I came here because I have been experiencing hair loss ever since my doctor switched me from Bupropion sr to xl a little over a month ago. I am on the 150 mg dose though, not the 300 mg that you're speaking of. However, after about a week on the xl dose, I noticed a large increase in overall shedding. I had my thyroid checked and it was optimal. I have had thyroid-related hair loss before and this is very different. I didn't put it together with the change from sr to xl until a few days ago when the amount of hair coming out started to look like chemo-related hair loss. I've never seen anything like it, on myself at least, I am an RN and have seen a lot of chemo hair loss. It's almost as if it has just shut off my follicles, 30-40 long healthy hairs at a time are just sliding out of my hair, and that goes on all day. My shower drain looks like a mouse is trying to get out, there is just so much hair loss it's shocking. I stopped taking it yesterday, I cannot wait for it to be out of my system. I really think the 150 mg xl dose is also causing issues. I've been googling and it seems like a lot of people also report the same side effects. I wish it didn't have such a long half-life, I really want to keep my hair. Thank you so much for making this video and helping us to understand what is going on.
How frustrating, I hope you find a solution too. I'm taking the same dose on the XL version and broke out in hives today. I've been taking it for 17 days. I'm not going to take it anymore. The hives freaked me out. Good thing I went straight to the ER and avoided having to get an epi pen shot.
Had similar experience and didn't really notice until a year after because my hair is generally really thick. So thick that I often have to get it thinned out. Not anymore after a year on this drug. I'm getting off of it. It sucks because it helped with my anxiety and depression. One thing I did notice is that my impulse control became worse too on it.
This is pretty much the same comment I made below but I wanted to repeat it here so everyone had the opportunity to read it....I was first prescribed Wellbutrin XL when it was still being given out as samples. It was seriously a wonder drug for me: not only did it pretty much make my depression vanish, I lost 30 pounds and my sex drive was through the roof. This was after trying 4 other antidepressants that didn't work for me. A few years later, I realized one day that this medication was not working for me anymore. I decided to go on some prescription drug chat rooms and found that there were many people who were having problems because they were being prescribed generic Bupropion. In fact, one generic was actually removed. At that time, it wasn't so much of a chore for your doctor to merely write a prescription for brand name only but pretty soon it became a situation where patients had to try 2-4 generics before it would be paid for by insurance companies and even then at a higher price. So I eventually quit. Years later, I tried again and even went so far as to use a Canadian pharmacy that was producing "brand-name Wellbutrin XL" but unfortunately it didn't work for me either. A few years after that, my depression got so bad that I tried two generics and finally got brand-name Wellbutrin SR. The one that is still produced by GlaxoSmithKline. Finally, I had found the original formula! It's such a pain to jump through all the hoops and it costs about $50 through my insurance per month but it's so worth it. I have literally tried 6 different generic formulations of Bupropion throughout the years and they just aren't right: they either don't work or the side effects are terrible. I always encourage people to try to get the brand-name Wellbutrin SR because it seems to be the only one that still works like it used to. Best of luck to you!
i also had to take a generic because wellbutrine isn´t available in my country. Turned out that GlaxoSmithKline just changed the name of Wellbutrine while the ingredient-list is the same. But only the XL version is available n my country. Theres no SR sold. I´m taking my generic since almost 2 months and it didn´t show any positive effect, it just isn´t working. I feel like i´m taking a placebo. I do take it with food because, in a group of bupropio user i was told to do so to prevent me from stomac pain and actually as i forget it during my meal and took it a bit later i got stomach pain. So i still take it with food. How do you take yours? Also after 5 weeks of 150 XL, i took 2 pills meaning upped my dose to 300 XL since almost 3 weeks and its still not working. Do you think it will work if get the one from GlaxoSmithKline the 300 XL ?Or would i need the SR version?Hounestly what do you think?
When I was on bupropion, I had to have my doctor write "dispense as written" on my medication because the generic version just didn't work. It used to cost me out of pocket $80 a month for the brand name Wellbutrin since my insurance wouldn't cover it since a generic version is available, which isn't fair considering I didn't have a choice. If the generic doesn't work, how is that my fault? They needed to be inspected to see what was really in those tablets. Generic medications have worked for me for other drugs, but that Wellbutrin must be sensitive or something. It's nice to know (well, sort of) that other people have experienced this, and that it wasn't just "in my head" or something. I hope they fix that so that more people don't have to suffer like I did when the change to generic happened.
Bupropion has saved my life. My lifelong major depressive disorder is corrected. I’m no longer crying daily, sobbing and having suicidal ideation. I’ve been on 300mg for 2 years and it has helped me navigate chronic autoimmune illness. I resisted it for years and my only wish is that I started it sooner.
Hola buenas, me alegro mucho! Sabes si se adquiere tolerancia?? Yo llevo 3 semanas y me está yendo genial, pero tengo miedo de que se baje el efecto con el tiempo
I had terrible, terrible side effects from Teva bupropion. I experienced sudden and extreme fits of anger, and I had never had anger issues in the past. Never. I am a mellow person. In addition to the unexplained anger, a few weeks into the Teva perscription my hair started to fall out. My hairdresser even expressed concern. I will never take another medication manufactured by Teva again.
I just started day 2 curing 150 in half and it is from Teva! Are you sure this is the bad one? That’s awful. I’ve been hit by a car my mom died and I m not mobile from the accident. I m at an all time low. Rage and hair loss would kill me. Really. The end. I’m contacting my shrink. Did you go on the brand name
I'm on Buproprion and lemme tell ya, if i don't stop this drug now, I'm gonna be on the news soon. The rage is...is....i don't know...this is not good. I am truly concerned. I'm normally peaceful.
I'm self medicating today with a beer, a cig, and hopefully a joint later. I had the violent daydreams today as well. My trick is this. There is one life only. No heaven, no hell other than life, and no savior, that all a con job. I'm a man of legend and this is my legacy. How do I want the story to go, a good guy all his life, or a piece of shit because of China.
@@mavrosyvannah you should probably look into understanding faith. There’s no scientific explanation for consciousness and humanity. The world at large like trees growing fruit and the ground growing vegetables. The aspect of birth. Reality in of itself is far beyond whatever you could understand. Grasping this will certainly help you because if you truly believe in the single life you have(more so given) why waste it poisoning and shorting it with weed and tobacco.
In the last year, on three different refills from different pharmacies, my wellbutin smelled like sulfer or rotten eggs. I get GI upset and major gas. The pharmacists amy my doctors acted like I was nuts. Ive been a psychiatric RN for 7 years, and they act like I am making this up. Finally had to have a pharmacist smell it. He still kept asking, if I left it in ahot car, did I do this or that... I'm like bozo, I think I know how to keep medication. Again, Ive been a psych nurse for 7 years, a nurse for 9
Me too. I couldn't believe how much gas I was passing! My friends tell me to give it up to 6 weeks to take effect. 20 years ago I was on the brand name and it worked immediately. I'll try to be patient.
I’m taking generic Wellbutrin. Ever since feb 2023. It smells horrible. I can’t stand to open the bottle. My pharmacist smelled their own unopened bottle and I saw on their face it was horrible smell. I took my bottle to my dr and he agrees it smells horrible. Idk where to go with this information. I realize this video was posted years ago
It really does. I take 400mg SR (200mg tabs) spread 12 hours apart. As soon as it hits my tongue, I get a quick nauseous feeling. Only med I take that does that. Once it's down though, it's not bothersome
My bupropion is branded as Zyban which seems to be the go to brand in the UK, where I am from, I personally haven’t had any problems with it and haven’t heard of any serious issues related to this brand luckily. My psychiatrist actively tells my General Practitioner (GP) to prescribe this specific brand to avoid such problems.
