Bupropion

[Destinyweathers]

I have just been prescribed Bupropion for my depression has anyone taken this medication and does it help?

[Beachcomber75]

I took it and it didn't do anything for me. My husband took it years ago and said it worked wonders. After researching I found out buproprion interacts with your dopamine while a lot of antidepressants work with your serotonin meaning that if your D is low/the problem this might work but if your S is maybe not so much. This is just my theory based on the internet mind you. I googled low D symptoms & low S symptoms & I had all the low S ones. I have since went on a ssri & that helps a bit. Do your research & talk to your Dr. Good luck! 🌞🌼

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We are all different when it comes down to medications, allow five weeks before you make any negative decisions

BOB

[Gretajetta]

I am on 60 mg Prozac. That has helped. It didn’t cure me but it lessens the anxiety and panic attacks along with Xanax. I started off at 10 mg and worked my way up to 60. I am on Wellbutrin 300 mg. I started this to help quit smoking. It has lessened the urge to smoke but I am still smoking and I’m not sure if it helps with depression

[Hidden]

I take 200mg of Wellbutrin aka Bupropion, and it helped me a little at first, but not so much now. But my doctor even takes it, and I'm sure she wouldn't if it didn't help her, it just goes to show you that we are all different, and you'll just have to give it a try. It also helped me to stop smoking.

[Destinyweathers]

Thank you all so muchhh I'm gonna give it a try & let you all know how it does me!!🙏🏼💪🏼😘🤞

[NCAQuilter]

I've taken it since 1996, and it has worked for me. Until 2018, it kept my depression at bay. I wasn't crying, but not laughing, either. Then in August, after being evacuated five weeks by the fires in N. California, and some other stresses at the same time, I went over the edge. I was sent to a hospital for treatment. There, they added Abilify to my treatment. That made a huge difference! I no longer recognize the person I was before the Abilify! And, this summer, I had stresses greater than any I've ever had before, and I handled them with normal sad feelings and fears.

If you are on an antidepressant now, perhaps adding Abilify will help. Talk with your doctor. Other replies for you sound good too. Do some research, and make up a list of questions for your doctor.

Hope you find a good fit fir you!

[Destinyweathers in reply to NCAQuilter]

So far today makes day 5 I've taken it and I have notice a difference in my attitude and depression I did cry once and got really lonely yesterday but it was easy to brush off any other time I would be feeling way worse by the next day

[NCAQuilter in reply to Destinyweathers]

Two weeks in - how are you doing? I'm on 450 per day, with the Abilify, and OK for almost 18 months! Praying you have great results. Stick with it - It takes a while to see the complete results of the dose you're on.

[Destinyweathers in reply to NCAQuilter]

I've actually been feeling alot better muchhhh better I'm hoping the meds continue to help right now I only take 150mg once a day every morning and my loved ones has seen a difference in my actions how ive been responding now and wanting to actually do more things

[NCAQuilter in reply to Destinyweathers]

This brought tears to my eyes! I'm SOOOO happy for you! Isn't it grand to feel normal?

[Destinyweathers in reply to NCAQuilter]

Yessssss It really is I feel like i can finally be my goofy playful self i never thought i would find this person again and it was messing up my life my relationship and all but now things look brighter for my future and although my relationship is messed up he still wants to be friends and thats fine with me im just happy to have myself back!!!! In the plus side its awesome talking to someone who shares my pain and celebrates my happiness THANK U SO MUCHHHHH

[NCAQuilter in reply to Destinyweathers]

Goofy and playful are the names of the game! I had thought seriously about suicide twice before I found my sweet spot! Even landed in involuntary custody the last time; that is where they added the Abilify to my therapy. Best thing that ever happened to me. I can now laugh and find the silver lining even when the clouds are very dark, like this last year.

Keep taking your drugs, even when you feel wonderful. They are what is allowing your brain to function like it is supposed to. Just as diabetics need insulin to stay healthy, we need brain chemistry drugs to stay healthy.

I am very fortunate to have an understanding husband. We recently celebrated our 60th anniversary. For about 35 of those years, I was a high-functioning severely depressed wife. He doesn't really get depression, but he gets that I have a problem and wants to help me with my issues.

I'm very glad that you are doing so well. Heady stuff, isn't it?

[Destinyweathers]

Yes it is I pray for the both of our successful mental journeys thank you so much and im going to continue to take them im loving the person its helping me to find again 🥰

[NCAQuilter]

How are you doing now? Great, I hope

[Destinyweathers in reply to NCAQuilter]

Soooooo much better my family even says im glowing if feel really great about myself as well thank u so muchhh for asking? & how are you feeling?

[Agora1 in reply to Destinyweathers]

Destinyweathers, so great to hear you are doing so well.

Keep that glow and positive thinking xx

[NCAQuilter]

I'm doing well, thank you. Wonderful that you are finding yourself again. These anti-depression meds are life savers!!!!!

If ever you need to talk, I'll be here for you.

[Destinyweathers in reply to NCAQuilter]

THANNKKKK YOUUUU SO MUCH AND IF U EVER NEED ME JUST GIMME A SHOUT

[NCAQuilter]

Will do!!!!

[Bookworm1980]

I take 375 mgs a day i take 300 mgs in the morning and 75 in the early afternoon. I am already on lexapro and now i am trying out Rexulti. So far its somewhat been helping. i was told that wellbutrin is good to take appetite wise. hope this helps.