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Posted by grinch on April 2, 2007, at 9:17:47
In reply to Re: Budeprion (Generic) vs. Wellbutrin, posted by smom on February 5, 2007, at 15:36:55
Thanks for all the information. It has been difficult to find information. I changed from the brand to the generic about a month ago and have noticied differences in my level of agitation. I thought it was only me because most sites say there is no difference between the generic and brand. I feel a difference.
Are there any other sites where I can find info?
Posted by Sebastian on April 2, 2007, at 13:01:36
In reply to Re: Budeprion (Generic) vs. Wellbutrin, posted by grinch on April 2, 2007, at 9:17:47
There is a difference. I prefer the generics, the 2 versions I tried, they don't smell like rotten eggs, they smell sweet. I also find less side-effects with the generic, less dizzyness, they are more calming than the brand. To me anyways.
Posted by ohmdad on April 3, 2007, at 1:03:54
In reply to Re: Budeprion (Generic) vs. Wellbutrin, posted by smom on January 17, 2007, at 10:16:55
> I was on the generic for one month and had a massive nervous breakdown. I was told that the generic was not meant for someone bi polar but the well butrin was okay. This drug is not the equivilant of well butrin. I spent over a month and a half in la la land. Please remember it is not the same as the brand name
> I recently was changed from Welbutrin XL to Budeprion XL by my pharmacy. I assume this is to keep the cost down for my insurance company. I however, can tell a major difference. Except for the few side effects that I now have that I did not with the Welbutrin, I feel as though I am not taking my medication. I am now experiencing the symptoms that lead me to seek help to begin with. This could be a dangeous situation.
I’m relieved to find that I am not the only person this has happened to. I was switched to Budeprion XL 300mg. from Wellbutrin XL 300mg. 14 days ago. On top of going back into a deep depression, (staring off into space, bursting into tears etc.) I also developed back to back migraines 3 days apart by the 9th day. I was spaced out, jittery, cranky, paranoid, developed tinnitus, couldn’t sleep more than 3 hours a night and had constant vision disturbances all from day 1 on, which I was told “should” go away after a week. Instead, I am in worse shape than ever with all my depression symptoms back and a bunch of new side effect ailments that I never had with Wellbutrin. By day 11, I had to stop taking the yellow oval Budeprion. It’s not for me!
Posted by Arlene223 on April 3, 2007, at 1:30:42
In reply to Re: Budeprion (Generic) vs. Wellbutrin » SallyAnne, posted by zenhussy on February 5, 2007, at 13:48:13
I have been on the "previous" generic for Wellbutrin XL (bupropion)for about a year with excellent results. I am in the health care field and have always felt safe prescribing generics for my patients so I was very surprised to see my rapid response to the change in the new generic (budeprion)for this drug. It is a different chemical compound and is not chemically identical to the original drug.
Within 2 weeks I was seriously depressed, headache and experiencing many of my specific depressive symptoms. I have now switched back to the Brand drug and am reporting my experiences with the drug to the FDA. I strongly suggest that those posting on this site do the same.
Posted by grinch on April 3, 2007, at 9:00:25
In reply to Re: Budeprion (Generic) vs. Wellbutrin, posted by Arlene223 on April 3, 2007, at 1:30:42
I am not sure yet what I am going to do. I have one more day of the generic 300 mg and two 150 mg brand pills. I don't feel depressed as some are saying just agitated. I don't know whether to attribute it to some work stress that I had recently or the medicine. Although the work stress has subsided in the last couple of weeks. I also don't know if I am creating some of the agitation by wondering about the medicine. I worked in a pharmacy for many years and we always told customers that generic is the same as brand.
Posted by equus5210 on April 3, 2007, at 9:14:18
In reply to Re: Budeprion (Generic) vs. Wellbutrin, posted by grinch on April 3, 2007, at 9:00:25
I have been on the budeprion for about four days now, and my initial discomfort (mainly insomnia and feeling very hopeless) has lifted. Yesterday I actually was self-motivated to do some things out of the house on my own, and that has been difficult for me. I think that the more I "self-monitor" myself when I am on a new drug, or under lots of stress, the more I experience anxiety. It has only been a few days though. I will post if anything changes.
