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I have been taking this drug for about 5 weeks now, and have already noticed a decline in how many cigarettes I smoke per day. You won't "quit overnight" but this drug sure does make the process a lot easier. None of the OTC stuff worked for me, and I have NO willpower. This is the only thing I've found that works in my situation. Good luck if you're quitting! :)

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4 People found this comment helpful

just started taken it but had others that didn't help.haven't taken it long either to see if it will help my problems

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BrandMan | Male | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
2/9/2014
Condition: Depression
Overall rating 2.0
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I was prescribed Wellbutrin SR several years ago and found it very helpful with zero side effects. My insurance company required a generic after a short time on the Brand medication and Budeprion was substituted. This was a long time ago, but it was so ineffective, I bit the proverbial bullet and paid for the Brand Wellbutrin and have been for many years now. Terrific medication but $232/month for twice daily dosage. I recently changed to a new insurance policy and the brand copay went up from $50 the first month to $252 the second month. I learned from my pharmacist that there was in fact a generic Bupropion now ($4/month) and I decided to try it and after a week and a half, so far so good. The pills even look nearly the same as the brand Wellbutrin. Apparently, budeprion is another drug altogether...if you have to take the generic, ask for bupropion and I think you'll have a better response.Read More Read Less

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Woodfern | 65-74 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
1/29/2013
Condition: Depression
Overall rating 2.3
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I had been taking Bupropion and the Home Delivery Pharmacy sent Budeprion without warning. I've been taking it for about three weeks and find it does not work as well for me as Bupropion. I've also had a terrible rash, which in retrospect may have been caused by this medication. I am not happy with it and am going to request Bupropion or Wellbutrin itself when I refill.

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marcie | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
3/12/2012
Condition: Depression
Overall rating 3.3
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Was up to 600mg a day but my body built up a tolerance where it is no longer working...had been on it for about 2yrs. I was 64 when first started, now 66 trying for something else.

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Ana | 35-44 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
7/13/2011
Condition: Depression
Overall rating 4.3
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This is my second day using budeprion sr 150 mg once a day and i already notice a difference, more energy in the morning, and no mood swings i know is only been 2 days and cant wait to have my sex drive back and i dont have that urgency to eat every minute

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Skymate | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
6/28/2011
Condition: Stop Smoking
Overall rating 4.0
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I used this drug effectively six years ago ... after five years of non-smoking I slipped up and am now going through the withdrawal again (I smoked for 41 years). My only complaint is the memory loss ... (can't recall names of things or people that I am sure I KNOW). I take 150 mg in the morning and it works okay ... don't want the full recommended dose of two 150s a day.

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Anonymous | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
6/5/2011
Condition: Depression
Overall rating 4.3
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I developed whelps all over my body. I would like to try the closest thing to this- wondering if Welbutrin would break me out? I love this med. My dr. priscribed to address my depressionand possible ADD. It has made such a difference, a felt like myself, and increased sex drive.

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mama bear | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
12/26/2010
Condition: Depression
Overall rating 3.3
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i recently had my dosage doubled and my other medication cut by 25%.

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cozydoglover | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
11/17/2010
Condition: Bipolar Depression
Overall rating 5.0
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I started taking Budeprion SR for my Bipolar Depression. It also helped me with my easting disorder. I have not purged since I have been taking this. I had tried to go off of it at one time, but I got so depressed that I couldn't. So I KNOW it works. It took me several years to find something that worked for my depression and suicidal thoughts. That was about 8-9 years ago. I did not have the side effects that I have had with several others. Not even weight gain! My boyfriend was just prescribed it today and I am really looking forward to seeing the results for him.Read More Read Less

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gmaj | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
10/12/2010
Condition: Depression
Overall rating 4.3
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taking Budeprion SR 150mg 3xs a day...now that I've read these reviews, I can now contribute most of my other health issues to the generic Budeprion. I told my Dr that the original Welbutrin I first took didn't give me any side effects, he curtly brushed it off as "they are exactly the same thing". No they are not! Another issue: does anyone else have decreased kidney function since taking Budeprion? My kidney function currently is only at 47%.

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Anonymous | 65-74 | Male | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
10/9/2010
Condition: Bipolar Depression
Overall rating 4.0
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419 | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
8/8/2010
Condition: Depression
Overall rating 2.0
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After 45 days on Budeprion SR, my depression has worsened and my eyesight has remarkably worsened as well. I'm calling my doctor tomorrow to ask for a different prescription.

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Lacakocoma | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
8/1/2010
Condition: Other
Overall rating 3.3
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Have been on this drug for about two years off and on. Will stop taking it and then get back on it when anxieties increase. I have had severe back pain while using this drug. Plus now I am experiencing tremors in my hands. I will probably wean off of it soon. I was originally on Welbutrin but pharmacy switched to this generic.

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Anonymous | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
7/12/2010
Condition: Stop Smoking
Overall rating 4.0
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The drug helps me resist the cigarette cravings, but it causes me to wake up at 2:00 in the morning and I have difficulty falling back to sleep.

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Anonymous | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
6/21/2010
Condition: Depression
Overall rating 3.0
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I had been taking Wellbutrin successfully for years. Insurance co. wouldn't pay for it any more and I was given Budeprion XL. I have been getting rashes and welts since I changed and I suspect there is something in the Bud. that I am allergic to that was not in Wellbutrin. Has this happened to anyone else?

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Anonymous | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
6/5/2010
Condition: Depression
Overall rating 1.0
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I took Wellbutrin for over ten years with no problems, the Buproprion for a few years with no problems, but this Budeprion gives me huge stomachaches and extreme headaches not unlike altitude sickness, which I have experienced at altitudes above 7,000 ft. I have stopped taking it. (side effects last for nearly 24 hours).

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April1017 | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
6/1/2010
Condition: Bipolar Depression
Overall rating 2.7
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it doesn't seem to have much effect on me. i noticed that after taking it for a month or 2 the effect it did have on me started to slack off.

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none | 19-24 | Male | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
5/24/2010
Condition: Depression
Overall rating 3.3
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I was on the XL version for a year or so. One thing that should be noted for people that are going to take this medication is that you shouldn't get terrified after reading the reviews and conclude that you don't want to give it a try. It might help, and it might not. For me it somewhat helps and doesn't dim my emotions as bad as the other antideps. on the market. I would suggest getting used to being a little more agitated than normal..but it's not as bad as your body acclimates to it.

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nome | 35-44 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
5/24/2010
Condition: Depression
Overall rating 1.0
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Well to be honest with you guys!!! no it is not working as a matter fact they make me feels worse... I just took it for 3 day , I did call my doctor today. Budeprion sr 150mg not GOODDD at all before I took bupropion make my mouth dry feelling dizzi, difficulty concentrating also sleep, mood swings my anxiety was worse.... BACK PAIN AWFUL!!!! IRRITABILITY I don`t have any good thinks to tell you about the med ok b ut You know what I pray to God everyday to help me I start taking Herbalife and Yes change my life litte by litte ok. so hang an there read do yoga have a dog or go to therapyst that is the best!!! I hope this help everybody ok Good luck!!!Read More Read Less

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Anonymous | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
5/19/2010
Condition: Depression
Overall rating 1.0
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Depressed | 19-24 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
4/29/2010
Condition: Depression
Overall rating 2.3
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I've been on the generic budeprion 300 mg 2x/day now for 5 days. Good news is that I have absolutly no side effects. Bad news, it has absolutly no effect at all. Will give it the full 3 weeks, but I'm feeling pretty hopeless at this point that it will help my depression or effect my smoking at all.

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