Doctors try to put me on Wellbutrin I had a panic episode after my ex boyfriend tried to killl me. And I was sad and not getting out of bed tearful Long story short I was out on Wellbutrin it gave me the most horrific stomach pain I’ve experienced I tried everything eating before taking it … nothing helped once I completely stopped my stomach healed . Thank god I don’t listen to doctors I am my own doctors it’s my body and I know what’s harmful and what’s not
Hi. I still have questions about efficacy. Twenty years ago I was prescribed brand-name Wellbutrin (I don't think that any generics existed then), at 300 mg. (I assume it was XL, but I'm not sure--the pills were purple, I believe). It was MIRACULOUS. I suddenly had energy, focus, huge improvement in executive function (apparently I have ADHD, but didn't realize that until recently, at age 60!). I took it for a few years. Recently I decided to go back on it to deal with some of the old issues. I've gone through several variations of dosage and release-method--now all with generics. The medication that was life-changing 20 years ago is now like taking M&M's for me--pretty much zero effect on anything. Is there any way this could be due to the fact that I can only get generics? I fully expected them to work as well as before, so I'm not just being paranoid about generics--I was really surprised at how utterly ineffective they've been (no side-effects, though). Is there any way that the brand name simply works much better than the generics, at least for some people? I've recently had depression that's as bad as it's been in MANY years, while taking Bupropion generics regularly.
Hey i see that you've not been answered so let me give you my perspective as a very experienced drug/medication user who also was in contact with other experienced users. Drug responses, both psychologically and metabolically change over the course of your life, even if you're not taking them and you have a break like you did. So I don't know about USA generics, but in your case yes, the drug seems to have stopped working... But there's a chance it will change again. Try it in a couple years away.
i’m sorry that must be very frustrating, but you know something that could be affecting your mood is if you’re a woman, it could be menopausal, you could get all your hormones checked to see if they’re in balance. Mine are all in balance now, because of some hard work that I did, and my thyroid is optimal and I’m on 300 bupropion XL and I seem to be doing pretty good, but my sleep has not improved, anyway good luck
I know that when I was originally on Wellbutrin years ago, it was LIFE CHANGING, AMAZING stuff! But since generics are now available and the brand name is prohibitively expensive, I have tried 3 generics, another brand name and now take additional drugs to help. They do help, but I would so love to be on brand name Wellbutrin again. It wasn’t just helpful in an incremental, barely noticeable way, it was TRANSFORMATIVE!!! But, everyone just says, you’re wrong the generics are the same, so…
@@hollyisalwayshopeful2688 Thank you! The other thing I noticed (which is the main reason I went off of it again) was that my memory would start to get quite bad (not that it's great to begin with!) within a few days of starting even a low dose of generic Bupropion. I kinda need my memory, so I'm a little afraid to try it again, although I guess it's possible that there are other physiological reasons for its lack of efficacy for me.
You are not the only one to have had this experience. I was first prescribed Wellbutrin XL when it was still being given out as samples. It was seriously a wonder drug for me: not only did it pretty much make my depression vanish, I lost 30 pounds and my sex drive was through the roof. This was after trying 4 other antidepressants that didn't work for me. A few years later, I realized one day that this medication was not working for me anymore. I decided to go on some prescription drug chat rooms and found that there were many people who were having problems because they were being prescribed generic Bupropion. In fact, one generic was actually removed. At that time, it wasn't so much of a chore for your doctor to merely write a prescription for brand name only but pretty soon it became a situation where patients had to try 2-4 generics before it would be paid for by insurance companies and even then at a higher price. So I eventually quit. Years later, I tried again and even went so far as to use a Canadian pharmacy that was producing "brand-name Wellbutrin XL" but unfortunately it didn't work for me either. A few years after that, my depression got so bad that I tried two generics and finally got brand-name Wellbutrin SR. The one that is still produced by GlaxoSmithKline. Finally, I had found the original formula! It's such a pain to jump through all the hoops and it costs about $50 through my insurance per month but it's so worth it. I have literally tried 6 different generic formulations of Bupropion throughout the years and they just aren't right: they either don't work or the side effects are terrible. I always encourage people to try to get the brand-name Wellbutrin SR because it seems to be the only one that still works like it used to. Best of luck to you!
I have spent the last 14 days trying to figure out why the heck I have been feeling AWFUL, like complete and total shit. To the point I broke down and cried because i am so frustrated trying to figure out what changed. I did process of elimination and the last and only thing left is when I refilled my prescriptions 2 weeks ago they have me generic Wellbutrin xl and not the usual brand I take. 🥺 I had no idea this was even a thing
I took the Bupropion 150XL and didn’t have a problem until I was switched to the Slate Run manufacturer. After just one pill I felt like I was going crazy. I tried twice more thinking it was just me. It got worse! As soon as I went back to the prior manufacture I started feeling fine. I did eventually stop Bupropion due to several sids effects. The crappy part is I’m 1 month off and suffering from hair loss. I sure hope this subsides.
I was out on Buproprion. Started having rashes within a week. By week 2 I was in the icu with Stevens Johnson Syndrome. I was in a burn unit for 3 weeks. Almost died. No more bupropion for me!
This is not medical advice anything written here is intended for educational purposes only. Sorry to hear about this very unfortunate and rare side effect. It’s one of those super rare cases that people have write up. Clinically I have not seen a case of Steven Johnsons with this medication but doesn’t mean it can’t happen. Appreciate you sharing the story it’s something for me to keep in mind
@@ShrinksInSneakers oh for sure. I was just throwing it out there. Just saying no more bupropion for me lol. Many people have success with it. May have just been a one of for me but I will not be taking a chance in the future.
There were problems with a generic Venlafaxine a few years ago as well. Not as dramatic as carcinogens and dumping, but it just wasn’t effective. My local pharmacist was very selective about which brands he would supply - in the end only the brand name (Effexor) and one generic were stocked. And he would recommend the generic.
Was on BUPROPION HCL XL 150 MG, on the 26 day I had a horrible itch on both palms and eyes. And then after the 30 days I went up a dose, BUPROPION HCL XL 300 MG for 15 days and on day 9 had a terrible itch on my palms again and it traveled to the bottom of my foot. On day 10 (today) again itch palm, then traveled to my foot + I broke in hives all over my chest, neck and parts of my stomach. And both days happened at night
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Surprised I didnt know about the dose dumping in relation to seroquel xr/quetiapine. I was previously on it for a short period before going back to the standard/IR tablets. Also I found an interesting recall that happened around december 2020 with Sildenafil and Trazodone tablets being packaged together which most the news made a bit of a joke of but I guess that would be a slightly different situation to the dose dumping you explained here?
i received a batch of generic Bupropion 300XL(never brandname Wellbutrin, always generic, my insurance cant afford brand) and on initial inspection, the XL coating on this batch felt like a more matte/rougher finish than the other batches i've received. Other batches were smoother and glossier. This batch absolutely gave me more side-effects than relief.
I’m 34 weeks pregnant and stopped taking it. My baby had dilated ventricles in the brain and reduced significantly in a week (taking ultrasound weekly). Could be coincidental but who knows.
I've been taking 150 mg Bupropion XL and am on the Keto diet (high fat). I've been taking it since 10/26 (today is 11/13). I woke up at 5am today covered in large hives. I didn't take today and intend on stopping. I'm currently on steroids and benadryl. I have an appointment with my Dr. 11/17. Should I give the name brand a shot? I have to admit that turned off by this experience.
Sometimes the high fat diet can interfere with the extended-release mechanism, this is true in Seroquel. I would talk with your doctor and possibly consider immediate release, or a medication change if you are sure the hives are directly from the medication. Hope this helps
In regards to medication dumping, I was having a conversation with ChatGPT about, are there risks of certain foods that can increase my stomach's acidity and change the release of Wellbutrin XL? It said, in general no, but: Things that could affect stomach acidity: Antacids or Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs): If you're taking medications to lower stomach acid (like omeprazole or ranitidine), it could slow the dissolution of the extended-release coating slightly, but this isn't typically known to cause major problems with Wellbutrin. Highly acidic or alkaline foods: While everyday foods shouldn't cause significant problems, consuming something highly acidic (e.g., large quantities of citrus juice or vinegar) or highly alkaline (e.g., some mineral waters) might have a small impact, but there's no strong evidence suggesting it would lead to medication dumping.
