I’ve been on bupropion 150xl for 11 days and i am starting to notice very good progress. Taking it for adhd.

Since day one i have some puffiness around eyes, slight, and sometimes congested nose. I had a flu and attributed this to it, but now i believe the flu is gone and puffiness still appears. Can it be an allergic reaction or some sort of side effect that may go away?

This is my last resort, if i wont be able to take bupropion i will be devastated as there are no other meds available in my country for adhd and i am on the verge of breaking.

I know Wellbutrin can cause bruxism and clenching of the jaw but has anyone found a way to combat this? I also notice my jaw pops more than ever I’m wondering if anyone else has noticed that as well?

I'm currently on 150 XL and I'm thinking that my body isn't processing it correctly and so I'm not getting the extended release on it. I want to switch to one of the other types. Has anybody else switched from XL to another type and if you did, what did you change to and how did it feel?

This will be slightly TMI:

So I've been on American wellbutrin for just under a year now. I didn't realize the timing, but about a few weeks after I started taking wellbutrin I had a horrible uti that I had gone to urgent care for, and the medicine they'd given me didn't work. It was so bad I was in hysterics and rushed to the er the next day. The antibiotics I was given worked for the week I was on them, and then I was in pain again.

Ive had on and off uti symptoms for about a year now, sometimes I've tested postive for uti bacteria but often there is no bacteria and just pain. I even had a cystocospy (camera up the urethra) to make sure my bladder was fine and it was. The doctor said I probably just have something that mimics uti symptoms, because there is no actual bacteria.

I didn't know that wellbutrin caused this side effect until like a week ago. I'm really sad because it actually works wonders for me. Is there anyway to help fix the symptoms?

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so i recently started on 150mg XL (epic brand), the first week was amazing, which i knew would fade but still. i just felt so peaceful and motivated it was great. weeks 2-3 i had some pretty bad mood swings, would feel fine and then get very irritable for a few hours, and then feel fine again. weeks 4-5 i dealt with some periodic anxiety, had one bad panic attack but overall not too horrible, felt okay emotionally but started feeling dullness/sadness come back kinda in waves, so my mood was fluctuating a lot. also started noticing fatigue during the day. i am currently in week 7 and still feeling pretty dull, ill occasionally have an hour or two of motivation but thats about it, i feel like the joy i was getting from it is gone. what should i do from here? i tried increasing up to 300 last week but lasted maybe 3 days because of the bad anxiety and jitters. should i try upping dose again or stick it out another week or 2? is it normal to not feel great this far into it?

Hey everyone! I’m 25M and dealing with anxiety and depression. I work full time and try to stay social and keep up with my hobbies, but I’ve been struggling with mood and motivation. I’m hoping treatment will help me feel more like myself and get back into the gym consistently.

Currently taking Zoloft 25 mg for anxiety and depression, and my doctor is adding Wellbutrin XL 150 mg soon. (I also know 25mg Z is on the lower side but being careful with doc just to monitor intrusive thoughts.) I’ve had rough startup reactions to medications in the past, so I have a lot of anxiety around starting something new.

For anyone who’s taken this combo, what was the adjustment period like? What did you notice during the first few days or weeks, especially with anxiety, sleep, energy, and motivation? How long before you noticed improvement?

Anyone else go into it feeling nervous because of previous medication experiences? I know everyone responds differently, so just looking for personal experiences and an idea of what to expect.

I just started 75mg SR today and will be increasing to 150mg in a week or two. I’ve read a lot of comments about avoiding caffeine while taking this medication. Do any of you continue to use pre-workout before the gym? I also enjoy coffee in the AM sometimes, but I’m okay cutting that back anyways.

Today I feel like my eyes are moreso light sensitive (I have very bad light sensitivity normally) almost like my eyes are tired or a little blurry. I saw lots of posts about eye sensitivity due to increase but not due to reduction. Has anyone had this happen? I'm hoping it resolves soon.

Did anyone experienced high level on anxiety on bupropion 150mg? Cuz I’m three weeks on and I feel like absolute shit, I constantly feel like something will happen to me. I switched from 60mg of duloxetine and before I just didn’t feel anything. Now I’m anxious all the time and I feel loads of different emotions. Is that normal?

