BUPROPION (WELLBUTRIN): Treatment for Depression/What are the Side Effects?
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- Опубліковано 20 вер 2024
- Bupropion or Wellbutrin is a medication that is used to treat Depression. Get a Doctors perspective and learn the symptoms of depression and how this medication can play a role in you treating it. You'll learn about both common and some of the more rare side effects that you should watch out for.
Bupropion (Wellbutrin) is in the family of medications called Norepinephrine Dopamine Reuptake Inhibitors (NDRI). They influence the amount of Norepinephrine and Dopamine that is available to help with mood and other functions of the body.
With depression you tend to have symptoms like difficulty concentrating, remembering things or making decisions. Fatigue, feelings of guilt, worthlessness, helplessness or hopelessness. People experience sleeping problems, mood swings, a loss of interest in things that you once enjoyed, appetite changes, generalized pain, persistent sad or empty feelings and even suicidal thoughts or attempts.
If you are experiencing these symptoms you need to seek help from a professional. Go see your doctor and get an accurate diagnosis to figure out a good treatment plan for you. Remember depression and anxiety are real medical conditions and should be treated just as diabetes or high blood pressure need to be treated. You shouldn’t feel any different treating any one of these medical conditions.
We'll give a good overview in the video of the common side effects but its important to remember that most side effects if any are transient and can be minimized by working with your doctor.
For other ideas on how to treat your depression may I suggest the following books:
The Happiness Advantage- Shawn Achor
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The Depression Cure: The 6-Step Program to Beat Depression without Drugs- Stephen S. Ilardi
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The Mindful Way Through Depression: Freeing Yourself from Chronic Unhappiness (Book & CD)- Mark Williams, John Teasdale et. al
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The Mindful Way through Anxiety: Break Free from Chronic Worry and Reclaim Your Life- Mark Williams, John Teasdale et. al
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The Upward Spiral: Using Neuroscience to Reverse the Course of Depression, One Small Change at a Time- Alex Korb PhD
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I started 150 mg two months ago and my life has changed so much. I also did six months of psychotherapy, attended a support group, and have been taking magnesium and turmeric supplements daily, as well as omega-3 and a multivitamin. my anxiety and depression are SO much better. my ADHD symptoms are now manageable and I feel so much more at peace in my life. it’s been an amazing transformation. I’m 32 and I finally feel like a normal person.
that is awesome to hear!! mind sharing what dosse you started with and are on now? i am on 150 and doc wants me on 300, havent noticed much on 150
@@TJ-nk4de I started on 150 and am still on 150
@@melanie-sq5bs got it, thanks for responding. glad to hear its been so great for you!@
Doesn't affect your sex life?
That’s a beautiful testimony!
This was magic for my inattentive adhd. It saved my life. I wish there was more versions. It gave me a life without fatigue.
I am hoping for the same results.
I wish I had the same effect. I'm suffering to focus and have been on this drug now for 8 months.
Awesome 👏🏽 for how long have you taken it ?
@@edgarsaavedra2709 you’ll see the benefits rather quickly! Like I saw it within days
Yeah meth does the same thing. Should we all do meth?
It is mindblowing how this is the best most informative doctors appointment I have ever had in my 40 years of life and he is not even my doctor! Thank you for actually taking the time to educate patients.
No CO pay necessary! I didn't even have to pull out my insurance card
@@alethiamillner5603 Yup! Exactly! Love it!
My doctor told me what he told me in 5 minutes. I’m medical, so maybe non medical people need help.
@OC_Baseball_Collector typically that's how it goes the Drs have too many patients to focus on one person for more than 10 minutes. I found a Psychologist that took an hour with me explaining how everything work. I was shocked when I saw an hour had gone by I was wondering how long will I be here ? This happened after 3 years of in & out of mental health hospitals too . I still take Wellbutrin after 10 years. I'm not aware of side effects from this. I do from my SSRi .
Ive already felt positive effects within 4 days. I have energy. Im going to bed earlier. Waking earlier. ( i would sleep all night and day whenever given the chance before) im smoking less. I am much more energetic and doing the things i wanna do. Jumping right into projects. Instead of just wishing i had the drive to do them. My all around mood is already changing . Im excited for the future and cant wait to see how i feel with time when the med is in full effect. Im going to be an unstoppable force. When i was just a depressed person with no life before. Cant wait for this future for me. Never thought id be excited for life again like when i was a kid!
@Kelsie Paige, I am praying that I feel the same! I started a couple of days ago.
@@arkeyamcmillian5841 i was a bit emotional at first. That wore off though
Hey I want to know how are you doing rn, are you still taking this medicine. I just started 3 days ago and I feel as you described previously, have something changed? Any side effects?
Im trying it now. I just took it today. 15 years of feeling like this was not easy... But i took the first step and talked about it.
I'm looking into this now. I've been battling depression for many years now. Its affecting my job and my social life.
@@matthewbonfiglio5378 same here. Worst part was i had no idea. It's helped out alot
I’m about to be on the same boat as well. I got prescribed it today so hopefully it helps. Goodluck guys
I have to say the laat 3 months have been a ton easier. Making moves now
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the way you talk and explain things is very calming Dr. thank you
Anyone get increases libido?
I was going to say the same thing!!
@@josephinefahey4697 yes👍🏼
No doubt
@@EE-ie9gm I have none left I'm on zoloft and 150xl bupropion . I am not in a relationship so it's worth the trade off to me. It's also a side effect from all antidepressants I've been told.
