Wellbutrin SR and wellbutrin

Somewhat dizzy.........but the benefits far out weigh the set backs......I love wellbutrin

I have been using Wellbutrin SR 200mg Twice Daily (maximum dose for my weight) for a couple of years now and cannot report ANY side effects. I don't get any stomach aches or nausea -- even if I take it on an empty stomach. I don't get any light-headedness, it doesn't make me tired or hyper, I have no trouble sleeping, and my sex drive is unaffected. I do have migraines/headaches, but I've had those since I was a child and I take other medicine for that. I'm also on Zoloft. I have tried a number of depression/anxiety drugs over the years and Wellbutrin is my favorite BY FAR!

Wellbutrin can cause seizures. I took Wellbutrin for a couple of years with no problem, but one week I was working over time and had little sleep and the combination pushed me over the limit.
I had never had a seizure before in my life. I came to in the floor at my parents' house as the ambulance arrived.
The first thing that the ER doctor asked me was if I was taking Wellbutrin. He told me that he sees several seizures cases per week of people taking Wellbutrin. He advised that I never take it again.
I had all the follow up test done and no other reason could be found for the seizure.
I have not taken Wellbutrin since that. It was one year and six months ago and I am seizure free.
This drug should be off the market, in my opinion.

Besides nausea, I also experience a caffeine-like effect from Wellbutrin. I forgot to put that in my last post - I guess I've been taking the pill so long I forgot about this effect. It is not a problem for me unless I take the pill late in the day - then I have trouble falling asleep. I just make sure to take the pill before noon, and then I avoid the insomnia. I do the same with coffee or anything with caffeine in it.
So here is my final side effects list, after 3+ yrs of taking the drug:
1. Nausea
2. Insomnia if taken late in the day, caffeine-like effect
3. Appetite suppression (may be temporary?), weight loss
4. Inability to enjoy smoking cigarettes
Hope this helps.

Nausea is the only side effect I have noticed after taking 300 mg of Wellbutrin for over three years now. The nausea is worst in the morning, after I take the pill. My stomach feels very acid, like I just drank a pot of coffee with no breakfast. It usually gets better if I eat something, although not always.
For the first few years, I also experienced decreased appetite - no complaints there! I lost weight, but this year I regained it. Not sure if the appetite suppression effect wore off, or if this year has just been really stressful for me.
I also found it impossible to smoke cigarettes - they tasted nasty. Another good side effect for me.
Overall, Wellbutrin has helped me with depression and social anxiety. Best of all, I have absolutely no sexual side effects, unlike with every other antidepressant I have tried.

I JUST STARTED THE WELLBUTRIN,MY FIRST PILL WAS 10 MIN AGO IM NOT SURE WHAT KIND OF SIDE EFFECTS I WILL EXPERIENCE YET.FROM SEEING THESE ONLINE IM NOT SURE IF I WANT TO TAKE IT OR NOT. I ALREADY HAVE BAD HEADACHES AND CANT SLEEP AT KNIGHT.I HAVE TAKEN A LOT OF DEPRESSION MEDICATION BUT AFTER TAKING SOMETHING FOR SO LONG IT DOESN'T WORK ANYMORE.THIS IS MY FIRST DAY TAKING THIS WELLBUTRIN 100 MG.ACTUALLY IM ON THE GENERIC (BUDEPRION) HERE GOES THE FIRST DAY........

I just started taking the generic Wellbutrin SL 150mg last month. I was on generic Zoloft and felt like it had not been working for a few years (well, actually not working since I went on the generic form due to the high cost of the name brand.) My dr. told me to wean off Zoloft (cut pill in half) for a week while taking Wellbutrin. After the first week of this, I was scared. My heart was racing, I was out of breath just climbing the stairs (which I do a lot every day holding a baby...never a problem before), hot flashes, dizziness, a heart burn feeling in my chest, etc. I called my dr. back and she said to continue taking Zoloft for another week. I felt better once I began it again. I gave myself another week taking both drugs and then stopped Zoloft for the last time. Since then, I have had horrible mood swings with bursts of anger and constant crying fits. I rarely feel good and am waiting for the energy to come that I read in other people's postings. Instead of energy, I am experiencing severe tiredness. I have just been tested for Celiac disease, which could explain the tiredness, mood swings, etc., but not to the extent of what I am currently experiencing. Since being on Wellbutrin, I feel like I am in a nightmare. My husband and kids don't know what to expect from me day-to-day. I want to get off this drug, but know I need to be on something This one works well for my brother, so I thought I would give it a try. I'm ready to go back on Zoloft and forget trying to find something that works better for me. I can't handle the mood swings and crying. At least with Zoloft, I was more mellow - just no energy.

I just started taking wellburtin sr, ive have seen a neurologist in the past for headaches that I get in the back of my head on the left side, the doctor said it may be Hemicrania continua, been off and on diff meds for a while, anyway also have depression , was off meds for about year or less , and now am on Wellbutrin sr 150 mg for about 2 weeks and have been getting the pressure in the back of head, not sure if i have hemicrania continua, the pressure is dull , does anyone have some insight on this

** help ........... I just now broke a Wellbutrin SR pill in half and took it. .... ** What is going to happen ?? I am scared.

I saw a website that says: "Do not crush, chew, or break the extended-release tablet (Wellbutrin SR, Wellbutrin XL, Zyban SR). Swallow the pill whole. It is specially made to release medicine slowly in the body. Breaking the pill would cause too much of the drug to be released at one time."

I just now decided to start taking again after 3 years because i have been having anxiety and can't stand it anymore !!

I am a pack a day smoker too. 46 year old male.

Extreme dizziness. I think it's from the Wellbutrin SR and not a tree allergy.

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Has anyone experienced sexual side effects with wellbutrin?