Reviewer: Minerva78, 25-34 Female on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)

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While in the military, I was able to take Welbutrin (brand name) for my depression. Once I left the military, my civilian insurance companies would not pay for the brand name, but only gave generics. I have this weird feeling in my ear now; like it needs to pop like on an airplane. I've seen an ENT specialist, as GP couldn't find anything wrong. The ENT couldn't find anything wrong eit ... Show Full Comment

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While in the military, I was able to take Welbutrin (brand name) for my depression. Once I left the military, my civilian insurance companies would not pay for the brand name, but only gave generics. I have this weird feeling in my ear now; like it needs to pop like on an airplane. I've seen an ENT specialist, as GP couldn't find anything wrong. The ENT couldn't find anything wrong either. I am positive it has to be a side effect from the generic Welbutrin, as it didn't start happening until I started taking it. As for overall satisfaction, I feel normal. I have been on anti-depressants off and on for 4 years, and I feel like I could successfully stop taking it now (and the side effects would stop). Welbutrin helped me stop my world from spiraling out of control. The generic just makes my ears hurt.
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Reviewer: 45-54 Female on Treatment for 6 months to less than 1 year (Patient)

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I have been on many kinds of meds for depression for about 16 years and I have been on Budeprion XL for about 8 months I feel worse then I did befor I took it,I get very excited,shakey,upset,cant sleep I feel like most of the time like a tight rubber band wanting to explode and unwind getting off them I want my life back have taking this years ago but never felt this way befor the wost I have felt ... Show Full Comment

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I have been on many kinds of meds for depression for about 16 years and I have been on Budeprion XL for about 8 months I feel worse then I did befor I took it,I get very excited,shakey,upset,cant sleep I feel like most of the time like a tight rubber band wanting to explode and unwind getting off them I want my life back have taking this years ago but never felt this way befor the wost I have felt in my entire life almost to the point of no return I advise people to check into this drug befor taking it im not a docter but the feeling that Im going thru is in humane!Good luck everyone.
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Reviewer: sueal9@yahoo.com, 55-64 Female on Treatment for 6 months to less than 1 year (Patient)

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I hace been given this for a substitute for Wellbutrin without being told.....I feel les and less well everyday now...

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I hace been given this for a substitute for Wellbutrin without being told.....I feel les and less well everyday now...
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Reviewer: GayleG, 45-54 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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I was taking CYmbalta for depression. After switching insurance companies, to save money I asked my Dr. to put me on a generic brand. I have been on Budeprion for 1 week now and feel horrible. Ears constantly ringing, Migrane headaches, cry at the drop of a pin, I can not function, feel like I am in a fog. DO NOT TAKE THIS AWLFUL MEDICINE. I thought I was going crazy, then I did some research ... Show Full Comment

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I was taking CYmbalta for depression. After switching insurance companies, to save money I asked my Dr. to put me on a generic brand. I have been on Budeprion for 1 week now and feel horrible. Ears constantly ringing, Migrane headaches, cry at the drop of a pin, I can not function, feel like I am in a fog. DO NOT TAKE THIS AWLFUL MEDICINE. I thought I was going crazy, then I did some research and founf I am not the only one. RUN...do not walk away from this drug!
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Reviewer: 55-64 Female on Treatment for 5 to less than 10 years (Patient)

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I have been in treatment for depression for nearly 20 years. This drug has done more for me than any other. I have been on amyltriptiline, trazadone,prozac, paxil, zoloft, and effexor. Some of those worked for a time but stopped. Some didn't work. Some had side-effects. Most left me feeling dull and without emotion. This drug has worked longer, without side effects, and I have feelings. U ... Show Full Comment

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I have been in treatment for depression for nearly 20 years. This drug has done more for me than any other. I have been on amyltriptiline, trazadone,prozac, paxil, zoloft, and effexor. Some of those worked for a time but stopped. Some didn't work. Some had side-effects. Most left me feeling dull and without emotion. This drug has worked longer, without side effects, and I have feelings. Unfortunately depression is difficult to treat and patients may have to try many medications before finding the right one. If you are reading this check on which drug you should try, please know my body chemistry isn't yours, my experience may not be anything like yours. Hang in there.
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