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..
Hello,
I take Wellbutrin 150 sr 2x a day.......my dreams are interesting but no nightmares...I take it for depression ....it motivates me to get out of bed and get on with life...as far as weight loss .....unfortunately none....I would like to lose 5 to 10 lbs but it did help me 100% to quit smoking which is a bonus 👍🏻🌻All the best to you and to everyone fighting depression....I’ve been on most antidepressants and Wellbutrin is the best with no side effects
fatih edinc my dreams are like that to.. very real feeling and at one point my dream started to feel like a memory 🤦🏿♀️
Wow. A few minutes ago, I was a bit scared to take it because of the giant list of side effects but I feel a bit better about it after seeing this video and your comment. Thanks.
Anyone get increase libido?
Very interesting
Your voice alone would cure anyone’s depression. Wish you were my doctor 😍
Yikes
I've been dealing with depression for as long as I could remember , losing interest in everything , always tired , exteme smoking didnt help , fogginess when thinking .. my depression was getting so bad that I could just start crying in the middle of a conversation.... I felt like I was drowning.. I took the step and searched for help outside of my comfort zone and found a great therapist who told me I was dealing with severe depression and repressed thoughts and memories that still affect me on a subconcious level... she recommended this medication...now i've been on bupropion for about 2 weeks and my life has completely changed.. im generally in such a great mood , full of energy , dont care to smoke ...I can honestly say this medication has helped give me control of my life again and feel like a normal person ... I feel the urge to do things I love again and on the contrary I feel like my anxiety is almost non existent... if you're dealing with depression do yourself the favor and seek guidance , we all need help every now and then.
God loves You!! John 3:16
@@keithrichard391 😂😂😂
How about grow the hell up.
I’m here to say Wellbutrin makes my life better, no doubt.
Why can't I find a good doctor such as yourself? You are eloquent in your description and presentation. Thank you.
I was diagnosed with generalizes anxiety and depression. Taking Wellbutrin was a game changer for me.I am able to concentrate better and I am not nervous when I interview my clients. I no longer have nervousness when my client that I am interviewing brings a friend or family member with them into my office. I to my knowledge I don't have any symptoms from taking Wellbutrin.
Hi! So you had bad anxiety beforehand it didnt make your anxiety worse? Was it hard going through an adjustment period? Did you have insomnia? Increased heart rate shakiness etc? Weight loss?
@@Alex-mx6mu Hey! Wellbutrin drastically decreased my anxiety and depression. I didn’t have an adjustment period. Wellbutrin for me did not make my heart race nor did it cause me insomnia. I get my blood pressure tested once a month when I see my psychiatrist. I take 150 mg of Wellbutrin.
@@MsLee-oh7hy thank you so much! How long did it take to start to feel relief? Did you ever lose any weight on it or not able to eat?
@@Alex-mx6mu Wellbutrin did not decrease my appetite. I felt results around a week of taking it I suppose. I didn’t have any trouble eating well on Wellbutrin. Feel free to ask me any other questions you have about Wellbutrin.
@@MsLee-oh7hy thank you so much! Were you able to drink alcohol on it? Moderate amount
I have experienced the exact opposite of what this video states about Welbutrin, it has been a godsend for my anxiety disorder, PTSD, and heavy depression. It has lifted my mood and stopped the anxiety after years of searching and work with my doctor.
Does it raise your labido?
Are you still on it? I am on day 1 for anxiety and hope it helps.
I'm also on day1 does this increase prolactin level somehow? it fucks with dopamine so could it lower natural production?
@@inelics good question
@@inelics As far as I've heard, no. Keep in mind, this essentially blocks the lowering of dopamine and raises the overall dopamine in the body because of this.
Such a good point around 9:50. Please don't be afraid to take the first due to side effects. Side effects can be noticed and you can seek help these issues will be temporary. The potential help you can receive though is completely life changing, all of these kind of antidepressant 4-8 week start time are a bit challenging but when you find the right fit, it's cruel to make yourself live without. It can all be so much better.
Thank you Doctor Richardson! I just started this medication a few days ago. My doctor suggested it. After listening to you I have that much more confidence it will work for me.
I have a doctors appointment tomorrow. I am watching videos on all kinds of antidepressants to see if there’s anything that could actually help my specific problems- this video made me EXCITED! I feel seen, every single problem I have right now was tackled in this video. I have been SO scared to start a new medication because the side effects are always scary to me, and i’ve had bad experiences on antidepressants in the past. But this convinced me I need to do right by myself and take a leap of faith. I am so ready to bring this to the table tomorrow and become a better version of myself. Thank you for this informative video!! so much!!
so glad it was helpful, good luck!
You better be really careful it's all I can tell you outweigh the pros and cons had I known side effects of this crap I'll never took it I went to the doctor for help man not to make things damn worse
Idk don't be scared. Not any antidepressant I have ever taken never had major bad side affects
My left ear is very grateful for this information. Thanks and I cant wait for my Doctor's visit after this goddamn pandemic.
Are you deaf in the right ear or does only your left headphone work?
hahaha so funny!
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@@jor-eledgerton1291 Headphones are not broken actually I get what this guy is saying, it has to do with how to audio is encoded probably but if you are using a specific type of audio device the mans voice only hears through the left speaker/headphone
I've been on this medication for almost 8 months now and it's made a world of a difference in my mood. This is the 4th antidepressant that I've tried and I finally feel like my normal self after years. I've also been able to stop smoking, stop binge eating, and (just recently) ditch my ADHD meds thanks a lot to this medication. (However, I realize that every medication works differently for every individual). Thanks so much for the video, much of this my doctor didn't tell me.
