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Reviewer: cassandra, 55-64 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)
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I have gained ten pounds in six (6) weeks onthis drug. I wish I could sue the manufacturer.
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Reviewer: Beatnick, 45-54 Male on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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I was on Buproprion for over 10 years. My depression was getting worse so my doc put me on Cymbalta 60mg and switched me to Aplenzin 522mg from Buproprion. I'm not sure if it's working yet, because it's only been about two weeks. I'm still severly depressed and frequently suicidal. I haven't been able to work or function very well. I just want to sleep all the time. My insuranc
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Reviewer: 25-34 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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I've only been on the medication for two days, but Ive been on Wellbrutrin 150 mgs for about four months. I was still having relapses on 150 MG of Wellbrutrin and Pristiq. So the doctor changed medications to Alplenzin 348 MG. So far, Ive been feeling well, a little tired. During the day, I find it a little hard to concentrate, but that could be the change in medication. I am very hopeful abou
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Reviewer: 45-54 Female (Patient)
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My psychiatrist gave me samples of this med because I lost my health insurance and even generic buproprion is expensive for me. He gave me this med as a replacement for my buproprion since he could give me samples at no cost to me. I was on this med for a few months. Buproprion has always worked very well for me consistently through the years. I feel I did a little better on this than the high dos
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Reviewer: flarez, 45-54 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)
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I've been taking this for about one month. At first, I was very lightheaded/dizzy and had some weakness/trembling in my hands. I also experienced an increase in urination. The most uncomfortable side effect is a tremendous increase in sweating and "flushing." I'm taking HRT to ward off hot flashes but this drug is making them even worse. I'm thinking about going off this d
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