Posted by darling on April 3, 2007, at 13:33:59
In reply to Re: Budeprion (Generic) vs. Wellbutrin XL, posted by Ryanna Way on March 26, 2007, at 14:58:14
What am I looking for on the Budeprion if it's the serious one?
Posted by Sebastian on April 3, 2007, at 19:35:05
In reply to Re: Budeprion (Generic) vs. Wellbutrin, posted by Arlene223 on April 3, 2007, at 1:30:42
Why post to FDA. Are they changing anything with generic bupropion SR? I hope not as this one works better for me. It took a month to get use to, but now I like it better. What should I do?
Posted by Michelle Schultz on April 4, 2007, at 6:01:17
In reply to Re: Budeprion (Generic) vs. Wellbutrin » Arlene223, posted by Sebastian on April 3, 2007, at 19:35:05
You have to remember there have been minimal complaints about Bupropion. It is the Budeprion that is the problem one. They are made by different companies but both are generic versions. The complaints being made to the FDA are the Budeprion. Hope this explains it.
Posted by grinch on April 4, 2007, at 16:40:23
In reply to Re: Budeprion (Generic) vs. Wellbutrin, posted by Michelle Schultz on April 4, 2007, at 6:01:17
Yesterday I called several pharmacies in my area. All of them carry the Teva version (budeprion) of Wellbutrin 300 XL. They all told me that they do not carry another generic of Wellbutrin 300 XL besides the budeprion. One pharmacy told me that there are no other generic 300 XL versions available yet. I called into my prescriber and she called in a rx for the brand. I started taking the brand again as of today. We will see what happens.
Posted by Arlene223 on April 4, 2007, at 17:16:02
In reply to Re: Budeprion (Generic) vs. Wellbutrin » Arlene223, posted by Sebastian on April 3, 2007, at 19:35:05
My opinion is to let the FDA know about all the various issues from a supposedly equal generic. this does not mean it would or should be taken off the market but rather just not promoted as equal to Wellbutin.
Posted by grinch on April 4, 2007, at 17:21:47
In reply to Re: Budeprion (Generic) vs. Wellbutrin, posted by Arlene223 on April 4, 2007, at 17:16:02
Has anyone heard that bupropian 300 XL is available instead of the Teva budeprion XL?
Posted by Beary on April 4, 2007, at 17:32:09
In reply to Re: Budeprion (Generic) vs. Wellbutrin, posted by grinch on April 4, 2007, at 17:21:47
> Has anyone heard that bupropian 300 XL is available instead of the Teva budeprion XL?
No my Dr. told me that the Teva product (budprion) is the only generic. He also told me that the FDA only requires that the manufacturer hit a 50% effocacy from the original branded medication.
Posted by SallyAnne on April 4, 2007, at 18:07:02
In reply to Re: Budeprion (Generic) vs. Wellbutrin, posted by Beary on April 4, 2007, at 17:32:09
I have switched back to Wellbutrin and I am doing well, or I was doing well until I voluntarily gave up HRT for menopause. Now I am not sleeping and my hot flashes are really a problem. I want to do the right (healthy) thing. Are over the counter remedies compatible with Wellbutrin? My gyno doesn't seem concerned. Has anyone out there gone through menopause while on herb combinations sold to treat menopausal symptoms? I am really tired, bone tired(and cranky) Thanks, SallyAnne
Posted by Forte562 on April 4, 2007, at 19:38:00
In reply to Re: Budeprion (Generic) vs. Wellbutrin, posted by SallyAnne on April 4, 2007, at 18:07:02
I just had a recent trial of budeprion xl and I became extremely depressed. It was almost as if I wasn't taking any wellbutrin at all. I'm going to contact my doctor and see if I can get back on the name brand. So I'm another "victim" of the budeprion (Teva).
