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I have been on Wellbutrin for 3 years and yes my acid reflux has gotten worse. I took an acid reflux medication for about 4 weeks and this seemed to reduce my symptoms. If it returns I will do another treatment every so often. Wellbutrin does the following for me: decrease in depression, able to be more proactive, increase in libido, more ability to control over eatting; slight memory loss, loss of smooth speech and articulation (sometimes I struggle to find the right words and use disjointed sentences and simple can communicate as well) ESPECIALLY during PMS; also I have more anxiety that I do when I am not on Wellbutrin. I also have found that a generic form of Wellbutrin did not work as well. It had WPI printed on the tablet. I now take 300 mg of the brand name daily. I suffer from depression and have no other major problems like OCD or weight control problems.

Do other people out there have losf of memory and/or speech problems like diminished articulation and the struggle to find the right word?????

43 year old Female

Posted: 2009-03-03 11:32:57

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I take a cocktail of meds including a generic of wellbutrin & I have the memory issues. I also have the same issues regarding speech, articulation, etc.

I was tested for a variety of neuro problems, all of which were eliminated. The only med. issue found was sleep apnea. However they did not feel that this was a contributing factor. I was advised that meds. were the most likely cause & a choice I'd have to make. I am bipolar 1 w/mixed rapid cycling,ptsd, depression & some attachment issues. The mixture of meds that I have now are great & I don't want to risk changing them. However, the loss of speech, words and the capacity to think & express myself is quite frightening.


The best thing that I have found is just to not blame myself for every shortcoming. The skills/abilities that I've had to forfeit are worth the opportunity to function & have some semblence of a "regular" life.

43 year old Female

Posted: 2009-03-10 00:07:46

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I had that problem when taking prescription Ambien to help me sleep. I had a severe speech problem with diminished articulation! I stopped taking the Ambien, switched to the Welbutrin SR instead of the XL(XR?) and had no more trouble sleeping.

37 year old Female

Posted: 2009-03-18 16:19:02

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I have been on Wellbutrim for about 5 years now and hoave not had any problems at all. I will even stop taking them every day for short periods and then start again when I am feeling a little like I am slipping back into my depression. (Because I hate to take pills.)

57 year old Female

Posted: 2009-03-23 17:59:17

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Well, I had a surgery two Octobers ago, and when I awoke, I had severe memory problems, to the point that the dr. in the ER thought I had been overdosed w/ anesthesia (which may still be the case...) but when I went back to see my neurologist, he "claims" that it was a coincidence that my memory problem and surgery were at the same time. He claims that it was my Topamax for migraines that I was on. I started Wellbutrin from the depression that this incidence brought on, and never had any relapses w/ memory/trouble swallowing/acid reflux, etc...just w/ the Topamax did I have weird side effects. Numbness in face/mouth, couldn't drink carbonated beverages, loss of memory (couldn't figure out how to even read a calendar, etc..to figure out the day/date)

26 year old Female

Posted: 2009-03-24 14:02:35

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Wow, this is what I feel like, too. I have problems naming the students in my class, confusing them and saying their names correctly. My memory is horrible, especially the short term. I cannot remember where I put things down, and experience some confusion filing things. My doctor added Lexapro to my Wellbutrin, so I could sleep at night, too.

54 year old Female

Posted: 2009-03-27 19:26:41

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Memory problems is a possible side effect of Wellbutrin. However, it is not a common side effect- less than 1% of iGuard members reported mental haziness as a side effect of Wellbutrin. If this side effect continues to bother you, it may be a good idea to let your doctor know and see if he or she wants adjust your medication or switch to an alternative treatment.

Posted: 2009-03-27 19:52:14

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yes!!! i am expericencing the same symptoms, acid reflux, loss of words,memory loss ect. ect. i thought it was MENOPAUSE!!! thanks for the information, i'm going to talk to my DR.

