Aplenzin (bupropion hydrobromide) Side Effects, Uses Dosages
Side Effects for Aplenzin (bupropion hydrobromide)
Tremors, diminished fine motor control, insomnia, burning sensation in feet and legs, swollen feet and ankles
This medication made my depression worse. My doctor added it on to Pristiq. I have since added Zoloft to the Pristiq and feel great!
mild-to-moderate insomnia, slight nausea for the first few days, flashes of irritability for the first week, then subsided.
I first tried Wellbutrin as a teen in an inpatient hospital 20 years ago (serious, chronic depression), and it worked wonderfully. Over the years I would go back to it now and then when the depression welled up again. About 4 years ago I had serious side-effects from generic Wellbutrin, and was unable to afford non-generic. Fast forward to now...I read about Aplenzin as being a "tailored" version of Wellbutrin - so (now that I have good insurance) I wanted to give it a try. I have to say that this medication has almost ZERO side effects - I'm so pleased with the results! I started really feeling better two weeks into treatment, so I'll continue with the 174 mg. dose.
loss of appetite, decreased sex drive, still feel depressed sometimes, but it seems to pass more quickly w/this medication than others I've tried
This med was tried in desperation because I haven't had much luck w/antidepressants over the years. I also have rheumatoid arthritis & ankylosing spondilitis so there are those meds to add to the mix.
I'm unsure of whether it is helping or not but if I have to say one way or another I'd say it's helping. I'm still somewhat depressed at times. Other times, not so much. (I'm also taking 10mg of Lexapro every day)
My 15 year old was put on aplenzin after trying several other medications. This has worked wonders!! He is a different child. Highly rec.
yep, that's right. I actually started loosing weight! Not only do I feel soooo much better (more energy, happier, not as moody)but I lost like 15 lbs. wierd. good wierd.Even if I didn't have the added weight loss joy - the drug itself has greatly improved my life. I've tried other drugs. This one worked for me :)I don't know if I'll ever try to stop taking it (if I did, my husband would probably slip it into my coffee!)
APLENZIN (BUPROPION HYDROBROMIDE): This medication 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). This medication 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. (Sources: U.S. Centers for Medicare Services, FDA)
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