Posted by darling on April 5, 2007, at 10:37:40
In reply to Re: Budeprion (Generic) vs. Wellbutrin, posted by SallyAnne on April 4, 2007, at 18:07:02
> I have switched back to Wellbutrin and I am doing well, or I was doing well until I voluntarily gave up HRT for menopause. Now I am not sleeping and my hot flashes are really a problem. I want to do the right (healthy) thing. Are over the counter remedies compatible with Wellbutrin? My gyno doesn't seem concerned. Has anyone out there gone through menopause while on herb combinations sold to treat menopausal symptoms? I am really tired, bone tired(and cranky) Thanks, SallyAnne
Hi, I am taking the Budeprion now going on 2 weeks, We will see how it works compared to Wellbutrin XL 300mg. Regarding your menopause symtoms have you tried the new cream that you rub on your thighs,Estrasorb, My Dr. says its the safest HRT therapy because its basicly all natural.I have been taking this since the end of Nov.2006 so far I am doing O.K. You might think about this alternative. Good Luck!_
Posted by Sebastian on April 5, 2007, at 17:48:12
In reply to Re: Budeprion (Generic) vs. Wellbutrin, posted by Michelle Schultz on April 4, 2007, at 6:01:17
Very good, I had to look at my pill bottle, and yes it was bupropion sr. Thats the one I like.
Thanks much.
Ivan
Posted by sld68 on April 10, 2007, at 8:50:35
In reply to Re: Budeprion (Generic) vs. Wellbutrin » smom, posted by ohmdad on April 3, 2007, at 1:03:54
> > I was on the generic for one month and had a massive nervous breakdown. I was told that the generic was not meant for someone bi polar but the well butrin was okay. This drug is not the equivilant of well butrin. I spent over a month and a half in la la land. Please remember it is not the same as the brand name
>
> > I recently was changed from Welbutrin XL to Budeprion XL by my pharmacy. I assume this is to keep the cost down for my insurance company. I however, can tell a major difference. Except for the few side effects that I now have that I did not with the Welbutrin, I feel as though I am not taking my medication. I am now experiencing the symptoms that lead me to seek help to begin with. This could be a dangeous situation.
>
> I’m relieved to find that I am not the only person this has happened to. I was switched to Budeprion XL 300mg. from Wellbutrin XL 300mg. 14 days ago. On top of going back into a deep depression, (staring off into space, bursting into tears etc.) I also developed back to back migraines 3 days apart by the 9th day. I was spaced out, jittery, cranky, paranoid, developed tinnitus, couldn’t sleep more than 3 hours a night and had constant vision disturbances all from day 1 on, which I was told “should” go away after a week. Instead, I am in worse shape than ever with all my depression symptoms back and a bunch of new side effect ailments that I never had with Wellbutrin. By day 11, I had to stop taking the yellow oval Budeprion. It’s not for me!
>
>I agree with the stuff I have read on this site, I also was given the generic brand Buderprion XL 300 mg and within days felt horrible and called the pharmacy to see if there were any other compliants and found out this was a 'very new' generic drug. They told me the symptoms I was describing should go away, however they did not and have only gotten worse. Yesterday was my 18th day on the drug and I absolutely thought I was loosing my mind, I was feeling worse than I did before taking Wellburtin to begin with. I again called the pharmacy and my doctor because the headaches, severe mood swings and lack of energy to even do normal daily activies had completely diminished and I felt like my interactions at home and work were starting to be severely affected. I even had co-workers asking me if things were okay and if there was anything they could do for me and my family was just watching me fall to pieces and felt helpless.
I am glad to say I was able to get the name brand this morning and hope this makes life get better again. I did make a complaint with the FDA and everyone should, because I did not see any compliants on their site for Buderprion. Several people are reporting here that have been directly affected..you have to let them know so they can investigate this new drug and hopefully get it off the market.
Posted by zenhussy on April 10, 2007, at 13:30:40
In reply to Re: Budeprion (Generic) vs. Wellbutrin » ohmdad, posted by sld68 on April 10, 2007, at 8:50:35
glad you're doing better back on brand name. sorry to hear you had to endure an almost three week trial before anyone believed your experiences on the generic.
good for you for reporting what happened to you to the FDA.
Posted by Squirrel on April 18, 2007, at 14:40:49
In reply to Re: Budeprion (Generic) vs. Wellbutrin » SallyAnne, posted by zenhussy on February 5, 2007, at 13:48:13
I have been on the generic budeprion for about 2 months now (previously I used welbutrin). I haven't experienced nausea or had any sleeping problems but I have been feeling about 50% depressed. I have been able to get through each day but have felt extremely un-motivated over the past weeks and don't feel like doing much more than sleeping and eating (I tend to do lots of both when I'm depressed). I've been dealing,(I'm not sure if these symptoms are due to the increased stress I've been under) but its really becoming a problem. After reading that generic budeprion has caused issues for other people I'm going to make a call to my doctor to discuss and hopefully solve this problem.