65 year old Female

Posted: 2009-03-31 20:11:57

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I have just recently been put on generic wellbutrin SR. Although I was having problems with loss of memory, trouble with articulation, struggling to find the right words and the speech problems before, they havent gotten better. They are a little worse because it seems I am stuttering some too.

I am also on Celexa. The combination is helping some with the depression. The derpession has been caused by chronic pain from work related injury. I also am unable to sleep at night and have to take ambien or lunesta. The ambien works better, I stay alseep longer. I took lunesta tonight and I am awake 3 hous later, sigh.

One thing I have noted since on the meds, is that I can be sleeping and I feel like I am dreaming. In the dreams it is like I am picking stuff up from a counter, or tryping to open something. I wake up where I am picking at my sheets or pillow.

47 year old Female

Posted: 2009-06-03 02:30:00

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My husband has chronic back and neck pain from degenerated discs. He recently was prescribed cymbalta for depression and for the pain. It is working well. He has heard that it is prescribed to diabetics for the nerve pain they sometimes get.

59 year old Male

Posted: 2009-06-18 00:22:00

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Taking anything long-term comes with a set of risks, but if it has made a significant improvement in your life then not taking it might be riskier in many other ways...

32 year old Female

Posted: 2009-02-23 02:43:52

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Using Wellbutrin XL and prednisone together may increase the risk of seizures, particularly in older patients and patients with a past history of epilepsy or seizures. The risk of seizures from this interaction is low, especially with the short course of prednisone. In most cases the benefits of prednisone will outweigh the risks of the interaction with Wellbutrin XL. If you have a history of epilepsy or seizures or if you are concerned about this interaction, you should talk to your doctor more about it. You can also monitor for signs of problems, such as changes in your mental status or other unexplained changes in your mood or behavior, and follow up with your doctor as soon as possible if these occur.

Posted: 2009-02-13 18:40:14

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I have been on Effexor 150XL & 6 mg Clonazepam for a number of years. Recently, the doc added Wellbutrin 150XL to the mix and I'm getting some of the same reaction as you, but milder.
Before Wellbutrin I got to the point of being suicidal. Now I'm not, but my anger comes out easier - which is a good thing instead of bottling it up. I also have much more energy, but it's erratic. My body's still adjusting because it's only been 2 weeks since we added the WB. I saw my doctor last week and he has great hopes for this combination, unlike the dozens of others we tried so far. I also think and reason much more clearly. In the last few months, my brain was like mush. Things are looking up with the Effexor & WB, combined, which apparently boost each other. Ask your doctor and good luck.

49 year old Female

Posted: 2009-02-14 22:18:10

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I find that happens to me when i go off of my mood stabalizer. It is really wiered because all of a sudden you jsut step back and say who am I and why am I biting off the heads of those that love me most. Then I realize I have missed several doses of trileptal. I take Wellbutrin, and trileptal and it has made a drastict change in my life. I feel more normal than I have in 30 years.

47 year old Female

Posted: 2009-03-05 14:20:59

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I have been taking Wellbutrin for several years. I have not had the explosive issues, but I also take a coctail of meds. Wellbutrin, Celexa and Trazidone, so that may have helped me with that. Good Luck with finding what works for you!

Posted: 2009-03-05 14:44:04

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Hi there!! I, too, have experience with that. The anger over the dumbest things, and screaming and hollering...well they said it was part of the depression, but seeing you write that makes me think it could have been from starting the wellbutrin. I switched from Zoloft to the wellbutrin and wasn't doing a good job of taking like I was supposed to, and thought that that might be the problem. So, my last doctors appt was on January 4th, and after he told me to make sure I take it I set an alarm for myself. Approximately 2 weeks ago is when I noticed an incredible change in my calmness, ability to think clearly, and not let things bother me. I had an appt today, and the doctor said, "that's about right, it usually takes 6-8 weeks for it to have it's full effect". When I say incredible change, I really mean it because I haven't felt this way in many years and it feels sooooooo good!! So hang in there, and hopefully after taking it properly for 6-8 weeks you, too, will notice a change for the better.

Hope this helps!!

