177 patient evaluations for Bupropion

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May 1, 2014 (Started Jul 01, 2014)

  • Effectiveness
    Can't tell (for major depressive disorder)
  • Side effects
    Severe (for Overall) (anxious mood)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 75 mg Twice daily
Advice & Tips: As with any psych meds, watch your mood for any changes.
Cost: < $25 monthly

  • 0 helpful marks

Jan 2, 2015 (Started Mar 15, 2008)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for major depressive disorder)
  • Side effects
    None (for Overall)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    A little hard to take
Dosage: 450 mg Daily
Cost: < $25 monthly

  • 0 helpful marks

Jul 1, 2011 (Started Dec 01, 2008)

  • Effectiveness
    Moderate (for depressed mood)
  • Effectiveness
    Moderate (for major depressive disorder)
  • Side effects
    Mild (for Overall) (decreased sex drive (libido))
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 300 mg Daily

  • 0 helpful marks

Nov 26, 2014 (Started May 13, 2010)

  • Effectiveness
    Can't tell (for major depressive disorder)
  • Side effects
    None (for Overall)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 2 x 150 mg/24 hours Daily
Advice & Tips: 2014 November 25 two weeks before my jaw surgery my Pdoc said I could lower from 450 to 300xl. Once I have healed from my surgery a total review of my depression and treatment. Reason for lowering is due to my worry of interactions. My Pdoc days everything interacts as a general rule. She is not concerned about my meds and post surgery medications. Day 2 of 300mg. No change.

Mar 23, 2013 (Started May 13, 2010)

  • Effectiveness
    Can't tell (for major depressive disorder)
  • Side effects
    None (for Overall)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 3 x 150 mg/24 hours Daily

  • 0 helpful marks

Jul 1, 2011 (Started Jan 02, 2009)

  • Effectiveness
    Slight (for persistent depressive disorder (dysthymia))
  • Effectiveness
    Slight (for major depressive disorder)
  • Side effects
    Moderate (for Overall) (extreme sedation)
  • Adherence
    Sometimes
  • Burden
    A little hard to take
Advice & Tips: Be careful because it causes severe sedation.

  • 0 helpful marks

Jul 1, 2013 (Started Jul 01, 2011)

  • Effectiveness
    Can't tell (for depressed mood)
  • Side effects
    None (for Overall)
  • Adherence
    Usually
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 150 mg Daily

  • 0 helpful marks

Jun 30, 2012 (Started Sep 01, 2008)

  • Effectiveness
    Moderate (for generalized anxiety disorder)
  • Effectiveness
    Moderate (for major depressive disorder)
  • Side effects
    Mild (for Overall) (nervousness)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    A little hard to take
Dosage: 225 mg Daily
Advice & Tips: Doctor was reworking my meds.
Cost: < $25 monthly

  • 0 helpful marks

Jun 15, 2014 (Started Apr 16, 2010)

  • Effectiveness
    Slight (for smoking)
  • Side effects
    None (for Overall)
  • Adherence
    Sometimes
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 150 mg/24 hours Daily
Cost: < $25 monthly

  • 0 helpful marks

Jun 15, 2014 (Started Sep 22, 2008)

  • Effectiveness
    Can't tell (for depressed mood)
  • Side effects
    None (for Overall)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 300 mg Daily
Cost: < $25 monthly

  • 0 helpful marks

Aug 16, 2014 (Started Jul 01, 2010)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for persistent depressive disorder (dysthymia))
  • Side effects
    None (for Overall)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 300 mg/24 hours Daily
Cost: $25-49 monthly

May 3, 2013 (Started Jul 01, 2010)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for persistent depressive disorder (dysthymia))
  • Side effects
    None (for Overall)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 300 mg/24 hours Daily
Advice & Tips: I take all my meds in the morning. If I don't take them after about a day later I notice negative changes.
Cost: $25-49 monthly

Jan 22, 2012 (Started Jul 01, 2010)

  • Effectiveness
    Moderate (for persistent depressive disorder (dysthymia))
  • Side effects
    None (for Overall)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 300 mg/24 hours Daily
Cost: $25-49 monthly

  • 0 helpful marks
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