Budeprion, side effects?

Question

I was recently prescribed budeprion sr 150mg, twice a day - for mild anxiety and smoking cessation. I have never taken meds like this and am wondering what experiences you all have had with this. Any side effects? weight loss/gain? Thanks!!

Answer 1

Wow..... that's a lot of side effects!

More common:

Agitation

Anxiety

Less common:

Buzzing or ringing in ears

Headache (severe)

Skin rash, hives, or itching

Rare:

Confusion

Fainting

False beliefs that cannot be changed by facts

Hallucinations

Having extreme distrust of people

Seeing, hearing, or feeling things that are not there

Seizures (convulsions)

Trouble with concentrating

Incidence not known

Actions that are out of control

Anger

Assaulting others

Attacking others

Being aggressive

Being impulsive

Chest pain or discomfort

Fast or pounding heartbeat

Force

Inability to sit still

Irritability

Need to keep moving

Nervousness

Restlessness

Sweating

Talking, feeling, or acting with excitement

Get emergency help immediately if any of the following symptoms of overdose occur:

Fast heartbeat

Hallucinations

Loss of consciousness

Nausea

Seeing, hearing, or feeling things that are not there

Seizures (convulsions)

Vomiting

Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:

More common:

Abdominal pain

Constipation

Decrease in appetite

Dizziness

Dry mouth

Increased sweating

Nausea or vomiting

Trembling or shaking

Trouble with sleeping

Weight loss (unusual)

Less common

Blurred vision

Change in sense of taste

Drowsiness

Feeling of fast or irregular heartbeat

Frequent need to urinate

Muscle pain

Sore throat

Unusual feeling of well-being

Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional.

Answer 2

If your symptoms are mild possibly you will like this drug. I had a bad time on it. Chest pain, increased paranoia, and probably the worst panic attack I have ever had. I still dont have medication for my anxiety, but at least I am not on something to make it worse! Just be careful.

Answer 3

I was on Lexapro, but it made me gain weight. I am now taking off that weight since starting Wellbutrin (Budeprion).  My side effects have been a tiny bit of dizziness when I turn my head left or right, but after the first month it went away.  My ears already ring and I haven't noticed it any worse since starting Budeprion.

   It is working well for me regarding mood. I am not a smoker, so I don't know how well it helps with the nicotine addiction.

Answer 4

I am taking budeprion sr 150 twice a day as well for major depression.

My personal side effects (although of course it varies for everyone)

+Loss of appetite (this is good for me, trying to lose weight)

+Increased energy (again, this is also good for me)

+Better concentration/alertness

+Occasional blurred vision

+Insomnia

Overall, I have had positive results with Wellbutrin. Be sure to take it 6 hours apart and not close to your bedtime as it may cause a loss of sleep.

I have no idea how it works for a smoking cessation, but, it has improved my depression.