Posted: 2009-03-05 14:45:48

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I take Wellbutrin SR 200mg twice daily. I went to this dosage about a year ago and sometimes I don't think it's working anymore. I wish I had more energy and was more happy about life. I also have a anger problem that I seem to take out on the wrong people. Put me behind the wheel of a car and out comes the road rage. My husband keeps telling me I'm going to get shot one day if I don't cool down. I also take medication for anxiety. Wish I had some answers for you.
I'm a 52 year old female.

52 year old Female

Posted: 2009-03-05 15:34:40

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Yes, i'm taking Wellburtrin XL for about 1-1/2 years and i also find explosive temper for know reason. i thought it was just not working but the doctor said you need to give it time. I was on effexor XL before and actual prefered it to the wellburtrin XL i felt better and felt like it was working better with the anxiety. i've also find upper body weight gain with Wellburtrin XL.

hope this helps
female 46

47 year old Female

Posted: 2009-03-05 16:19:24

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When I started Wellbutrin XL after 4 yrs on Celexa & Lexapro, I found that I had more energy than during the previous 4 yrs. After being "flat and numb" for 4 years, I descovered that I actually did have emotions. The anger & "bitchiness" went away with time. Hope that helps

Posted: 2009-03-05 16:50:25

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i have heard of both increased agitation/irritability and anxiety with wellbutrin. i've always been told that many, if not most, of the negative side effects of psychiatric medications will subside with time. this isn't always true, though; and, if it is in this case, you have to figure out how long you are willing to wait.

Posted: 2009-03-05 22:57:05

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I've been on Wellbutrin for a little over a year. I generally am pleasant to be around but I admit there are times that I am angered too over the littlest of things. Like today, the hospital I visited had valet parking and when the kid came to get my car he says "how can I help you today?" and I looked at him like he was crazy. What do you think...I want you to park the car. Anyway I wasn't very friendly to him...the clincher...he saw me later and called me by my first name which I'd given him for the claim ticket. I immediately knew the reason he remembered my name was because I was so nasty to him.
Yes, I've been more angry. It often comes in traffic, in the checkout line with "ignorant" sales clerks...just small silly stuff. I understand sometimes questioning who you are.
I just deal with it. Try to get a grasp on it when I catch myself. Well butrin works so much better than others I've been (BONUS: it helped me quit smoking.)
I suffered from PMS in my younger years and couldn't control my temper sometimes. I mean while I was out of control I was perfectly aware I was out of control and I seemed to almost enjoy being that way. Wellbutrin kinda does the same thing. (Not as drastic but much the same). J
The trade off though, more happier days and moments and enjoyment of life again, is worth being a b***ch at times. But when it starts welling up in you stop, breathe, SMILE (not smirk) SMILE. The SMILE almost forces you back down to earth..really.

55 year old Female

Posted: 2009-03-06 00:29:55

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I have been taking Budiprion(generic for Wellbutrin) for almost two years. I started at the lower dose and now I am at 300mg. It has made a big difference. I do exercise and watch what I eat and try to get plenty of rest but occasionally I too get agitated. I don't believe any meds will completely make us calm all the time. When I do find it hard to handle a situation, I just step away(if possible) or try to calm myself by taking some deep breaths. When I successfully cope, I give myself an "atta girl" for getting through the situation. Give yourself a little time on this dosage for your body to adjust and I'm sure you will be fine. Blessings.

56 year old Female

Posted: 2009-03-06 10:06:44

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hey i hope this helps in 2003 i was put on wellbutrin and i had the anger issue but i lost wieght lol so i had to get off of it because my anger was getting worse but then they put me on lithium (i am bi-polar) and about 6mths agoe my dr thought i should try it again for wieght loss to help stop smoking and depression and i have no anger problems now so are you on any other meds that could bring this out and with the not knowing who i am i never exp. that either time so i would really look into that hope this helps at least a little
kelly 37 female

38 year old Female

Posted: 2009-03-06 13:51:55

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I was taking the same dose for a very long time (they just reduced it to 100), but I don't remember having that type of reaction. Have you looked up the possible side effects for this medication? I had a considerable increase in my sex drive, so I wonder if it couldn't be somehow interacting with your hormones. My suggestion would be to check out the side effects and perhaps the contraindications. You might get some clue from that.