Glad it was helpful, that's a good lesson. Often when one doesn't work then there are other options that may. Be patient and working with your doctor on one that will help is a great approach.
How long did it take to feel better?
How does Wellbutrin feel compared to adderall/stimulants?
I have ADD and anxiety/depression, and have been on stimulants for a decade.
Now, the side effects of adderrall-horrible anxiety, overactive CNS, etc- have gotten really bad for me, and I am trying to stop adderall.
Adderall has become way too intense for me even at a low dose, and is wreaking havoc on my body and causing dealt bad anxiety every day.
My doc suggested Wellbutrin. I am concerned that it will feel just like adderall, with all the similar side effects I am trying to get away from.
Can someone advise me on this? Does Wellbutrin feel at all similar to adderall in this regard?
I don’t want another med that causes increased anxiety.
@@kobebryant-cl7ulwait what?? Wellbutrin does NOT compare to adderall. I’ve been on both for years now
Which other AD's did you also try?
So informative and encouraging! I am on day 4 of Wellbutrin and hoping/ praying for the best
It seems to work for weight loss for me! I never really considered myself to be depressed, rather I feel very content, but I do binge on food lately for unknown reasons. I wish my previous doctors had recommended this before!
Are you on XL or SR ? What mg ?
I've been on Prozac 40mgs for 4 years but i have slot of anxiety and my depression has become inconsolable. I broke the ice today and spoke with a Psych Doc and he started me on Wellbutrin and he upped my Prozac to 60mgs. I pray this works so bad. All i do is stay in bed all day and look at videos about depression & anxiety. It's crazy, i know. I'm 100% committed to getting better and having my life back, i really do have such a beautiful life, it's just waiting for me to jump on. Thank you for listening, you are very inspiring snd i love how you understand depression being actually debilitating. Some people don't believe it. Have a restful nite and a beautiful day. 🌼
Hi, just wondering how are you doing? Lol I am watching videos of depression and anxiety too
I have tried two SSRI, and one SNRI with not so good results. Just lack of energy and always sleepy and not being able to have any focus. Now im on my 8th day with this medication (in combination with SNRI), and wow... First like the other medications the start was aweful but the last 3 days has been just amazing, im alert, happy and full of energi i hope this continues 😃😃😃
Same 4th day on ssri 40 mg and wellbutrin 75 mg feeling dizzy insomnia and weakness in legs and arms hope i will be better like you plz cmnt
Love my wellbutrin, can't wait to bump up to 300mg. No more overwhelmed at work!
Thanks for this video. I love your comments that treating depression is as important as treating diabetes 🙂
Hoping to switch to this after 8 years on Sertaline.
This medication (150 mg XL) is one of 3 I take for diagnosed PTSD.
The combo seems to work as long as I stick to a strict regimen.
This drug helped me identify what has been causing fatigue and depression in my life for the past 5 years - epilepsy.
I've been taking 150 xl for 15 days now and I'm still feeling pretty sad and still haven't got much motivation, I hope it gets better.
Hello, how are you now, are you still taking the medicine?
Extremely helpful, and took some of the stress out of starting this medication. Thank you!
I had a horrible time on this drug. Worse mood swings, memory problems, impaired driving, and scariest of all - aphasia. I had to keep asking people to repeat themselves because I had trouble understanding them.
😐😐
Did u get really paranoid too on it
Hi at what point did these symtoms happen right away?
Yes I stopped because of this side effect. I couldn’t study at all
Yep horrible brain fog
Best doctors appointment I’ve ever had
I just started taking this a couple days ago and I feel more energetic, motivated, and centered throughout the day. But sometimes I get wave of tiredness i just fight this feeling and continue my day. Pretty good so far, lets hope my anxiety doesn’t go up.
Did your anxiety go up? Cause I’m suffering anxiety as well
@@kingcrossover1434 I hope his anxiety went away. I use it for anxiety and today is day one, feeling better.
Was on zoloft and it made me soooo hungry, I have GI issues so eating a ton of food is a no. Am now on this, so far so good.
Same! 50mg of zoloft. Hungry constantly. I've gained about 25 pounds and all I can pinpoint it on is zoloft. Just switched my med to Wellbrutrin and hoping it helps!
I been on Zoloft for a while to idk if it helping me honestly.
Wow! It wasn’t just me! I ate so damn much and didn’t figure out it was Zoloft for a while. I gained so much weight.
you have literally assured me a lot in this video i'm glad i watched.
One of the best videos on this medicine ever!
I've been 4 months of it and everything is GREAT, I've never felt so good in my life, BUT, I feel like my short term memory is almost gone, and I cannot pay attention to almost anything. Tomorrow I will go to the doctor to comments this.
I really hope we can look for a solution and not remove bupropion as I could sincerely say it has saved my life.
Thanks, glad it helped!
@@ErikRichardsonDO Could you please tell me is that normal that my doctor told me to take 150 XL in the morning and a couple of hours later another one? Or should i just take 2x 150 XL at the same time? I'm a bit scared to take it in a wrong way as in the description it says only one /day.
Many thx
Just started this medication about a week ago, I take it along with Vyvanse for ADHD and depression. I won’t say that I feel 100% better but I feel a little bit more energized and feel like I want to do some things I have not been to willing to do much lately, like exercising. I am excited to see what will happen in a few months, my doctor also recommended because of my binge eating disorder, so I hope it also helps me with that.
