Wellbutrin User Reviews & Ratings (Page 5)

• hsoj
• April 24, 2016

For Depression "Probably saved my life. This is the first antidepressant I tried as I was scared of some of the nasty side effects of the SSRIs (sexual, weight gain, tiredness). I was on Wellbutrin XL 150 mg for 1-2 months and then have been on 300 mg XL for 3 months now. Getting on it was a little strange, as I had some side effects of anxiety at first, but actually have not had a panic attack since starting. Just know that it doesn't really help with anxiety/OCD symptoms (but I've been going to therapy for that). Really made me motivated to get work done (never been the case for me) without that craziness feeling from Adderall. Very consistently good mood and makes me want to be alive. Also increased sex drive + motivation for exercise is a plus."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• July 1, 2017

For Depression "This drug has saved my life! I have struggled with methamphetamine addiction for about 4 years now. The hardest part about quitting was the extreme depression and suicidal thoughts. They always caused me to relapse. My physician prescribed Wellbutrin and it has worked like a miracle. I have been clean for over half a year and feel like I have my old life back! My relationships are healing and my family feels like they have their son/brother back. I am back in college and passing my classes! I don't attribute all that to the drug. Counseling and AA were extremely helpful but I know it was Wellbutrin that got me through the horrible depression to the other side. Only upfront side effects I had were jitteriness and dry mouth."

• samban
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 8, 2023

For Depression "I took two doses of 150XL bupropion, on the second dose I have immediate ear ringing, fullness, and pressure in my ears. I’ve never once had an issue with my ears in my life. I’m very young and healthy. Months later and after multiple ENTs, I have permanent tinnitus from this drug. It shouldn’t be legal."

• berp
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 11, 2020

For Depression "I started WB 4 mos ago at age 40, my first time using meds tho I've battled depression (& a subsequent eating disorder) since I was a child. A few years ago, anxiety started tormenting me. I couldn't live like this anymore. My GP started me on 150 mg, but after 6 wks w/no difference, upped it to 450. Finally, I realized the change: I was calmer; no longer judgmental towards myself, my unsatisfactory life situation, & my body; the anxiety & depression were gone; I treated myself with self-compassion & acceptance-- all firsts for me! But I also didn't care about exercising, & I've been an athlete & hiker all my life, so my energy level had evidently decreased. These past 4 months have been a lovely, gentle reprieve from the perfectionism & pressure I've put on myself my whole life; I've learned CBT and DBT therapies & am in recovery from my e.d. But now I want to feel energetic again & to wean myself off of WB. I'm very grateful for it though!"

• Ddddd
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 29, 2020

"Aside from the minor headaches and nausea my experience has been better than most of the recent reviews. I started on Lexapro several years ago but the sexual side effects were just too much for me compared to the minor effect it had on my well-being. I've had none of that with Wellbutrin and I feel much better. I've lost approximately 35lbs since starting though I've also changed my diet and exercise patterns. My brain is no longer a swirl of indistinguishable thoughts and I'm able to focus for more than a second at a time."

• McLovin
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 20, 2014

For Depression "I tried a couple of different SSRIs and found that most of them gave me bad side effects and made me feel empty, so when I heard about Wellbutrin, I asked my doctor if I could try it. It's one of the few that also doesn't give you a decreased sex drive. I was a bit scared after hearing some of the negative reviews, but this medication works wonders for me. I have had no side effects at all, and within a day, I started feeling better. I would recommend this to anyone who hasn't had luck with SSRIs."

• judon...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 11, 2022

For Depression "I've had moderate depression and some anxiety most of my life. It manifests mostly in the forms of low energy, worrying, irritability, and avoidance. Dishes piling up, laundry not getting done, car interior a mess, etc. I tried two SSRI's (Lexapro & Zoloft) before switching to Wellbutrin, which is Dopamine Reuptake Inhibitor. Dopamine! That was the answer. It wasn't a serotonin problem, it was a dopamine one! The SSRI's worked ok, but I was always tired and foggy. I gave each 6 months. I eased off the SSRI and eased into the Wellbutrin. I only take 150mg at the moment. I'm almost 4 months in, and I can't believe the improvement. I bound out of bed in the morning and start getting stuff done. My attitude is positive, excited, eager for the day and being alive. I can't believe it. All those years with the background hum of depression, even if mild at times, made me think feeling that way was normal. It wasn't! This turned out to be the perfect fit for me."

• HHano
• March 1, 2020

For Depression "I was on Celexa for a couple of years but I flatlined and felt like a zombie. My psychiatrist switched me over to Wellbutrin. I was nervous to take it because it works with different neurotransmitters. Celexa works with serotonin while Wellbutrin with dopamine. It felt like my eyes were being pulled up by magnets, it was hard to look forward and I was dizzy. This subsided after a few weeks. My anxiety became way worse. Everyday I felt like all of my nerves were exposed. I overreacted to everything and caused a lot of fights. Then the suicidal thoughts. I've struggled with these thoughts when I was off of meds, so to be flooded with them again was scary. These thoughts were invasive and more intense than I've ever experienced. Luckily I was able to realize that it was just the medication, so I switched to Zoloft. Please be careful if you take Wellbutrin. If you get those dark thoughts, remember it is not you, it's the meds."