Hey, sorry, it wasn’t very clear to me. At 3:09 you began to start talking about “Wellbutrin XL” - and on other comments here you’ve mentioned this was in reference to the one made by Teva. So, when you said, “Wellbutrin XL, did you mean the generic Bupropion XL? We are talking about the generic than brand name- that this is the problem, right? I’m just concerned about hair loss. I have the brand name Wellbutrin 150 mg XL
This issue was only with one specific companies generic version and only the 300 mg version. I have not seen any issues with hair loss associated with Wellbutrin clinically but I never dismiss these things as it could be possible in rare cases, I would not consider it to be a common side effect. Hope this helps
So if I heard you right, XL 300mg if it came from one of the many manufacturers it was dose dumping, but it’s been fixed at that site and it’s okay today
It was once specific manufacture and that medication was removed from the market. It was specifically the extended release version. For the most part I do not see an issue with using generic medication as cost is an issue for many of my patients. The FDA needs to do a better job ensuring the quality of medication, there have been several examples of contamination recently specifically with metformin most recently. I appreciate the comment
I was on bupropion for 9 months and around the 8th month mark, I started noticing symptoms from the medication. Even though I didn't have any prior to that. Regardless, it sent me to the ER because i started having panic attacks and pretty heavy anxiety. Thought I was gonna die. It's been about a little over 1 month since i quit, and things have definitely gotten better, but im still having withdrawal symptoms from the medication. Im wondering if anyone else can relate to my experience, and did you get better eventually?
In general side effects start early in treatment and get better with time on the medication, but anything is possible. Withdrawal effects when stopping medication can be a real problem and in most cases we are doing a slow taper to avoid that problem when someone is coming off a medication. Often a way to see if it's withdrawal from the medication is to reintroduce the mediation in a lower dose and see if the symptoms resolve. Hope this helps
In my experience taking it 4 years ago for smoking and very recently for depression. It makes you rage with blinding anger. Be extremely careful cause it says on the label may get anger or agression but they make it sound as it's a less common side effect when it's actually the main side effect. I've talked to others that have taken it ,that said it did the same thing in regards to the anger. It honestly should be recalled. It's a horrible drug . Everyone is different but myself and many others have reported it . If people that are close to you are saying why are you so angry all the time please think about it , that this could be the cause . Hope this helped someone out there✌️ also side note forgot to say. The first time I took it for smoking it gave me horrific headaches very close to migraines . I couldn't quite figure out why I started getting them the 2nd time when realized it was this med. Take it very serious and the anger though. You won't realize it until someone says something or hopefully you realize it. It's very sneaky how it works its way into that sector . Find out it's the uptake of adrenaline. Might as well market it as Adderall cause basically the same thing or close . Imagine it similar to taking a pill form of what the super hero hulk morfs into . It's that intense . Raging blinding anger . I'm not normally angry either normally chill and laid back. Avoid this medication and head my warning . This pill is toxic !!!
Everyones experience is different and rare side effects can occur, I have not the things you described here clinically and no single case should be considered definitive
@samanthaspringman5527 I quit it before I could get to that level in my system where it makes you agitated etc. I didn't feel it did anything for smoking. Quit at day 4 . Tried it recently for 2 weeks and it was horrible. I was taking it for depression. Thought it would help with depression, I'm bipolar one . Welbutrin actually induced anxiety a lot . I also went into rage anger attacks. I think it's funny now but I had a sun glass holder in my car that wouldn't close. I got so angry and raging mad about I punched it closed. Yeah it was pretty bad , extreme for something so minimal . It honestly makes you a monster. Also one that has similar side effects and sort of a similar makeup is Topiramate aka topamax. Anyways I take Gabapentin now best thing that has helped my anxiety. I also take 600mg Ltheanine in the morning.
@InstrumentalArcanum I try not to take psyche medicine because I tend to have crazy reactions to alot of it. I just wanted help to stop smoking. I'm getting older and it's becoming a health issue. When I went to my Dr I needed help with blood pressure and to stop smoking. My blood pressure stayed high then the multiple rage outbursts. I don't want to say mean things that hurts people-especially those I love. Nor do I want my pets afraid of me. That's not who I am and that's not who I am going to continue to be.
@samanthaspringman5527 I would honestly take l theanine if your not wanting to take pharma meds I don't blame ya . It will drastically reduce your BP over the course of a week. My BP is prefect now stress and anxiety are gone or very minimal.
Was on generic bupropion 150 mg for 2-3 weeks ( from the VA ) and was on 75 mg for a week before. Week three is when I woke up one day sore in my left leg. It hurt to walk. Then the next day my right leg. By day 3 my calf muscles felt fatigued. Then a week after I started getting muscle twitches/fasciculations in the leg then a couple days after other parts of my body. It’s been about 6 days since I stopped taking it and muscle soreness has gotten a little better. But the muscle twitching is still there, mostly in calves and thighs. All blood tests came back normal, waiting on a neurologist appt to make sure it’s nothing else. Anyone know when the full effects would be out of my system? I took it for about a month
I lost about 50 pounds my first year on it (buproprion 300 xl) without exercise, I just didn't have the appetite or interest in food and I could get full from a few bites of food and not want it anymore. It's been 3 years in it and I've gained all 50 of those pounds back plus another 50. My appetite is out of control, and I'm constantly thinking about food and what I will eat next. I have zero energy. When I work out, I just get even more tired and hungry. Don't know what to do anymore, but feel like it's ruined my metabolism.
I took Wellbutrin Xl 150 MG with Lexapro 10 MG and it caused allot of bad side effects for me. It made me anxious, gave me anxiety attacks that caused asthma attacks. I literally had to be taken to the Hospital on an ambulance. It gave me really bad stomach aches, nausea, and made me throw up. I got constant headaches and irregular heart rhythm from it too. Although it did uplift my mood it wasn't worth the terrible side effects.
It's not for everyone and some people are slow metabolizers of the medication possibly causing more side effects. When I see this kind of situation I would first look to optimize the dose of escitalopram and add CBT before starting another medication. On the other hand there is good evidence to support adjunctive treatment so maybe that was the thought process. Another option would be to switch to another class of medication prior to adding Wellbutrin such as an SNRI like duloxetine. Just some thoughts for educational purposes, optimize what people are on, add supportive measures like therapy, and switch prior to adding
My husband either got tired of my mouth or just legitimately came up w/ something, or honestly forgot the name to come up w/ him taking prozac. Idkrk what that is. But I know it sounds common. & it def wouldn't have treated more specific things. It almost sounds like an allergy pill. But searching my head for data 😅, is like 💡it was wellbutrin! He's adhd bipolar / & slightly psycjitzo. I swear I'm not trying to make light, I just dont know how to spell that. But it had really bad affects on him & they switched him to bupropion. So, he's kind of taking the same thing but under another name? I obviously don't have the little note thing that came w/ the bag
In your opinion , is Generic Bupropion just as effective as Wellbutrin ? i started on 150 mg of the generic a year ago.i'm now up too 450 mg .i seriously don't feel any better or worse .
Talk with your doctor for sure, some people have experienced rare side effects of allergic reactions and a life threatening rash called Steven Johnsons syndrome
@@ShrinksInSneakers So I got a refill and been taking the same amount, the first time was Sandoz which might have caused the hives. I'm on Soloco generic now been good so far.
Anyone else get optic neuritis from bupropion ? I have swelling in my optic nerve and it’s due to that medicine. Never had it before and after it disappeared as soon as I. Tapered off of it. I was told long term use can lead to glaucoma in certain individuals
I'm sorry that happened. While these things have been reported in very rare cases, I would not say these are by any means common occurrences in clinical practice.
The active ingredients of generic drugs are chemically identical to the name brand equivalent. The only possibly difference between name brand and generic, one which is immaterial, is that the binding chemicals which are used to manufacture the pill might be different. So says my pharmacist - And if anybody would know, then it would surely be a pharmacist. The name band companies of course want to deny the facts because they want to maintain the highest profit margin possible.
