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I've had depression ever since 15, and back then they gave me Celexa, an SSRI. Didn't make much of a difference, thought it was me. I went off that for a while and thought I just had to live with depression. Recently it started affecting me even more severely, so I looked into other medications. Welbutrin (bupropion) sounded like it was worth a try, since it affects dopamine receptors, not ser...

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I have become very anxious taking this medication and will see my doctor in a few days to decide what to do. For now I am taking it every other day and feel better. It helped the depressive mood, but made me have panic attacks, sleep distrubance, rapid heart beating when awake.

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BAC | 65-74 | Male | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
9/25/2023
Condition: Depression
Overall rating 5.0
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Since starting this medication I have apparently felt better, and do not have a desire for smoking or alcohol.

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Grieving Mom | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
6/16/2022
Condition: Major Depressive Disorder
Overall rating 5.0
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After 6 months of my son being killed by a drunk driver, I decided that I would have to seek help because I was having thoughts that were not usual for me. I have been diagnosed with generalized anxiety and panic disorder but never felt the way I was feeling recently. After visiting with my Psychiatrist it turns out I have developed Major Depressive Disorder, Dr. said I could be living with this for the rest of my life due to the circumstances that happen. For mothers especially, it is more traumatic. He decided that Bupropine would be the best option for me, it did take a couple of weeks for it to take full effect but overall I feel like I am back to a new normal for me. I have 2 more kids that still need me and I feel like I am able to stay for them. I do have moments of grief but they are not as severe as they were before I decided to seek help. This is the first time for me to be on daily medications and have had a good reaction to the meds. Sometimes I do have a wierd taste in my mouth and occasionally I will get constipated but I have found that changing my diet has helped with that. Dr also suggested that I exercise in order for the medication to have a better effect on me and so far I have no complaints. He started on a low dose and has not had to change it yet, so I feel optimistic on what the medication will do for me in the long run. Thank you. Read More Read Less

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Erin | 13-18 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
7/16/2021
Condition: Depression
Overall rating 2.0
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(I'm 16) I started taking Zoloft 3 months before starting Bupropion (for depression, and to reduce symptoms of ADHD). The side effects of Zoloft were not bad but were still there. It has been one month since starting Bupropion, so far the side effects have gotten worse, but my energy is a lot higher than it was 5 months ago. but I don't think the side effects aren't worth the energy I get from Bupropion, but I'm not sure I want to stop the treatment or wait for a few more weeks to see if the side effects subside a bit? Read More Read Less

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Kobayashi | 19-24 | Transgender | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
5/26/2021
Condition: Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity
Overall rating 4.3
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I have Major Depression and ADHD-C. My psych was hesitant to prescribe an amphetamine right away (which is frustrating) so she put me on bupropion. It definitely helped with my depression, but not so much the ADHD. But I definitely feel much better than I did before. I've been able to get stuff done that I wouldn't have been able to otherwise, but it hasn't helped much with ADHD symptoms. If you are being treated for ADHD I wouldn't recommend it over amphetamines unless you're prone to addiction / don't react well to them.Read More Read Less

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Anonymous | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
1/6/2017
Condition: Anxiousness associated with Depression
Overall rating 5.0
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25 years ago I was severely depressed, Dr put me on Prozac, it dulled my senses and mind. I wasn't happy, couldn't get excited. 5 years later NEW Dr put me on Wellbutrin and all of that cleared up, I had energy and laughed. Now on BupropionHCI SR 100mg every morning otherwise the dark clouds start to appear.

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Michelle | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
11/14/2016
Condition: Other
Overall rating 3.0
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No one talks about the sexual side effects for Women. I can get near orgasm but cannot orgasm on this medication.

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Taddy | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
8/12/2016
Condition: Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity
Overall rating 3.3
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At first, I was given 100mg/day and did not notice hardly any change over the first month. (The only side-effect was a few headaches.) Then, it was increased to 150mg x 2/day, which I took for a month and though I had more energy, I didn't think it helped my Adult ADD/ADHD much (not wanting a stimulant), so I abruptly stopped taking it at the end of the 2nd month (time for a refill). I already take Zoloft for depression, which works well. A side-effect of cessation is intense fatigue/tiredness. Yet, I seem to be MUCH more distracted now (having thought I was not much more focused). Yet, I believe it must have helped me some, so I am going back on it asap!Read More Read Less

