How and When to use Bupropion? (Wellbutrin, Zyban) - Medical Doctor Explains
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- This is an informational overview video on Bupropion. Bupropion is available under several brandnames: Wellbutrin and Zyban. It is only available as a tablet.
When to use it?
Bupropion can be used to treat a depression, and secondly bupropion can also be used to support stoping smoking.
And for those of you watching, planning to quit smoking, I have already made a more general video on “how to quit smoking”, that provides you with all the necessary tips and tricks! You can find it here: • Watch This Before You ...
How to use it?
Swallow it tablet whole, with a glass of water. Do not chew on it or crush it.
And always take it at fixed times; preferably in the morning (if you need to take 1 tablet) or in the morning and afternoon (if you need to take it twice a day). Prevent taking it in the evening.
What is the correct dosage?
Wellbutrin: to treat depressions.
Starting dose: 150 mg 1x/day
Zyban: to quit smoking.
Quit smoking: Zyban:
Starting dose: 150mg 1/day, and after 4 weeks it can be increased to 150mg 2/day.
If you forget to take a dose, than skip it, and take the next tablet when you usually do so.
If you are looking for a video on nicotine substitutes, like the nicotine patches, check it out here:
• How and When to Use Ni... .
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What are the side-effects?
(Very) common (≥ 10%):
Insomnia, headache, dizziness, shaking of your hands, concentration problems, sadness, agitation, anxiety, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, belly pain, constipation, dry mouth, fever, skin irritations (itching, red spots).
Uncommon (0.1-1%):
Weight loss, fast beating heart, increased blood pressure, chest pain, confusion, hearing of a squeaky sound.
Rarely (0,01-0,1%):
Low blood pressure, muscle twitching, cramps, and an allergic reactions.
Stay safe while using Bupropion:
Avoid driving your car the first week you are using bupropion. This is because you might experience some side effects like dizziness and confusion. Which do not exactly make driving very safe. The same is true every time your dose is increased.
Now after 1 week most people are used to the effects, and than it is safe again to drive. However only do so if indeed your are not experience these side effects.
Secondly, I would also advice you to avoid alcohol, as it may increase the side effects of bupropion.
Pregnancy and Lactation:
Try to avoid bupropion, if possible.
It is unclear if it is harmful for you baby, but there are signs it could. So my advice would be to avoid it, and try to use other medicines which are not harmful for your child.
- Disclaimer: this video is meant purely informational! This is not medical advice! If you are looking for medical advice always contact your own doctor. -
Literature:
1: Farmacotherapeutisch Kompas. (2019). Bupropion.
2: Apotheek.nl. (2019). Bupropion.
3. Sinha S. (2018). Bupropion.
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Wellbutrin saved my life. My doctor gave me wellbutrin 5 months ago . the first 3 weeks i saw the effect. i was depressd for the past 4 years but wellbutrin saved my life. in one month ive done so many positive things then 4 years of depression .
How many mg u take
That’s the amazing thing about medication that stop reuptakes in dopamine.
@@DBC00P3R amen 🙏 And how are we feeling today brother?
@@DBC00P3R sorry for the hardship you been dealing with! Im very glad to hear things are working out for you today bro 🙏 You give me hope hearing this, I appreciate you! Will most definitely do so! 🫡🫵
Same here I was depressed and thought I was going crazy. I had no interest in doing activities or being around people. Three weeks in today and I finally feel normal again 💗
The stethoscope around his neck makes me believe him so much more.
😂
Haha, that is exactly the point! Great you noticed it 👍😅
Same here... why ? to show you are a doctor, like the dr House? or you like earing your inner beat :)?!
@@magnificblue4357 haha, indeed to show I am a doctor.
Psychiatrists don't carry stethoscope.
😂😂😂
Wonderful medicine….clarity of mind,energy and weight loss has been my experience 👍
my dr wants me to gain weight and prescribed me this to quit smoking lol
@@neightthesnake. Did you stop smoking? My Dr just subscribed this and the patch to help me try to stop smoking. I willing to try it but a little scared of the side effects. I generally will only take a pill if I absolutely need one for pain after a surgery or like tooth extraction/ache but I’m not a big fan of any pills in general.
I started these tablets today after seeing this video and talking to my doctor's , hopefully my fitness will be even more extreme after stopping
i’m so glad you brought up the driving side effect while using bupropion, i definitely see the difference in how i drive now while i’m on it . my boyfriend was saying i drive differently :(
I kind disassociate while driving bc of Wellbutrin??? Sometimes I do things and I don't even realize, it's like I'm not actually in control. I have ADHD and I was taking to see if it would help but I think I'm not fine lol
@@AmandaSbarros I have to start giving meds at least 2 months chance. I sometimes wonder if it’s me
@@AmandaSbarrosHow long have you taken it that make a you feel like that? I noticed it’s been 8 months since you posted this. 🧐 How are you doing now?
