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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
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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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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
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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
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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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