I am the worlds worst when it comes to taking new medicine. It took me almost 2 weeks to get up the nerve to actually swallow this pill because I was so scared of the side effects. I am so glad that I did..It has helped me tremendously. The first couple of days were alittle rough adjusting to the side effects. But they were really no worse than what I was already experiencing..Jittery, nervous,agi...
i just started this for a week now, all of a sudden i found my self extremely depressed, and i am normally a very happy person with a positive outlook on life. so my doctor prescribed this. so far i think its working, im having some side effects. the big one is insomnia, i was wondering if anyone else has had this and if so does it go away?
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robby 36 | 65-74 | Male | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years |
9/29/2007
Condition: Depression
Overall rating 4.0
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this drug caussed calmness, no anger, but a loss short term menory existed,,,
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FargoUT | 25-34 | Male | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
9/27/2007
Condition: Depression
Overall rating 4.3
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After the loss of a loved one, I fell into a severe depression. I still struggle with those feelings, but Wellbutrin XL (or the generic now) has helped immensely. I'm on a 300mg/day dosage which I take in the morning. It has allowed me to get past the feelings of worthlessness and near-paralyzing sadness. The only problems I've had with Wellbutrin is a reduction in my sex drive, an infrequent side effect of this drug. Maybe I'm just lucky. I also highly recommend not stopping usage of this quickly. I stopped for a couple weeks then started up again, only to have my internal chemistry sent into a tailspin. For almost three weeks after, I had to deal with severe anxiety, sadness, depression, almost to the point where I needed to visit the local emergency room. My system has since re-balanced, but I highly recommend not following in my footsteps. Continue using or talk to your doctor before cessation. Read More Read Less
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Anonymous | On medication for less than 1 month |
9/22/2007
Condition: Depression
Overall rating 5.0
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I have chronic depression and so far this medication has worked for me .
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[email protected] | 55-64 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
9/19/2007
Condition: Stop Smoking
Overall rating 5.0
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My ratings speak for themselves, although the constant bowel cramping, if related to the use of bupropion, is quite uncomfortable. Haven't smoked in over a month now.
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