@@BB-yw1ez hiii, I'm way better. I'm still taking Wellbutrin, even if I think I need stimulants specific for ADHD but my doctor keeps telling me I need more discipline and my parents believe her so... Anyway, it doesn't actually help my ADHD but it helps my depression, a win is a win lol
I shared this with my grandma since she finally made the decision to quit smoking after the passing of my grandpa from 2nd hand.
Just started today. First day went well!
I just got my Bupropion HCL 150 MG filled today. Since this mediation has a black box warning. I have to meet with my Nurse Practitioner every month. I have my bottle in my hand now. I have yet to take it. I’ve heard really great things about the medication. I got it prescribed for my depression, but especially for my ADHD. I’m hoping it does great things for me. Considering I’m not hyper, but I have a difficult time focusing and concentrating on this. I procrastinate a lot. I start wayyy to many projects that I don’t finish. With my ADHD it’s like this:
Imagine being in a gymnasium with hundreds of thousands post it notes on the walls. On every post it note, there are thoughts, tasks and projects listed on them. That’s what my mind is like 24/7. The projects, thoughts, ideas and advice are really great. It will definitely benefit my life and progress me further. But I just cannot even go through step one and sit down to focus. I get so distracted easily. It’s horrible. Hopefully this medication will really help me!
This explains me to a T. My doctor just prescribed this to me so I’m hopeful.
I start tomorrow morning, I'll leave an update for anyone curious.
(First day) Today was a little easier to focus at work & i felt a bit more motivated than normal but no real big difference, No side effects yet either.
@@RuDev23 i started today. Severe nausea and head ache
@@RuDev23 thanks for this btw!
Week update, I've im 6 day's sober from Marijuana & have been alot more active outside & visiting with the family. Work is still a bit of a struggle to focus but I feel a small improvement!
@@RuDev23 awesome! Keep updating pls
Thanks for the info! Great video.
Happy to help Olivia!
i’m on day 4 of taking it, was on prozac before and all it did was numb me to everything and made me not care about anything, depression included but also good stuff. my psychiatrist said this might be better for me and my adhd which i’m also getting vyvanse for and that’s been amazing. here’s to hoping wellbutrin works as well!
How are you feeling now? I’m on day 4 and can’t sleep at all. But my mood feels pretty bright. I have more energy for some reason.
@@jon33709 i’m on like day 11 or 12, i haven’t felt any significant changes yet as it can take a month for it to start really working. maybe it’s a placebo but i don’t feel as bad as i did before. i haven’t had any side affects like insomnia though? what’s your dose?
I'm on bupropion 300mg and vyvanse 70mg as well. I hated SSRI's. On bupropion I feel normal. I even have the occasional bad day - like everyone does. A bit of insomnia at the start but that was the only side effect.
and how are you feeling now? any changes?
@@generic9117
Did it increase your focus time?
This was a lot of help! I just started
Good luck Maritza 👍🏻
Used it to quit smoking years ago. It worked. Also made me feel alot better mentally. Got off it cold turkey. Had suicidal thoughts. I do not advise to get off it cold turkey. 20 years later in looking into talking to a doctor regarding angry, fear, and depression.
Smoked normal on it for 5 days 5 days unto it i looked at the cigarette like wht am I smoking I don't even smoke. Exactly how I felt. True story.
Great to hear it worked so well for you! 👍
Thank you for this video info!!! Tomorrow I’m taking my first prescription with Bupropion I’m looking forward to it!!!
Thank you so much Doctor for the video ... it's very helpful ...
Thank you! I am happy to help.
This was super useful. Thank you!
I'm taking it for borderline personality disorder, I get drowsy on it which is pretty bad since I'm a delivery driver. The first week I lost the ability to cry, drift (don't attempt to drift/power slide on the first week as reaction time slows down), and feel anxiety which was cool cause sliding around downtown delivering packages right after black friday is stressful. Effects lessened and driving became easier second week. I still get sleepy, my doc told me to play around with the time I take the medication so I started taking it at night. For me, taking bupropion feels like theres a mechanic in my head trying to fix my brain but hes taking his time cause he wants to maximize the paycheck. I'm impulsive so I keep the meds on another floor just in case I start feeling 'quirky' and do something i regret. Btw I'm on week 3 and I feel like my normal self but less impulsive, and still drowsy
I will start taking this medication in a couple days, Bupropion HCL 150MG 24Hr SA tab. I was on Mirtazapine and it wasn’t working well for me. I’m on other medications for PTSD as well. I hope this will help me.
