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Compare BUPROPION (bupropion) and BUPROPION HYDROCHLORIDE (buPropion Hydrochloride XL) — clinical data, side effects, and patient experiences.
bupropion, Wellbutrin, Zyban · Atypical Antidepressant (NDRI)
How it works
12.1 Mechanism of Action The mechanism of action of bupropion is unknown, as is the case with other antidepressants. However, it is presumed that this action is mediated by noradre...
Approved for
buPropion Hydrochloride XL · Atypical Antidepressant (NDRI)
How it works
12.1 Mechanism of Action The mechanism of action of bupropion is unknown, as is the case with other antidepressants. However, it is presumed that this action is mediated by noradre...
Approved for
Estimated frequency (%) based on clinical trial data
Based on 24 Reddit discussions
BUPROPION
54%
positive
13 threads
BUPROPION HYDROCHLORIDE
27%
positive
11 threads
% of discussions mentioning each side effect
13 Reddit threads analysed for BUPROPION
Overall Sentiment
Mixed
Comparison Threads
0
Avg Post Score
69 upvotes
Most discussed side effects in community
As I get older, I’m starting to become more aware of the telltale signs that my depression symptoms are getting worse. I’ve noticed that one very specific symptom is that I feel nostalgic about so many things. In a melancholy way, not a fun way. I think it’s my brain’s way of trying to comfort me by
I obviously am not cured but it’s easily my favorite one I’ve been on. I want to know if y’all have ever started a med and were just blown away!! For me, it’s Bupropion (Wellbutrin XL). It helped reduce my depression smoking and my lack of motivation. I’ve genuinely never been happier. ETA: It’s bee
I have been a reader of this sub-reddit for some time now, but it is time for me to post. I am a first generation Asian-American and I have severe depression. I am taking bupropion sr1 at 50mg. The meds work for the most part to the extent that I can function, but at times I feel a huge surge of
So as the title suggests, ive recently come out of a huge stent of depression, about 10 years worth. Because of how long ive been depressed, most of my entire personality was taken over by it. I became withddrawn, self defeating, gave up my activities and hobbies years ago because they were no long
I have been so exhausted lately that I am on the verge of dizziness some days. I get about eight hours of sleep, so I should be well rested enough, but I wake up barely able to get out of bed. It's also really cold right now, which is sapping a lot of what little energy I have left. I am trying not
After four years on a low dose of bupropion XL (100 mg) , I decided to stop taking it. My pharmacist told me to taper off slowly, so for the first 2.5 weeks I took it every 2nd day, and for the next 2.5 weeks I took it every 3rd day. The tapering process went smoothly, so I figured it was safe to st
I’ve been depressed and anxious since I was 10 (turning 22 this year..) and it almost feels like every year, I just lose a piece of myself. Every year, I lose more energy and more hope. I struggle with so much self doubt and self hatred. I wouldn’t kill myself but I often think of how great it would
I'm only 4 foot 10, and gained about 15 pounds in 4 months on mirtazapine. That is something like the equivalent of 6 or 8 dress sizes. I need to stay on the drug because of the severity of my depression and sleep dysfunction, with long covid. Over the course of 2 months I've lost 9 of those pounds,
Community discussions are sourced from public Reddit threads. Content reflects individual opinions and is not medical advice.
11 Reddit threads analysed for BUPROPION HYDROCHLORIDE
Overall Sentiment
Mixed
Comparison Threads
0
Avg Post Score
14 upvotes
Most discussed side effects in community
Hello all, just wondering something. A family member of mine has been prescribed oxycodone for years upon years now and never has had an issue. However, recently, she has begun becoming very ill after she doses. She becomes very tired and very ill - she repeatedly vomits until she has no energy to
20 year-old Female 169cm 70kg I have been having dysphagia symptoms for the past 6 months, and I have had a few hospital runs due to severe dehydration as a result to the dysphagia. It was basically a sudden onset problem, I have had signs of getting it prior to the case, but it dramatically got wor
Age: 22 Height : 5’11’’ Male Current Medication: Bupropion Hydrochloride 150mg This was my cect reports done 2 weeks ago. My doctor said it is not of any concern. Is my report something to worry. I am very scared. I want to give my parents the best life. I am scared that this is cancer. Please help.
I'm a female 20 years old Weight: 123 lbs Height: 5'6 Medication: - Bupropion Hydrochloride 300mg 1x daily - Fluvoxamine 200mg 1x daily - Lamotrigine 150mg 2x daily Medical History: At age 13 had a rare autoimmune disorder which no doctor since has been able to diagnose. I had thousands of little
i (20f, 5 ft 6, 140-ish lbs, white as a sheet, diagnosed with tourette's, adhd, asthma, mdd, and gad, taking methylphenidate 36mg, bupropion 150mg, and good old cetirizine hydrochloride 10mg, never smoke or do drugs, only drink on holidays) have had tourette's for about 15 years now, and my tics hav
30 y/o female; 5'2"; 127 lbs; white; USA Currently suffering from drug-resistant depression, wanting to try TMS after trying Lexapro, Effexor, Viibryd, Celexa, Wellbutrin, Prozac I seem to always get a very severe side effect from antidepressant medications. Lexapro - diarrhea, Viibryd - suicidal id
Age: 33 Sex: male (MTF) Height: "5'5"" Weight: 148lbs Race: white Duration of complaint: Bilateral hearing loss. Progressive left sided hearing loss from childhood to mid teens. Recent hearing loss and tinnitus in right ear over the past few months. Location: Subcortical Any existing relevant medic
Community discussions are sourced from public Reddit threads. Content reflects individual opinions and is not medical advice.
Both BUPROPION and BUPROPION HYDROCHLORIDE belong to the Atypical Antidepressant (NDRI) class. While they share a similar mechanism of action, differences in pharmacokinetics, dosing, and side effect profiles may make one more suitable than the other for individual patients.
BUPROPION carries 4 FDA warnings. BUPROPION HYDROCHLORIDE carries 4 FDA warnings. Patients should discuss all warnings and contraindications with their healthcare provider before starting or switching medications..
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