Posted: 2009-03-07 15:42:14

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Hi - I am a 41 yr. old female who has been on Wellbutrin XL 150 for several years and was previously on Effexor. I did not have the side affects that you are speaking of but did have several weeks of being very emotional. I remember crying at the drop of a hat, literally if I dropped something I was in tears. This stopped after about 2 to 3 weeks and now I am feeling fine, I have heard from different people that they have experienced some of the same things that you describe and that it also subsides after about 2 to 3 weeks and sometimes 4. I really can't give you a reason for this, but if you can handle the next couple of weeks it will get so much better. Good luck to you!!

42 year old Female

Posted: 2009-03-07 17:59:59

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Hello, talk with your doctor about the time of day when you take your meds. I know I can't take my Effexor after 2 pm or it messes up my sleep schedule for the coming night. I take Wellbutrin too but I take that in the morning when I first get up. With some of the medications, the TIME OF DAY IS SUPER IMPORTANT. Good luck.

Posted: 2009-02-19 01:54:50

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Hi, remember Medicine is not an exact science. Pills/Medications you may have to play with to get time of day, dosage amount, even prescription correct. Move forward in a logical sequence trying to see what works best. For example: try time of day (it's usually the easiest). if you can't sleep and you take 1 pill 2X per day back up the 2nd dose to say 3pm for 4 days and see what happens. If you still can't sleep, back up the time you take the 2nd dose to 1 pm for 4 days and see what happens. If that takes care of the sleep problem you're good to go. Move on to the next issue. Jitters-do the jitters happen 30 minutes after you take the medication, do they last the entire time you take the medication, do the jitters taper off, are the jitters really strong between 30 minutes after taking the pill to 4 hours after taking the pill? Chart over a 5 day period the time of day the jitters occur and when the jitters are strongest. Create a scale of intensity, say from 0-7 wth 7 being constant and can't hold a pencil, to 0 with no jitters and can write legibly and clearly. I think you get the idea. Tracking the actual physical symptoms will help you too. Sometimes, what we perceive to be really awful isn't so bad once we start keeping track of it on paper. I have had it happen to me personally and with my students when I have had to track behaviors or learning skills. Putting things to paper really does help you to see a pattern if one really exists. Good luck and I hope my idea and examples help. =)

Posted: 2009-02-19 02:06:32

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Are you taking the Wellbutrin in the evening or morning? I take mine in the morning.

54 year old Female

Posted: 2009-02-19 22:41:16

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Well I dont know how long it took other people, but I had fast heartbeat and jitterness to for a minute. I have been on it now for four months and I say it has been a good month since my symptoms have went away. In order to avoid, or lessen, the trouble sleeping at night, take your pills BEFORE 3 pm. I have to wait 6 hours in between mine. I take my first pill at 7 am in the morning, so that gives me time to take it before 3 pm. I dont know your schedule, but if you take 2 pills a day, I would suggest setting yoru clock for maybe 7 am in the morning, just so you can take that pill and go back to sleep (you will be able to fall back asleep). That way you can take your second one early and not have such a bad night.

27 year old Female

Posted: 2009-03-04 09:36:45

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I was on Wellbutrin XL for a few years experiencing occasional dizziness and eye blurring. After a year I experienced an "electrical shock" feeling in my left temple area. It was more annoying than painful, but became consistent. I went off the Wellbutrin, and it went away. I'm on it again, and so far not experiencing that side effect.

54 year old Female

Posted: 2009-02-19 22:45:05

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I have only experienced a bit nausea or dizzyness at the end of a ballet class (not even doing pirouettes). I have noticed however, that it was minimal and only after overexertion. It could also be associated with caffeine and Wellbutrin and overexertion--the triple combination. I'm not sure.