4 weeks in and I feel a lot better,sleep has been affected I used sleep a solid 8 hours and now get bout 4
dont feel tired,have been able to focus for hours on end and have incredible energy.besides sleeping poorly truly done wonders for me
This is because one thing the Dr. Doesn't mention, bupropion was originally used for cocaine cessation. It's a very odd SSRI in that it produces alot of energy almost like a lower dose amphetamine. This is also why weight loss is common. For me, burpropion crushes depression fast because it does indeed feel like I'm on a low dose of cocaine. And it helped me quit smoking in 8 days
@@cresc3ndo475 it’s not an ssri it’s an ndri.
Any sex effect ?
Yea.. just starting this aswell for a smoking cessation I'll try to update
If anyone is taking an SSRI and doesn't like the side-effects, Bupropion is definitely worth trying. I hated being on SSRI's but have no side-effects on Bupropion.
Libido normal?
Same here I m facing horrible sexual side effects on ssri ! Should I try wellburtin for mild depression and chronic fatigue due to depression ?
You can ask your Dr. about adding bupropion to your ssri that’s what I do.
I'd come off the SSRI.
@@ashuvijay7031 my doctor suggested that for me cause of my low sex drive. she prescribed me Wellbutrin.
Great video thank you Dr. I’m new on this medication about 5 weeks in on 300mg daily and it has helped my depression.. with minimal to no side effects. New Sub by the way ..
Well, in my case (moderate-severe depression) Wellbutrin was extremely effective. While I not only suffered severely from the painful symptoms of depression, but was also unable to work and was at risk of having my cognitive abilities permanently impaired, my condition improved greatly just a few days after starting Wellbutrin (150mg XR). Specifically, I had no negative changes in thinking and perceptions, or negative changes in my personality. I felt a certain euphoric effect (thought that's what cocaine must feel like) but otherwise not like being on drugs. I also noticed that I seem to have suffered from mild social anxiety all my life, which I only became aware of when the drug made it go away. Also, I only had certain side effects (itchy skin, and the feeling of a slightly altered self-perception) for the first week, during the changeover process, which then went away. Now, after several months of taking the drug, I have slowly stopped taking it. At the moment I am still a bit more tired than before, which is logical because the drug had a stimulating effect, but I no longer experience any symptoms of depression. I can only report positive things about the drug, it has served its purpose without side effects. The biggest drawback seems to me that there is no 75mg XR dosage, which on the one hand would facilitate tapering (the tablets should not be split), and after the decline of acute depression would be a perfectly adequate dose for maintenance therapy to prevent relapse over a period of time.
I just picked up my first presciption for severe depression and this post has given me a lot of hope. Thank you
Thank you for taking the time to tell us this. I really appreciate hearing people feel the same about something I’ve struggled with.
Hey I started taking my 150mg SR every other day. Works for me.
That side effect list spooked me tho like anxiety is what I’m trying to combat yet it’s a potential side effect ??
@@jjvexist Yeah, I've heard it's effective for depression but probably not for anxiety. Also, I love your RDJ profile picture :D
Why do you recommend Wellbutrin for depression and Zyban for quitting smoking? Isn't it all just bupropion? Why would the brand matter?
I just started taking Bupropion today for my lack of focus and anxiety. If it doesn't work within the first 3 weeks, I was instructed to try out Adderall. I'm a bit nervous about both these medications but I'm doing it for my own good. I just hope everything turns out alright.
Edit on 15 of April, 2022.
I tried out Bupropion for a few weeks but had to get off of it shortly after. Even though it was an antidepressant, it caused me to have depressive episodes and my emotions weren't in my hands, so to speak. My best guess is that I was equipped with the wrong type of drug. I didn't have strong depression at the time, I needed something for my ADHD. A stimulant would work better than an antidepressant.
Now on adderall, it works quite well. It's not a miracle drug, it helps me focus but only when I actually try to focus. Unlike without it, where I try to focus but can't. However, I can easily drink adderall and spend the next four hours hyperfocused on the wrong thing. But unlike Bupropion, it has no side effects because adderall is the equivalent of drinking coffee, for example. It's a drug consumed within a few hours and once it's done, it's chemically done and decomposed. The only side effects you'd have are during the usage time of a few hours, and it's not severe. If you don't stay hydrated, or forget to eat, you might get headaches.