Figuring out the whether you are truly depressed or just experiencing some temporary blues can be very difficult at times and this thread has helped me come to some important conclusions
Thank you!
Posted by kingcolon on April 22, 2007, at 12:51:23
In reply to Re: Budeprion (Generic) vs. Wellbutrin, posted by Arlene223 on April 3, 2007, at 1:30:42
> I have been on the "previous" generic for Wellbutrin XL (bupropion)for about a year with excellent results. I am in the health care field and have always felt safe prescribing generics for my patients so I was very surprised to see my rapid response to the change in the new generic (budeprion)for this drug. It is a different chemical compound and is not chemically identical to the original drug.
>
> Within 2 weeks I was seriously depressed, headache and experiencing many of my specific depressive symptoms. I have now switched back to the Brand drug and am reporting my experiences with the drug to the FDA. I strongly suggest that those posting on this site do the same.I'd like to add myself to the list of unhappy people who've taken Budeprion. I had a feeling it wasn't working with recurrence of feelings of lack of motivation, decreased energy, and lack of "well-being", perhaps anxiety. I started brand Wellbutrin and there's been a definite change for the better after 2 weeks. I'm also in the health care field, and I'd love to hear from other providers who have had their patients report problems with Budeprion.
Posted by crenshaw387 on April 22, 2007, at 21:33:09
In reply to Re: Budeprion (Generic) vs. Wellbutrin » Arlene223, posted by kingcolon on April 22, 2007, at 12:51:23
i was on the generic budeprion and then found this posting and got on brand name and its a completely different drug... i lost all faith in generics now
Posted by sld68 on April 23, 2007, at 8:05:44
In reply to Re: Budeprion (Generic) vs. Wellbutrin, posted by crenshaw387 on April 22, 2007, at 21:33:09
Hello again, I posted back on the 10th of this month after realizing the 'new' generic Buderprion the pharmacy had changed me to was making my life a nightmare and had just restarted the name brand Wellburtrin again that same day...I am here to state after 13 days, I feel so much better. I saw my doctor last week and went into greater detail of the horrifying 18 days I had on the generic drug and she was in disbelief and said she would be writing 'name brand only' on all the Wellbutrin scripts she hands out so none of her other patients would have to suffer the way that we all have...So thanks so much to everyone that posts here, because thanks to you I was able to realize it wasn't only me. I also did get a response back from the FDA stating they were logging my complaint..thank goodness
Posted by PRIME on April 23, 2007, at 13:17:40
In reply to Budeprion (Generic) vs. Wellbutrin, posted by Daniel2000 on September 30, 2004, at 7:41:28
My ob/gyn put me on Wellbutrin due to my complaints of poor libido. There was a study that proved Wellbutrin would increase libido and also decrease your weight. Sounded like a great deal. I took her samples for 1 week --greatly incresed libido within 2 days and only mild caffeine-like headaches. I went in to get my firstRx. But it was not for Wellbutrin- it was the generic- Budeprion. Not what i expected. I took it the first day and immediately noticed a difference. It was like i wasn't taking the medication at ALL. Then the symptoms started- no headache but constipation, not wanting to do ANYTHING at all but sit around or sleep, walking around like i was in a daze and just not feeling well at all. I also felt depressed and had never felt that before i was on the Rx. Remember, the only reason i went on it was to increase libido. But with this--NO libido either! I called my dr today and her nurse stated "off the record" they have had MANY complaints on this Rx. So...after hearing that and seeing everyone else's complaints-- I know we're not all loosing our minds. There is definitely a reason. They are NOT the same medications! Good luck to you all.
Posted by Cindy Eggleston on April 23, 2007, at 20:03:37
In reply to Re: Budeprion (Generic) vs. Wellbutrin, posted by PRIME on April 23, 2007, at 13:17:40
I posted a message earlier about the Budeprion substitution for Wellbutrin XL issue and cannot seem to find my post anywhere on this site. I thought it would be listed on the same page as the rest of the postings of this subject. Did I not do it right?
Cindy
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