Budeprion and welbutrin xl

I wish I read this page before getting Budeprion. When I heard about my sister's weight loss and her rise in energy with Welbutrin XL I had to try it out for myself. I have been on Zoloft for the past four years for OCD and depression, but my depression was getting worse. I asked for XR but I ended up with Budeprion SR. The first few days were really great and I was less depressed and I could get out of bed. That't the time when you don't want to hear about the side effects. It's there. I had the nausea, stomach cramps, constipation. I just thought if I could get over the side effects it would work, but it only gets worse. My stomach is in knots and now I've developed sinus problems. This is quits! Every time I find a new drug for depression, and every time I get knocked out by the side effects.

The last time I went in to get my Welbutrin XL prescription filled they charged me extra (a lot) because now there is "a generic" available. I paid it because my doctor had told me that he has had complaints about the generic. The lady at the pharmacy said that my doctor has to write the prescription that I cannot have it substituted in order for me to not pay extra. I plan to do just that after reading all of your experiences.... Maybe those of you on the generic or switched can ask your doctor to specify it on the Rx. - happy on Welbutrin XL