43 year old Female

Posted: 2009-03-03 11:51:28

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The percocet will certainly make you very tired

Posted: 2009-03-05 14:26:14

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My son was taking the generic form of Wellbutrin XL for 2 months and we noticed it was not working for him as the actual Wellbutrin XL was. He was short tempered, didn't want to eat, grumpy, mad at the world, and was not able to keep his concentration on anything. I contacted his doctor and asked that a new prescription be written for Wellbutrin XL ONLY, not to be replaced with a generic form of the med. When I went back to the pharmacy and asked them to replace the new prescrip with the old, I was told that they had heard other complaints that the generic med for Wellbutrin XL did not work for others.

Posted: 2009-01-19 13:42:52

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100mg is not the recommended adult dosage, ask your doctor.

Posted: 2009-01-09 10:52:34

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Had the same problem with shortness of temper-- also bluntness of speech. Also indigestion, lack of appetite, disorientation, memory loss, frequent urination, & insomnia, though I got a lot more done when I slept less. Hard to focus mentally and at a loss for words & ideas. I too was far more impatient. The main reason I stopped was because of seizures, however. The withdrawal had to be immediate and I think it will take some time for all this to get out of my system. I'd just have to say, Be very, very careful with this drug. No one knows exactly how these things work so who knows what they are doing to out bodies & brains. I feel a bit like a rat in a lab experiment.

54 year old Female

Posted: 2009-01-31 08:23:49

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Yes, the budeprion smells really gross but I never had any stomach problems while on it. It's been several months now. I have a very sensitive stomach to start with and this didn't affect it at all.

Posted: 2009-01-12 19:22:42

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by intense smell, do you mean what it does to your breat? I have a whole swarm of people chewing gum around me or placing their finger under their noses. I have tried Dr. Katz breath wash and tooth paste but I feel it has not helped. What do you do for your breath?
52 yr. old female

Posted: 2009-01-12 19:23:47

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I have been taking the generic form of wellbutrin, bupropion. I don't notice any bad smell of the pill at all. It doesn't taste any different either. I just worry about the seizure warnings. I guess you take as directed and just be monitored by MD.

Posted: 2009-01-19 02:33:53

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Yes, wellbutrin smells bad. It seems like some manufacturer's meds smell worse than others. Although maybe it has more to do with how old they are. I don't know for sure. But, yes they smell horrible. I have had chronic stomach/intestinal problems all my life and I haven't noticed any worsening of those symptoms.

Posted: 2009-01-25 20:13:20

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The smell is really bad! When I was on the Wellbutrin SR 200mg it smelled like sulfer. Now I'm on Bupropion 200mg and the smell isn't to bad. I haven't had any stomach trouble but I suggest you always take it with food if you don't already.

22 year old Female

Posted: 2009-02-21 13:38:03

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I would talk to your doc about Lexapro. It is for depression and anxiety. I know it has worked wonderfully for me. Hope this helps.

Posted: 2009-01-10 20:16:07

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I am on my 4th week of Wellbutrin SR (300mg) and just in the last couple days has it affected my depression. It did help take away a lot of my aches an pains within a few days, however. That is one way major depression affects me - my body aches and I get tired and out of breath - feel like a very old man. (I'm a 49 year old male, BTW.) At least 10 year history of depression/anxiety. This med has increased my anxiety in the past - it became a big problem. On the plus side, most people feel more energy after this drug kicks in (4 weeks or more in most cases). And energy is something I've had none of for close to 2 months. Bottom line: ride out the nasty side effects if you can for at least 4 weeks, then evaluate how you feel.
At this point in your treatment, do you feel better yet?

