Zydus Bupropion

I had a huge problem with a generic before (TEVA) and have been paying a larger co-pay for brand.....I was wondering if anyone had any info on the Zydus version. Thank You ## I have been taking Zydus bupropion xl for about two weeks. I don't think it is as effective, and I feel 'zaps'--not sure how to explain that, sortof like twitches. I have felt horrible. ## According to the US National Library of Medicine, Zydus's generic Bupropion is actually manufactured by Cadila Healthcare Ltd., based out of Ahmedabad, India. Zydus simply acts as their distributor with a local headquarters in Pennington, NJ. Each tablet reportedly contains the following set of inactive ingredients: hypromelloses, magnesium stearate, methacrylic acid, polyethylene glycols , triethyl citrate, povid...

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I started on bupropion xl 300 (brand zydus) on sept 14th this year for depression. It helped gradually over the month and by one month in I was feeling alot better. I went to pick up my refill and didnt notice until I got home that they gave me a different brand. It was bupropion xl 300 (brand actavis). While taking this new brand I seemed to gradually be getting my depression feelings back. I then found direct success and my doctor sent in a prescription for the brand name wellbutrin xl 300. I took it only 3 days but it was almost like I was not taking anything. I had all my symptoms back! Should I continue on the brand name because everyone says it's the best or go back to the one that worked? I am so confused as to why the brand name wellbutrin works so well for everyone but me. ...

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i feel agitated, feel like just crying all the time, snappy and anxiety is at a high ## I took Wellbutrin for years and one effect is anxiety. I had anxiety about anything and everything-it never stopped--till i stopped wellbutrin. Now I feel normal again. ## Bupropion xl 300 mfg zydus has horrible side effects... don't take! Gained weight, makes u bloated...

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NDC Database

Bupropion 150 mg Oral Tablet, Extended Release by Zydus Pharmaceuticals (Usa) Inc. ## Markings: 353 ## Shape: Round ## Color: Yellow ## Package Codes: 68382-353-05, 68382-353-06, 68382-353-10, 68382-353-16 ## Active Ingredients: Bupropion Hydrochloride

NDC Database

Bupropion 300 mg/1 Oral Tablet, Extended Release by Zydus Pharmaceuticals (Usa) Inc. ## Markings: 354 ## Shape: Round ## Color: Yellow ## Package Codes: 68382-354-05, 68382-354-06, 68382-354-10, 68382-354-16 ## Active Ingredients: Bupropion Hydrochloride