How it working out for you?
@@deelvlvlg how are you now?
I need UPDATES!
@@deelvlvlg I tried out Bupropion for a few weeks but had to get off of it shortly after. Even though it was an antidepressant, it caused me to have depressive episodes and my emotions weren't in my hands, so to speak. My best guess is that I was equipped with the wrong type of drug. I didn't have strong depression at the time, I needed something for my ADHD. A stimulant would work better than an antidepressant.
Now on adderall, it works quite well. It's not a miracle drug, it helps me focus but only when I actually try to focus. Unlike without it, where I try to focus but can't. However, I can easily drink adderall and spend the next four hours hyperfocused on the wrong thing. But unlike Bupropion, it has no side effects because adderall is the equivalent of drinking coffee, for example. It's a drug consumed within a few hours and once it's done, it's chemically done and decomposed. The only side effects you'd have are during the usage time of a few hours, and it's not severe. If you don't stay hydrated, or forget to eat, you might get headaches.
@@KimiRhavenrose Update posted as a reply, and I'll be updating my comment.
This told me nothing more than what is on the label. Would be good to hear more about how it works in the brain as compared to other drugs.
Perfect, I cant take these AND drink alcohol. A great reason to stop binge drinking every day (just started so not a big deal). Right now its just a habit I want to stop but havent cared to until falling into suicidal depression.
Awesome video. Thank u 👍🏻
Hey Muhammad! So great you liked the video! It means the world to me 👍
Hello. Early on in the video, you mentioned another Rx is better than Bupropian. Which medication would you be referring to?
Thank u. Good overview
Thank you for the info
Love your video! Thank you. 🙏🏾💜🌈
Hi HappyMomma412,
Amazing to hear you loved my video! I am happy to help!
I’m starting this week!! Depression & ADHD - I will update in a week :)
How’s it going ???
I was prescribed this for anxiety and depression does it work for anxiety and thoughts that come with it
hi,nice contents.No mentions about the use of this med for fight food craving,exp junk,not useful at all?
thanks the smoking part was very helpful.
Thanks for the video
Hi, I going to start taking this medication but I have hypothyroidism. Any suggestions about if I can take these medications together of if I should take time to separate? If so how long between. Thank you
Hey Bianca, good question. I could not find that hypothyroidism slows the absorption or metabolisation of Bupropion. But it is important to note that not all medication can be combined.
Therefore the best thing to do would be to visit your phycisian and ask them for personal advice.
I hope this was helpful 😅
Is welbutrin ok to take with anti depressant celexa?
thank you
for the video
We don’t have Wellbutrin in Australia. So I asked for zayban for the antidepressant affects. Is zyban exactly the same?
Is it safe to take it with Effexor? Im on 26mg effexor tapering slow to reduce the withdrawl. Thank you 😊 and is it as hard to come off as it is for Venlafaxin?
I have the Same question
Ik ben heel blij dat iemand met medische kennis de moeite heeft genomen om een kanaal gewijd hieraan te creeren! :D Ik heb het in de kast staan. Ik was heel lang bang dat ik er psychotisch van zou worden. Wat is jouw advies?
Hoi, en heb je het intussen genomen.. Ik krijg het binnekort als ik volledig afgebouwd ben van de citalopram. Maar Jezus wat een horror verhalen zeg. Btw mijn huisarts moet zich er nog in gaan verdiepen, omdat ze er weinig ervaring mee hebben. Alleen de lage dosis om te stoppen met roken. Ik zou het nemen voor mijn chronische depressie.. Na alle SSRI hoopte ik dat dit het wondermiddel zou zijn, maar begin ernstig te twijfelen..
@@wilmagerrits9745It worked?
Please doctor, I would like your oppinion. I'm tapering off Clomipramine as it's not working any more for me after a year. I have set my eyes on Vortioxetine of Buproprion. I was wanderring do you have any idea of these last 2 as continuation, i'm having anxiety and major deoression. Bupropion seems appealing as it works on dopamine receptors, not serotonine. Do you have any idea which will dit better? Thank you.