• momsn...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 15, 2012

For Depression "This is the most amazing medication for depression! I have used it in the past, and I am so glad to start back on it again. I have had so many bad things happen, that it is time for some good. I am grateful for the way it helps me see the bright side of life, instead of living so unhappily and feeling hopeless. If you have ever thought of suicide, please don't do it. I know this medicine helped me from doing it in my past, it's wonderful. Problems are temporary."

• smw
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• July 20, 2012

For Depression "I'm 33 years old. I've been on this medication for 6 years. My mood, temper, and life in general are so much better. I went several years with depression that came on with postpartum. In a state of denial about my condition and not wanting to be labeled, I would not seek treatment. I wish I would have done so much sooner. I cannot say enough about Wellbutrin; it has changed my life. I deal with stress, death, and everyday life of raising two teenagers now, which I firmly believe I could not have done without it. I have found you can be happy and would encourage people to get the mental help they need because medications like this one are life-changing. I can also add side effects have not been an issue for me at all."

• sunny...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• January 19, 2020

For Major Depressive Disorder "I have suffered from MDD for the majority of my life. I struggled for 5 years and through 16 different meds till we landed on Wellbutrin. One of the selling points for me is that this particular anti-depressant is well known for not causing weight gain. And I can attest to that! On top of it not causing ANY side effects whatsoever, I started to feel better emotionally/physically within 2 weeks of being on Wellbutrin (Bupropion). I take two 150mg a day in the morning with my breakfast. I will say it did NOT help my anxiety even one single ounce, however with how much it has done for my depression, I will happily take a second medication for my anxiety. I have more energy, it gives me a huge boost in my mood, and that hasn’t changed! I haven’t had to switch or change meds and I have been on it for just over a year now. Thank goodness for this medication, seriously, a drastic difference, I finally get to be finally me!"

• Weiner
• September 11, 2014

For Major Depressive Disorder "I feel great and it has been only 3 days. I have battled with Major Depressive Disorder and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, starting treatment in 2006. When I came back to the States, I was in 4 hospitals for months, treated by the best on 7-10 different medications at different times. I had ECT, etc. For me, all the medications did not do a thing for me but get suicidal thoughts and gained 60 pounds. One antidepressant medicine I was on for a few years was Lexapro. I was in Aruba and wanted to die. Through much thought and discussion, I weaned off of all the antidepressants. After 8 years, just last week a doctor said I never have been on Wellbutrin and put me on it. I have, for the last few months, been really down and out. Immediately, I feel better. It took only 8 years and wasted time in the hospital & ECT."

• Lost...
• May 3, 2009

For Depression "It has helped me a lot with my depression and anger problems. For the first time in 9 years, I don't wake up mad at the world with homicidal thoughts. The side effects that I experienced are dizziness when I stand up too fast and my loss of appetite (not a bad thing). I was overweight anyway. I've only been on it for 2 weeks and have lost 13 pounds, but it makes me feel so much better about myself."

• Kathryn
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• March 3, 2023

For Sexual Dysfunction, SSRI Induced "I took Wellbutrin for about 10 months without any major issues...or so I thought. A few weeks after starting I realized I couldn't orgasm, but joked with my boyfriend that he "broke" me and didn't think it was the bupropion. It took a few months but eventually, my orgasms came back, just much weaker than before. I never once thought it was the bupropion (if I did, I would have stopped) until I left the bottle behind on vacation and realized that after I stopped taking it suddenly, my weak orgasms fizzled down to nothing at all. This was a slow fade over ~6 months and I only put the puzzle pieces together another six months after that. Now, 2 years later I see that I went from naturally having multiple amazing orgasms a day to barely being able to eke out roughly 2/10ths as much pleasure post-bupropion. I'd warn anyone on Wellbutrin that they should be extremely careful tapering and keep an eye out for issues, as bupropion is not known to cause sexual side effects but most definitely does."

• JIC
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 19, 2016

For Depression "I tried for 2 yrs after a major life change to get my life back. All the snri's and ssri's gave me the worst side effects and I became more depressed dizzy migraines and suicidal. This wasnt me and every doctor wrote me off as being a bad patient. I was ready to throw in the towel and tried a low dose of wellbutrin and OMG. 2 months later I was completely myself and 6 mos later im medication free. Dont give up keep trying. I thought my life was over and was a difficult patient. Dont let message boards or doctors rule your life. If something isnt working dont stay on it!"

