r/bupropion

Third week on 150 MGXL still no motivation or sex drive, once been on Zoloft for 8 months at 75mg and I just added this for the side effects, feeling discouraged

Ok I apologize in advance. I understand the stupidity of my ways & my question & I am aware of all risks involved. Started on Wellbutrin 150 10 days ago for adhd. I was not aware of all of the potential side effects with alcohol. I rarely consume alcohol, but do so socially at concerts/ festivals and usually consume copious amounts lol. Have a festival this weekend & know that alcohol among possibly other things may be consumed. Any advice?

I added it to my 100mg Zoloft and for the first few weeks I felt INCREDIBLE. Mentally sharper which is why I started taking it (Buspar made me feel like a dummy). Then noticed myself starting to feel pretty antsy and uncomfortable so my psych told me I can just quit no problem, might be a little uncomfortable but wait it out no biggie. Today was my first day not taking and I feel SO tense and like I can’t sit still or relax. Has anyone been on SR for a short amount of time gotten off without big issues or am I screwed for a few months?

I’ve been on Wellbutrin 150 XL for 5 months..
I take it right when I wake up 7:30ish and I don’t feel a bust of energy until 11-12 hours after.. has this happened to anyone? Any solutions? Thanks

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Me, 37 M, got my bupropion prescription last year, due to depression. after the first day of 150 mg I instantly felt energy and more joy. after 4 or 8 weeks, I asked my psych if we can double the dose. I got my shit together, like household, going to the gym, getting up early (I also take agomelatin 25 mg at night). It felt great and still does.

And here comes the big BUT, I feel more and more that my brain is running constantly. It feels like when drinking too much coffee or energy drinks. It helps to get moving, but I started to be jumping from one topic to another having multiple projects at one. I still can dive in from time to time, but it´s hard to stay on one topic. AND I have the feeling, that my sadness is still inside me, waiting to be felt, but it´s harder for me to connect with myself (which is hard for me my whole life already). AND my social anxiety is still there. No change at all.

I am thinking about going back to 150 mg , or try a few days without it to see how it turns out.

Can anyone relate to these effects?

Am I not supposed to be feeling better by now? No obvious change noted regarding motivation or mood.
In the first few days I was very jittery and almost anxious and would constantly have to bounce my leg.
Let me know your thoughts?

I’ve recently noticed i get super irritated or angry over the smallest of things that usually wouldn’t bother me in the slightest. I’ve found myself yelling at almost every single car that inconveniences me no matter how small, like if they sit at a stop sign too long or if they don’t go as soon as a light turns green.

I’ve also noticed that my remarks towards my sister have been aggressive, if you have a sister you’d understand we talk shit all the time to each other as sisters do but my come backs have been shocking and come out of my mouth before even thing about it, i’ve been apologizing a lot for it because it even shocks me at how aggressive i talk. Has anyone else experienced this?

Anyone find any real and effective ways to battle the hair loss that happens with Wellbutrin? I feel like so much of my hair is coming out in the shower and on my brush

I tend to be sensitive to medications. My dr rx’d 150 XR/day. I’m thinking of taking it every other day from the onset.

5 weeks down. Day one of the 6th week. I don’t believe I feel any different or better- feels like a sugar pill with mild side effects like dry mouth and jaw tension (that part seems to be getting better) It’s so frustrating reading reviews saying it helped on week one.

I feel super blue that I can’t drink caffeine - I used to love my Diet Dr peppers

anyway, I take 150xl- hopefully it starts getting better soon. Im going to keep taking it since side effects aren’t terrible for me thankfully. But whats the magic sweet spot? Week 7? Week 8? Longer? Any late bloomers like me out there?

As you can read from the title I made a mistake and accidentally took two 150sr tablets within about 15 minutes of each other. I am also already prescribed 300sr Daily. I also vomited as much as I could as I realised straight away. Can anyone tell me if I’m going to be okay ?

I took it a couple years ago, and man does it ever work. More than anything I've ever tried. I stopped and "relapsed" (lol) because I kept breaking bones and being some form of disabled. I plan on starting it again tomorrow to quit. To the smokers/nicotine users, how does bupropion help/effect your mood outside of getting nicotine out of your system? I only used it for 3 weeks and dont think I ever got the full therapeutic effect its designed for as an anti-depressant. Which I really need right now, outside of laying off the various brain frying products I use.

Hallo zusammen!

Ich war über 10 Jahre lang Alkoholikerin. Habe nur daheim, alleine getrunken, ohne betrunken zu werden und habe sehr gut funktioniert. Es hat mein Leben einfacher gemacht. Außer natürlich das Aufstehen für die Arbeit am nächsten Tag, aber die Entzugserscheinungen habe ich in Kauf genommen um später "wieder zu funktionieren".

Natürlich ist dann Irgendwannmal der Punkt gekommen, an dem es nicht mehr weiterging. Ich habe so eine hohe tolleranz entwickelt, dass ich pro Woche ca. 3 Kästen 0,4 Bier konsumiert hatte. In der früh habe ich 2-3 Bier gebraucht um normal zu werden.

Nach der Entscheidung aufzuhören war ich 2 Wochen auf Entgiftung, da der kalte Entzug in meinem Fall sehr gefährlich geworden wäre (habe jeden Tag getrunken, ohne Ausnahme).

Nach Gesprächen mit Psychologen, mehreren Tests etc. Kam die Erkenntnis: ADHS (und schizoide Persönlichkeit) . Ich bin gerade mitten in der diagnostik und omg ergibt jetzt alles einen Sinn. Das ist der Grund warum ich ständig trinken musste, es war keine Trauer, kein Stress, kein Rausch, ich habe einfach funktioniert - Haushalt, Energie, Arbeit, alles klappte.