Has anyone else expn any anger issues since taking Wellbutrin? My wife started that crap a few months ago and she's been flipping out every time there's a little issue. My mother was taking Wellbutrin as well and had the same problem but after her last meltdown she stopped taking it and she's been great since then. Anyone else out there going thru this? 6'k
I would have the diagnosis reevaluated. Antidepressants can be destabilizing in people with depression with mixed features or those who have bipolar disorder. Hope this helps and if you haven’t subscribed to the channel please do and spread the word about what we are doing here
I've been taking this to help me stop smoking. Having problems with rage outbursts-nausea and blood pressure. Calling my Dr tomorrow and not taking it anymore. I'd rather smoke than sit in jail for wigging out on somebody.
Any updates? I got prescribed Bupropion XL from Lupin but read so much online that it’s horrible. I can do Accord or Slate run instead of Lupin if I want. Any ideas
@@AngelinaX23 Any updates? I'm on week 3 of the lupin version and feel just kind of blah. Only good thing is that I do not wake up groggy. My friends tell me to give it more time.
@@ShrinksInSneakers yeah I’m going to see if my doctor can get an authorization for it because it’s 5k but the pharmacist said it has the same active ingredient so idk! 😔
@@sunny12341000 Most have proven to be effective, I don't really have much control over which one a particular pharmacy has in stock so I don't have a specific recommendation. Sorry can't be more helpful on this one, if you haven't subscribed to the channel please do and spread the word about what we are doing here.
Loss of hair, nausea and FDA take off market. Craziness then they blame person lol. What has happened to affirmative responsibility. very good explanation this man does!!
Bupropion 150XL Started getting hives on day 2. Just stopped taking it on day 8. when I did some research and it seems hives and rashes are common but DRs seem to deny it. 🤷🏻♂️
It is a possible side effect, it can occur in 5% of patients with MDD who take bupropion. I would not call it a common side effect, in general anything that occurs in 10% or more of cases is common. Hope this helps, if you haven't subscribed to the channel please do and spread the word about what we are doing here
My insurance was paying only for generic but one time the pharmacy was out of generic and replaced it with name brand. Within 2 weeks I felt a significant improvement in my mood. It took me a bit to make the connection. Now I insist on name brand. So great to know I wasn't imaging it.
This does seem to be an issue some patients have experienced. I appreciate you brining it to my attention it's always helpful to understand what people are going through and to be more mindful of these side effects.
This is not medical advice, it’s for educational purposes only. Always talk to your doctor prior to making any changes. This is a side effect that can occur increasing fiber intake, drinking more water and exercising can be a good starting point. If that does not help Miralax can be used. If you haven’t subscribed to the channel please do and spread the word about what we are doing here. We also have daily content on Instagram @Shrinks_In_Sneakers
try taking something called triphala - it’s an east Indian mix of herbs - they are gentle enough to take every day and they are also a gentle detoxed - it’s my go too for constipation
MDMA is a pretty hard drug. I think I've heard it really destroys the amount of serotonin in your brain for a decent while after taking it. Not sure where I heard that, not sure if it's even true. But my point is I think it would have the opposite effect and being addicted to it would probably shorten your life.
It always annoyed me that doctors and pharmacists reflexively say that generics are equivalent, and specifically wellbutrin. Really lowers my faith in their knowledge when professionals are so propagandized and don't know it. I was on the generic version(s) for years once the brand became too expensive, and it sucked. Just barely worked. My life was not in hand. Then I began to buy the brand from Canada and the difference has been amazing. It can be bought in Colombia OTC for $15 (for 30).
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I just started it today for adhd. I used to take stimulants as a kid and early adult but because I recreationally used stimulants in my 20’s doctors wont prescribe stimulants.
@@elizabethharalson7903 thanks. I decided not to take drugs. I went vegan no processed foods or sugar, I’m writing in a journal and writing music about my struggles and my joys, finding ways to help others through my profession, go to Exercise classes, finding new loving communities, reconnecting lovingly w my husband and got a puppy that is love and keeping me on a schedule for sure.
Need help please, can’t find any info on this. How long after overcoming bulimia can I take this medication without the risk of grand mal seizures (I do not have seizure history) however currently overcoming bulimia and have been prescribed bupropion 150 XL, I’ve seen several warnings to not take this medication if you have or have had a an eating disorder, any information is greatly appreciated thank you in advance.
Talk to your doctor, do not make medication changes without help, they can tapper you off over a period of time to avoid withdrawal symptoms. Hope this helps
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I came here because I have been experiencing hair loss ever since my doctor switched me from Bupropion sr to xl a little over a month ago. I am on the 150 mg dose though, not the 300 mg that you're speaking of. However, after about a week on the xl dose, I noticed a large increase in overall shedding. I had my thyroid checked and it was optimal. I have had thyroid-related hair loss before and this is very different. I didn't put it together with the change from sr to xl until a few days ago when the amount of hair coming out started to look like chemo-related hair loss. I've never seen anything like it, on myself at least, I am an RN and have seen a lot of chemo hair loss. It's almost as if it has just shut off my follicles, 30-40 long healthy hairs at a time are just sliding out of my hair, and that goes on all day. My shower drain looks like a mouse is trying to get out, there is just so much hair loss it's shocking. I stopped taking it yesterday, I cannot wait for it to be out of my system. I really think the 150 mg xl dose is also causing issues. I've been googling and it seems like a lot of people also report the same side effects. I wish it didn't have such a long half-life, I really want to keep my hair. Thank you so much for making this video and helping us to understand what is going on.
How frustrating, I hope you find a solution too. I'm taking the same dose on the XL version and broke out in hives today. I've been taking it for 17 days. I'm not going to take it anymore. The hives freaked me out. Good thing I went straight to the ER and avoided having to get an epi pen shot.
Had similar experience and didn't really notice until a year after because my hair is generally really thick. So thick that I often have to get it thinned out. Not anymore after a year on this drug. I'm getting off of it. It sucks because it helped with my anxiety and depression. One thing I did notice is that my impulse control became worse too on it.
Same experience! It was scary
This is pretty much the same comment I made below but I wanted to repeat it here so everyone had the opportunity to read it....I was first prescribed Wellbutrin XL when it was still being given out as samples. It was seriously a wonder drug for me: not only did it pretty much make my depression vanish, I lost 30 pounds and my sex drive was through the roof. This was after trying 4 other antidepressants that didn't work for me. A few years later, I realized one day that this medication was not working for me anymore. I decided to go on some prescription drug chat rooms and found that there were many people who were having problems because they were being prescribed generic Bupropion. In fact, one generic was actually removed. At that time, it wasn't so much of a chore for your doctor to merely write a prescription for brand name only but pretty soon it became a situation where patients had to try 2-4 generics before it would be paid for by insurance companies and even then at a higher price. So I eventually quit. Years later, I tried again and even went so far as to use a Canadian pharmacy that was producing "brand-name Wellbutrin XL" but unfortunately it didn't work for me either. A few years after that, my depression got so bad that I tried two generics and finally got brand-name Wellbutrin SR. The one that is still produced by GlaxoSmithKline. Finally, I had found the original formula! It's such a pain to jump through all the hoops and it costs about $50 through my insurance per month but it's so worth it. I have literally tried 6 different generic formulations of Bupropion throughout the years and they just aren't right: they either don't work or the side effects are terrible. I always encourage people to try to get the brand-name Wellbutrin SR because it seems to be the only one that still works like it used to. Best of luck to you!
i also had to take a generic because wellbutrine isn´t available in my country. Turned out that GlaxoSmithKline just changed the name of Wellbutrine while the ingredient-list is the same. But only the XL version is available n my country. Theres no SR sold. I´m taking my generic since almost 2 months and it didn´t show any positive effect, it just isn´t working. I feel like i´m taking a placebo. I do take it with food because, in a group of bupropio user i was told to do so to prevent me from stomac pain and actually as i forget it during my meal and took it a bit later i got stomach pain. So i still take it with food. How do you take yours?