Hello! I am also on Vyvanse and was recently prescribed Wellbutrin. Any update so far since your comment 2 weeks ago?
@@marlons95 hey, they have been working really well for me, I like them a lot.
Has it helped with binge eating disorder?
How does Wellbutrin feel compared to adderall/stimulants?
I have ADD and anxiety/depression, and have been on stimulants for a decade.
Now, the side effects of adderrall-horrible anxiety, overactive CNS, etc- have gotten really bad for me, and I am trying to stop adderall.
Adderall has become way too intense for me even at a low dose, and is wreaking havoc on my body and causing dealt bad anxiety every day.
My doc suggested Wellbutrin. I am concerned that it will feel just like adderall, with all the similar side effects I am trying to get away from.
Can someone advise me on this? Does Wellbutrin feel at all similar to adderall in this regard?
I don’t want another med that causes increased anxiety.
Started bupropion depression a month ago. Took one 75 mg once a day for 4 weeks. Just got upped to 75 mg twice a day. Side effect I notice is I was on edge but went away after a week. I don't notice anything significant but I am in a better mood but I just got dosed upped to twice a day. No side effects. So far so good.
Been on 75 once a day...sex drive uptick, mood stabilized, but wake up with triple espresso buzz
Started this about two weeks ago . So far , so good
My 2nd day on Wellbutrin I quit rolling my weed using tobacco leaves. Now I use raw papers.
How does it feel smoking weed with it?
@@whitneyterrell322 I don't even remember because sometime last week I stopped smoking weed as well. Wellbutrin has been resetting my addictions. First, my urge to smoke the tobacco leaves faded, then my appetite faded, now my urge for weed has faded. The only thing I smoke is weed and I use to smoke weed once a day EVERY day. From what I remember, weed and Wellbutrin went cool together. I didn't see any negative effects. I remember one night my heart was racing really fast after I had smoked a joint and taken Wellbutrin but I wasn't nervous I just laid down and waited an hour or two till it went away. that only happened once though.
But now I haven't smoked weed in over a week. That's the longest I've gone without smoking in about 3 years today my urge to smoke weed is nonexistent. I started Wellbutrin March 4th and its March 30th and I lost almost 20lbs. Some days I eat only once, and its a salad. And by the way, my sugar addiction subsided as well. I awarded myself with some macadamia cookies for breaking all these habits and losing weight, and the cookies made my stomach hurt. It's like my body rejected the sugar. Any addiction I had is starting to lose the control that it had over my mind, Wellbutrin is pressing the reset button on my irresistible habits.
@@Artkidtek thanks a lot. Today is my first day taking it. I'm neverous. If you don't mind me asking. How many mg you take?
@@whitneyterrell322 I take 150mg when I wake up and then another 150mg any time throughout the day before 8pm. The worst side effect for me is INSOMNIA. I have it SEVERELY. I stay up all night every night and don't go to sleep until 7 in the morning sometimes. Another side note: My dreams are vividly realistic. I use to be able to identify when I'm in a dream and anticipate when the dream will end but now my dreams seem very real and they're also relevant to what's going on in my life currently so I can't tell that I'm dreaming anymore cause it seems so real.
@@Artkidtek wow that's what's up. I just got 150mg yesterday but I'm holding out because I'm afraid of the side effects lol.
I appreciate you and your channel. I start my treatment today.
I just started it today! For mainly ADD . BUT I also battle depression.. I am a recovering addict have been sober for almost 2 years except for my Suboxone. I really hope this helps me, she started me on one 150 mg tablet once a day. Wish me luck!
How are you now? Did this medication help you? I'm also a recovering addict. I have been clean for 1 1/2 years.
I tried lexapro and it didn’t do anything at all for me.. but bupropion worked wonders.. for the first time I felt alive
Going to start this medicine tomorrow. I’ve been on depression meds and meds for ptsd for months now and have gained so much weight. I smoke and am trying to quit and have vivid nightmares and anxiety. Really hoping this helps me. I’m feeling quite lost as of late.
I didn't stop smoking with bupropion but I stoped drinking alcohol. But I need to recognized that before taking the pill I smoked three packages of cigarettes per day and now I smoke one per day or each two days.
That’s great progress! Keep working on it. It certainly helps with smoking cessation but not as effective as something like Chantix.
It has helped me too, I smoke a few cigarettes a day now.
Wow this video makes me feel extra good about the decision i made with my psychiatrist today !!! Cant wait to reap some of these benefits. My lexapro has me super constipated and with restless legs at night. Adding this in to hopefully quit smoking and focus on daily tasks!
This damaged my hearing permanently after taking it for two weeks. The actual antidepressant was probably the best I’d tried, I had to stop because of the tinnitus. This was months ago and I still have the tinnitus so be very wary of this drug.
I've been taking Bupropion for about a month now and it's amazing how much of a difference its made in my mood. The only issue I'm having with it right now though, is that I cannot fall asleep for the life of me, and sleep aids rarely help. I havent been able to fall asleep before 4 AM for weeks
Ask your doctor for lorazepam, they'll only prescribe you these if you have tried just about every option there is.