Und nun das Problem. Ich bin 3 Monate trocken, natürlich geht es mir körperlich besser, aber meine psyche macht mich fertig!

Mein Gehirn kann einfach nicht Ruhe geben, ich habe nichts womit ich es zum Schweigen bringen kann, mein Bupropion wirkt nicht mehr, sodass es wahnsinnig schwierig ist mich bei der Arbeit zu konzentrieren.

Ich versuche es jetzt mit l-theanin und l-thyrosin.

Ich weiß auch nicht wozu der Post, vielleicht ist jemand in so einer Situation, vielleicht habt ihr Tipps, aber aktuell bin ich echt verzweifelt und vermisse die Ruhe im Kopf beim trinken.

Hi habt ihr ähnliche Erfahrungen mit bupropion gemacht? Ich nehme 150 mg gegen Depressionen aber ich habe das Gefühl das ist zu viel weil ich etwas nervös bin. Bin in der 5. Woche. Ich bin offener aber immer noch nicht sicher ob das das richtige ist. Ich liebe Kaffee haha und darauf muss ich jetzt auch verzichten. Vielleicht brauche ich auch einfach keine antidepressiva mehr aber meine extrem unsympathische Psychiaterin wollte nicht dass ich aufhöre. Währenddessen schleiche ich seit drei Wochen Sertralin aus. Also 25 mg. Das hat bei mir nämlich nicht mehr gewirkt sondern mich nur leer fühlen lassen.

Ich bin auch seit einem Jahr ca in Therapie und so langsam kann ich nicht mehr. Nichts hilft. Alles hat seine vor und vor allem Nachteile. Ich hoffe wenigstens dass die Therapie helfen wird aber es zieht sich und irgendwie bin ich danach trauriger als vorher. Anstrengend. Naja immerhin bin ich jetzt sozialer mit bupropion aber auch hibbeliger. Einschlafen ist schwer und richtig müde sein auch.
Es fühlt sich generell an wie anxiety oder dass man einfach dauernd Kaffee getrunken hat.

Hi All,

As the title said, I started on wellbutrin a little over two weeks ago with a split does of 75mg twice a day. I haven't really had any side effects except the first week I experienced extreme drowsiness after each dose. This has since faded. My psych want me to switch to 150mg XR in the morning in the coming day and I'm just curious of others experience. It's being proscribed for some depression and also to help with quitting nicotine. I did ask if I should at least try 75mg for 4-6 weeks to see if anything happens but she says its best to just right now.

FWIW, i have GAD and social anxiety and have used SSRIs on and off for about 15 years. I was recently diagnoses ADHD late in life and take 20mg XR adderall and that has REALLY helped with the intense day to day anxiety and even social setting anxiety I've had all my life. I know some people experience anxiety, mood swings so just a little...anxious about taking 150mg all at once.

Edited to add about jumping after only two weeks.

25M. I'm 3 weeks into bupropion 150mg XL. Using the generic made by Epic pharma. So far having an amazing time lol. Libido is through the roof, energy through the roof, motivation is back like I haven't felt in a few years, I'm speaking more clearly, using better words, and my voice is actually deeper. Feels like all-around brain enhancement. Definitely feeling more enjoyment from things, smelling more clearly and I think even seeing more clearly. Like noticing details from far away. Definitely feels speedy, like I'm on something. But this drug definitely awakens my emotional system from the flat, sad, "stuck" state I was in. I tend to struggle with OCD thought patterns as well, and I don't notice a huuuge "change" there yet. I will say I feel more positive overall and less stuck in rumination... like if I start ruminating, with bupropion I've been able to just change tasks and get onto a new mental track, instead of being stuck on it. I noticed the speediness on day 1, but within the last 5 days I've really noticed the mood and mental state changes manifesting. WHoever comments telling me oh it's just a honeymoon: congratulations, you are a medical genius and thank you for the helpful input.

Most importantly, I have been able to have FUN and enjoyment in the last few days in a way that has not been possible much over the last few years. I feel bolder, more confident, and eager for life. Wishing yall the best, hoping this encourages someone to give it a try

I would like to hear people’s experiences with pms + Wellbutrin and generally how your cycles go while on this medication.

34F I’ve been on Wellbutrin for about two months.
I struggled with pmdd symptoms before this med. my cramping and stuff is about the same but I’m a lot more sad during my period. Before Wellbutrin I was on more angry, manic, and easily irritable.

This month, the week leading up to my period I cried everyday. Visceral crying sessions like when I was first adjusting to the medication. But it kind of feels good to process my emotions this way tbh. I also noticed I am a lot more tired on my period , like absolutely cannot go outside for a couple days and the brain fog is even worse. I am forced to rest which is again maybe a good thing. In general The Wellbutrin brain fog is really something else- I feel actually stupid and lose exec/ neural functioning quite dramatically. But my overall brain functioning is improved, I do have to say.

I have a hypothesis that Wellbutrin blunts my irritablility which is a great benefit when I’m on my period. I get we’re all different so would love to hear how people’s cycle and moods are on this medication.

Well, after a 2 week ramp up and 4 weeks of 300mg, I still don’t feel any effects, so my doc is taking me off of it. I was doubtful at first, but I have to admit that reading about everyone’s great experiences here had me excited and hopeful. I’m pretty devastated that it didn’t work for me.