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Brand Names:
Wellbutrin, Zetron
See also:
Bupropion SR, Bupropion XL, Wellbutrin SR, Wellbutrin XL, 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.
Reasons Taken
77 patients in the community are taking or have taken Bupropion.
| Reason | # Patients | Percentage of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Depression | 41 | 53% |
| Other | 9 | 11% |
| Mood swings | 5 | 6% |
| