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Reviewer: SAnne, 45-54 Female on Treatment for 6 months to less than 1 year (Patient)
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This particular drug had no effect at all. After several months of trying it, my physician switched me to Zoloft, which worked better with my body chemistry. However, I do know of others who have been helped a great deal by Wellbutrin.
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Reviewer: KWH, 45-54 Male on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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I had been taking Zoloft for depression without effect. I began taking Wellbutrin SR and within a day I was feeling great. My wife commented that "I have my old husband back."
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Reviewer: jazzer, 45-54 Female on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years
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I have been taking Bupropion 100 mg daily for one year. The side effects have been minimal
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It did not seem to help and the side effects were not worth staying on it.
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Reviewer: SweetLatina30, 25-34 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)
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Wellbutrin gave me my life back. I had been seeing a therapist for months before I told my real doctor about my depression and he gave me a prescription. I just found myself more confused by therapy, but Wellbutrin allowed me to think clear again. I never needed therapy again. Just make sure you withdraw from it slowly. Itried to just stop and it was hard. When I slowly reduced the dose I was able
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