Have any of you tried Wellbutrin? Any good or bad side effects?
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IT IS MY WONDER DRUG!!! well its tied with Zofran (an anti-emetic that my Dr gave me while i was pregnant.. phenergan didn't work)  i suffer from MDD.. major depression disorder... i have been on Prozac and Zoloft before... i still felt really down with both of them.. Zoloft made me crazy feeling... then they tried wellbutrin!!  \n\nnot only do i feel great!!  but i have lost alot of weight while on it!!!  I'm on 300mg once a day!!  \n\none down fault... you can not mix it with consuming alcohol... it will cause seizure activity!!!!   also take it of the mornings because if you take it at night it can cause insomnia\n\nsome of the girls i work with took it for smoking cessation...they loved it too.... \n\nI've never heard anyone not like it... the only down fall i think pple would have with it .. is they don't give it a chance... because it takes 4-6 weeks to start being affected.. but about a wk after starting on it.. you feel BETTER!!!\n\nI *HEART* Wellbutrin... i NEVER want to go without it!!!\n\nhope this helps!
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Prozac is a good antidepressant.  It does have a number of side effects that can be annoying.  Things like dry mouth, difficulty climaxing, constipation, and difficulty sleeping are common.  I found that they were side effects I could live with since it helped the depression so much.  I did feel better when my doc also added Wellbutin.  The two worked well together and I had a lot more energy.
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I have been on and off soo many different medications over the past 7 years, Wellbutrin being one.  The first time around that I took wellbutrin it did wonders for me and I had no side effects except maybe a little weight loss.  I took it for depression and it also helped with ADHD.  It wasn't an immediate difference that made me all of a sudden happy about life but it hit me all at once along the way and i looked back and realized how much wellbutrin had helped me.  I was happy.  I was positive (which you have to take part in trying to get that mindset) and I noticed I hadn't been sad/down or upset about anything in months.  It was one of my favorite and most successful medications.\n  .....I eventually came off of it (b/c Dr. felt it wasnt needed since i was happy and content) and went back on and off other drugs later on when I fell back into depression.  This past year I tried Wellbutrin XL (there is a difference) and it had no effect on me at all, which was obviously no help at all.\n\nZoloft and Paxil I have heard positives AND negatives about.  They are both under the same category SSRI's and so they are both very similar in how they work and you'll most likely have similar side effects from both.  Prozac is also in the same category and in my own personal experience, I will NEVER take another drug in that category because it did exactly the opposite of what it was supposed to.  It really jsut depends on the person tho.  Its trial and error and everyones body reacts differently to different drugs.  \n\nI would lean towards the wellbutrin for you though....especially if you havent ever been on an antidepressant.  also, ive heard more negatives from other and worse side effects from zoloft and paxil.  Wellbutrin tends to not have much of any after the first 2 days (and i only had nausea).  Just dont take it on an empty stomach.  and if anything, instead of a decrease in sex drive like most other antidepressants, ive heard many stories of an increase in it from wellbutrin!  (always a plus).  Good luck!
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I was on this for 3 months (couldn't make it the 6 months) and had numerous problems.  Some people have little to no issues while others experience a lot.  Below is what happened to me.\n\n1. Continous migraine-like headaches.\n2. Dry heaves after eating anything.  It was very diffult to keep food down.  I lost 16 lbs in 3 months.\n3. This one's obvious - hot flashes and night sweats.\n4. Anxiety.  I felt like I needed to crawl out of my skin sometimes.\n5. Heart palpitations.\n6. I would get a fluttering that started near my heart and then expanded out just a few seconds before a hot flash.  It was really weird.\n7. Memory loss and difficulty concentrating.\n\nThese were the main issues I had.\n\nI was on this for endometriosis.  It stopped my periods but there was still some pain.  The side effects were so bad though that my doctor put me on hormones which caused the period to start back up!!!  Anyway, based on my experience I wouldn't recommend this as a first drug of choice.  There may be better options.\n\nThe other GnRH agonists similar to Lupron are Zolodex and Synarel.  Synarel is a nasal spray and Zolodex is a subcutaneous implant.  My doctor said that Zolodex is painful and he didn't recommend it.  Synarel may be a good option because if there are lots of problems you can stop taking it.  You can't squeeze out the injection if you have problems.\n\nGood luck.
