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Global Patient Feedback for Bupropion ( Post a comment )
Question/Comment:
Can this drug cause mouth sores? I was on it for four weeks when the roof of my mouth became sore with what felt like open sores. The dentist said it was unlikely that this drug caused the problem. I stopped taking it and in about one week my mouth was much better??????
59 year old Female – Source: iGuard
Posted: 2008-07-19 11:42:16
iGuard Answer/Reply:
About 5% of iGuard members reported dry mouth - but iGuard has not received any specific reports of mouth sores.
Posted: 2008-07-21 17:01:57
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I took Wellbrutin to help me stop smoking. I was switched fromLexapro for this reason. There was no warning except not to take this drug with alcohol. I became desperately depressed. I had stopped smoking before and I knew that I would become depressed for a while because I liked to smoke. I became very sad and experienced crying episodes about old hurts and pains. I couldn't stop crying. The 2nd prescription I had filled had an additional warning on the bottle indicating that if you experienced sadness or thoughts of suicide to see your doctor immediately. While I did not actually experience thoughts of suicide, I was convinced that life was not worth living. I was so sad. Because of the warning, I contacted my doctor. He sent me to a psychiatrist. The psychiatrist started me on a 10-mg routine lexapro while decreasing the Wellbrutin by half. I tried it for a while, but continued feel sad but not as sad and couldn't sleep at all. Finally, without the doctor's advice, I quit taking Wellbrutin. I went back to my old
20 mg Lexapro. I am myself again. (I was taking the Lexapro for depression after the death of my son and breakup of my marriage and couldn't get over it and began drinking) I am smoking again but will continue to try to stop. I will see my doctor in a week or so and tell him what I have done.
68 year old Female – Source: iGuard
Posted: 2008-07-19 10:44:59
Question/Comment:
To all that are on Wellbutrin it is important to know that the time release product as well as generic play a big roll in its distribution and effectiveness in the body for the use of depression. I have stayed on the non generic, non time release for twenty years now with a small dose of ativan and its worked wonders. I am a business owner and full time A type personality and I am truly blessed to outlive a car accident that left me with a brain aneurysm that I had coiled in 2003. Heart surgery to correct my ventricular tachycardia and with the aid of Wellbutrin I am living a wonderful life, with no depression or side affects.
48 year old Female – Source: iGuard
Posted: 2008-07-06 10:08:51
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In Aug,2007 I quit smoking after 36 years. My drotor gave me Bupropion and I used Nicoderm patches. I had tried to quit before with the patches and difference way and never could .But this time with the help of my Doctor , the meds and the Cooper/Clayton stop smoking classes , I've been smoke-free since Aug 22, 2007. THe bupropion was wonderful I didn't have the mental cravings I had before.
52 year old Female – Source: iGuard
Posted: 2008-07-04 14:16:01
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I started wellbutrin a couple weeks ago to help quit smoking, so far it has not had any affect on that, however before i started taking it I was tired ALL the time, I had to nap everyday and I was going to sleep around 9. Since i've been on it I have been less tired, I can go an entire day without having to take a nap. The only side effects I feel from it is nausea and if I forget to take it I am really crabby.
22 year old Female – Source: iGuard
Posted: 2008-07-02 11:44:35
Question/Comment:
I have been on Wellbutrin XL for 4 years now. I started off on 150mg in am and pm. It seemed to help at first,then the doctor increased it to 300mg in am,150mg at pm.Now it has seemed to stop working at all. At first I started to lose wight and it seemed to help me stop smoking,but as I took it longer and longer I have gained weight and I am smoking again. I have been so depressed,do not want to get dressed all day,stay inside and I like to be by myself. I am getting tired of this feeling.
Called my Dr. today he will start me on Prozac I hope that it helps.
51 year old Female – Source: iGuard
Posted: 2008-05-29 20:50:42
Member Answer/Reply:
I was on prozac for a while and it did the same thing. It was great for a while and then it wore off. I just switched to wellbutrin sr. Im starting to think they are all the same.
Source: iGuard
Posted: 2008-06-15 12:39:02
Member Answer/Reply:
I have been taking Welbutrin for twenty years now and my life has truly changed. Have had my own business for twenty years now and my depression is truly gone. The thing I have noticed about welbutrin is that you have to take the non generic brand as well as non time release. It is an awesome antidepressent but it has to be in its true form or it doesnt work properly. I have done alot of research on the drug as well as talked to my doctor who specalizes in mood disorders. If you need to talk you can e-mail me at Asc4586621@aol.com.
Blessings
Source: iGuard
Posted: 2008-07-06 09:52:10
Member Answer/Reply:
I highly recommend asking him about a "5-HTP"
Source: iGuard
Posted: 2008-07-17 12:40:15
Member Answer/Reply:
Hope you are doing much better.
Source: iGuard
Posted: 2008-11-02 12:38:23
Member Answer/Reply:
i was on prozac before and all i wanted to do is eat ,and i gained lots of weight on it..i had soo much craving while i was on it,,never go on it again...
49 year old Female – Source: iGuard
Posted: 2009-02-25 02:01:46
Member Answer/Reply:
I am a Doctor who practices in San Diego, and I couldn't help respond to your posting. I see this all too often in my practice. You need to get to the bottom of your neurotransmitter imbalance, and this can be tested for you by a Doctor through Neuroscience, you can then be put on the right SSRI or SNRI or maybe even natural amino acid therpy to help you. Right now your Doctor is just prescribing in the dark and giving you what ever the lastest drug rep told them was best.