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LarryV | Male | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
2/27/2016
Condition: Depression
Overall rating 4.7
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I take Wellbutrin XL 300 mg and have been taking it for 6+ years. Prior to it, I tried every SSRI and newer drugs like Cymbalta. Wellbutrin is the only drug for depression that I could live with. ALL the others cause sexual problems, weight gain, sleepiness, fatique and still don't get rid of all the depression. One doctor added Zyprexa to the SSRIs I was taking and I put on 40 pounds! Getting off SSRIs are tough too. Electric shocks felt in my head and lights. Would never ever go back to them. Wellbutrin actually caused a boost in libido, weight loss and high energy. If I had it to do over again, Wellbutrin XL would be the starting med, not the SSRI classes. Think about it this way: If you're depressed now, how much more will you be when you lose interest in sex, gain weight, fall asleep at work, home, doctor's waiting room and have no energy to do anything? Those are the downsides of the SSRI class of meds. For me, they made my life worse. I am rarely depressed now and take nothing else for it but an occasional Xanax if in a highly stressful situation at work. I lost all the weight I gained, hike 5+ miles on weekends, kayak and have a normal sex life. Please give Wellbutrin a try and if it doesn't work after a month or so, then try the others. Read More Read Less

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Anonymous | 13-18 | Female | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
8/18/2014
Condition: Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity
Overall rating 4.0
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I have anxiety problems due to the combination of ADHD and Asperger's, and Bupropion has seriously helped. I have taken this my entire life, with the exception of my early years up to fifth grade. I recently went through a stint where I had tried to go off it once I had learned it was primarily an anti-depressant, and I began having problematic panic attacks and would go through periods in which I could not stop crying. Since being back on this, I must say I am satisfied with it. I have been off Concerta for a year, and Bupropion has helped me to also keep my ADHD problems(impulsiveness, hyperactivity) in check. I know this whole review probably doesn't matter too much, but I wanted to give some insight for people with ADHD who are either starting or debating starting this medication. I see a lot of reviews from people who are taking this for depression, so it'd be good to see something from someone with ADHD. There are much fewer and less present side effects than Clonidine, so to me it's a good alternative.Read More Read Less

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allison | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
6/24/2014
Condition: Stop Smoking
Overall rating 2.0
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I started taking this medication to stop smoking. I had used it before and quit, but this time gave me severe panic attacks (which I'd never had before). In addition, I was given this drug with Tramadol, which caused me to have stroke-like episodes which have since caused me MS like symptoms. Doctors should take more care when prescribing medications congruently.

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noone | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
3/23/2013
Condition: Major Depressive Disorder
Overall rating 2.0
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I gained weight, had severe dizziness, and overall this drug did not help me at all.

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Anonymous | 55-64 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
9/10/2012
Condition: Stop Smoking
Overall rating 4.3
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Tremors, balance while walking, up all night, heare music and there none on, vision blured. It does help with the cravings to smoke.

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Anonymous | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
5/1/2012
Condition: Depression
Overall rating 4.0
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Anonymous | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
10/22/2011
Condition: Bipolar Depression
Overall rating 5.0
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I was diagnosis with Bipolar & ADHD and was put on this medication and it was a life sver not to mention it saved my marriage . I'm in a good mood everyday . I have had NO side affects to this drug . I went back to school and there would have been no way i could of without this med . It helped me focus on my school work and i passed with all A & B's THATS AN ACCOMPLISHMENT ! Thank U !!!!

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Kathryn | 65-74 | Female | Patient
9/6/2011
Condition: Stop Smoking
Overall rating 5.0
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Taking this drug with Chantix has work very good for me. I would recomment (chantix) that you cut the 2nd pill in half and take half in the afternoon and the other half at bed time

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spoprocki | 55-64 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
5/28/2011
Condition: Depression
Overall rating 2.3
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I started binge eating...something I had NEVER done in my life !!! I gained 20 lbs. in 20 days!!!

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gcc922 | 45-54 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
3/30/2011
Condition: Depression
Overall rating 4.3
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I used this for several month about 2 years ago. I had been on Cymbalta and my psychiatrist suggested switching to Aplenzin. It worked wonderfully, made me feel even better than Cymbalta. Unfortunately it also caused me to experience auditory hallucinations. I was able to tell that the voices and music weren't "real" and was able to effectively ignore them, but they kept getting louder, so I switched back to Cymbalta.

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Anonymous | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
10/6/2010
Condition: Depression
Overall rating 4.0
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Anonymous | 65-74 | Male | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
9/5/2010
Condition: Depression
Overall rating 2.7
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Dot | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
7/30/2010
Condition: Depression
Overall rating 3.7
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Sore throat and unxplained crying were side effects.

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