I just started bupropion first week on it. I take Lexapro as well. Lexapro is a very good med too.
how do you feel, did u stop lexapro
I had a kidney transplant 4 months ago, at 3 month mark I started feeling fatigue and my insomnia kicked in crazy, going to sleep at 7 to 9AM to then wake up to take my pills and go back to sleep a little more if possible. The psychiatrist at the transplant center prescribed Wellbutril XL 150mg & Trazodone 50mg, it's been five days and I'm getting extreme side effects from shaky hand, brain fog, low blood pressure, legs giving up sometimes. The lack of concentration and speech It's crazy for now can't even speak correctly sometimes as i have to think to much, can't concentrate for shiet currently, I'll start watching videos stead of doing tasks and at the end i don't even know what the video i eatch is mostly about. Want to know If anyone else had such experience, and hopefully some with a transplant can ellaborate. Doctor keep telling me that the good effects usually start at 4 to 6 week mark.
Wish you luck
I get the mechanics of Bupropion but does it help psychological issues with mental blocks, anxieties, lost of logic perception in ex: geometric drawings? Lastly when discontinuing Bupropion does it have withdrawals that magnify these anxieties symptoms?
😍💜 Thank you! What are the side effects of Bupropion please? Happy Holidays and Happy New Year’s to you and yours Dr ! 💜😍
Happy holidays to you to! I cover the side effects later in the video, and in the description! 👍
How to Medicate Thank you. I was looking for a written description 😍💜
@@Krystal620 no problem! I am happy to help.
Hair loss 😕
Minor headaches
Weight fluctuations.
hello sir what is action it inhibit ne and da receptor it also used for smoking cessation thanks
Thank you. How do you taper off Wellbutrin?
Hi Millstreet Teut,
You should discuss this with your prescribing physician. They can help you with the process.
I don’t think im depressed, I think is my everyday stress making me feel that way. I’ve been on Wellbutrin for like 12 weeks and I don’t feel anything. I used it before and it did help.. don’t find anything exciting at all. Help 🆘
I mean you need that stethoscope for emergencies, quick drawing is a must!
Hello a question do these medications make you gain weight
If I don’t feel any effects on 150mg after 2 weeks should I call my doctor? Or wait another 2 weeks?
Would the SR have less anxiety side effects as XL?
Wellbutrin XL and SR are different formulations of the same drug. One is not better than the other. The differences between Wellbutrin XL and Wellbutrin SR are found in the dosing and the approved uses. XL stands for extended release; it only needs to be taken once per day. SR stands for sustained release; it may be taken twice per day.
The generic name for the drug is bupropion. Bupropion is an antidepressant medication that works by changing the levels of chemicals in the brain.
There is no difference in strength between Wellbutrin XL and SR. The difference lies in how you take your dose. Once these drugs are stable in your system, they are designed to work at the same strength. You should not change between Wellbutrin XL and SR on your own. Your doctor may switch formulations depending on your diagnosis and response to treatment.
Wellbutrin XL is approved to treat major depressive disorder and seasonal affective disorder (SAD). SAD is depression that occurs mainly in the fall and winter.
The dose for Wellbutrin XL starts at 150 mg once per day, and may go up to 300 mg once per day. The dose is the same for both major depressive disorder and SAD. The daily dose is usually taken in the morning.
Wellbutrin SR is only approved to treat major depressive disorder. The dose starts at 150 mg once per day and may increase to 150 mg twice per day. Wellbutrin SR is usually taken in the morning and midafternoon.
If you miss a dose of Wellbutrin SR, you should take it as soon as you remember and then continue with your usual dose schedule. However, because Wellbutrin XL is an extended-release medication, if you miss a dose, do not take it when you remember. Take it the next day at the usual time.
Do not stop taking Wellbutrin SR or XL on your own. Talk to your health care provider first.
Doctor, I have been prescribed Wellbutrin and I love this medication, however, I am experiencing chest pain. This is literally the only thing about this medication that is bad. I feel completely normal and the self I have been missing out on for so long not on the right plan. Is there another drug or dosage that would not give me chest pains?? thank you
Talk to the doctor who prescribed your medication
Merry Christmas
😍💜😍 I’ll watch again. I saw the side effects listed for Zyban but not Bupropion in the description💜😍💜
The side effects are the same. Zyban is a brand of Bupropion.
I like ur personality which is why ill keep watching. However, I've been taking Wellbutrin for many years now and it's a purple circle pill
Mine too.
I was sertraline for 4 years off and on since 3 years did nothing for me and i taken many supplements instead of antidepressants but did nothing for me
I'm still major depressive anxiety fear now i decided i will take sertraline but many people said get positive results on taken wellbutrin
Question will it benefits for anxiety if take wellbutrin instead of sertraline?
Tomorrow morning I am going to start for anxiety and low attention, fatigue problems.
My doctor told me that it may not be effective for anxiety but I saw some people solved anxiety problem with Wellbutrin.