I hope you find your answers.
Be Well
50 year old Female – Source: iGuard
Posted: 2009-03-02 18:59:08
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Talk to your doctor about all side effects including seizures.
35 year old Female – Source: iGuard
Posted: 2008-03-10 00:00:00
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Try it, it may be just the medication you need to help.
54 year old Female – Source: iGuard
Posted: 2008-03-10 00:00:00
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Be patient and give it time to take effect.
40 year old Female – Source: iGuard
Posted: 2008-03-10 00:00:00
Question/Comment:
Take as directed and do no skip doses.
44 year old Female – Source: iGuard
Posted: 2008-03-10 00:00:00
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give it a chance to work -
60 year old Female – Source: iGuard
Posted: 2008-03-10 00:00:00
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Take it consistently and you should experience good results very soon!
46 year old Female – Source: iGuard
Posted: 2008-03-10 00:00:00
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For me, Wellbutrin has had fewer side effects than any other medication I have taken over the years. If it can work for you, it's definitely worth a try.
54 year old Female – Source: iGuard
Posted: 2008-03-10 00:00:00
Member Answer/Reply:
I've been on Wellbutrin XL 150 mg. and Sertraline (Zoloft) 50 mg both once a day for at least 9 years. No problems at all. However, 2 months ago, my insurance wouldn't cover Wellbutrin XL, so I started on Bupropion. I experienced some anxiety and still have it but not as much. I will continue with the generic and see if my anxiety levels off. Wellbutrin really helped me through my depression which started in 1996. It took a while to reach the right dosage, but thankfully all is well. Hope this helps.
Source: iGuard
Posted: 2008-09-27 21:05:46
Question/Comment:
I am on 6 different anti-depressants/mood stabalizers all which have some of the same side effects, so it is hard to tell which drug is actually causing the side effect or if they all do. I do have trouble thinking clearly, mainly remembering things. tiredness isn't a problem. I feel the benefit of any medication far outways the side effects, especially where depression and bipolar are present.
51 year old Female – Source: iGuard
Posted: 2008-03-10 00:00:00
Question/Comment:
I am so very very satisfied with how well Wellbutrin has worked for me and helped me with my depression. My only advice to others is to caution them that for me the Generic bupropion is not always identical to Wellbutrin and when I took the generic I had servere adverse reaction by actually worsening my depression instead of helping. So from now on I will only use the name brand and never generic. But that's just my personal experience. And once I starting taking the name brand Wellburtin I started feeling better again.
46 year old Female – Source: iGuard
Posted: 2008-03-10 00:00:00
Member Answer/Reply:
I have recently read an article (perhaps from People's Pharmacy) stating basically that some Buporion generics work much better than others. My personal experience has been that the previous generic brand that I got (from Publix Pharmacy), which is by WATSON LA seemed to work well without side effects. It even looks like a much better quality and has a smooth white coating with "WPI 839" on it. And it goes down smoothly (without dissolving in my mouth)
and is easy on my stomach. Unfortunately, I can no longer get this Watson LA brand at Publix, and am very unhappy with the ACTAVIS S brand which Publix has replaced it with. This new generic brand not only looks much cheaper, it also partially dissolves in my mouth, leaving a nasty tase, upseting my stomach, and leaving me with a strange "sick" feeling. In fact, it seems like it is too strong at first, rather than having a proper "time release" factor. I actually feel worse than before I took it. Perhaps, you took this ACTAVIS S brand also, and may be able to take the WATSON LA brand.
Source: iGuard
Posted: 2008-08-23 11:28:21
Question/Comment:
It worked faster than most others I started on.
70 year old Female – Source: iGuard
Posted: 2008-03-10 00:00:00
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I like it because it helps me think clearly and gives me the energy to get through work.
41 year old Female – Source: iGuard
Posted: 2008-03-10 00:00:00
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Yes, make sure that your physician is starting it for the right reasons and that it won't complicate what you are really being treated for.
43 year old Female – Source: iGuard
Posted: 2008-03-10 00:00:00
Question/Comment:
Be aware of possibility for feelings of anxiousness
60 year old Female – Source: iGuard
Posted: 2008-03-10 00:00:00
Member Answer/Reply:
I do suffer from occasional panic attacks. This was more pronounced on a higher dosage of 300 mgs versus 150 mgs. Is is a problem?
51 year old Female – Source: iGuard
Posted: 2008-11-16 00:14:15
iGuard Answer/Reply:
If your panic attacks concern you, then you should talk to your doctor about them - be sure to tell your doctor that you think they were more pronounced at the higher dose. With this information, you and your doctor can work together to decide what dose is best for you.
Posted: 2008-11-20 13:05:57
Question/Comment:
It works
49 year old Female – Source: iGuard
Posted: 2008-03-10 00:00:00
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I have found it to be safe and easy, and very benefitial to controlling my condition
25 year old Female – Source: iGuard
Posted: 2008-03-10 00:00:00
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It is the best medication for depression and lack of energy associated with depression
28 year old Female – Source: iGuard
Posted: 2008-03-10 00:00:00
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for a anti depression drug - it's side effects are very mild or in my case, non-existant
44 year old Female – Source: iGuard
Posted: 2008-03-10 00:00:00
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I feel it helps me alot. It is worth trying for anyone with depression.
55 year old Female – Source: iGuard
Posted: 2008-03-10 00:00:00
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Definitely worth a try if other medications aren't working!
44 year old Female – Source: iGuard
Posted: 2008-03-10 00:00:00
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