"i&#039;m a 22 year old female. i got put on bupropion for major depression. i started about 11 weeks ago at 75mg 2x a day then my dr. up&#039;d to 100mg 2x a day a few weeks ago. it took a month to start feeling better but definitely improved my mood, less irritable, more energy, more focus. i have more positive thoughts now although i still feel emotional sometimes. some side effects in the beginning were sore throat, ringing in the ears, and really crazy dreams. they&#039;ve all gotten better. i have a hard time falling asleep but no insomnia and as for drinking on this medication it&#039;s different for everyone but i took it slow, no hard alcohol, just occasional beers."