I use this one because I don’t want other SSRI side effects and this one has less problems
I will update day by day.
Day 1: Before taking it I was having anxiety attack.
After taking it I have good focus, less anxiety.
I hope it helps more for my anxiety.
@David Vela It’s almost a week now.
Pretty good. I don’t feel my hearth. The worries that I’ve been dealing with doesn’t come to my mind as they used to.
I lived some bad things 2 days ago but without this pill, I’m sure I would deal with my problem accompanied with a big anxiety.
I felt zero side effects. I can sleep well. Even I can have naps.
People mention about focus and energy boost but I didn’t feel it.
This worked just an anxiety soother for me
@@sahindemirer How are you now?
@@camim2612 Still feeling good. I can care my son which was extremely boring for me before Wellbutrin. I don’t feel energy boost but I feel that too much anxiety was taking my energy so without anxiety I have better energy.
Today it is 17th day.
@@sahindemirer Thats cool!! I am happy for you :)
@@camim2612 thanks, if you hesitate be bold about it. If someone asks I will go on updating my situation
Also, i love wellbutrin. However, im tired mentally abd physically all the time. I have no tyroid issues for my doctor takes blood religiously. I've been missing a lot of work due to this problem and I'm just fed up with hitting frustrated what can I do?
How are your eating and sleeping habits?
Hello, I was told by a psyquiatric doc to split the 150 mg slow release pill in half, when I read the prescription it said not to do so!! I got back to him and he insisted in doing so. I hear you say not to do it, but should I listen to the doctor? Is is safe? I haven t started yet because I m unsure.
I was on 75 mg for 3 wks. Then got bumped up to 150 mg but at this time I already split all my 150 mg to 75 mg. My Psychiatrist said it’s fine to continue to 150 mg even if i already split.
find it very helpful and informative , please tell me the plan, step wise that how to stop bupropion 150 mg as i used it for 08 months and my doctor advise me to withdraw gradually , thanks with good hope ,
Helllo, I would like to know if Wellbutrin can increase creatinine level ?
Hi Andre,
I don't know, but I can not find anything on increased creatinine levels in medical literature.
If you really want to know than you could ask your prescribing physician.
I was prescribed buproprion (not Zyban or Wellbutrin) 150mg twice a day to quit smoking. Will this generic brand still help with quiting smoking? I notice you stated to use the Wellbutrine brand for quiting smoking. Thanks fir your video, your help, and response. 🙂
The brand names Zyban and Wellbutrin both contain the active generic drug bupropion. So yes the generic version is exactly the same as the branded versions. The only difference is that generic drugs are cheaper than brand name versions of the same drug.
did you stop smoking? If yes, after how many days, did you have to make an effort with something else or did the medication alone make a difference, what did you feel?
I was prescribed this for my ADHD, it's helped with my depression at first but not my ADHD and since it's not working for my bigger problem I've become depressed anyway for some reason 🙃 halp
I was too for my AdHD
at what time it started to work? i also have adhd and mayor depression
I started bupropion at age 20 at 150mg. I’m still on bupropion, but now 300mg, at age 26, and I’ve taken it almost consistently over the last 6 years (emitting ~8 months trying out other medication). The side effects went away, for me, in less than a month of use.
Did it ever give you trouble sleeping? I’ve been taking it for a few months and I’m only now starting to experience side effects. I’m only on 100mg
Kristina Marie Yeah, my main side effects were insomnia, bruxism, excessive sweating, and rapid heart rate. I don’t have insomnia as frequently anymore, but I do grind my teeth to no end in my sleep. The other ones went away after the first month or so.
Did u get higher libido on Wellbutrin
@@EE-ie9gm In comparison to or in conjunction with other antidepressants, such as Zoloft, yes. By itself, no.
@@pascalecat
So you mean if you were experiencing low libido with an SSRI like Zoloft, and also take Wellbutrin, it can make a difference instead of just being on only one of them? Just curious
In Pakistan here,we have GSK Wellbutrin XL and Zylexx SR.Which one should I take for quitting smoking?Also,can I take it with Xanax and Escitalopram
Thank you
Not use with escitalopram
Why wellbutrin for depression and zyban to quit smoking...if they're the same thing?
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Hi Bojidar,
Thank you! I am happy to help.
I feel like I don’t notice a difference if I take it or don’t take it or if my dose is higher or lower anyone else ?
