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7 patient evaluations for Bupropion taken for the purpose of 'Major Depressive Disorder' with a perceived effectiveness rating of MajorMajorMajorMajorMajor

Purpose: Major Depressive Disorder (Started Jan 15, 2012)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Nov 24, 2012 300 mg/24 hours Daily Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Major NoneNoneNoneNoneNone AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Date
Nov 24, 2012
Advice & Tips
Added this to Lexapro after reading about the STAR D trials. Lexapro was a miracle compared to my untreated MDD but did not give me complete relief. I had previously tried this drug before alone for MDD but stopped due to nausea and vomiting. Tried it as an add on and it again made me sick. However, I had had more unpleasant med experiences since the last time I had tried it, so I kept taking it regardless. The vomiting and nausea side effects went away after about 10 days. I think it is great with Lexapro since the two drugs side effects seem to cancel each other out. Lexapro made me want to sleep 10 hours a night. Wellbutrin wants to give me insomia. Together = 7 hours of sleep a night. Lexapro wants to give me constipation while Bup wants to give you the runs. Together = totally normal. Lex wants me to eat everything and bup wants me to never eat. Together = normal weight.
Cost
< $25 monthly
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  • Wavewatcher
    Sex: F
    Data Quality: 3 stars
    MS: 16 yrs
    Type: Secondary Progressive
    Relapse: Severe
    Sensation: Severe
    Overall: Moderate
    Cognition: moderate
    Vision: moderate
    Speech: moderate
    Swallowing: moderate
    Upper limb: moderate
    Walking: moderate
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  • by Wavewatcher
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Purpose: Major Depressive Disorder (Started Jul 15, 2008)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Aug 15, 2012 200 mg Daily Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Major NoneNoneNoneNoneNone AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Date
Aug 15, 2012
Advice & Tips
They changed me to Prozac because they thought it would work better with my other drugs and with the MS.
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  • kcj1963
    Sex: M
    Data Quality: 1 star
    MS: 9 yrs
    Type: Relapsing-Remitting
    Sensation: Moderate
    Overall: Mild
    Cognition: moderate
    Vision: none
    Speech: mild
    Swallowing: moderate
    Upper limb: mild
    Walking: moderate
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  • by kcj1963
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Purpose: Major Depressive Disorder (Started Oct 14, 2011)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
May 15, 2012 200 mg Daily Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Major MildMildMildMildMild AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways A littleA littleA littleA littleA little
Apr 27, 2012 200 mg Daily Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Major MildMildMildMildMild AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Date
May 15, 2012
Advice & Tips
not only did this help my attitude, but it increased my libido..:)
Cost
< $25 monthly
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Purposes: Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Major Depressive Disorder, and Treat my mood condition(s) (Started Jul 01, 2007)
Date Dosage Generalized Anxiety Disorder Perceived effectiveness Major Depressive Disorder Perceived effectiveness Treat my mood condition(s) Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Apr 08, 2012 150 mg Daily Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_default Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4 Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_default MildMildMildMild AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways A littleA littleA littleA little
Date
Apr 08, 2012
Advice & Tips
I use a pill organizer to keep track of whether or not I have taken my pills for the day and take them at the same time every day. I take pills at night when possible to minimize nausea.
Cost
$100-199 monthly
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Purposes: Depressed mood, Major Depressive Disorder, and ADHD (Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder) (Started Sep 06, 2011)
Date Dosage Depressed mood Perceived effectiveness Major Depressive Disorder Perceived effectiveness ADHD (Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder) Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Oct 08, 2011 150 mg Daily Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4 Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4 Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_default MildMildMildMild AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways A littleA littleA littleA little
Side effects:
Insomnia, Erectile dysfunction, Headaches
Date
Oct 08, 2011
Advice & Tips
I was not as lucky as those who get improved libido on Wellbutrin - mine has actually decreased. It also caused a mild erectile dysfunction. But it's the best antidepressant I've ever had. Totally worth it!
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  • rambler
    Sex: M
    Data Quality: 1 star
    Major Depressive Disorder
    Depression: 2
    Mania: 0
    Emotional: 1
    Anxiety: 0
    Compulsion: 0
    External Stress: Low
    Rx
    71 M
    Function: High
    Distress: Low
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  • by rambler
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Purpose: Major Depressive Disorder (Started Jul 01, 1996)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Sep 14, 2011 450 mg Daily Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Major NoneNoneNoneNoneNone AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Date
Sep 14, 2011
Advice & Tips
effective, no side effects
Cost
< $25 monthly
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  • MissSwan
    Data Quality: 0 stars
    • Sex: Female
    • Age: 58y
    Condition: 9 additional condition(s)
    Quality of Life:
    • Mental: Unreported
    • Physical: Unreported
    I am: Bad
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  • by MissSwan
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Purpose: Major Depressive Disorder (Started Jul 06, 2007)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Dec 05, 2008 300 mg/24 hours Daily Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Major SevereSevereSevereSevereSevere AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways VeryVeryVeryVeryVery
Side effects:
Dry mouth (xerostomia), Ringing in ears (tinnitus), Ringing in ears (tinnitus)
Date
Dec 05, 2008
Advice & Tips
Hard withdrawl
Cost
< $25 monthly
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