Also after 5 weeks of 150 XL, i took 2 pills meaning upped my dose to 300 XL since almost 3 weeks and its still not working. Do you think it will work if get the one from GlaxoSmithKline the 300 XL ?Or would i need the SR version?Hounestly what do you think?
When I was on bupropion, I had to have my doctor write "dispense as written" on my medication because the generic version just didn't work. It used to cost me out of pocket $80 a month for the brand name Wellbutrin since my insurance wouldn't cover it since a generic version is available, which isn't fair considering I didn't have a choice. If the generic doesn't work, how is that my fault? They needed to be inspected to see what was really in those tablets. Generic medications have worked for me for other drugs, but that Wellbutrin must be sensitive or something. It's nice to know (well, sort of) that other people have experienced this, and that it wasn't just "in my head" or something. I hope they fix that so that more people don't have to suffer like I did when the change to generic happened.
Bupropion has saved my life. My lifelong major depressive disorder is corrected. I’m no longer crying daily, sobbing and having suicidal ideation. I’ve been on 300mg for 2 years and it has helped me navigate chronic autoimmune illness. I resisted it for years and my only wish is that I started it sooner.
you don´t had any hair losss? I´m on day 6 , i don´t have nay benefit. But i do have twice as much hair loss
Hola buenas, me alegro mucho! Sabes si se adquiere tolerancia?? Yo llevo 3 semanas y me está yendo genial, pero tengo miedo de que se baje el efecto con el tiempo
I just realized I’m not crying everyday!
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I had terrible, terrible side effects from Teva bupropion. I experienced sudden and extreme fits of anger, and I had never had anger issues in the past. Never. I am a mellow person. In addition to the unexplained anger, a few weeks into the Teva perscription my hair started to fall out. My hairdresser even expressed concern. I will never take another medication manufactured by Teva again.
Me too! I hit two bit©hes this week. I'm not a physical person. This drug is so twisted OMFG 😳
I just started day 2 curing 150 in half and it is from Teva! Are you sure this is the bad one? That’s awful. I’ve been hit by a car my mom died and I m not mobile from the accident. I m at an all time low. Rage and hair loss would kill me. Really. The end. I’m contacting my shrink. Did you go on the brand name
I'm on Buproprion and lemme tell ya, if i don't stop this drug now, I'm gonna be on the news soon. The rage is...is....i don't know...this is not good. I am truly concerned. I'm normally peaceful.
Sometimes drs prescribe Clonazepam with Wellbutrin - it helped me for many years this combo.
Same! My temper has been terrible.
I'm self medicating today with a beer, a cig, and hopefully a joint later. I had the violent daydreams today as well. My trick is this. There is one life only. No heaven, no hell other than life, and no savior, that all a con job. I'm a man of legend and this is my legacy. How do I want the story to go, a good guy all his life, or a piece of shit because of China.
Do you guys have problems with short term memory loss, processing issues, or having issues paying attention on bupropion?
@@mavrosyvannah you should probably look into understanding faith. There’s no scientific explanation for consciousness and humanity. The world at large like trees growing fruit and the ground growing vegetables. The aspect of birth. Reality in of itself is far beyond whatever you could understand. Grasping this will certainly help you because if you truly believe in the single life you have(more so given) why waste it poisoning and shorting it with weed and tobacco.
Man im so happy this is being talked about I have had sever adverse reaction from generic I have to take brand name
In the last year, on three different refills from different pharmacies, my wellbutin smelled like sulfer or rotten eggs. I get GI upset and major gas. The pharmacists amy my doctors acted like I was nuts. Ive been a psychiatric RN for 7 years, and they act like I am making this up. Finally had to have a pharmacist smell it. He still kept asking, if I left it in ahot car, did I do this or that... I'm like bozo, I think I know how to keep medication. Again, Ive been a psych nurse for 7 years, a nurse for 9
Me too. I couldn't believe how much gas I was passing! My friends tell me to give it up to 6 weeks to take effect. 20 years ago I was on the brand name and it worked immediately. I'll try to be patient.
I’m taking generic Wellbutrin. Ever since feb 2023. It smells horrible. I can’t stand to open the bottle. My pharmacist smelled their own unopened bottle and I saw on their face it was horrible smell. I took my bottle to my dr and he agrees it smells horrible. Idk where to go with this information. I realize this video was posted years ago
It really does. I take 400mg SR (200mg tabs) spread 12 hours apart. As soon as it hits my tongue, I get a quick nauseous feeling. Only med I take that does that. Once it's down though, it's not bothersome
I've taken it a long time and this last year, three different fills from different pharmacies, it stunk like eggs, and gives me major gas and GI upset
Week 3 on Wellbutrin and my anxiety/depression seems to have subsided but I am now left with a blurred vision .
Same here but the less of people I see the better the less anxiety I have.
@ lol make sense !
My bupropion is branded as Zyban which seems to be the go to brand in the UK, where I am from, I personally haven’t had any problems with it and haven’t heard of any serious issues related to this brand luckily. My psychiatrist actively tells my General Practitioner (GP) to prescribe this specific brand to avoid such problems.
Good to know, I appreciate you sharing the experiance
How did you get zyban for depression? My GP said it's only for smoking cessation
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Doctors try to put me on Wellbutrin I had a panic episode after my ex boyfriend tried to killl me. And I was sad and not getting out of bed tearful Long story short I was out on Wellbutrin it gave me the most horrific stomach pain I’ve experienced I tried everything eating before taking it … nothing helped once I completely stopped my stomach healed . Thank god I don’t listen to doctors I am my own doctors it’s my body and I know what’s harmful and what’s not
Can you please cite your sources so we can read all about it? Thank you for the information!
Hi. I still have questions about efficacy. Twenty years ago I was prescribed brand-name Wellbutrin (I don't think that any generics existed then), at 300 mg. (I assume it was XL, but I'm not sure--the pills were purple, I believe). It was MIRACULOUS. I suddenly had energy, focus, huge improvement in executive function (apparently I have ADHD, but didn't realize that until recently, at age 60!). I took it for a few years.
Recently I decided to go back on it to deal with some of the old issues. I've gone through several variations of dosage and release-method--now all with generics.
The medication that was life-changing 20 years ago is now like taking M&M's for me--pretty much zero effect on anything.
Is there any way this could be due to the fact that I can only get generics? I fully expected them to work as well as before, so I'm not just being paranoid about generics--I was really surprised at how utterly ineffective they've been (no side-effects, though).
Is there any way that the brand name simply works much better than the generics, at least for some people? I've recently had depression that's as bad as it's been in MANY years, while taking Bupropion generics regularly.
Hey i see that you've not been answered so let me give you my perspective as a very experienced drug/medication user who also was in contact with other experienced users.
Drug responses, both psychologically and metabolically change over the course of your life, even if you're not taking them and you have a break like you did. So I don't know about USA generics, but in your case yes, the drug seems to have stopped working... But there's a chance it will change again. Try it in a couple years away.
i’m sorry that must be very frustrating, but you know something that could be affecting your mood is if you’re a woman, it could be menopausal, you could get all your hormones checked to see if they’re in balance. Mine are all in balance now, because of some hard work that I did, and my thyroid is optimal and I’m on 300 bupropion XL and I seem to be doing pretty good, but my sleep has not improved, anyway good luck
I know that when I was originally on Wellbutrin years ago, it was LIFE CHANGING, AMAZING stuff! But since generics are now available and the brand name is prohibitively expensive, I have tried 3 generics, another brand name and now take additional drugs to help. They do help, but I would so love to be on brand name Wellbutrin again. It wasn’t just helpful in an incremental, barely noticeable way, it was TRANSFORMATIVE!!! But, everyone just says, you’re wrong the generics are the same, so…
@@hollyisalwayshopeful2688 Thank you! The other thing I noticed (which is the main reason I went off of it again) was that my memory would start to get quite bad (not that it's great to begin with!) within a few days of starting even a low dose of generic Bupropion. I kinda need my memory, so I'm a little afraid to try it again, although I guess it's possible that there are other physiological reasons for its lack of efficacy for me.