Is it 150mg to stop smoking? As I’m only small and the 1mg of champix had to be lowered to 0.5 for me . Also if I’m on zopiclone or any other medications are they safe thank you
I love bupropion, I use it for adhd
Hi! I know some antidepressants you have to be wend off the drug. Is that true for Bupropion as well? Thanks
Not with bupropion
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my doctor change wellbutrin 150mg from sertaline 50mg ...actually ssri and ndri can intake tgt?
I know you didn’t say anything about sexual wellness issues, but I know there are similar issues with other depression medications. Are there common libido or ED side effects from Wellbutrin?
Yes and no. Hypersexuality is an uncommon but relevant possibility
How will you know if the high blood pressure is due to taking bupropion?
My Dutch psychiatrist prescribed me Wellbutrin, which worked great except for the allergic reaction I got. So now we're gonna try zyban. I used zyban a long time ago and had no severe side effects then. You state for depression, Wellbutrin is the way to go. Why not zyban? (Tried SSRI's , didn't work) thanks In advance.
Hi Karel Utjes,
Good question. Zyban and Wellbutrin are brandnames, but they contain the same drug/active substance. Usually Zyban is prescribed to help people quit smoking and Wellbutrin is prescribed to treat depressions. This is the way both drugs are branded.
I hope this was helpful!
I’ve been taken wellbutrin for 2-3 weeks, I can’t say I feel any difference... i suffer from bipolar 1 too and takes mood stabilizing - would you say wellbutrin is nothing for me and i should stop taking it?
Hi Dag,
Always discuss this with your prescribing physician.
no, xanax is better for bipolar. anti depressants make bipolar people suicidal and depressed. takes the joy out of life. im not a doctor, nobody will listen to me but i took zoloft for 2 years and it ruined my life.
I’m starting this soon 🙀
why do you recommend brands Wellbutrin for depression and zyban for smoking, they are just the same thing formulated by differed companies are they not
I'm going to start taking my smoking medicine again too help me quit smoking again
Hi on my first week of Wellbutrin and my emotional is good not high or low just in the middle. But I am having cold like symptoms runny nose itchy throat and sinus pain it’s been 4 days now.
Can you take it with melatonin 5mg? I have heard about causing sleepless nights by this medication?
Hey doc, does wellbutrin show up on a hair follicle drug test? I'm in a small town, need to pass a hair drug test, dont want to disclose personal information.
My psychiatrists wants me to take it for adhd bc im also depressed, but that doesnt make sense to me since im depressed because of my lifelong undiagnosed and untreated adhd..what do you think?
I’ve been on Wellbutrin 300mg for maybe 6 months now and every single day I don’t really have a “headache” it’s more just like cloudiness or head congestion idk, it’s kind of hard to explain. But when I see side effects of “headaches” I wonder if this is considered a headache. I do feel dizzy at times but maybe this annoying head pressure that won’t go away. Do you think it’s time to move on from this?
this is me at this exact moment bro
@@finn8922 found out I have adhd and the new medication has changed my life. We’re still trying to find the right ADHD medication because there are many but I have felt so much better. Wellbutrin didn’t do a damn thing for me. Please Talk to psychiatrist about it. That might help you out. Hope this helps. I want came to the comment section of TH-cam videos and nobody ever really replied so I’m hoping this helps bro
@@finn8922 Sorry I didn’t respond faster
@@vr6trooper Thank you for the help, I appreciate it! Wellbutrin is very odd yes. I am/was taking 1x daily to help with stress and anxiety - 6 days ago it got bumped to 2x to help me quit nicotine also. I feel so cloudy and dizzy…also have not slept much past 6 days. Going to give it 2 more days. If it does not improve I definitely am done with it bro
@@finn8922 ok but if you just started it, give it time to get into your system. Those types of medicines take weeks to show improvement. It didn’t work for me but it could work for you. Just remember man don’t stop seeking help. I went to one psych and they kept me on Wellbutrin. A year later I tried another psych and she changed my life. I’m rooting for you man. Good luck. Hit me up on here if you ever have any questions. I’ll respond when I can
*Sorry for the long writing*
What if me drinking coffee improves my energy levels and mood.
When I drink coffee (especially medium size Americano w/no sugar), I feel good energy & confidence & I feel that I can concur my tasks and I see things more clearly. And feel driven to do things (If I had them as goals) w/out crippling anxiety and overthinking things.
Normally I might feel graugy even if my sleep schedule is fixed & if I'd slept for 7-8 hrs that day. But for some reason large amounts of coffee fixes it + it makes it easier for me to "decode" information during lectures, understand, and learn; without having to put in huge amounts of effort to focus and understand what's being said in the lecture.
Caffeine seems to make the learning process smoother for my brain. IDK how and why.