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Wellbutrin (bupropion hydrochloride) is a multiple reuptake inhibitor used to treat clinical depression.  Wellbutrin is also a popular drug used to counter the side effects of other medications, such as sexual dysfunction, low energy levels and weight gain.\n\nBupropion It is a chemical derivative of diethylpropion, an amphetamine-like substance used to lose weight.\n\nI'm scheduled to start Wellbutrin next week and I've done a pleathora of research on the MRI's and spoke to many people using Effexor and Wellbutrin - and people seem to be very pleased with Wellbutrin and my pDOC has had a lot of success with it with her other patients.\n\nI've heard some real horror stories about trying to get off of Effexor, as it is known to be the hardest antidepressant to get off of with the harshest withdrawal syndrom.  \n\nGood luck and I hope you have a smooth transition.
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I've been on it for about 4 months and I love it.  No pain and best of all no PMS symptoms.  Side effects I've had included forgetfullness and diarrea.  Also, a few migraines, but I had those before as well.  I also love not having a period.\n\nI tried Lupron too, but it made me crazy.  Headaches every day and wicked mood swings.
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I've tried zoloft but I can't take that because I stay in bed all day and I naturally have a temper but have learned to control it. But when I take zoloft I stay grouchy and on the edge. I've also tried Wellbutrin-XL. And the Wellbutrin works for me. It doesn't make me sleep all day or grouchy. I'm always in a good mood and can deal with everyday life and problems. I'm not as stressed for no reason. I'm more sociable. One of my friends was taking paxil for years. And the last year he took the paxil it didn't help out any so his doctor switched him to Cymbalta. And I tell you what he's like a whole new person. Cymbalta is a antidepressant and pain killer combined. He says it works he's not depressed lately or grouchy he's more open minded to things again and it also got rid of his pain from being depressed. You might have to try 1 antidepressant or you might have to try 3 or 4 different kinds until you find the one that's rite for you.
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Wellbutrin or Wellbutrin XL works fine for many, and not for others.  I do believe perhaps being on Zoloft  or another for years first may have something to do with it.  Some people report bad experiences however; it could be that they hadn't been on another med prior to its use.  Doctors can also prescribe Wellbutrin in addition to another medicine such as Zoloft.  Zoloft could be more used to calm down the emotions more such as crying a lot etc., and the Wellbutrin to give you the motivation to do something while not so down.  Everybody really has to do a trial and error to figure out what works best for them.  For others Paxil or others might have worse side effects for them.  I believe there are about 3 different types of these antidepressants with differing main ingredients, so some people do better with a drug from one of the families of drugs, while others do better with another.  I don't think you can really go on somebody else's experiences, as you'll find extremes either way probably for every medicine.  If it was a new drug not used much lately, then I'd think extreme responses to your question would be more worrisome.   Trying anything is better than nothing, and you can always switch after the appropriate amount of time.  I agree with the other response about your age, if you are younger perhaps trying another would be better given the potential for higher suicide risks.  Your doctor will probably ask to see you in two weeks to check on your progress; call their office if your worried about effects before then.  Good look and remember you're not alone!
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My best friend and boyfriend's antidepressants had one of those rare side effects on him and he ended up killing himself by sticking a knife to his throat.\n\nI found him on his kitchen floor in a pool of blood and that is pretty much the worst thing that I can think of to happen to anybody. \n\nI would never wish the sight on my worst enemy... and the only reason I can even talk about it now is because I want people to be aware that anti-depressants need to be taken responsibly! Check warning labels, read the side effects, make sure you look out for signs.
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I have been on Wellbutrin XL for about 3 years now, and I haven't experienced any hot flashes. I checked on their website and sweating is a side effect possible with it. I would discuss it with my doctor if it is disturbing your daily life.
