Bupropion Treatment Evaluations
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34 patient evaluations for Bupropion
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- sumac333
- Sex: F
- Data Quality: 2 stars
- Bipolar
- Depression: 2
- Emotional: 2
- Compulsion: 2
- Anxiety: 2
- Mania: 0
- Physical: 2
- External Stress: Severe
- Rx Therapy
- 57 F
- Function: Moderate
- Distress: Moderate
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- by sumac333
- current dosage:
- 450 mg daily
- time on dosage:
- about 5 months
- purpose:
- Other,
- Treat my mood condition(s)
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| Other Efficacy | Treat my mood condition(s) Efficacy | Side Effects | Adherence | Burden | Specific Side Effects | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 05, 2009 |
Major
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Major
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None
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Usually
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Not at all
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| Advice/Tips | Cost | |
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| Aug 05, 2009 | for the most part i have little to no appetite when i'm on this drug and was able to loose over 40 pounds after going on it. i've since also gone on lamictal and lithium and have gained about 20 pounds. my daughters say i look much healthier now. i also like this drug because i don't feel it affects me sexually--i.e. it does not affect my sex drive when i am on it. i just have a $10 copay monthly. insurance pays the following. | $100-199 monthly |
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3 helpful marks
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- QuietGuy
- Sex: M
- Data Quality: 3 stars
- Anxiety
- Depression: 1
- Emotional: 1
- Compulsion: 1
- Anxiety: 1
- Mania: 0
- Physical: 1
- External Stress: Overwhelming
- Rx
- 59 M
- Function: Moderate
- Distress: Low
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- by QuietGuy
- current dosage:
- 68 mg daily
- time on dosage:
- about 6 months
- purpose:
- Problems concentrating,
- Depression,
- Fatigue
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| Problems concentrating Efficacy | Depression Efficacy | Fatigue Efficacy | Side Effects | Adherence | Burden | Specific Side Effects | |
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| Aug 19, 2008 |
Moderate
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Moderate
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Always
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Not at all
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| Nov 10, 2008 |
Major
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Moderate
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Always
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Not at all
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| Feb 21, 2009 |
Moderate
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Mild
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Always
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Not at all
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| Aug 05, 2009 |
Can't tell
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Moderate
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Moderate
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Moderate
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Always
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Not at all
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| Advice/Tips | Cost | |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 19, 2008 | This is in my experience and according to a friend's report a "speedy" drug. Watch effects carefully and be prepared to adjust dosage as needed. | < $25 monthly |
| Nov 10, 2008 | Dosage, dosage, dosage! Observe the effects, and work with your prescriber to find the dose that's best for you (assuming this is the right drug for you, which of course may not be the case). Through quite a bit of trial and error, I arrived at a dose of about 60 mg a day, which I manage by taking 50 mg (half a 100 mg tablet) 4 days a week and 75 mg (the smallest tab available) 3 days a week. I'm generally sensitive to medications, and many people tolerate and benefit from much more, but the same principle applies: weigh the cost and benefits and see if you can optimize their balance through adjusting dosage (always in consultation with your prescriber). | < $25 monthly |
| Feb 21, 2009 | Be vigilant about effects, particularly hypomania, and how they relate to dosage and timing of dose. Charting your instant mood can be very helpful for this. It works for me to adjust the dose according to my pattern of good and bad days, and this helps a lot in evening out my moods. If you notice tinnitus, particularly pounding in the ears at night, check out other causes; bupropion may be making you more sensitive to something that you can fix with an earwash or other measures. | < $25 monthly |
| Aug 05, 2009 | Dosage, dosage, dosage! Be observant about effects, report them, and work with your prescriber to optimize the dose. Micromanage as needed. Use the instant mood readings to spot trends. Get multiiple prescriptions (in different dosages) if that's what you need to manage and your prescriber will cooperate. | < $25 monthly |
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2 helpful marks
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- kgeneva
- Sex: F
- Data Quality: 3 stars
- Bipolar
- Depression: 3
- Emotional: 4
- Compulsion: 3
- Anxiety: 3
- Mania: 2
- Physical: 2
- External Stress: Overwhelming
- Rx
- 44 F
- Function: Low
- Distress: High
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- by kgeneva
- current dosage:
- 300 mg/24 hours daily
- time on dosage:
- 12 days
- purpose:
- Treat my mood condition(s)
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| Treat my mood condition(s) Efficacy | Side Effects | Adherence | Burden | Specific Side Effects | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 24, 2008 |
Major
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Moderate
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Usually
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A little
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1 helpful mark
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- mountabora
- Sex: F
- Data Quality: 3 stars
- Bipolar
- Depression: 1
- Emotional: 2
- Compulsion: 0
- Anxiety: 1
- Mania: 1
- Physical: 0
- External Stress: Moderate
- Rx Therapy
- 25 F
- Function: Moderate
- Distress: Low
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- by mountabora
- current dosage:
- 100 mg daily
- time on dosage:
- 2 days
- purpose:
- Treat my mood condition(s)
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| Treat my mood condition(s) Efficacy | Side Effects | Adherence | Burden | Specific Side Effects | |
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| Dec 21, 2007 |
None
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Severe
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Always
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Very
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1 helpful mark
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- rain or shine
- Sex: F
- Data Quality: 3 stars
- Bipolar
- Depression: 4
- Emotional: 4