Posted: 2009-01-17 10:15:16

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Been on Bupropion XL (Wellbutrin) for 5 weeks now and not sure I'm getting the postive effects it was prescribed for. I was told it takes "a few weeks" then "3-4 weeks" then "5-6 weeks."
What is it? How long to kick in. So far, the only thing it's doing is keeping me up all night. My heart beats fast and my mind is going non-stop. I have to take a 50mg Over the counter Sleep aid just to get a few hours of sleep and sometimes chase it with a .25 xanax. The Doc gave me a scrip for Trazadone "for sleep" but I stop that after 2 sleepless nights. I still feel the anxiety and need a zanax to tackle the "Break-thru anxiety." When I take the Bupropion in the morning I almost immediatly feel the jitters and my anxiety level increases. I'm thinking of just getting off the meds completely and just using the xanax as needed. A friend said that he tried all the meds for years and the only thing that works for him is a low dose xanax in the AM and one before Bed. Any thoughts would be appreciated...

47 year old Male

Posted: 2009-02-01 11:13:41

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I took trazadone for years. It takes a few days for it to build up in your system and then you will be able to sleep. Just be careful you can get up in the morning and take it 8 hrs. before you plan to get up. I slept through my children having parties while on it. I currently take xanax and simply sleep before bed and that combo works great for me. I also take 450 mg wellbutrin and celexa and I feel great. Good luck.

49 year old Female

Posted: 2009-02-18 17:06:48

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does the Bupropion make you tired?? i'm on the lx 150mg 2x's a day, but i only take 1 due to the fact when i take the first one in the morning i sleep for 2 days. i HATE this med. i'm a 29 yr old female

30 year old Female

Posted: 2009-02-19 02:16:54

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Tiredness is a common side effect of Buproprion – about 5% of iGuard members taking bupropion have reported this side effect. You may want to follow up with your doctor if this symptom continues to bother you and see if this medication and dosage is right for you. You should not self adjust the use of your Bupropion, or any medicine, without first talking with your doctor.

Posted: 2009-02-23 13:39:20

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OMG I love the wellbutrin. It gives me energy, if I didn't take it when I get up every morning I probably would stay in bed. I also take vicodin for pain from my sugery. I guess all medications effect each of us differently.

55 year old Female

Posted: 2009-02-23 17:30:04

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Wellbutrin is not for anxiety. It is for depression and another form of this medication is to help you quit smoking. You may want to see another physician.

52 year old Female

Posted: 2009-03-21 14:40:28

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yes, I lost a lot of weight that i needed and wanted to lose as a side affect when i first started taking wellbutrin about 5 years ago

32 year old Female

Posted: 2008-12-31 00:44:13

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if you don't mind me asking, how much weight did you lose, how long did it take you to lose it, and how long did this side effect last? =)

Posted: 2009-01-02 00:46:48

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yes, extreme loss of appetite - and I am supposed to be gaining weight.

Posted: 2009-01-05 19:15:13

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yes and with time these will go away or diminish alot.

Posted: 2009-01-09 10:53:38

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it took a good 6 weeks to feel the full effect.

Posted: 2009-01-09 10:54:59

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Finding the right combination of medications to treat a psychological condition is difficult. It is best to ask your psychiatrist about the risks and benefits of this combination of medications since these depend on your medical history and the other medications you take. Also, since there are some serious but rare side effects (such as seizures) to these medications, please report any unexplained symptoms or changes in behavior to your doctor immediately.

Posted: 2008-12-15 13:14:26

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Here is my Meds I take, Seroquel 600, Wellbutrin 450, Cymbalta 60-120, Topamax 100, Lamictal 200, Xanax up to 2 mg as needed.

This is a lot but when you research each one individually they address different issues. I have been taking these for about two years since the last time I attempted suicide, serious overdose 10% chance barely made it.

You have to do all of your research present it to your doctor and work with your pharmacist. My dr appreciates when I bring him new info as with the RX's he prescribes monthly he cannot possibly keep up on everything.

Wellbutrin is a wonderful drug unlike any other if your depression has a low ratio of mania. I am not sure about Abilify as I take Seroquel since it is also a sleep aid. Lamictal is a wonderful mood stabilizer/seizure med just watch for rashes.