They also help for anxiety.
did you lose weight?
whatfuckinwaster it’s hard to tell, I take another med with a gaining weight side effect but I seem to be maintaining just fine
Navi hello, I take 1 mg of Melatonin from the drugstore at bedtime and my sleeping is good and it’s a healthy natural hormone in our brain for circadian rhythm ...all the best
whatfuckinwaster no weight loss or weight gain for me but I also take Abilify for depression and anxiety and that probably makes me battle my weight ..Abilify helps antidepressants work better I take 2 mg...all the best
I take Wellbutrin and Zoloft daily. Good combo, but I take one or the other every 12 hours to prevent the serotonin syndrome.
I wouldn't feel comfortable taking 2 antidepressants,1 is enough
What was your dose i am taking 40 mg ssri and 75 mg wellbutrin 4th day not feeling good
I just got prescribed this and this video helped me understand a lot about the medication
I am beginning my 4tth week of Wellbutrin. My doctor says please give it it 4-6 weeks at least. Today, I feel less depressed than I have felt in months. Now if I can just get these residual effects of Effexor to go away!!
Hi, it works for u?
@@felipesanchezserrano2463 I am doing much better with it . There aren't many side effects really
I'm bipolar, only on mood stabilizers, and I have severely bad depression to the point where I don't want to live anymore. My doctor is putting me on wellbutrin, since apparently it works well with mood stabilizers. I really hope it works.
Hey, it's a shame to have written for you, I hope it makes you uncomfortable.
I'm also bipolar, did I want to ask you how it was?❤
Doctor just prescribed me it today, first thing I do is google and UA-cam it because my anxiety about medicine is so bad. I am kinda scared to even take it
Same! That’s why I’m here. I’m going to take my first pill tomorrow. Did you ever take it?
Did you guys start? How is it working for you both?
Morgan Heitt I started mine of June 30th so I’m only 3 weeks in, but I definitely have had some side effects. Chest pain, insomnia, I’m way more jittery, and headaches.
I was prescribed for ADHD and I don’t think it’s really doing anything for that, but I also heard that it could take up to 6 weeks to really notice so idk!
Also, my libido is WAYYY up so I like that about it! Lol
I have been in mine for a month now I was prescribed it for anxiety and depression. It has helped me a lot.
I had a rough first couple of days but then boom I stop caring about certain things that were messing me up emotionally. After my 30 day was up I had to to a stronger dose.
If your a former smoker, don’t take this for depression or weight loss. It will trigger the neurological pathway associated with smoking and you will relapse. I didn’t smoke for a year and went on Wellbutrin for depression and immediately starting craving cigarettes.
3 years later I’m still smoking..
My husband started taking it to quit smoking and quit on the first day. Said they didn't smell good to him a few hrs after taking the first pill. He went outside to smoke, came in and asked me," were those pills to quit smoking"? I said," yell". I was surprised it worked that fast. All he did was lay in bed and eat and be moody. He would try to deny his moodiness but it's a vibe you send off, you know. Facial expressions tone. I at least understand my issues. I workout for a reason. He finally wanted to quit. He asked me to make an appointment for him and he told him, which I knew before he even passed out, he has high blood pressure so he also has to lose weight to see if it straightens out without meds he has 3 months till his next visit. Mostly they are also trying to see if it was caused by his smoking too. He has lost 7 lbs. I'm actually surprised he is sticking to trying to eat healthier. He used to only eat junk food and protein. Not eating a lot but not good and skipping meals and eating one big meal and laying down. Now he is eating healthier small portions and snakes throughout the day. Not sure how long he has to take it. Now only if his other excitement comes back after he loses enough weight that will be nice if it does lol.
Cool story.. hope everything is good
This video is so well explained and has so much information! Thank you
I don't do well with the serotonin ssri's because it makes me into a zombie! I started taking bupropion almost 20 years ago for SAD. I experienced zero side effects & find the medicine a life saver I can safely tolerate. People may have trouble sleeping & dry mouth at first but the minimal side effects pass quickly. For me bupropion helps with other meds to allow me to sustain normal wakefulness due to narcolepsy confirmed in a sleep lab. I'll never stop taking it.
On for 2 months. Only real complaint is the increase anxiety. Racing heart, feeling doomed, roller coaster drop feeling in the gut... ugh it’s annoying. Feeling happier and mood is better. Feeling more energetic also. At first I had no appetite for like 2 weeks. But now able to eat, but eating less. Food isn’t exciting to me any more. Was able to concentrate better, but still have moments where my brain is just like BLAHHH- and blank smh hoping that gets better..
Babe did you lose a lot of hair by any chance? I wana know from some one who is also black
Did it cause increased anxiety?
@@ajaneeofficial no hair loss 🙂
@@kobebryant-cl7ul yes. But better now after 2 years. But still if I take it and am not active, might have a little anxiety. But I tend to stay busy to use up the energy.
That sounds like shit to me
Thanks for the video. Very helpful. I'm hoping that this medicine can help with my depression. I just started taking 150mg this week and noticed that my tinnitus is worse than ever. Not sure if this a coincidence or if there is a connection to the medication. I've always dealt with tinnitus but never heard the ringing in my ears this loudly. Wondering if anyone else has experienced this and if it gets better over time.
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.
What do you mean by altered self perception?
I'm using this for depression but it's made me super angry, Like furious in a snap, & I usually don't have a temper.
I had the same experience in the second and third week. Its mellowed out now
It’s the same for me I feel very irritated and angry, And I noticed that I can’t remember the simplest things
My memory is shit and I got super angry first 6 months but I am way better now
It may have just been suppressed by the depression before the pill
@@siham6020 it’s mania
I was on anxiety & depression meds for about 5yrs. The best thing I did was completely stop taking them!! I never felt in control. I feel like myself again.
