I was first prescribed Wellbutrin for depression several years ago, so I doubt that it would cause it. After a combination of drug treatment and talk therapy for a couple of years, I no longer had the symptoms of depression, but it runs in my family in a very big way. My doctor felt that I may be one of those people that will need to be on a low dose for the rest of my life to maintain the chemical balance. About two years into therapy, I was sent to a specialist to be evaluated for ADD. I was fairly certain about the outcome after taking a lengthy test. I've been self-managing it all my life. My new doctor added a low dose of Adderall 5-10mgs in combination with Wellbutrin XL (all to be taken once a day) and that was the best thing that ever happened to my brain. When I first started taking Wellbutrin, it took about 6 weeks to adjust to it fully and when the Adderall was added, it took a few weeks for that as well. It's been about 6 years now and I am happy with the result of this treatment. I do other things to supplement my well-being, including exercise, fish oil, vitamins and I eat a very healthy/organic diet as well. The only issue I have now is insomnia. I've had it all my life, so this isn't a new thing. However, I do have to be very careful about the timing of taking my meds and vitamins as well. I do not take any stimulant meds or foods (caffeine) past 4pm...EVER.

If you've just started treatment with Wellbutrin XL, report any of the adverse symptoms you continue to experience to your doctor--especially depression. I would also suggest thoroughly reading the information given to you by the pharmacy to see if there are things you should not combine with the drug. Depression is different than ADD, even though they are often linked together. My experience with depression was lifelong and very, very serious. Had I not done everything possible to unwrap all the factors that contributed to my experiencing it, (i.e., talk therapy, diet/exercise, making changes in my profession), I would likely have ended it all by now. To me, ADD is a piece of cake compared to that. It all comes down to your commitment to take the action necessary to manage your symptoms and your life. Unfortunately, (or fortunately), there is no magic pill for anything. Transforming your life from the inside out isn't easy, but it is worth the effort. Good luck to you.

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