Wellbutrin vs Zoloft
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| Wellbutrin is used to treat depression. It may also be used to prevent seasonal affective disorder (SAD), a type of depression that occurs each year at the same time (for example, during winter). Wellbutrin can improve your mood and feelings of well-being. It may work by restoring the balance of certain natural substances (dopamine, norepinephrine) in the brain. | Zoloft is used to treat depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, social anxiety disorder (social phobia), and a severe form of premenstrual syndrome (premenstrual dysphoric disorder). | |||
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| Add Wellbutrin review I took Wellbutrin with other medications over the period of 7 years with good results. I stopped taking the other antidepressants and continued, but then couldn't afford the brand and started the generic. Awful; dry mouth, anger, sleeplessness, mood swings, and stomach aches; I feared long term effects and so I quit taking Celexa and bupropion over two weeks. It was truly horrible; crawly skin, ag ... I started using this for about four months ago. I have to say that this medicine is quite useful for me as it lessen my temper. I also lost almost 4 kg as the side effect of the medicine. But 1 month ago, I've been gaining irritation and putting back some weight. So I don't know how it will go since I've only been using it for a few months. I hope for the best for everyone who's relying on this me ... Had taken other meds but experienced side effects - hot flashes, dizziness, decreased sexual function. Wellbutrin has worked well for me. Constipation is only side effect. Happy now and has reduced my SAD tremendously. Also has helped me to be able to enjoy social situations - relieved my anxiety. | Add Zoloft review I was very very very depressed and my doctor prescribed me Zoloft. And it has worked beautifully. I feel ten times better. No more sadness, suicidal thoughts, lack of motivation, none of that. The only negative about Zoloft or probably any antidepressant is that when you first start taking it you go down before you go up. Also the firsr month or so you will feel pretty mellowed out. Not down but n ... A friend of mine was prescribed this drug about 2months ago after her sucide attempt. She seems much happier nw, almost even much to say she has a different perspective of life? Side effective sleep is disrupted every nite same time, sum times she also experiences headaches. I took this drug for 5 days and had a seizure (never had one before). I am convinced it was this drug that caused it. I stopped taking it. I have no other opinions otherwise. Ive been taking this medicine for several yrs, Im taking 200mg, and its really helped me enjoy life. | |||