This helped me feel so much better. Thank you!
Bupropion has completely dried up in the UK. I only have a couple of weeks left and no suitable alternative. God knows what's going to happen. It the only antidepressant I've taken that doesn't have horrendous side effects. I don't know what I'm going to do.
I got zyban online I don't even need it
im 50, I been fighting with depression since teenager, but just because I strongly believed after seen 3 Psychiatrists in my 20's after listening to the BS they say, and taking the Ambien and Prozac for some time, quit seen them and taking medicine...I thought "I have to win this battle, my facking brain can't win, Im stronger" but after I retired last year from an Operations Management job that I had for 25 years, I saved enough to retire at 50, but now my brain has gone "cuckoo" now I don't want to go out of the house, I gained 10 pounds in a year, Im afraid to drive, I have no energy nor passion to do anything.. WTF? SO my wife toke me to a Psychiatrist again so today Im taking my first Bupropion pill, hopefully will help me fight this fricking disease.. the Doc said ...find another job, you are just to young to be at home all day, after 25 years of continuous stress, where my last 10 years I managed 500 people, he said my brain is in shock on NOT HAVING STRESS... WTF? For excessive stress I saved so I could retire early... weird fricking brains
How you doing?
Permanently lost my hair on wellbutrin. It spawned alopecia which I thought was very odd because I don’t have any family history of male pattern baldness on either side of my family.
Did the hair loss stop after u stopped using it?
@@HcHeerenveen Nope, hairline is still fucked. Have u been having this problem too?
I was on Wellbutrin from 2010-2016... Hair doesn’t come back.
@@tonyh1345 yeah, used it for 6 months, after 2 months my hair started thinning out + receiding hairline. I quitted due to this side effects, a bummer for me because it worked very good for me
Psychiatry is a joke, one of the most insane branches of the medical system, idk why it even exists, it’s the least medically advanced branch, it still uses drugs from 60 years ago that kill people
It's Day 3 for me, Dr. Richardson. Yr so calming and have made me less worried even though it's only been three days.
I’m on day 4… I feel so depressed, numb, high libido, gi issues. But excited for it to start working
Oh you poor thing, I'm so sorry to hear that. I hope things get better for you. Tomorrow I'll be on day 7. Still no anxiety and I feel pretty good.
@@lilbebe6566 Yeah give it time and you have a positive attitude which is a good thing. Give it time. Are you transitioning from another antidepressant?
@@dollydagger4306 are you still on it? I use it for my anxiety and it is day 1
@@lilbebe6566 , be patient. It's so hard, but my doctor said please give it 4-6 weeks. I read the same thing on Google. It's so hard to feel depressed for no apparent reason.
I’ve been on 150mg and 300mg, I lost a ton and f weight in the beginning. It’s been about 8 months, and I gained all the weight back plus more! I have uncontrollable hunger for sweets and junk food. This is the only medication that I’m on
It can be an adjunct to helping with weight loss but it isn't the cure all. Sometimes when medication starts working and helps us loose weight we can get a little more comfortable with being able to loose the weight using the medication as one of the things that is helping us loose instead of finding what our body needs to be able to do to get the weight off. Focus on the basics of avoiding refined sugars/carbs and just like any addiction it will lessen over time. good luck!
How much weight did you lose on it and time span?
Wellbuyrin makes me sooooooooo anxious. Soooooooooooo soooooo anxious. Ive never had anxiety attack but omg I learned how it is to have anxiety attack by taking this med.. ive stopped taking this but I still feel soo weird soo anxious... agh... i want my life back...
I just got it today i pray it doesn't do this to me I'm nurvous
This drug made me too happy. Had people asking me if I was ok lmao. I'm normally quiet and reserved. I switch to something that made me happy, but my normal introverted self.
How does Wellbutrin feel compared to adderall/stimulants?
I have ADD and anxiety/depression, and have been on stimulants for a decade.
Now, the side effects of adderrall-horrible anxiety, overactive CNS, etc- have gotten really bad for me, and I am trying to stop adderall.
Adderall has become way too intense for me even at a low dose, and is wreaking havoc on my body and causing dealt bad anxiety every day.
My doc suggested Wellbutrin. I am concerned that it will feel just like adderall, with all the similar side effects I am trying to get away from.
Can someone advise me on this? Does Wellbutrin feel at all similar to adderall in this regard?
I don’t want another med that causes increased anxiety.
Thank you for this video, I have always felt ashamed of being diagnosed with depression. But what you said about it, that depression is as just as valid and just as important to treat, like say...diabetes - well that made me look at it differently. Wellbutrin is working for me, and the fact that it has been around a long time assures me that it is safe. Amitriptyline nearly killed me! BUT having said that, everyone is affected differently. The main thing you said which is so so important is, open up & talk with your doctor if you need help - don't be ashamed - and follow up with how you're feeling if you do decide to take an antidepressant 🙂👍
It's really difficult, you're standing in front of a doctor who studied 7-10 years and has a lot going in and you gotta tell him that you're depressed. It feels really downgrading :(
@@46Bax It only feels downgrading if you think it does. There is nothing wrong with admitting and asking for help (Yes I know, I grew up in a world where as a man you should or should not be or do certain things. Well that was wrong and that's partly why we are where we are)
I hope you are doing well my friend !