You are not the only one to have had this experience. I was first prescribed Wellbutrin XL when it was still being given out as samples. It was seriously a wonder drug for me: not only did it pretty much make my depression vanish, I lost 30 pounds and my sex drive was through the roof. This was after trying 4 other antidepressants that didn't work for me. A few years later, I realized one day that this medication was not working for me anymore. I decided to go on some prescription drug chat rooms and found that there were many people who were having problems because they were being prescribed generic Bupropion. In fact, one generic was actually removed. At that time, it wasn't so much of a chore for your doctor to merely write a prescription for brand name only but pretty soon it became a situation where patients had to try 2-4 generics before it would be paid for by insurance companies and even then at a higher price. So I eventually quit. Years later, I tried again and even went so far as to use a Canadian pharmacy that was producing "brand-name Wellbutrin XL" but unfortunately it didn't work for me either. A few years after that, my depression got so bad that I tried two generics and finally got brand-name Wellbutrin SR. The one that is still produced by GlaxoSmithKline. Finally, I had found the original formula! It's such a pain to jump through all the hoops and it costs about $50 through my insurance per month but it's so worth it. I have literally tried 6 different generic formulations of Bupropion throughout the years and they just aren't right: they either don't work or the side effects are terrible. I always encourage people to try to get the brand-name Wellbutrin SR because it seems to be the only one that still works like it used to. Best of luck to you!
I have spent the last 14 days trying to figure out why the heck I have been feeling AWFUL, like complete and total shit. To the point I broke down and cried because i am so frustrated trying to figure out what changed. I did process of elimination and the last and only thing left is when I refilled my prescriptions 2 weeks ago they have me generic Wellbutrin xl and not the usual brand I take. 🥺 I had no idea this was even a thing
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@@ShrinksInSneakers you bet!
I took the Bupropion 150XL and didn’t have a problem until I was switched to the Slate Run manufacturer. After just one pill I felt like I was going crazy. I tried twice more thinking it was just me. It got worse! As soon as I went back to the prior manufacture I started feeling fine. I did eventually stop Bupropion due to several sids effects. The crappy part is I’m 1 month off and suffering from hair loss. I sure hope this subsides.
Thank you
@@melissavidal2600 I am going through the same issue with Slate Run manufacturer. It's horrible!
How could I find out who manufactured my buproprion?
@@JesusisLord12it says on the bottle
I felt same my doctor switched me to Brand Wellbutrin stopped generic
I was out on Buproprion. Started having rashes within a week. By week 2 I was in the icu with Stevens Johnson Syndrome. I was in a burn unit for 3 weeks. Almost died. No more bupropion for me!
This is not medical advice anything written here is intended for educational purposes only. Sorry to hear about this very unfortunate and rare side effect. It’s one of those super rare cases that people have write up. Clinically I have not seen a case of Steven Johnsons with this medication but doesn’t mean it can’t happen. Appreciate you sharing the story it’s something for me to keep in mind
@@ShrinksInSneakers oh for sure. I was just throwing it out there. Just saying no more bupropion for me lol. Many people have success with it. May have just been a one of for me but I will not be taking a chance in the future.
The ONLY medicine that treated my Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) was Bupropion. And it energized me, but I'm not bipolar.
What was the maker of the Wellbutrin brand tgat was recalled and when was it recalled? Thank you❤
I think it was Teva. I was on it for awhile and definitely had the medication dumping he discussed. I would get so sick on it.
There were problems with a generic Venlafaxine a few years ago as well. Not as dramatic as carcinogens and dumping, but it just wasn’t effective. My local pharmacist was very selective about which brands he would supply - in the end only the brand name (Effexor) and one generic were stocked. And he would recommend the generic.
Was on BUPROPION HCL XL 150 MG, on the 26 day I had a horrible itch on both palms and eyes. And then after the 30 days I went up a dose, BUPROPION HCL XL 300 MG for 15 days and on day 9 had a terrible itch on my palms again and it traveled to the bottom of my foot. On day 10 (today) again itch palm, then traveled to my foot + I broke in hives all over my chest, neck and parts of my stomach. And both days happened at night
Delayed onset urticaria is an infrequently described adverse reaction. It can occur but usually in the early stages of treatment.
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Side note. Had no idea about bupropion abuse. Doctor recommended it awhile back as an add-on and we decided to start it today.
Surprised I didnt know about the dose dumping in relation to seroquel xr/quetiapine. I was previously on it for a short period before going back to the standard/IR tablets. Also I found an interesting recall that happened around december 2020 with Sildenafil and Trazodone tablets being packaged together which most the news made a bit of a joke of but I guess that would be a slightly different situation to the dose dumping you explained here?
i received a batch of generic Bupropion 300XL(never brandname Wellbutrin, always generic, my insurance cant afford brand) and on initial inspection, the XL coating on this batch felt like a more matte/rougher finish than the other batches i've received. Other batches were smoother and glossier. This batch absolutely gave me more side-effects than relief.
I’m 34 weeks pregnant and stopped taking it. My baby had dilated ventricles in the brain and reduced significantly in a week (taking ultrasound weekly). Could be coincidental but who knows.
Entonces no se puede tomar embarazada ?😢
I've been taking 150 mg Bupropion XL and am on the Keto diet (high fat). I've been taking it since 10/26 (today is 11/13). I woke up at 5am today covered in large hives. I didn't take today and intend on stopping. I'm currently on steroids and benadryl. I have an appointment with my Dr. 11/17. Should I give the name brand a shot? I have to admit that turned off by this experience.
Sometimes the high fat diet can interfere with the extended-release mechanism, this is true in Seroquel. I would talk with your doctor and possibly consider immediate release, or a medication change if you are sure the hives are directly from the medication. Hope this helps
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Sounds like you got the keto rash, increase your protein intake to 1.5 grams per lb and possibly add in some carbs
In regards to medication dumping, I was having a conversation with ChatGPT about, are there risks of certain foods that can increase my stomach's acidity and change the release of Wellbutrin XL? It said, in general no, but:
Things that could affect stomach acidity:
Antacids or Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs): If you're taking medications to lower stomach acid (like omeprazole or ranitidine), it could slow the dissolution of the extended-release coating slightly, but this isn't typically known to cause major problems with Wellbutrin.
Highly acidic or alkaline foods: While everyday foods shouldn't cause significant problems, consuming something highly acidic (e.g., large quantities of citrus juice or vinegar) or highly alkaline (e.g., some mineral waters) might have a small impact, but there's no strong evidence suggesting it would lead to medication dumping.
Hey, sorry, it wasn’t very clear to me. At 3:09 you began to start talking about “Wellbutrin XL” - and on other comments here you’ve mentioned this was in reference to the one made by Teva. So, when you said, “Wellbutrin XL, did you mean the generic Bupropion XL? We are talking about the generic than brand name- that this is the problem, right? I’m just concerned about hair loss. I have the brand name Wellbutrin 150 mg XL
This issue was only with one specific companies generic version and only the 300 mg version. I have not seen any issues with hair loss associated with Wellbutrin clinically but I never dismiss these things as it could be possible in rare cases, I would not consider it to be a common side effect. Hope this helps
I needed to know this. God forbid fro fro loses all his hair
So if I heard you right, XL 300mg if it came from one of the many manufacturers it was dose dumping, but it’s been fixed at that site and it’s okay today
It was once specific manufacture and that medication was removed from the market. It was specifically the extended release version. For the most part I do not see an issue with using generic medication as cost is an issue for many of my patients. The FDA needs to do a better job ensuring the quality of medication, there have been several examples of contamination recently specifically with metformin most recently. I appreciate the comment
I was on bupropion for 9 months and around the 8th month mark, I started noticing symptoms from the medication. Even though I didn't have any prior to that. Regardless, it sent me to the ER because i started having panic attacks and pretty heavy anxiety. Thought I was gonna die. It's been about a little over 1 month since i quit, and things have definitely gotten better, but im still having withdrawal symptoms from the medication. Im wondering if anyone else can relate to my experience, and did you get better eventually?
