Comparing Bupropion vs Wellbutrin XL
Bupropion | Wellbutrin XL (bupropion) |
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Bupropion | Wellbutrin XL (bupropion) |
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Prescription only
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. It carries a black... View more |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Major Depressive Disorder, Depression, Seasonal Affective Disorder. Wellbutrin XL may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Related suggestions Depression
Major Depressive Disorder
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More about Bupropion | More about Wellbutrin XL (bupropion) | ||||||||||||||||
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Bupropion has an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from a total of 2913 ratings on Drugs.com. 60% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 20% reported a negative effect. |
Wellbutrin XL has an average rating of 7.5 out of 10 from a total of 494 ratings on Drugs.com. 67% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 16% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects Experienced by Users Side effects are reported in Drugs.com user reviews and not clinically verified. | |||||||||||||||||
View all Bupropion side effects |
View all Wellbutrin XL side effects |
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Generic Availability | |||||||||||||||||
Lower cost generic |
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Dosage Forms | |||||||||||||||||
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Brand Names | |||||||||||||||||
Aplenzin, Budeprion, Budeprion SR, Forfivo XL, Wellbutrin SR, Wellbutrin XL | Other bupropion brands include: Aplenzin, Budeprion, Budeprion SR, Forfivo XL, Wellbutrin SR | ||||||||||||||||
Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||||||||||
30 hours |
30 hours |
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CSA Schedule 1 View glossary of CSA terms | |||||||||||||||||
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Pregnancy Category | |||||||||||||||||
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions | |||||||||||||||||
A total of 560 drugs are known to interact with Bupropion:
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A total of 560 drugs are known to interact with Wellbutrin XL:
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First Approval Date | |||||||||||||||||
December 30, 1985 |
August 28, 2003 |
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WADA Class View classifications | |||||||||||||||||
N/A |
N/A |
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1 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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