E.S. Slc hello....there is nothing a doctor has not seen...that’s they’re job to help people get well...depression is a disease... it’s not your fault ....go talk to your doctor 👍🏻
Not sure if it's possible but three days on and I think I might already be experiencing a powerful, positive change. It feels like every time I start to have intrusive thoughts, it feels like I now have an angel on my shoulder (figure of speech) that quickly tells me to dismiss them as the nonsense they are, which I can now easily do. Intrusive, self-diminishing and anxiety-inducing thoughts have long been a HUGE challenge for me.
Thank you much for taking the time to explain all this too us
This medication feels really good to me for some reason I get a really high euphoric feeling from it. I like it.
Sounds great, do u feel good the whole day??
@@jcbanbury yes actually. I have stopped taking it though because I have a reaction to it that idk if it’s normal I started waking up sweating really bad and hyperventilating and having panic attacks in the middle of the night and seeing hallucinations.
Wellbutrin XL is great... I have tried about 6 different Antidepressants since a child. None have worked besides Wellbutrin XL. I have very bad anxiety and 300MG has made a huge difference with anxiety. (In a good way)***
Hi! Did it cause any weight loss? Insomnia?
@@Alex-mx6mu it did cause weightloss. After a few months of being on it- I started gaming into a severe depression and was removed of the medicine. I no longer take Wellbutrin.
Wellbutrin has helped with my anxiety!
I've struggled with severe depression since I was 13. Struggling with my sexuality, gender identity, in a Christian home only escalated my thoughts of self-harm or suicide. Now in my late 20s, I'm finally seeking treatment, and this was prescribed to me. It's been magical to say the least. My work ethic is back and got a promotion since.
My Ole Lady gonna be happy!!! Thanks doc for the info.
I've been taking this for 2 days. Makes me super hyper and my stomach burns.
It can be a little more stimulating. Usually those kind of symptoms go away but follow up closely with your doctor if they continue to bother you.
Andy g sorry to hear you’re experiencing it. My advice would be: try drinking more fluids and also you can try asking your doctor to prescribe you something that would cover side effects, for instance Buspirone, Alprazolam(Xanax) or maybe Clonazepam - for external use. Speak to your doctor about that. I’m sure the side effects will go away with time. I’m the third day on this med and have no side effects, this med has saved my life.
I wish it made me hyper, I'm on 300mg daily and it just lifts me out if constant fatigue but no more than normal energy.
@@arthurarthur5205😄😄Take an upper and then Xanax to handle the "side effects" which actually is the effect. Please *never do this* unless u wanna fuck ur brain up as fast as u can.
@@arthurarthur5205 Please don't ever reccomend xanax or any benzodiazepines to anyone! These kinds of drugs are not to be taken lightly. I was on Xanax for 5 yrs, it took my job, my mind was always shut down, and almost my marriage. My parents, in laws and children all had to pay while I had to be put in different rehabs to save my life. It has taken months to come off Xanax. Withdrawls felt like I was near death and which I would have died if I tried to taper at home. This drug is meant only for people with extreme panic attacks and only for a very short period of time. Benzodiazepines can and will eventually ruin your life long term. Again, this is my experience with Alprazolam (xanax) NOT Wellbutrin.
I only get anxiety when it is reasonable to feel anxious, but Wellbutrin seems to exaggerate that reaction. After a worrying interaction, my hands were shaking. It feels weird because there's my physical reaction but my inner voice isn't anxious even if my body is. It's like being two people.
Wellbutrin help me quit smoking after 40 years
This pills make me dream ALOT! Numerous nights I literally scream out loud as wake myself up. Not the you think you're screaming but you're not. Nope I literally yelled myself out of a nightmare numerous times. Lol one time my mom thought somebody broke into our house.
Same!!! Lol
I’ve had the most vivid and scary dreams every single night on it. And most are nightmares!!
I woke up sweating and hyperventilating but this has happened to me before I even started taking the pills so
Well that sounds AWFUL.
I’ve been having nightmares too.
I am currently taking this for ADHD but my doctor said I only need to take it on days when I feel like I need to focus (not weekends for me). But you said to keep taking it and not miss it. Is that the case for ADHD or just depression and anxiety?
Did you get an answer?
I am also taking it for ADHD, I found that it is better to take 150XR everyday. My doctor said it is not recommended to take only on “on” days.
For 35 years on Prozac as well. Thank you
at 8:00 minites doc. said some u feel neither happy nor sad.
like zombie = Emotional Blunting
thanks for posting!
