Reviewer: DEC, 45-54 on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)

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This drug saved my life, and probably my marriage. I have experienced no side effects whatsoever. I started on 150mg time release two years ago, and after six months increased to 300mg time release. I take it early every morning once per day, but do not find that it has any effect my ability to sleep. One artifact of taking Bupropion is that I can no longer drink alcoholic beverages without feelin ... Show Full Comment

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This drug saved my life, and probably my marriage. I have experienced no side effects whatsoever. I started on 150mg time release two years ago, and after six months increased to 300mg time release. I take it early every morning once per day, but do not find that it has any effect my ability to sleep. One artifact of taking Bupropion is that I can no longer drink alcoholic beverages without feeling awful, so I have quit drinking completely. This is probably for the best, as before I started using this medication, I drank heavily for 20 years in an attempt to "self medicate" my depression. Even though I still love the taste, I have no desire to drink anymore - I'm much happier living without depression than I ever was getting drunk. It seems a small price to pay for the miracle that it has performed in my brain chemistry. I still feel down and sad from time to time, but now it's because I have a reason for it, like people with normal brain chemistry. You're supposed to have mild depressed feelings when bad things happen, and so I've learned to distinguish between these feelings and the depression I lived with most of my life. I have more energy, am more motivated, and can retain my mental focus better than I have in years. I'm more willing to and capable of interacting socially with people, despite being a severe introvert. I'm less of a pessimist and generally more pleasant to be around now than before I began treatment. I wish I'd been prescribed it when I was a teenager, as I believe my life could have been so different. I wouldn't stop taking Bupropion at this point even if they tried to tell me that I didn't need it anymore. I expect to take it for the rest of my life, and I'm fine with that.
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Reviewer: Therapy is good, 45-54 on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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I take 300 mg 1x per day. Prior to taking it my depression was severe. I did not want to leave the house, I felt constantly tired, I gained weight, and my job was at stake. This drug saved my life! I look forward to waking up everyday.

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I take 300 mg 1x per day. Prior to taking it my depression was severe. I did not want to leave the house, I felt constantly tired, I gained weight, and my job was at stake. This drug saved my life! I look forward to waking up everyday.
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Reviewer: 35-44 Male on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)

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I started this about 2 years ago. The became a point that I was complacent thinking that the drug was no longer worker for me. I ended up not refilling and after a few days of not taking it, I started to feel horrible. Anxiety and depression all came back full speed ahead. It was then I realized that this drug really was doing wonders for me. I take in the morning because at night it would k ... Show Full Comment

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I started this about 2 years ago. The became a point that I was complacent thinking that the drug was no longer worker for me. I ended up not refilling and after a few days of not taking it, I started to feel horrible. Anxiety and depression all came back full speed ahead. It was then I realized that this drug really was doing wonders for me. I take in the morning because at night it would keep me up.
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Reviewer: Nimm, 45-54 Male on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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have been on it only for a week. was on prozac, to many sexual side effects and weight gain..i enjoy alchol, was wondering how many take this drug and still have a few drinks? what did it do, if anything?

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have been on it only for a week. was on prozac, to many sexual side effects and weight gain..i enjoy alchol, was wondering how many take this drug and still have a few drinks? what did it do, if anything?
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Reviewer: BB, 55-64 Male on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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I started taking this drug for about a month now. I have seen a change in my depression for the better. I especially suffer from morning depression. I do not suffer from anxiety (thank GOD). I take two pills in the morning. The side effects do have me a little concerned. I have been feeling light headed, especially in the morning. Also a little bit a nausea as well. My doctor said the side effects ... Show Full Comment

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I started taking this drug for about a month now. I have seen a change in my depression for the better. I especially suffer from morning depression. I do not suffer from anxiety (thank GOD). I take two pills in the morning. The side effects do have me a little concerned. I have been feeling light headed, especially in the morning. Also a little bit a nausea as well. My doctor said the side effects will subside over time; we'll see.
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