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Bupropion

Bupropion may be used in the treatment of depression or as an aid to smoking cessation; however, side effects may include insomnia, neuropsychiatric adverse events, or seizures. Prescribed for Major... more

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Depression
Smoking Cessation
Anxiety
ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder)
Sexual Dysfunction, SSRI Induced
Major Depressive Disorder
Bipolar Disorder
Seasonal Affective Disorder
Persistent Depressive Disorder
Obesity
Panic Disorder
Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder
Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome
Migraine Prevention (Migraine Prophylaxis)
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Ratings & Reviews

Recent helpful reviews
7.4
1673 Reviews

For Depression I'm taking 150mg extended release to treat depression. I think it is helping, but it is early in my treatment. I've noticed that my erections are not as firm as they were prior to taking buproprion, and that it is easier for me to lose an erection. My libido hasn't had a notable change.

8
Keith

For Depression I started taking 150mg Bupropion SR twice a day for severe depression in January 2016 after being on 150mg Sertraline once a day for almost a year and having very little success with it. The first two weeks of taking Bupropion I was constantly dizzy and nauseous, but I waited it out and after two weeks I was fine. My depression didn't suddenly disappear like I hoped it would, but I found myself genuinely laughing and crying which felt so good. Now I've been on it for around 5 months and I'm slowly but surely getting better. I can function like a normal human and live my life now and it's fantastic. This medication isn't widely used for depression in NZ (which is where I live) but it's definitely worth talking to your doctor about.

8
georgiaedwards

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Drug Class

Side Effects

Commonly reported side effects include: insomnia, nausea, pharyngitis, weight loss, constipation, dizziness, headache, and xerostomia.

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Pricing and Coupons

* Prices are without insurance
Quantity 30 each
Dosage 150 mg/12 hours
Per Unit* $0.80
Cost* $23.91
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Generic Availability

Yes (this medicine)

Dosage Form(s) Available
  • Oral tablet
  • Oral tablet, extended release

Brand Names
Aplenzin, Budeprion, Budeprion SR, Budeprion XL, Buproban, Forfivo XL, Wellbutrin SR, Wellbutrin XL, Zyban more...

Half Life

The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value.

30 hours

CSA Schedule**

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N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.

Pregnancy Category
C
Category C Risk cannot be ruled out

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FDA Alerts

FDA Alerts (3)

Drug Interactions

A total of 811 drugs are known to interact with bupropion:

  • 396 major drug interactions (2070 brand and generic names)
  • 409 moderate drug interactions (2740 brand and generic names)
  • 6 minor drug interactions (19 brand and generic names)

Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions
  • Using buPROPion with alcohol may increase the risk of uncommon side effects such as seizures,... more

Disease Interactions

First Approval Date

December 30, 1985

WADA Class

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** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.

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