Was switched to this generic after many satisfied years on Wellbutrin XL(BC/BS won't cover it anymore). After 5 weeks, I'm irritable and crying. I'm a mental health professional and am going to take this up with insurance. I've managed my depression with Wellbutrin XL and healthy living. I feel horrible on this. Research on the Web is showing that many people are experiencing a re-emergence of their symptoms with budeprion. It works completely different in the body than Wellbutrin. Very frustrating. Published: January 13, 2008 ::

I was switched to this generic after being on Wellbutrin XL for several years with success. Within days, I experienced intense nausea, stomach cramping, dizziness, uncontrollable crying episodes and severe body aches. There is also an article about the problems with this generic in the prevention magazine for January 2008 which states it works very differently than Wellbutrin XL. For me this generic has been bad news!!!!! Published: January 05, 2008 ::

After 3 months on this drug, I opened up a new refill (manufactured by Teva) and within a couple of hours my symptoms came back worse than ever. It was a catastrophic kind of difference that could have had more serious consequences in a person whose condition is more severe than mine. I had heard on the NPR radio show The People's Pharmacy a story about problems with the generic bupropion extended release. I called my doctor and got a prescription for Wellbutrin XL. Within 3-4 days, not only were my symptoms gone but, all the side effects were gone and, I've never (and I mean never) felt better. In hindsight, this generic wasn't working at all. In fact, according to my spouse (my best source for feedback on how I'm doing), it was making my condition worse. The radio show I mentioned has reported it's listeners' negative feedback (over 100 reports) to the FDA. My doctor will be reporting this issue as well since I am not the only one of his patients to have had this experience. I think there are some SERIOUS problems with this specific generic. Published: September 21, 2007 ::

I had been taking Bupropion XL substitute for Wellbutrin XL. It had not been working. My doctor lowered my dose and the pharmacy (again) gave me generic for Wellbutrin. This time Budeprion XL. This was even worse!!! I have been extremely irritable and angry! I am glad that I looked up the reviews for Budeprion, I thought I was loosing my mind. I am not going to take generics when it comes to my anti depressants. It's worse for me to go through the side affects with the generics! Published: November 15, 2008 ::

Was on Wellbutrin for a yr then was switched to Budebrion. Been on Budeprion XL 300mg for a yr now. It's been great for me. Read all the other reviews which say it is terrible. Guess I must be the exception. I found absolutely no difference or side effects when I was switched over. Published: July 17, 2008 ::

I have been doing fine on Wellbutrin for many years. Upon switching me to Budeprion my syptoms became much worse. I don't even get off the couch most days. Published: January 30, 2008 ::

I have manic bipolar disorder and was taking Wellbutrin XL. I had a couple of headaches was switched to another depressant and it did not work. I told the doctor to maybe up my dose on the wellbutrin, so he did. Because I have a state medical card, Wellbutrin is no longer covered, only the budeprion. Since I have been taking this my rages are back, depression is still there, headaches, anger, mood swings, etc. What more can a person do to get the makers of this to see that they are only making us worse instead of helping us? Is there any legal action we can take to just get them to quit making it and return us to Wellbutrin XL? Published: August 06, 2008 ::

I started taking this about a couple of weeks ago. The first day I took it I felt a little sick to my stomach and was a little dizzy. After the first day everything was pretty good. My husband has notice that my mood has gotten better. Furthermore, I have more energy. It does suppress my appetite, which is a good thing for me since I am trying to lose weight. The main down side for me is that it causes me to become constipated, but I would rather have that than depression any day. Published: December 23, 2008 ::