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Reviewer: 45-54 Female on Treatment for 10 years or more (Patient)
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I have been taking this for 10 years. I think it works pretty good , with little sexual side affects. However, when things get tough, I have to also add Lexapro to keep me from crashing.
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Reviewer: k2skier, 25-34 Female on Treatment for 6 months to less than 1 year (Patient)
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Have tried many different antidepressant/mood stabilizers and have been happy with this. It has very minimal side effects and I didn't gain weight.
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Reviewer: ruthie, 45-54 Female on Treatment for 6 months to less than 1 year (Patient)
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Reviewer: robby 36, 65-74 Male on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years
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this drug caussed calmness, no anger, but a loss short term menory existed,,,
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Reviewer: FargoUT, 25-34 Male on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)
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After the loss of a loved one, I fell into a severe depression. I still struggle with those feelings, but Wellbutrin XL (or the generic now) has helped immensely. I'm on a 300mg/day dosage which I take in the morning. It has allowed me to get past the feelings of worthlessness and near-paralyzing sadness. The only problems I've had with Wellbutrin is a reduction in my sex drive, an
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