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I've been on Lexapro for a little over a year. I took Wellbutrin XR briefly, but went back to the Lexapro. I plan to ween off of the medication here in a few months. It has helped tremendously. I was a mess, unable to do the basic functions of my job. I know part of it is chemical, but the medication has helped me better understand and cope with life. It is a way of living, of dealing that I will be able to continue once the medicine is gone. \n\nGood luck, sweetheart.
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All of your problems can be side effects of wellbutrin. I am on wellbutrin and have similar problems. If your not sick anymore and want to continue taking the meds, chewing gum helps with the bad taste in the mouth.  Also taking them at different times of the day way decrease/increase side effects. I take mine before bed and sleep threw the worst part of symptoms.  Side effect usually decrease after you take them for awial.
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I heard that Cymbalta affects your sex life less than others, but I tried it and it did not work that well for my depression, but it did wonders for my pain in my back and legs and also helped me sleep.  I didn't notice any change in sex drive.  Which wasn't that great to start with.  Now I am taking Wellbutrin XL and I absolutely love it.  It is doing great for my depression.  Depression will make you not want to do anything to start with.  So when you find a antidepressant that will help with your depression, you will feel better in all aspects of your life.  I started working out and that helped too.  When I say help, I mean in everything, my attitude, my will to live, my sex drive, and etc...
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I took it for mood swings and anxiety.  I took a very large dose for more than five years.  I actually found it very helpful.  I didn't have any side effects while taking it, but going off of it was very difficult.  I took it 3x a day, and definitely had a lot of anxiety as I gradually reduced the dose and eventually stopped it.
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Don't do it.  I took the welbutrin for 1 week, I started hearing voices, I couldn't sleep, I had horrible stomach pains, vomiting and I only stopped smoking because my stomach hurt so bad.  Try cold-turkey it works the best.  If you do wind up taking the welbutrin stop taking it if you experience any side effects, it is a bad drug for some people.\n\nI don't want to scare you, but I think I should've asked before I took it-- so here, I found this post on line:\n\nI took Welbutrin for 12 days. I started having severe kidney pain with blood in my urine. After a few days I had severe/Exruciating pain in my whole body, Back, side, chest, Arms, It felt like every organ in my body was going to explode. I Also had some very disturbing sensations running through my whole body. Heart palpitations, shortness of breath. I can't begin to tell you how much pain and anxiety i was experiencing. I went to numerous different Emergency rooms and doctors in a 3 week period, and every one of them couldn't find anything wrong with me. Actually I believe they all thought I was crazy. They run all sorts of blood tests and xrays and found nothing. Finally a doc said it is possible that it was a toxic effect from the Welbutrin. I know that it has something to do with Welbutrin, I'm not sure what it was doing to me, but It almost killed me. Today, almost 5 weeks after stopping the drug, I am still not well. I still have pain in my back and arms and some weird and VERY disturbing sensations that come and go (I believe it is nerve damage) and suffer from constant dizziness and fatigue. I will see a neurologist in 2 weeks. I hope this is something that can be treated. If not my life is totally ruined! I have never been sick in my life, and have always been very active. Now I can't even work around my house without getting totally exhausted. PLEASE be careful taking this drug! It has altered my life in a way that you could never imagine! I wanted to quit smoking so bad that I ignored the side effects I experienced the very first time I took it. I will live to regret that for the rest of my life.
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Ummm I definitely know people who have gained weight on it.  Most anti-depressants have that side effect.  It depends on who you are...it doesn't affect everyone.
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Yes I sure was on that junk and just got off about a week ago. I will tell you it is induced terror. Thehttp://health.yahoo.com/drug/d04220a1/;_ylt=AoAqlTzfxG2W40AtTosAkoRo3LMF are are many side effects and that link is for them and the instructions. I felt awful all tight and sick gained weight, threw up, found it hard to breathe and felt very scared and tight. Then before that depresson and thoughts of suicide are very high. It was not nice Risperdal is better! Happy to be off it good luck to you my friend!