In general side effects start early in treatment and get better with time on the medication, but anything is possible. Withdrawal effects when stopping medication can be a real problem and in most cases we are doing a slow taper to avoid that problem when someone is coming off a medication. Often a way to see if it's withdrawal from the medication is to reintroduce the mediation in a lower dose and see if the symptoms resolve. Hope this helps
In my experience taking it 4 years ago for smoking and very recently for depression. It makes you rage with blinding anger. Be extremely careful cause it says on the label may get anger or agression but they make it sound as it's a less common side effect when it's actually the main side effect. I've talked to others that have taken it ,that said it did the same thing in regards to the anger. It honestly should be recalled. It's a horrible drug . Everyone is different but myself and many others have reported it . If people that are close to you are saying why are you so angry all the time please think about it , that this could be the cause . Hope this helped someone out there✌️ also side note forgot to say. The first time I took it for smoking it gave me horrific headaches very close to migraines . I couldn't quite figure out why I started getting them the 2nd time when realized it was this med. Take it very serious and the anger though. You won't realize it until someone says something or hopefully you realize it. It's very sneaky how it works its way into that sector . Find out it's the uptake of adrenaline. Might as well market it as Adderall cause basically the same thing or close . Imagine it similar to taking a pill form of what the super hero hulk morfs into . It's that intense . Raging blinding anger . I'm not normally angry either normally chill and laid back. Avoid this medication and head my warning . This pill is toxic !!!
Everyones experience is different and rare side effects can occur, I have not the things you described here clinically and no single case should be considered definitive
I'm having Serious anger outbursts issues. Was taking it to help stop smoking.
@samanthaspringman5527 I quit it before I could get to that level in my system where it makes you agitated etc. I didn't feel it did anything for smoking. Quit at day 4 . Tried it recently for 2 weeks and it was horrible. I was taking it for depression. Thought it would help with depression, I'm bipolar one . Welbutrin actually induced anxiety a lot . I also went into rage anger attacks. I think it's funny now but I had a sun glass holder in my car that wouldn't close. I got so angry and raging mad about I punched it closed. Yeah it was pretty bad , extreme for something so minimal . It honestly makes you a monster. Also one that has similar side effects and sort of a similar makeup is Topiramate aka topamax. Anyways I take Gabapentin now best thing that has helped my anxiety. I also take 600mg Ltheanine in the morning.
@InstrumentalArcanum I try not to take psyche medicine because I tend to have crazy reactions to alot of it. I just wanted help to stop smoking. I'm getting older and it's becoming a health issue. When I went to my Dr I needed help with blood pressure and to stop smoking. My blood pressure stayed high then the multiple rage outbursts. I don't want to say mean things that hurts people-especially those I love. Nor do I want my pets afraid of me. That's not who I am and that's not who I am going to continue to be.
@samanthaspringman5527 I would honestly take l theanine if your not wanting to take pharma meds I don't blame ya . It will drastically reduce your BP over the course of a week. My BP is prefect now stress and anxiety are gone or very minimal.
Was on generic bupropion 150 mg for 2-3 weeks ( from the VA ) and was on 75 mg for a week before.
Week three is when I woke up one day sore in my left leg. It hurt to walk. Then the next day my right leg. By day 3 my calf muscles felt fatigued. Then a week after I started getting muscle twitches/fasciculations in the leg then a couple days after other parts of my body.
It’s been about 6 days since I stopped taking it and muscle soreness has gotten a little better.
But the muscle twitching is still there, mostly in calves and thighs.
All blood tests came back normal, waiting on a neurologist appt to make sure it’s nothing else.
Anyone know when the full effects would be out of my system? I took it for about a month
PassiveandMoon ,watch UA-cam about buproprion withdrawal/PAWS.
I lost about 50 pounds my first year on it (buproprion 300 xl) without exercise, I just didn't have the appetite or interest in food and I could get full from a few bites of food and not want it anymore. It's been 3 years in it and I've gained all 50 of those pounds back plus another 50. My appetite is out of control, and I'm constantly thinking about food and what I will eat next. I have zero energy. When I work out, I just get even more tired and hungry. Don't know what to do anymore, but feel like it's ruined my metabolism.
I took Wellbutrin Xl 150 MG with Lexapro 10 MG and it caused allot of bad side effects for me. It made me anxious, gave me anxiety attacks that caused asthma attacks. I literally had to be taken to the Hospital on an ambulance. It gave me really bad stomach aches, nausea, and made me throw up. I got constant headaches and irregular heart rhythm from it too. Although it did uplift my mood it wasn't worth the terrible side effects.
Oh yeah and I couldn't sleep. I would end up staying up till 2-3 AM every night!
It's not for everyone and some people are slow metabolizers of the medication possibly causing more side effects. When I see this kind of situation I would first look to optimize the dose of escitalopram and add CBT before starting another medication. On the other hand there is good evidence to support adjunctive treatment so maybe that was the thought process. Another option would be to switch to another class of medication prior to adding Wellbutrin such as an SNRI like duloxetine. Just some thoughts for educational purposes, optimize what people are on, add supportive measures like therapy, and switch prior to adding
Have your side effects gone away since stopping??
My husband either got tired of my mouth or just legitimately came up w/ something, or honestly forgot the name to come up w/ him taking prozac. Idkrk what that is. But I know it sounds common. & it def wouldn't have treated more specific things. It almost sounds like an allergy pill. But searching my head for data 😅, is like 💡it was wellbutrin! He's adhd bipolar / & slightly psycjitzo. I swear I'm not trying to make light, I just dont know how to spell that. But it had really bad affects on him & they switched him to bupropion. So, he's kind of taking the same thing but under another name? I obviously don't have the little note thing that came w/ the bag
Another question. What painkiller other than Tylenol, naproxen, or advil? Say you go into surgery, what do you take?
I’m on 100mg XL and I’m really quiet now. I’m not myself. 😢
In your opinion , is Generic Bupropion just as effective as Wellbutrin ? i started on 150 mg of the generic a year ago.i'm now up too 450 mg .i seriously don't feel any better or worse .
I'm on my third dose of it and my feet are hugely swollen and numb. Not taking it again.
Talk with your doctor for sure, some people have experienced rare side effects of allergic reactions and a life threatening rash called Steven Johnsons syndrome
I’m a month in 300mg SR and I think it’s giving me hives, itchy everywhere
Rash is possible in 4% of patients, I would discuss this with your doctor
@@ShrinksInSneakers So I got a refill and been taking the same amount, the first time was Sandoz which might have caused the hives. I'm on Soloco generic now been good so far.
In a simple 150mg dose once with food... I'm feeling sort of sedated & flat 30hrs later- after even working out & intense levels of vitamin B complex.
Anyone else get optic neuritis from bupropion ? I have swelling in my optic nerve and it’s due to that medicine. Never had it before and after it disappeared as soon as I. Tapered off of it.
I was told long term use can lead to glaucoma in certain individuals
I'm sorry that happened. While these things have been reported in very rare cases, I would not say these are by any means common occurrences in clinical practice.
Yes i had pain behind eyes
I like the way you explein things
3:50-talking about Wellbutrin extended release
I wish you said who the manufacturer was
Got you covered it was Teva Pharmaceuticals
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I feel I’m having higher anxiety from it- sleepless nights and overthinking things. Anyone else? On 150 mg xl generic
Same here smh 😢
the overthinking has been wild
Yep. Imagine trying to get through some difficulties in marriage with the anger and extreme paranoia. Not good
I stopped generic went on brand big difference
@@healthylife4evacaumes fueron las diferencias?
The active ingredients of generic drugs are chemically identical to the name brand equivalent. The only possibly difference between name brand and generic, one which is immaterial, is that the binding chemicals which are used to manufacture the pill might be different. So says my pharmacist -
And if anybody would know, then it would surely be a pharmacist.
