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Bupropion Treatment Report
Brand Names:
Wellbutrin XL, Wellbutrin, Wellbutrin SR, Bupropion XL, Bupropion SR, Budeprion XL, Budeprion SR, Aplenzin, Zyban
What is Bupropion? Bupropion, a norepinephrine and dopamine reuptake inhibitor (NDRI) antidepressant is used for the treatment of major depressive disorder, including seasonal affective disorder (SAD) and as an adjunct in smoking cessation. Off label used for Attention-deficit/hyperactivity and bipolar disorders.
See more information, including instructions, precautions, side effects, and interactions.
| Reason | # Patients | Percentage of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Treat my mood condition(s) | 327 | 42% |
| Depression | 177 | 23% |
| Major Depressive Disorder | 34 | 4% |
| Bipolar Disorder | 23 | 2% |
| Other | 22 | 2% |
| Support another treatment | 15 | 1% |
| Problems concentrating | 8 | 1% |
| Anxiety | 5 | <1% |
| low energy | 4 | <1% |
| Smoking Cessation | 2 | <1% |
Other treatments patients are taking for Treat my mood condition(s) include Lamotrigine, Venlafaxine, and Escitalopram.
| 350 mg all the time (24/7) | daily | 0.5 mg daily | 10 mg daily | 25 mg daily | 30 mg daily | 37.5 mg daily | 40 mg daily | 45 mg daily | 50 mg daily | 55 mg daily | 75 mg daily | 100 mg daily | 150 mcg daily | 150 mg/24 hours daily | 150 mg daily | 200 mg daily | 225 mg daily | 250 mg daily | 2 x 150 mg/24 hours daily | 2 x 150 mg/24 hours one time | 300 mg/24 hours daily | 300 mg daily | 348 mg daily | 350 mg daily | 400 mg daily | 3 x 150 mg/24 hours daily | 450 mg daily | hydrobromide 522 mg/24 hours daily | 2 x 300 mg/24 hours daily | 600 mg daily | 1000 mg daily | ||
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Duration
How long current patients have been taking Bupropion or how long patients were taking Bupropion before stopping.
Currently Taking Bupropion
Stopped Taking Bupropion
Patient Reported Evaluations
Results from 161 patient evaluations. See the overall results and all individual evaluations.
Efficacy (Effect based on reason taken)
| Major | 27% | 18 |
|---|---|---|
| Moderate | 36% | 24 |
| Slight | 14% | 9 |
| None | 9% | 6 |
| Can't tell | 14% | 9 |
Treat my mood condition(s)
Side-effects (as an overall problem)
| Severe | 12% | 20 |
|---|---|---|
| Moderate | 20% | 33 |
| Mild | 32% | 52 |
| None | 35% | 56 |
Top reported side-effects include: dry mouth, Insomnia, Agitation
Summary results are based on 161 individual responses. For more information, see overall results for Adherence, Burden and Cost.
Individual Patient Reported Evaluations (2 of 161)
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- sumac333
- Sex: F
- Depression: 2
- Emotional: 2
- Compulsion: 2
- Anxiety: 2
- Mania: 0
- Physical: 2
- External Stress: Severe
- 57 F
- Function: Moderate
- Distress: Moderate
- See profile
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by sumac333
Aug 05, 2009
- EfficacyMajor
- Side-effectsNone
- Other
- Advice/Tips
- for the most part i have little to no appetite when i'm on this drug and was able to loose over 40 pounds after going on it. i've since also gone on lamictal and lithium and have gained about 20 pounds. my daughters say i look much healthier now. i also like this drug because i don't feel it affects me sexually--i.e. it does not affect my sex drive when i am on it. i just have a $10 copay monthly. insurance pays the following.
- See full evaluation
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2 helpful marks
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- mountabora
- Sex: F
- Depression: 0
- Emotional: 0
- Compulsion: 0
- Anxiety: 1
- Mania: 0
- Physical: 1
- External Stress: Moderate
- 25 F
- Function: High
- Distress: Low
- See profile
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by mountabora
Dec 21, 2007
- EfficacyNone
- Side-effectsSevere
- Treat my mood condition(s)
- See full evaluation
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1 helpful mark
Report created on November 07, 2009.