I BELIEVE NO PILL CAN HELP WITHOUT PUTTING IN SOME WORK. THERAPY, TAKING YOUR OWN INVENTORY, SUPPORT GROUP'S , REMAIN OPEN AND EDUCATION ON YOUR MEDS, BE HONEST ABOUT WHAT YOUR GOING THROUGH, ALL THIS IS WHAT I DO, AND THIS MEDICATION HAS BEEN WORKING FOR ME LIKE A MAGIC BULLET. BEEN TAKING IT FOR 3 YRS NOW☺
Thank you very much doc.Im a kiwi living in Wellington, NZ. I'm 53, on 120mg methadone daily, wellburtin 50mg morning and 50mg nite
Does methadone feel good
@@AR-zw3to I been on it so long it does next to nothing.If yang don't have an opiate habit you can get smashed on 15-20mg.I been on it 25 fuckn years . anyway I'm replying to take because since that comment I've got myself down to 10mg.You see normally I have to drink it at the chemist but because we are in lockdown-New Zealand -covington 19 my chemist have been giving it to me to rake away in a bottle.This gave me the PREFECT opportunity to get myself down on my own at my pace.Ive always been told you can only handle coming down about 5mg a week at the very best.Well duck me,I went from 10mg st8 to 90mg.EZ.The next week to 75 n a couple of days to 60mg.I was totally miffed at how Ez it was.From there down to 45 then 30,20,15 to 10mg.Irs getting a little harder because 20 to 10 is half so big jump.Anyhow it's only taken me 5 weeks.But..in 5 or 6 days we go down to level 2 for covid. I will have to drink again.I can't because they will give me my usual 10mg and I will probably OD. So....I'm going hard out to get to 0 in 5days.If I don't I do have all the unused methadone that I haven't been taking.I have about700mg so I'm home free.Fuck yes. At the 10mg I'm on that means bloody days of doses.But I'm still going to try to be off by next Wednesday. Today is Thursday. What do yang reckon?Pretty damn good aye bro.Ive just brought a bus to live in so my motivation was to travel my country without liquid handcuffs 'methadone' holding me down in one town.Later Gator
Ed;fuckn auto predict made heaps of mistakes.fuvk.To long to correct. Main thing is I was on 120mg. Predict said 10mg.Fuck.You get the dift though right?
700mg gives me 70 days.
@@yyxy5798 how's it going? Best of luck!
Im in methadone as well I was curious about that w meds
This is helpful! Thank you. Have you considered doing a meditation video? You have a very calming voice.
Thank you for your advice. You've been very helpful!
Glad it helped, thanks for watching!
@@ErikRichardsonDO Hi Dr. Erik would this be available in Ireland for me ? If I ask my doctor for this instead of lexapro I would rather take this please? Hope ya can help me thank you 🙏
It caused extreme psychological problems in my father, it caused psychotic episodes, one where he stabbed himself in the stomach with a steak knife, witch landed him in a whole lot of trouble
This has been very helpful. Thank you.
I’m glad it helped, thanks for watching!
I would start with taking conscious control of the narrative and behaviors causing the depression before I would resort to drugs.
@Holly M Understandable. That sounds tough.
This is awesome.
Thank you so much for creating these videos.
So glad it was helpful, thanks for watching!
@@ErikRichardsonDO a close family member experienced a reoccurrence of tics he had as a child but started bupropion in hopes of helping with adhd and mild depression. After stopping for 5 weeks now and tics are still bad at times. Would you mind explaining this please so much stress associated with it.
I was started on 100mg for ADD few years ago.
I started feeling as if a weight was pulling me into deep depression and a dark place. I did not even take it for one week.
Wow, I have the same diagnosis but it really worked out for my depression.
My Doctor prescribed me this to help with weight loss and never mentioned it was an anti-depressant. I'm hesitant to take this because of all the side effects and just for the sole purpose of helping with losing weight.
Definitely have to weigh how important it is to you. There are always a chance of side effects but the risk is low still. I find that with weight loss it tends to help mostly those who are depressed eaters and who may have more food addiction issues. Hope that helps!
@@ErikRichardsonDO Thank you so much! We didn't talk about any of that so I'm surprised he prescribed this. I will follow up with him 🤗
Anything that doesn’t cause insomnia?
I do have depression. Or i used too, i am 180 now to how i was. Stopped cold turkey, not a good idea. I was told its for adhd and get a lower dose about 1/4 of the adult recomended dosage. It helps me keep concentrated on the tasks at hand and gives me more motivation throughout the day. Highly suggest lower dosages and work up to what works.
Hello Dr. Richardson! New subscriber here and loving your very informative channel.
I’m currently waiting for ADHD evaluation. I have Bipolar l and currently managing well with Quetiapine and Lithium. Based on my readings online, antidepressant (off label for ADHD) and stimulant medications could lead to mania.
What your take on this? And if I am diagnosed with ADHD what are the meds available to us with Bipolar l?
Thanks in advance!
KonFly with Me hello....I know of people with bipolar 1 who are on Wellbutrin and are not going manic . But when they tried Paxil and Effexor they went manic and the dr discontinued and put them on low dose Abilify instead....all the best
I took one Wellbutrin once. I could not sleep at all. I was ver sleepy, but my brain would not shut off. Never again.
Been on bupropion 16 years
Dr. Richardson:
my boyfriend has been on this medication for approx 4 years. currently Wellbrutrin 300mg (two 150mg a day) over the last 5-6 weeks he has been experiencing extreme abdominal pain. at first it was just episodes right after taking the the medication and now he cant eat or drink practically anything without feeling a high level of pain/discomfort. He talked to his GP however, not much they can do because of covid-19. Waiting for a scope. We ended up in the ER a few days ago. Bloodtest, Urine test, ekg, ultrasound of liver, kidney, pancreas, gallbladder, all came back normal. By keeping a journal we have narrowed down that it is much worse after he takes wellbrutrin. CAN THIS MEDICATION CAUSE SEVERE ABDOMINAL ISSUES OVER YEARS OF USE?! What should the doctors here be looking for??? Thank you in advance!!!
I’ve been on lexapro for years, and today my doctor thinks it will be a good idea to add bupropion too. I hope it works.
I’m on Lexapro and my doc just prescribed bupropion too. How is it working for you?
@@kimliberatore2171 it was terrible!!! I had such a terrible allergic reaction it sent me to the ER.
@@divinegerbs how awful! I am so sorry and hope you are feeling better!
@@divinegerbs So sorry!