I do not know the full nature of your illness but I do not think it is too much but a work in progress that takes time. You have to take EXACTLY AS DIRECTED, NO MISSED DOSES AND CAN TAKE UP TO SIX WEEKS TO FEEL FULL EFFECTS. I have noticed after 3-7 days though.

39 year old Female

Posted: 2008-12-22 02:33:41

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Just to let you know - Klonopin can be extremely addictive. I had to be weaned off after only a few months of being on the drug. It started out with 5mg a day, but before I knew it, I "needed" about 10 times that amount! Please be careful.

56 year old Female

Posted: 2009-01-02 14:57:58

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Klonopin can be addictive yes, but it works and works good. People should not be afraid to use it. If you decide to stop taking Klonopin (clonazepam) talk to your doctor first and he can give you a dose reduction schedule to get you off of it safely and effectively. I had taken 0.5mg 2xdaily for two years. I told my doctor I wanted to quit the med and my dose reduction schedule was 0.125mg every three to four days until completely off it. It took some time but I did get off of it with no problems at at and now just use as needed.

Posted: 2009-01-10 20:21:35

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You sound a lot like me. I'm on kind of the same combination of meds. Lamictal & Wellbutrin XL & Klonopin in the a.m. & Abilify & klonopin in the p.m. I usually only take the Klonopin 2x day as needed. I've read all of the interaction/side effect info., but I'm interested in the effectiveness of this combination. What are your results? I was put on this "cocktail" for bi-polar disorder, OCD & anxiety. Any input would be great.

34 year old Female

Posted: 2008-12-12 09:23:07

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Here are my Meds I take, Seroquel 600, Wellbutrin 450, Cymbalta 60-120, Topamax 100, Lamictal 200, Xanax up to 2 mg as needed. Each and every one of these drugs do different things and together are just what I need so too much or too little one cannot say.

Wellbutrin is a great drug that is completely different than any other ant-depressant on the market and how it works in your brain. If taken alone the major side effect is anorexia so I am 99.99999% sure your weight gain has nothing to do with this med.

The abilify does cause weight gain and is an ant-psychotic kind of like my Seroquel. The Lexapro is for anxiety, Adderall is for ADHD/narcolepsy, and Sonata for insomnia. I sounds like you have a lot going on for depression if that is your main or only problem. It seems strange to me that you would be on a drug that treats insomnia and narcolepsy?

This sounds like a strange mixture to me write down all your research and concerns for your dr and pharmacist if they seem not to know find some one that does.

39 year old Female

Posted: 2008-12-22 02:54:32

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I'm on lamictal, wellbutrin, micardis, which are fairly new meds for me; however, I seem to havve bladder problems(i.e., I have to urinate every 2 hrs or so and even wake up in the night to do so. Can any of the above meds be causing my problem? I also take tramadol, tylenol extra strength for pain (arthritis and hip replacement). I also on occasion take percocet and klonopin for insomnia and anxiety.
I'm 65 and a female.

66 year old Female

Posted: 2008-12-25 22:47:18

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You should get to the doctor unless you are on a water pill with your high blood pressure meds I have never heard of this.

39 year old Female

Posted: 2008-12-30 00:30:42

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I had the same problem. When I checked out drug side effects I found Wellbutrin (especially SR) can cause urinary frequency and urgency. I have cut my dosage to 2x weekly and the bladder problems are much, much better.

67 year old Female

Posted: 2008-12-30 23:17:23

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MY son has been on wellbutrin for 10 years and never had any bladder issues.

Posted: 2009-01-09 11:09:13

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I experienced the same weight gain with the celexa, still trying to lose it and have been off the celexa for 2 years. Gained 50 lbs between the different meds I was taking trying to find the one that works, have only lost 10. I am on Wellbutrin, the generic did not work for me. Good luck.

53 year old Female

Posted: 2008-12-16 23:49:05

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About a week after I started on Wellbutrin I started to notice that my arms were itchy. I did go from 100 mg in the morning to 100 mg in the morning and 100 mg in the afternoon. The doctor told me to go back down to just 1 pill a day and I don't itch now. Weird.

