Side Effects Bupropion Information

Side Effects Bupropion

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What are the side effects with Bupropion (Wellbutrin)? I am having extreme confusion, inside of my body jitters and jaw clenching. Has anyone else had any of these side effects with Bupropion?

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What are the long term side effects of taking Bupropion sr or Wellbutrin sr? I am taking Wellbutrin and was wondering what the long term side effects of the drug can be.

Stephen replied: "none that I'm aware of"

Paul A replied: "I take generic Wellbutrin SR (150 mg) in the morning, and Lexapro (10 mg) with dinner, for depression and anxiety. I've been taking that for over two years, and it's working very well for me. The Wellbutrin SR seems to help me to be more alert and active - and wanting to do things - while the Lexapro makes me more mellow, and it helps me sleep better, too. They are relatively low doses of each medication, which keeps side effects at a minimum. I really can't tell I'm taking any medication at all. I've been taking it for over 2 1/2 years, and there are no problems so far with it. I doubt there should be any worry with it."

bupropion side effects? I take bupropion 100mg a day is there a chance i will lose weight i just started taking it for ADHD and was wondering if there is any side effects like loss of appitite

JJ replied: "It is given at 400mg for weight loss. You might see some loss at 100mg, but at 400mg it is the same as a lot of the famous diet pills."

I wanted to know what are the side effects of bupropion SR for a 7lbs. dog? Just wanted to know in an emergency on what to do

Loret T replied: "The one person that can really give you that answer is your vet. Or just call his or her office and ask for that information. You can also check. There's a lot to read in there about Bupropion SR. I can't believe that your vet didn't tell you this when he gave this medication to your dog."

nice person replied: "Had to look it up-- seizures hypotension tachycardia coma It would be worse in a dog than a human due to the weight difference."

Bupropion pills side effects? What are the Bupropion withdrawal side effects and how long it will last?

Jane S replied: "constipation; dizziness; drowsiness; dry mouth; headache; increased sweating; loss of appetite; nausea; nervousness; restlessness; taste changes; trouble sleeping; vomiting; weight changes. Less common: severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); chest pain; confusion; delusions; fainting; fast or irregular heartbeat; fever, chills, or sore throat; hallucinations; hearing problems; menstrual changes; new or worsening mental or mood changes (e.g., concentration problems, panic attacks, aggressiveness, agitation, anxiety, impulsiveness, irritability, hostility, exaggerated feeling of well-being or inability to sit still); red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin; seizures; severe headache or dizziness; severe or persistent joint or muscle pain; severe or persistent nervousness, restlessness, or trouble sleeping; shortness of breath; suicidal thoughts or attempts; tremor; unusual swelling; vision changes; worsening depression."

Side effects of Bupropion? I was curious of the side effects of the anti-anxiety/depression drug called Bupropion. I dont get horny anymore and can barely get it up and I'm 18 years old and I dont know what is wrong. Please help.

David D replied: "You should try buspar. It will help."

Paul A replied: "That is not one of the side effects of Bupropion - in fact, some doctors prescribe it to help improve sexual function. Bupropion is not an anti-anxiety medication. It can increase anxiety, and that is listed as a possible side effect of it."

Different side effects of Bupropion (generic) vs. Wellbutrin XL? (Thinking of switching to generic but scared)? I have been taking Wellbutrin XL for about a year and 7 months. I was on 150 mg for the first 12 months, then 300 mg for the last 7. (I love it; I feel like I couldn't have imagined a medicine that would make me feel so normal. Just... normal, and consistent, not "high" and no longer experiencing manic lows.) I have always used name brand because I could afford it and because my Dr. recommended it, and am hesitant about generics. The reason I'm hesitant is because I was on Ortho Tri Cyclen Lo (birth control) for a year or so, but the $60 copay was getting costly, so I switched to the generic... I had the worst depression I've had in 2 years, I ate literally 4 times what I eat on a normal basis, and was a psychotic mess. I would get depressed and hopeless for no real reason, every single day, and cried at least twice a day during that time. Without even really knowing why.. I was still on the Wellbutrin during that time but I may as well have been off of it. I thought I was just crazy, but then I went online and read other people's experiences with that specific birth control and learned that many other people had this bad reaction to the generic, and ended up switching back to name brand. Needless to say, I did. Anyway, so my co-pay for the Wellbutrin is $60 a month, and recently my Dr. has put me on other medications too so I want to cut costs and am thinking of switching to the generic (Bupropion)... But after a year & 1/2 of satisfaction with the name brand, added with my terrible experience with the generic of the birth control medicine vs name brand, I'm really scared to switch and wondering what other people's experiences have been? I don't want to read drug facts, because I've done significant research already, I really just want to hear what other people have experienced from the generic, or from the generic compared to name brand. I realize that I need to weigh the options between spending the extra $ and the value of my health, etc etc, I'm not looking for advice, I'm just looking for other people's side effects because that can give me an idea of how bad it may or may not be. Please help... I don't want to go through another experience like I did with my previous generic, so I could use some feedback. Thanks!

ron_8er replied: "This is a question you should discuss with your doctor. I take paxil and when I switched to the generic I started having problems. My doctor told me that some generics do not absorb as well as the brand name. With me we just increased the dosage of the generic and now I am doing very well. Talk to your doctor!"

