When I was in the hospital and battling depression and emotional ups and downs the psychologist started me on Wellbutrin. I had been on other medications in the past for short term depression but never really noticed any change in my emotional well-being. I do not suffer from depression on a regular basis; for me it's usually something that lasts a few weeks while I am having issues with my residual or seasonal chronic pain. I did notice my emotional stability was a bit better after taking this about two weeks but as mentioned, I do not suffer from depression all the time. When I was released from the hospital I was given a prescription for it but elected to not have it filled because I knew that my situation and circumstances were changing for the better. I did notice that my mood was elevated and when I did have a setback in physical therapy it wasn't as overwhelming as it was before I started taking Wellbutrin.

AlexFortune

Undisclosed

It's only been two weeks since I started taking Wellbutrin and I feel like I'm 20 again! I've gone from a depressed, negative, couch potato to an outgoing, positive person! My family cannot believe the change in me. I wished I had not waited so long to try Wellbutrin. I do suffer from adult attention deficit disorder as well, but I'm beginning to become more focused and I'm actually setting goals for myself because I know I'll reach them. I do at times feel the jitters but I believe they will go away as my body adjusts to the meds.

canlast

USA

When I first decided to quit smoking it was a challenge, especially being around smokers. I heard there were a few types of medicine you could take that helps reduce your cravings for smoking and to help you still be in a great mood. My doctor recommended Wellbutrin and to this day I will never take this again. i had so many horrible side effects. My mood legit made me feel crazy and so depressed. All pills work differently with each individual but this one sure did me in. I wouldn't recommend this pill to anyone.

ashjay2010

USA

My doctor prescribed this to me because I wanted to quit smoking and I also have depression. On top of all of that, I also have Lyme Disease. One of the horrible symptoms of Lyme is extreme fatigue. I had tried other things for fatigue but nothing touched it, so I was a little skeptical about this. I started the Wellbutrin 150 mg and I felt the positive effects almost immediately. The doctor recommended that I take it when I first woke up and I am glad I did. I had more energy the first day than I knew what to do with. I felt great! I did not experience the brain fog that goes along with many of the other anti-depressants. I did feel like my heart would beat out of my chest a few times though and that was one side effect I did not like, but luckily it did not last long. I am still working on the smoking cessation, but I have noticed that cigarettes don't give me the same satisfaction that they once did. I'm very hopeful!

MichelleRoan

USA

I can't take Wellbutrin. I had a terrible experience with it. I was prescribed it for my depression and it actually made my depression and anxiety worse! I could not stop crying! I could not even function during my college classes. I literally had to walk out of class because I felt like I was dying inside. I could not stop crying. I had suicidal thoughts and felt like there was no hope left for me. I also had the worst night sweat ever. I woke up in a pool. At first, I thought that perhaps I had slept so hard that I had an accident, but my entire body was drenched and my clothes were soaking. I could have wrung them out! I went to my doctor and got off of it ASAP. Thank heavens for Celexa! That is what I take now and it made a world of difference. I am glad that I was able to get help and not do something stupid while I was taking Wellbutrin.

amandadaley

Undisclosed

I started taking Zoloft, but my anxiety started creeping back in and I was yawning constantly. I also felt so tired and run down I could barely stand it. My dr wanted to up my dose since my anxiety was creeping back, but I told her I was reluctant since it was making me so tired. She said she wanted me to start taking Welbutrin to combat the side effects of zoloft and for the extra little boost to the benefits of zoloft. So far so good. I don't yawn nearly as much, and I am not feeling so tired and run down. The only issue is I noticed I have been slightly more irritable lately. I am hoping that will go away as I have only been taking the welbutrin for about 2 wks and I know often it takes a month or so to completely regulate. I go back to the dr next month and I am hoping this combo of zoloft and welbutrin will be the trick to keep my anxiety at bay. I hate the idea of taking 2 medications, but if I am feeling better than it is worth it. I just hope I don't have to stop taking it and go through the nasty side effects.

snoopyh77

Stevensville, MI

If you think the side effects can be bad, just wait until the withdrawal kicks in. Unless you want to spend some serious time in bed or thinking your world is spinning, either stay on this forever or never take it.

GregBoston

Boston, MA

I have a problem. Its called Major Depression. I have had it for about 25 years now. Over the past many years, I have tried many anti-depressants. Some good, most bad. Of course, everybody's body chemistry is different, so you have to take that into consideration. It seems as though a drug will work for a certain amount ot time, then quit. They say its because the body gets used to it. I am now on Wellbutrin. I had many anger issues, to say the least. But I have never been an angry person. So when I started this pill, I was suprised to find out that I really wasn't angry at all. It was a deficiency in my brain. I feel great now, as long as I take it as prescribed every day.

hippychick63

Redding, CA

 I have been using Wellbutrin for five years and it has changed my life. Sometimes you hear the term wonder drug, well this might be as close as anything comes to that handle. I no longer suffer from the high anxiety that was ruining my life. For anyone who suffers from anxiety please ask your Doctor about Wellbutrin, it could change your life too.

jim2duke

Elmira, NY

I really don't like taking Medication.... really. I do eventually give into the doctors and take what they give me. I took wellbutrin for a couple weeks and it was nice. I had all the energy i had wanted and it was like i had my life back until i couldn't stop. It actually increases anxiety. In my case worrying. My shrink found out that my doctor prescribed it and stopped it immediately. Sucked because i liked it. I heard it's becoming a recreational drug so be careful out there. Good to take if you want to stop smoking or drinking.

Marinacora

Jacksonville, NC