The name band companies of course want to deny the facts because they want to maintain the highest profit margin possible.
Has anyone else expn
any anger issues since taking Wellbutrin? My wife started that crap a few months ago and she's been flipping out every time there's a little issue. My mother was taking Wellbutrin as well and had the same problem but after her last meltdown she stopped taking it and she's been great since then. Anyone else out there going thru this?
6'k
I would have the diagnosis reevaluated. Antidepressants can be destabilizing in people with depression with mixed features or those who have bipolar disorder. Hope this helps and if you haven’t subscribed to the channel please do and spread the word about what we are doing here
YES!! I had to taper off. That's brutal too.😮
Yeah it made me mad at my family and raised my blood pressure
I've been taking this to help me stop smoking. Having problems with rage outbursts-nausea and blood pressure. Calling my Dr tomorrow and not taking it anymore. I'd rather smoke than sit in jail for wigging out on somebody.
I was on buprion for 3 years and quit I no longer get excited or feel butterflies in my stomach ever.
What is that called?
Any updates? I got prescribed Bupropion XL from Lupin but read so much online that it’s horrible. I can do Accord or Slate run instead of Lupin if I want. Any ideas
I was also prescribed Wellbutrin 150 mg XL from Lupin. I've been taking it for 2 weeks and I feel irritable and uncomfortable.
@@AngelinaX23 Any updates? I'm on week 3 of the lupin version and feel just kind of blah. Only good thing is that I do not wake up groggy. My friends tell me to give it more time.
I’m on the generic of Wellbutrin & the acne!! Omg should I ask my dr for the non generic version?
Many people in this community prefer the brand name. It may be worth a discussion with your doctor
@@ShrinksInSneakers yeah I’m going to see if my doctor can get an authorization for it because it’s 5k but the pharmacist said it has the same active ingredient so idk! 😔
@@ShrinksInSneakers Which is the best manufacturer of the generic Wellbutrin?.
@@sunny12341000 Most have proven to be effective, I don't really have much control over which one a particular pharmacy has in stock so I don't have a specific recommendation. Sorry can't be more helpful on this one, if you haven't subscribed to the channel please do and spread the word about what we are doing here.
Why bupropion smells??
Nausea and stomach pain is really bad for 2 weeks now will it stop?
Did it stop?
Loss of hair, nausea and FDA take off market. Craziness then they blame person lol. What has happened to affirmative responsibility. very good explanation this man does!!
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Bupropion 150XL
Started getting hives on day 2.
Just stopped taking it on day 8. when I did some research and it seems hives and rashes are common but DRs seem to deny it. 🤷🏻♂️
It is a possible side effect, it can occur in 5% of patients with MDD who take bupropion. I would not call it a common side effect, in general anything that occurs in 10% or more of cases is common. Hope this helps, if you haven't subscribed to the channel please do and spread the word about what we are doing here
My insurance was paying only for generic but one time the pharmacy was out of generic and replaced it with name brand. Within 2 weeks I felt a significant improvement in my mood. It took me a bit to make the connection. Now I insist on name brand. So great to know I wasn't imaging it.
Glad to hear things worked out, appreciate you sharing your story
Is this drug bad for Anxiety? I am on Alvuety and I think it is causing more anxiety..
Bupropian makes me feel horrible.
So what happened? Did these facilities get shut down?
No, WELLBUTRIN GLAXOSMITHKLINE CAUSES MASSIVE HAIR LOSS. Not “rare” at all.
This does seem to be an issue some patients have experienced. I appreciate you brining it to my attention it's always helpful to understand what people are going through and to be more mindful of these side effects.
What is glaxosmithkline???
@@JesusisLord12GSK, a huge manufacturer of pharmaceuticals
Don't you feel constipated taking this medicine and how do you counter it ?
This is not medical advice, it’s for educational purposes only. Always talk to your doctor prior to making any changes. This is a side effect that can occur increasing fiber intake, drinking more water and exercising can be a good starting point. If that does not help Miralax can be used. If you haven’t subscribed to the channel please do and spread the word about what we are doing here. We also have daily content on Instagram @Shrinks_In_Sneakers
try taking something called triphala - it’s an east Indian mix of herbs - they are gentle enough to take every day and they are also a gentle detoxed - it’s my go too for constipation
Isn’t MDMA what dr Sinclair says it’s good for longevity!
MDMA is ecstasy and it's being investigated for PTSD treatment primerily
MDMA is a pretty hard drug. I think I've heard it really destroys the amount of serotonin in your brain for a decent while after taking it. Not sure where I heard that, not sure if it's even true. But my point is I think it would have the opposite effect and being addicted to it would probably shorten your life.
How about adding Wellbutrin with pristiq?
It always annoyed me that doctors and pharmacists reflexively say that generics are equivalent, and specifically wellbutrin. Really lowers my faith in their knowledge when professionals are so propagandized and don't know it. I was on the generic version(s) for years once the brand became too expensive, and it sucked. Just barely worked. My life was not in hand. Then I began to buy the brand from Canada and the difference has been amazing. It can be bought in Colombia OTC for $15 (for 30).
My doctor had me stop taking bupropion because I was having high heart rate… will my heart rate go back to normal after stopping??
This is not medical advice, it’s for educational purposes only. Always talk to your doctor prior to making any changes. Once the medication has been stopped it will take 5 half-lives to clear the medication fully from the body. For this medication it’s about 5 days. At that point if the heart rate remains elevated, I would consider other causes. If you haven't subscribed to the channel please do, and spread the word about what we are doing here. We also have daily content on Instagram @Shrinks_In_Sneakers
Hey I have just had to stop because of high heart rate too. Did your heart rate return to normal?
@@POWitsebony yes!! It took about a couple days …. I stopped taking it and just laid around the house for a day and my heart rate went back to normal!
@@cammiemorgan4108 Thanks! Glad your HR got better, thankfully mine is too now after a few days!
Of course Scheduled visits go well! Try a pop in! Seriously!
I just started it today for adhd. I used to take stimulants as a kid and early adult but because I recreationally used stimulants in my 20’s doctors wont prescribe stimulants.
There is some evidence to support its use in ADHD, best of luck with the treatment. I appreciate the comment
I started for same reason & found it made me very drowsy.
Did you say teva is the brand? It is the generic brand on my bottle from nyu hospital in nyc. I’m only on day 2 cutting 150 in half
Don't Don't split those pills. They are not meant to be split Look it up
@@elizabethharalson7903 thanks. I decided not to take drugs. I went vegan no processed foods or sugar, I’m writing in a journal and writing music about my struggles and my joys, finding ways to help others through my profession, go to Exercise classes, finding new loving communities, reconnecting lovingly w my husband and got a puppy that is love and keeping me on a schedule for sure.
Need help please, can’t find any info on this.
How long after overcoming bulimia can I take this medication without the risk of grand mal seizures (I do not have seizure history) however currently overcoming bulimia and have been prescribed bupropion 150 XL, I’ve seen several warnings to not take this medication if you have or have had a an eating disorder, any information is greatly appreciated thank you in advance.
Whats taro burpropion xl?
It caused tinnitus that never went away :/
I been on it 15 years can I stop its giving side effects
Talk to your doctor, do not make medication changes without help, they can tapper you off over a period of time to avoid withdrawal symptoms. Hope this helps
@@ShrinksInSneakers Thank you
@@melissavidal2600 No problem, appreciate the support and best of luck with everything
Did you just start having side effects? I think I might be allergic to bupropion I’m a month in and side effect just started
@@AcidHead710 I would talk with your doctor about the side effects
uh oh
Can you please cite your sources so we can read all about it? Thank you for the information!
3:50-talking about Wellbutrin extended release
This entire video is about the XL version of the medication. The issue that was identified was a dumping effect that occurred because the extended release mechanism did not work correctly in one companies product. If you haven’t subscribed already please do, and spread the word about what we are doing here.