DrGaellon replied: "The drug itself must be chemically identical to the brand. However, the FDA allows the generic to very from the brand by as much as 20% in terms of effective dose. For most drugs, 20% more or less of the medication in circulation makes very little difference, but some patients may be sensitive to such changes, and for some medications (birth control pills, Coumadin, digoxin and Dilantin in particular), it can be devastating. In general, since the drug itself is chemically identical, the side effect profile is the same - but the incidence (rate of occurrence) of side effects may be different, due to the variable absorption. If you do switch to a generic, make sure you always get the same generic from the same manufacturer - if you go from one that's 20% low to 20% high (because your pharmacy changes suppliers, for instance), you can have severe effects."

versantly replied: "there is a difference to the meds -but often undetectable to most patients. discuss this in detail with your pharmacist & doctor before changing. you may find that your body tolerates the generic form of the med better."

ladyren replied: "Drug companies get a 17 year ride for the high prices. After that, it can be made by other drug companies...But you already know that, right? Is Bupropion the generic of Welbutrin? If it is, then likely it is made by the same company that makes Welbutrin... same dog, different collar. If you are pinging around with your meds, ping with only one at a time... it's called "control". I have a good friend now of bupropion, and it is as if the sun rose in the guy's life. Before this med, he would have days and days of just sitting and doing nothing. That now does not happen. On Prozac, the usual side effect was lack of libido and ED. That as well doesn't happen with bupropion. It costs less than $17/mo I'd suggest, again, that if you are going to switch to bupropion, that that be the only drug switch you make in any single month. If you get a reaction or an effect with which you are uncomfortable, you can easily pin point the cause. Never ever ping two meds at the same time, hon, and as well, not mix any of these with very much alcohol. They just don't work, particularly since you may well be dealing with bi-polar disorder. Please understand that with any mental disorder... bipolar, depression + meds, you are just on the cusp of going back to square one. These meds are absolutely amazing, and have helped soooo many people find a level of contentment they have never ever known. So, again don't change any two drugs at the same time... not even if your doc recommends it."

zyban(bupropion) side effects? What are some common side effects regular people experience from zyban?

Jane S replied: "anxiety; constipation; diarrhea; dizziness; drowsiness; dry mouth; loss of appetite; nausea; nervousness; stomach pain; stuffy nose; trouble sleeping. and Less common: severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); blurred vision or other vision changes; chest pain; concentration problems, panic attacks, aggressiveness, impulsiveness, irritability, hostility, exaggerated sense of well-being, inability to sit still, or other unusual or severe mental or mood changes; confusion; changes in sexual desire or ability; delusions; fainting; fast or irregular heartbeat; fever or chills; hallucinations; hearing problems or ringing in the ears; joint or muscle pain; menstrual changes; red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin; seizures; severe headache or dizziness; severe or persistent anxiety, agitation, restlessness, or trouble sleeping; shortness of breath; suicidal thoughts or attempts; tremor."

For people who have taken bupropion for depression or to stop smoking: what side effects have you had? What types of side effects have you had, both while on the medication and while stopping it? Also, if you've stopped taking it, how long did it take you to get off of it, and how difficult was the process for you?

just_ine_credible replied: "The low doses used for smoking ceasation is easily dropped off. I took it, but was pulled off too soon. The side effects I had at first wore off after a day or so, they included; Headache, metalic taste in my mouth, slight rash, ringing in my ears and an upset stomach. But as I said, they went away fairly quickly and none were all that sevear at all. I'd go back on it in a heartbeat. Just waiting for my medical benefits to kick in with this new job..."

Chefed#1 replied: "If that is the same as Wellbutrin ,Then the side effect is I stopped smoking 8 years ago ."

Diana replied: "It added 25 pounds to me which made me even more depressed and also caused a mini stroke that hospitalized me for 2 days. Decided to get off it and go natural. Much better now"

How to treat OCD without sexual side effects? Mirtazapine or Bupropion work? Details of Inositol for OCD, pls. I am aged 27 now and started to take Fluoxetine 20mg when I was 20 years old. I continued it for more than 5 years and stopped it because of GI side effects. Then tried Fluvoxamine, Sertralin, Clomipramine and Dothiepin. SSRIs work but Fluvoxamine and Sertralin cause nausea. I finally settled on Escitalopram and it was good at the beginning. But now relapse is a problem. Tried upto 20mg (still continuing). I am married now and sexual side effects are a big problem. What are my options?

Orinoco_W replied: "Would you consider behavioural therapy (exposure and response prevention)?"

roxanasan2003 replied: "we are an Iranian association active in treating OCD.we don,t use any kind of medicine to treate ocd and have been very succesful in treating this problem.in our method we use cognitive therapy and behavior therapy.we specially work on sexual problems of our patients,because we believe that anormal sex drive and satisfying sexual activity is a good cure for ocd.i belive that you need nonmedicine therapy to get ride of ocd.i wish you luck. roxana sasannejad"

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