(I've read about ADHD; and how stimulants can help such cases. I don't have ADHD, maybe what I've experienced was a placebo effect).
*Large amounts of coffee lifts up my spirit & brings back the old me (the motivated me). Without it I may be a sloppy human that hates doing things. With it I feel like doing things without complaining.
I do have huge anxiety that I hate. I've experienced its symptoms more than once for months [separated intervals of individual months].
I wish I can have an off-switch that can keep me grounded in the now; so that I can thing on my feet, and not have to be crippled by fatigue and overthinking due to feeling overwhelmed by choices; which leads to feeling anxious.
I used to be a huge coffee drinker in the morning, but when coupled with bupropion my anxiety tripled. I switched to decaf and all is good now. I realized I don't need the caffeine as much anymore.
How about adding Wellbutrin with pristiq?
Hello, thanks for the video.
Do you know something curious? You can help me.
I stop taking Bupropion and take it for depression, but it also serves me for anxiety 😁🤔 I don't understand how I can help myself to feel calm if it is supposed to increase dopamine and noradrenaline, which are not activators?
Thank you!!!
I had chest pain , dyspneA after 4 days of use bupropion , should i stop it
Wellbutrin is like magic for me (18 months experince )
BEFORE
1) i used to smoke one packet of cigarrate in everyday..
2) i drank two bottle of beers in everyday..
3) i am in manic depression
4) my weight is 95kg..
18 months later..
AFTER
1) I never to smoke cigarrate now..
2) i never to drink alcohol now
3) i am feeling so good myself now
4) My weight is 82kg.. (-13kg)
There is only one negattive side effect. .
My dream is high definition.. it is like real..
This is my experince
Hi Fatih,
I am happy to hear you made all these healthy improvements 👍
Me too! I’m only 1.5 months in and I’ve completely stopped vaping. I don’t crave it & I am finally feeling happy again
Are you still on bruophine?
@@jaggerdfletcher1618 my short answer is NO.. Everything is allright. .
Did it increase libido?
I got prescribed this but apparantly its no longer available in the uk
It's back on the market now
Thank you for your informative insight. I started Wellbutrin for depression about a week ago and I instantly experienced the side effects of insomnia and increased stimulation and suppressed physiological status (I.e no crying episodes). However, a week in I flipped and felt a change in my mood. I started to feel heaviness and my emotions, that I had been experiencing prior, even more intensely. I would take the medication every morning to try sleep better at night. However, when I informed my PCP of these new observations she told me to stop the medication ‘cold turkey’. I know I have only been on for a week but I did not expect her to say to just stop taking the medication. She mentioned to wait a week with no medication and then start a different medication. Would you agree or what do you want think? This is truly ‘Russian roulette’ of trying to get better 😞
thats exactly what it is, eventually you do find the proper one to work with your chemistry. your doctor knows exactly whats going on with you & trust me. i have years waiting to find out mine was prozac.
I tried fluoxetine and i feel horrible even more depressed and then i changed to escitalopram and it work for 4 weeks after that i start feeling the same as fluoxetine so so bad and now im starting with bupropion and its so awesome how i feel even with more energy at work thing that the other ones didnt made me feel but its true that between changing from one to other my doctor told me to wait 8 to 10 days before i start the next one
I feel the same way, but I am confused if I should stop it or keep taking it. I took it at night before sleep but I noticed that it increased my depression way too much and all I ever felt was sad unfortunately. I’m not sure if this has changed me forever, I really hope it hasn’t.
@@jaimemendozaaguilar1372 is Bupropion anything like adderal? Is it stimulating or have any euphoria effect?
@@Trippyz502 i didn't had any euphoria effect but what its true is that you have to take it early in the morning because if you take it before going to bed you will not sleep all night because yes its stimulating effects and maybe euphoria effects too on higher doses
i was prescribed it , i forgot why, then this video explained it . but i dont feel confortable using it as my sleep shedual is pretty bad.... so i dont ... i got it for depression, but it says it can increace anxiety, i believe it did so im kinda freakin out about it .... i might look to change my prescriptions now ...
Hey, You should contact your doctor to ask them for advice.
Hopefully that will help!
Does Wellburtin is good for Reward defecite syndrome??
Please answer my question...
Anyone else get intense itching? No hives or any other allergic reaction, just a buggy crawling feeling? I suffer with that but would love to be able to take it.
Been taking it for a week now and yes I get incredibly itchy seems like mostly at night
Is flue like symptom ,aches joints pain sweat fever - normal.and acceptable , side effects ? Or it indicate something dangerous?