• graph...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 16, 2015

For Depression "I've been on Prozac for about 20 years, and it's been a lot of help, but at age 68, I found myself wanting to nap a lot more and my motivation decreasing. I switched to Wellbutrin, and once the therapeutic dose was established, I began to feel better within a week or two. I feel more energetic and yet more composed and at ease. I'm very pleased with this drug, not the least because my sex life has returned. I think my life would have been different if I'd started it 20 years ago."

• Connor...
• January 5, 2014

For Depression "I've been taking bupropion 75mg twice a day for the past 6 weeks and I feel like I'm finally back to the real me. I'm 18 and have been dealing with depression, but this medication helped me tremendously. I was originally on Paxil, but due to sexual side effects, I switched to this and it restored my sex drive. I also have a little bit of anxiety, but this medication cleared that up as well. The first week was hard. I experienced heart palpitations, very anxious, ridiculous energy, and I was easily agitated. After the first week, those side effects slowly diminished and now I don't have them at all. That is the only reason I didn't give this medicine a 10. It saved my life. I HIGHLY recommend this to any who doesn't want sexual side effects."

• BeckyP
• January 13, 2015

For Major Depressive Disorder "Wellbutrin has saved my life. It's a miracle. About 6 months ago, I was diagnosed with major depressive disorder and localized anxiety disorder. I was put on Lexapro, which didn't help much, and the side effects were awful: total loss of sex drive, bad headaches, and nightmares every night. Then, about 3 months ago, they put me on 200mg of Wellbutrin daily, and I started feeling better within a week. It was incredible! I am now happier than I have ever been. I feel like a new, improved version of myself. My sex drive has drastically improved, but my appetite has not returned. In fact, I have lost weight despite not changing my eating or exercising habits. Other than those, I have no side effects."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• January 4, 2017

For Depression "Started Wellbutrin XL at 150 mg once a day to treat depression and anxiety, although was more concerned about depression. The first week I was on it I was absolutely miserable. I did not sleep or eat at all and was crying constantly and I think it definitely worsened my depression. However, I called my doctor and had my dose lowered to 75 mg and not extended release and I immediately felt better. I have been on that dosage for about 6 months now and I feel amazing. I am able to control my emotions so much better and I rarely have meltdowns ( I used to have a complete meltdown anytime anything negative happened to me). I definitely plan on staying on wellbutrin. Would just recommend you make sure you are on the right dose"

• pearl
• July 31, 2008

For Depression "I've been taking this medication for a couple of years. I no longer obsess over things and am no longer as depressed as I used to be. They seem to keep me in balance with my emotions. I would recommend this to anyone with depression and also compulsive behavior."

• eliza
• June 3, 2016

For Depression "Shortly after my 20th birthday, I developed what I later found out was major depression. After starting counseling, I reluctantly started taking Wellbutrin and within a few days was a noticeably different person than I had been the past 6 months. I began to act like my old self again, gaining confidence, and for the most part being free from all of my depression episodes that had occurred daily. The biggest side effects that I experienced were weight loss/loss of appetite and trouble falling asleep at night, but after about two weeks those both went away. I've now been taking 300mg daily for about six weeks and feel great! I'd encourage you to give this medication a try, because it can potentially really change your life."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• October 17, 2018

For Depression "I’ve been on Wellbutrin for a little over a year, and honestly it’s been life-changing. I’ve been able to go farther in my weekly talk therapy and get to issues that were blocked in the past because of depression and anxiety. I’ve gone further in my career and found a lot of daily comfort from feeling generally better and able to get through depressed times. I think I finally see an end point to therapy (it’s been nine years). I lost a few pounds and initially had a burst of sexual energy that has sadly dissipated. Now I’m back to normal sex drive, which is so much better than an ill-fated Lexapro trial years ago that prevented me from trying other antidepressants for years. I’m so very glad and grateful I found bupropion."

• toni
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• February 12, 2020

For Depression "Started Wellbutrin 150 three years ago for depression, worked great, lost about 15 pounds in 6 months. Here's the downside, HAIR-LOSS. I have loss 1/3 of my hair, and enough was enough. Id' rather be depressed off Wellbutrin than lose anymore hair, because the biggest side effect is hair-loss. Two week after getting off Wellbutrin, new hair everywear. I'll take back my weight and some depression cause I want my hair back."

• Kufan
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 9, 2015

For Depression "I'm a 24-year-old male. I started taking Wellbutrin a week ago. I did 150mg for 3 days, then 2x a day now. I noticed a change by the 3rd day. My coworkers said I was more energetic and a nicer person. I'm on day 7 now and I am thinking more clearly than I have in a long time. I don't get frustrated so easily, I can fall asleep a lot faster because I'm not worrying all the time, and I get up in the morning with ease. I really like this antidepressant. It's the first one that has actually worked for me."

• Liz
• June 30, 2020

For Depression "I have anxiety, depression ADHD and so far on wellbutrin I have had stomach problems. Also I have lost 7 pounds while on this medication. Most of the time I don’t feel like doing anything through out the day."