34 year old Female

Posted: 2008-12-19 20:27:39

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I think so. I usually have light to no period and it would take like 3 days to come on. Now I forgot to take my pill for one day and my period was trying to come on. I am like wow. Then I forgot another day (I know bad me) and it came right on again. I am just starting bupropion but this is definitely not normal for me to have a "regular menstraul cycle".

27 year old Female

Posted: 2008-12-02 22:12:49

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I have been on Bupropion for about a six weeks. My periods are extremely regular and not heavy since being on this medication I have had one really heavy period and one that never seemed to end. I also have notice substantial weight gain. I also take Ritalin LA 20mg once a day,Buspiron (Buspar) 15mg once a day and Clonazepam (Klonopin).5mg once a day. Has anyone notice the weight gain with the Bupropion (Wellbutrin). And if so does it level off and then come off. As member of Weight Watchers I write down what I eat and have not notice an increase in appetite.

44 year old Female

Posted: 2008-12-04 10:14:36

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To "43 year old female": I have also noticed significant weight gain with bupropion (bupropion HCL ER). I have been on it for around a year and unfortunately, my personal experience will not make you feel better - I'm still gaining weight. I don't know what to do about it, either, but I just wanted to let you know that you're not alone.

32 year old Female

Posted: 2008-12-05 10:17:47

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IF YOU ONLY TAKE WELLBUTRIN UP TO 450 PER DAY IT IS NOT A SIDE EFFECT TO GAIN WEIGHT BUT ACTUALLY USED FOR WEIGHT LOSS AND PEOPLE WITH ANOREXIA CANNOT EVEN TAKE IT!

Anything else taken with this can change your metabolism or maybe just take it with crackers to avoid stomach irritation that might be mistaken for hunger.

39 year old Female

Posted: 2008-12-22 03:12:22

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At your age it is even more important to get to know yourself and your body by doing the research, as it seems your off to a great start. Sit down and really think about the problems you are having and ask a therapist or counselor different ways to work them out before trying meds. Also, and sometimes this is even harder to do find all of your good qualities to draw on when you are experiencing signs of your illness.

Keep up the good work to take care of yourself knowledge is power!!!

39 year old Female

Posted: 2008-12-22 03:20:33

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wellbutrin is more than likely to cause weight loss than weight gain. My son has been on wellbutrin from age 7 . He is now 19 and is doing wonderful. Wellbutrin was a godsend. It is always good to look at the side effects because every one is different. The reason Wellbutrin hasn't been approved for children it has been used for years in children and the Pyschiatrist have had great success for this unapproved age and the manufacture doesn't want to spend the money to get this underage approval especially now it is generic.

Posted: 2009-01-09 11:19:01

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So True. I was taking Seroquel for about 6 weeks when I stepped on a scale at our local Publix-I had gained 36 pounds. Luckily, I saw my shrink the next day, she immediately told me to discontinue it. I had a gastric bypass 5 yrs ago-so there was no way I could have eaten enough to gain that weight. She told me the number 1 issue with seroquel was weight gain. It took six months to get back to normal weight. Now I check all side effects to see if weight gain is on it. I still take my Wellbutrin XL 300 every day. When it was prescribed I was told it was good for weight loss...go figure. This seroquel issue was June 2007.

48 year old Male

Posted: 2008-12-24 16:41:35

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I have been taking Wellbutrin for over 5 years now, but for the past 4 years I have had a skin condition all over my body which had at first been diagnosed as granuloma annulare. Then the dermatologist noticed that my lymph nodes were enlarged so they thought I had lymphoma. I went for many tests and finally lymphoma was ruled out. Then it was thought that I had sarcoidosis and I was on Prednisone for several months. Then the Prednisone stopped being effective. Now one of my doctors thinks there might be a link to Wellbutrin. Has anyone else experienced a similar condition?

61 year old Female

Posted: 2008-11-30 09:23:29