Reviewer: Anchor, 35-44 on Treatment for 5 to less than 10 years

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Pay attention to the aftereffects. I took the beige budeprion release tablets for awhile and it caused my eyes to drain every night and back pain. The pharmacy said they discontinued the beige pill and started to give me the light green pill for my supposedly seasonal depression. I went to the doctor for regular visits and nothing alarming to report. After 6 years of taking the medicine some pills ... Show Full Comment

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Pay attention to the aftereffects. I took the beige budeprion release tablets for awhile and it caused my eyes to drain every night and back pain. The pharmacy said they discontinued the beige pill and started to give me the light green pill for my supposedly seasonal depression. I went to the doctor for regular visits and nothing alarming to report. After 6 years of taking the medicine some pills melted faster than others. I stopped taking the medication. Years later, I felt the side effects. The room was spinning when i laid down, dry mouth, excessive thirst, horror movie situations, visions of my under garments and inside my house during sleep, couldn't find my way out of an office, driving in circles continously, thinning of hair, darker and excessive hair on face, arms, legs, face and pubic area. Slow speech and movement. Throbbing of my brain. Changes in facial features, tired, angry, slurred speech, excessive weight in arms, legs and mid section. I couldn't sit still, shaking of my hands, plumpy and raised veins a wide eyed stare. Visions of eating something with my eyes closed and mouth chewing but nothing was there. Excessive sweating and cold shaking, trouble breathing, not hungry and seeing magical figures floating around the room. It was real because I touched one and it changed my face. I would walk around without a care in the world and spend money foolishly and money would disappear. The symptoms would be a recipe for more medication and more aftereffects. It turns into a never ending cycle.
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Reviewer: Sarah M, 45-54 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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My drugstore switched me to this from Wellbutrin without my knowledge. Within 2-3 weeks,I was unable to stop crying and became suicidal. When I discovered that I was taking a different drug, I mentioned it to my pharmacist who said the generic is identical--I can assure you it is NOT. Within a couple weeks of stopping the Budeprion and starting back on Wellbutrin I was back to normal.

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My drugstore switched me to this from Wellbutrin without my knowledge. Within 2-3 weeks,I was unable to stop crying and became suicidal. When I discovered that I was taking a different drug, I mentioned it to my pharmacist who said the generic is identical--I can assure you it is NOT. Within a couple weeks of stopping the Budeprion and starting back on Wellbutrin I was back to normal.
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Reviewer: Happy2Bback, 45-54 Female on Treatment for 10 years or more (Patient)

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I was on the generic (by Teva) for 13 years, gained 140 pounds and was still dealing with severe depression, especially in the winters. Last February, I tried the brand Wellbutrin and within 2 weeks of taking it I felt like I had come out of a shell. Within 3 months I had lost 18 pounds without any effort (never has happened before). I had no difficulty with depression this past winter. My insura ... Show Full Comment

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I was on the generic (by Teva) for 13 years, gained 140 pounds and was still dealing with severe depression, especially in the winters. Last February, I tried the brand Wellbutrin and within 2 weeks of taking it I felt like I had come out of a shell. Within 3 months I had lost 18 pounds without any effort (never has happened before). I had no difficulty with depression this past winter. My insurance company is trying to force me to take this junk but I will not ever put this in my body again. EVER.
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Reviewer: 45-54 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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I have been on the generic Bupropion Hcl Er(xl)24hr.150mg. I would have to say this is the best I have felt in a year!! the side effect of not sleeping well is nothing compared to always wanting to sleep, and my bed calling me...... I am productive now and yes, I now have energy and I laugh again and have fun with my child thank GOD!! along with this medication I am on 20mg Prozac, and 10mg Buspi ... Show Full Comment

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I have been on the generic Bupropion Hcl Er(xl)24hr.150mg. I would have to say this is the best I have felt in a year!! the side effect of not sleeping well is nothing compared to always wanting to sleep, and my bed calling me...... I am productive now and yes, I now have energy and I laugh again and have fun with my child thank GOD!! along with this medication I am on 20mg Prozac, and 10mg BuspironeHCL it is the combination of the three that has given me my life back.
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Reviewer: 45-54 on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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Not effective for me. Had to switch back to different generic.

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Not effective for me. Had to switch back to different generic.
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