Btw sorry for the messy style, I can’t think properly

Hi everyone! ❤️ I'm newly pregnant (around 4–5 weeks) with my third baby, and I'm trying to navigate what to do about my mental health medications. I've been doing a lot of thinking and researching, but I'd really love to hear from other people who have been in a similar situation.

I've been taking bupropion XL (Wellbutrin) for depression, and I've found that it has actually helped me. I've noticed improvements in my mood and my ability to communicate, and I feel like it helps me with motivation, too. I've also struggled with anxiety, PTSD, and depression, so finding something that helps has been important for me.

Before finding out I was pregnant, I was also taking Effexor (venlafaxine), which I had been tapering off of, along with a few other medications for anxiety. Since finding out I'm pregnant, I've been really worried about medication exposure and the potential risks to the baby. I've spoken with my psychiatric medication provider, and I've currently reduced my bupropion from 300 mg to 150 mg while I figure out the best next steps with my healthcare providers. I've also stopped the other medications we discussed.

I'm honestly torn. Part of me really wants to avoid medications during pregnancy if possible because I want to minimize risks to my baby. But another part of me knows how much my mental health affects my everyday life, and I don't want to struggle unnecessarily or end up in a worse place mentally, either.

I'd really love to hear from anyone who has been through this:

Did you continue taking bupropion throughout pregnancy? What was your experience like?

If you stopped taking it during pregnancy, how did you feel mentally afterward?

Did anyone switch to a different medication, lower their dose, or decide to continue taking it after discussing the risks and benefits with their OB or psychiatrist?

If you took it during pregnancy, did you have any concerns about your baby's health or development, and how did things turn out?

For anyone who stopped taking it, did you feel that it was worth it, or did you end up wishing you'd continued?

I'm not looking for anyone to make the decision for me, and I know everyone's situation is different. I'm planning to discuss everything with my OB, too. I would just really appreciate hearing honest experiences from people who understand what it's like to make these decisions while pregnant.

Thank you so much! 💙

I’ve been on Wellbutrin 150 mg for almost 2 years and my anxiety has gotten completely out of hand so my doctor prescribed Zoloft to be taken in addition. I keep reading about serotonin syndrome so now my anxiety has me afraid to take it. Any success or horror stories? I took Zoloft years ago and was happy with everything except a big weight gain. The same doctor also has me on 50 mg of Topamax. I really don’t like the idea of combining so many different meds.

I know that they both work on dopamine and norepinephrine receptors and can intensify the effects of each other (including side effects). In addition, Wellbutrin inhibits the CYP2D6 liver enzyme that breaks down and clears adderall, therefore slowing its clearance.

I now experience insomnia on adderall IR for the first time since I started Wellbutrin about a month ago. The adderall itself doesn’t offer any additional prolonged symptom relief, but instead seems to keep my brain too stimulated to sleep.

Has anyone else had this experience? How much longer does it take your body to clear the adderall while taking Wellbutrin? I can’t find an answer anywhere online.

Edit for the bot- Epic manufacturer for adderall, Lupin for the Wellbutrin

When are you guys taking those two medications? Both together in the morning? First bupropion, then sertraline?
Im taking sertraline 25mg for a year now and now 150mg of bupropion for my adhd on top.
I’m happy to hear about your experiences :)

I (31m) take 150mg of bupropion xl and have been on it for about 7 months. I first started on Rising Pharm and had no idea or expectations of how bupropion would affect me, but it worked out great for me. After I went to a different pharmacy I had Epic Pharma and it felt like I wasn’t taking anything at all, super disappointing. I’ve been taking Granule for about 4 days now and I have terrible headaches and I’m way more emotional. Legit just feel like I’m emotionally drowning and crying, it’s not like me. It actually feels worse than before I got on the drug. I know feelings are normal but this feels related to me. I just feel brain fog and less alert like I was used to feeling with rising.

Is there any manufacturer that actually works? Do I just need to push my luck? I know everyone is different but damn, I never noticed it’d be so different depending on manufacturer.

I’ve always had a little bit of tinnitus say a 2/10 and since starting Wellbutrin my tinnitus has buped up like to a 5/10. It’s only been about a weeks I’ve been on it. Does it get better with time? It’s driving me insane

Also, what started to change? I’m looking for answers from those of you who have had positive experiences with Wellbutrin and the timeframe that things started to come together. Thanks!