay the additional co-pay, I don't care. The way I feel right now is not worth it!!

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[email protected] | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
3/3/2011
Condition: Depression
Overall rating 3.0
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I hace been given this for a substitute for Wellbutrin without being told.....I feel les and less well everyday now...

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GayleG | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
1/18/2011
Condition: Depression
Overall rating 1.0
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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 and founf I am not the only one. RUN...do not walk away from this drug!

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Anonymous | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
10/28/2010
Condition: Depression
Overall rating 4.0
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I have been in treatment for depression for nearly 20 years. This drug has done more for me than any other. I have been on amyltriptiline, trazadone,prozac, paxil, zoloft, and effexor. Some of those worked for a time but stopped. Some didn't work. Some had side-effects. Most left me feeling dull and without emotion. This drug has worked longer, without side effects, and I have feelings. Unfortunately depression is difficult to treat and patients may have to try many medications before finding the right one. If you are reading this check on which drug you should try, please know my body chemistry isn't yours, my experience may not be anything like yours. Hang in there.Read More Read Less

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TheDaZie | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
10/16/2010
Condition: Other
Overall rating 3.0
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I have been on Budeprion for about four months now. I started on a low dose and moved up to the XL 300mg. I first got on the drug because I couldn't loss weight and I was tired all the time... It worked great at first, then stopped working. I moved up to XL and that was working great and now a month later I am really tired again, and the ringing in my ears come almost every night. Plus now I am getting sourness in my right arm. Guess it's time to go up another dose or go on something else... ?

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