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3.9  Effectiveness
6.4  Side Effects
4.7  Holistic Benefits

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Reported Changes in Health and Well-Being
Since taking Wellbutrin, RateADrug survey participants noticed these changes in their health:
Effect on:Much WorseWorseNo ChangeBetterMuch Better
Appetite 25% 20.8% 37.5% 12.5% 4.2%
Balance/Equilibrium 4.2% 16.7% 70.8% 8.3% 0%
Blood Pressure 4.2% 8.3% 83.3% 4.2% 0%
Breathing 8.3% 0% 87.5% 4.2% 0%
Confidence 20% 12% 40% 24% 4%
Coordination/Motor Skills 8.3% 12.5% 75% 4.2% 0%
Digestion 4.2% 8.3% 83.3% 4.2% 0%
Emotional Well-being 20% 16% 28% 32% 4%
Energy 12.5% 20.8% 41.7% 20.8% 4.2%
Eyesight 4.2% 4.2% 87.5% 4.2% 0%
Memory 4.2% 8.3% 70.8% 16.7% 0%
Mental Clarity 12.5% 16.7% 50% 20.8% 0%
Pain 4.2% 0% 87.5% 8.3% 0%
Patience 12.5% 16.7% 45.8% 25% 0%
Sexual Health 12.5% 12.5% 62.5% 8.3% 4.2%
Skin Complexion 4.2% 16.7% 75% 4.2% 0%
Sleep 16% 24% 48% 12% 0%
Stress Level 24% 12% 44% 20% 0%
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Commonly Reported Wellbutrin Side Effects
RateADrug survey participants experienced these commonly reported side effects:
Effect on:NoneMildModerateStrongSevere
Abdominal Pain 78.6% 0% 7.1% 7.1% 7.1%
Allergic Reaction 87% 4.3% 0% 4.3% 4.3%
Anxiety 54.2% 16.7% 16.7% 4.2% 8.3%
Blurred Vision 83.3% 16.7% 0% 0% 0%
Breathing Difficulties 83.3% 16.7% 0% 0% 0%
Change in Sex Drive 73.9% 8.7% 8.7% 4.3% 4.3%
Change in Weight 66.7% 33.3% 0% 0% 0%
Cold Symptoms 83.3% 16.7% 0% 0% 0%
Confusion 50% 16.7% 33.3% 0% 0%
Constipation 77.8% 11.1% 5.6% 0% 5.6%
Dehydration / Thirst 66.7% 33.3% 0% 0% 0%
Depression 71.4% 14.3% 0% 14.3% 0%
Diarrhea 79.2% 8.3% 8.3% 0% 4.2%
Difficulty Urinating 89.5% 0% 0% 0% 10.5%
Dizziness 62.5% 20.8% 8.3% 4.2% 4.2%
Drowsiness 77.8% 11.1% 0% 11.1% 0%
Dry Mouth 56.5% 21.7% 13% 4.3% 4.3%
Eye / Vision Problems 66.7% 33.3% 0% 0% 0%
Fatigue 50% 31.8% 9.1% 9.1% 0%
Gas 33.3% 50% 16.7% 0% 0%
Headache 62.5% 25% 8.3% 0% 4.2%
Increased Urination 66.7% 33.3% 0% 0% 0%
Insomnia 56% 24% 8% 0% 12%
Irregular Heartbeat 66.7% 33.3% 0% 0% 0%
Irritability / Impatience 66.7% 8.3% 8.3% 8.3% 8.3%
Mood Swings 66.7% 0% 33.3% 0% 0%
Muscle Cramping 50% 33.3% 0% 16.7% 0%
Nausea 81% 9.5% 9.5% 0% 0%
Relaxed / Calming Sensation 70.6% 5.9% 17.6% 5.9% 0%
Sensitivity to Light 50% 33.3% 16.7% 0% 0%
Sexual Dysfunction 95.2% 0% 4.8% 0% 0%
Stomach Ache 66.7% 33.3% 0% 0% 0%
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Less Commonly Reported Wellbutrin Side Effects
RateADrug survey participants experienced less commonly reported side effects:
Effect on:NoneMildModerateStrongSevere
Blurred Vision 71.4% 14.3% 0% 7.1% 7.1%
Change in Weight 45% 15% 20% 10% 10%
Erectile Dysfunction 50% 0% 0% 0% 50%
Fatigue 0% 0% 50% 0% 50%
Heart Attack 94.7% 0% 0% 0% 5.3%
Increased Depression 72.7% 9.1% 13.6% 4.5% 0%
Kidney Damage 75% 25% 0% 0% 0%
Liver Damage 95.5% 4.5% 0% 0% 0%
Muscle Spasms 66.7% 0% 0% 0% 33.3%
Nausea 50% 0% 0% 0% 50%
Reduced Libido 90.9% 0% 0% 9.1% 0%
Relaxed / Calming Sensation 0% 0% 50% 0% 50%
Seizures 95.7% 0% 0% 0% 4.3%
Sexual Dysfunction 50% 0% 0% 0% 50%
Skin Problems 66.7% 33.3% 0% 0% 0%
Skin Rash 66.7% 33.3% 0% 0% 0%
Stroke 94.7% 0% 0% 0% 5.3%
Suicidal Tendencies 72.7% 13.6% 13.6% 0% 0%
Tremors 66.7% 0% 33.3% 0% 0%
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Episodes since taking Wellbutrin
Since taking Wellbutrin Rate a Drug survey participants reported these episodes:
Hospitalization 3%
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User Comments about Wellbutrin
07 Dec 2011 I have been on it for over a decade. It has given me a new life. Besides helping me with depression it does make me crave a healthier diet and gives me a great libido! BUT I never could tolerate the generic. The quality vasolated in generic. In many of the generic wellbutrin I would get tremors and or nausea and various other negaive side effects so be sure to purchase the brand name. I took me a while to realize what was going on but when I spoke to my pharmacology insurance company they had not hesitation of allowing me to have the brand name because they had had a number of complaints of negative side effects from the generic wellbutrin.
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06 Dec 2011 I essentially became a zombie-like creature that no longer cared about living or dying or feeling anything. My personality was erased and I had to find a new one.
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10 Aug 2011 Wellbutrin really helped me cope with my depression. I've had problems with my weight, and since taking Wellbutrin, my hunger has lessoned. My mood has never been better!
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18 Apr 2011 Since taking Wellbutrin I have noticed a decrease in my appetite as well as my ability to stay asleep. Overall, it works a lot better than zoloft.
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17 Dec 2009 I have suffered from depression before when I was in high school, and I was on different anti-depressant. I had side effects and the worst was the insomnia. I like wellbutrin just because it does not have this side effect.
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