- Compulsion: 2
- Anxiety: 2
- Mania: 1
- Physical: 1
- External Stress: Low
- Rx
- 46 F
- Function: Low
- Distress: Moderate
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- by rain or shine
- current dosage:
- 150 mg daily
- time on dosage:
- about 3 weeks
- purpose:
- Depression
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| Depression Efficacy | Side Effects | Adherence | Burden | Specific Side Effects | |
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| Dec 13, 2008 |
Moderate
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None
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Always
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Not at all
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| Jan 01, 2009 |
Slight
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Mild
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Always
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Not at all
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| Advice/Tips | Cost | |
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| Dec 13, 2008 | Helps my depression and since it is equivalent to Zyban (stop smoking medication) it helps me cut down on my smoking. I quit smoking for six weeks using Wellbutrin and nicotine patches. I started smoking again because I stopped using both and a major event happened in my life. Am back on this medication which will help me two-fold. I already have my new quit date for not smoking. | < $25 monthly |
| Jan 01, 2009 | When I first began treatment with Wellbutrin the side effects were anxiety and paranoia. After a few weeks the side effects went away. I began to feel better. I could not take this 10 years ago. It wigged me out completely. Now, I am able to take it without the past side effects. I guess its okay to try a medication more than once. I dont know what effect it is having on depression, but i do know it is a little easier to get out of bed in the morning. | < $25 monthly |
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1 helpful mark
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- MissSwan
- Sex: F
- Data Quality: 0 stars
- Mood Community
- Depression: 3
- Emotional: 2
- Compulsion: 2
- Anxiety: 2
- Mania: 0
- Physical: 1
- External Stress: Moderate
- Rx
- 55 F
- Function: Moderate
- Distress: Moderate
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- by MissSwan
- current dosage:
- 300 mg/24 hours daily
- time on dosage:
- about 1 years
- purpose:
- Major Depressive Disorder
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| Major Depressive Disorder Efficacy | Side Effects | Adherence | Burden | Specific Side Effects | |
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| Dec 05, 2008 |
Major
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Severe
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Always
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Very
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| Advice/Tips | Cost | |
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| Dec 05, 2008 | Hard withdrawl | < $25 monthly |
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1 helpful mark
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- Vankusanagi
- Sex: M
- Data Quality: 1 star
- Bipolar
- Depression: 3
- Emotional: 3
- Compulsion: 3
- Anxiety: 2
- Mania: 1
- Physical: 3
- External Stress: Overwhelming
- Rx Therapy
- 25 M
- Function: Low
- Distress: High
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- by Vankusanagi
- current dosage:
- 300 mg/24 hours daily
- time on dosage:
- about 5 months
- purpose:
- Treat my mood condition(s)
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| Treat my mood condition(s) Efficacy | Side Effects | Adherence | Burden | Specific Side Effects | |
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| Aug 29, 2008 |
Can't tell
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None
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Always
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Somewhat
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1 helpful mark
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- lilybet
- Sex: F
- Data Quality: 3 stars
- Emotional
- Depression: 3
- Emotional: 1
- Compulsion: 0
- Anxiety: 1
- Mania: 0
- Physical: 2
- External Stress: Severe
- Rx Therapy
- 50 F
- Function: Moderate
- Distress: Low
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- by lilybet
- current dosage:
- 400 mg daily
- time on dosage:
- about 2 years
- purpose:
- Treat my mood condition(s)
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| Treat my mood condition(s) Efficacy | Side Effects | Adherence | Burden | Specific Side Effects | |
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| Sep 09, 2008 |
Can't tell
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None
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Always
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Not at all
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| Advice/Tips | Cost | |
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| Sep 09, 2008 | Well, I'm still depressed somewhat. But the reasons for it are more than biochemical, so I'm taking the med. Who knows what kind of shape I'd be in without it? (previously, bad!) | < $25 monthly |
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1 helpful mark
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- solitary.step
- Sex: F
- Data Quality: 0 stars
- Emotional
- Depression: 3
- Emotional: 2
- Compulsion: 2
- Anxiety: 2
- Mania: 0
- Physical: 1
- External Stress: Overwhelming
- Rx Therapy
- F
- Function: Low
- Distress: Moderate
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- by solitary.step
- dosage:
- None entered
- purpose:
- Other
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| Other Efficacy | Side Effects | Adherence | Burden | Specific Side Effects | |
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| Nov 04, 2008 |
None
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None
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Always
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A little
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| Advice/Tips | Cost | |
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| Nov 04, 2008 | I'M ADVOCATING FOR A CHANGE IN MEDS TO: LAMITAL + ZYPREXA + ZOLFT + ADDRERALL....IT WORKED SOMEWHAT, WHICH IS BETTER THAN ALL THE OTHERS WHICH WORKED NOT AT ALL. | < $25 monthly |
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1 helpful mark
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- avaquaint
- Sex: F
- Data Quality: 3 stars
- Bipolar
- Depression: 0
- Emotional: 0
- Compulsion: 0
- Anxiety: 1
- Mania: 0
- Physical: 1
- External Stress: Moderate
- Rx Therapy
- 20 F
- Function: High
- Distress: Low
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- by avaquaint
- current dosage:
- 100 mg daily
- time on dosage:
- 6 days
- purpose:
- Treat my mood condition(s)
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| Treat my mood condition(s) Efficacy | Side Effects | Adherence | Burden | Specific Side Effects | |
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| Apr 14, 2008 |
None
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Severe
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Always
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Very
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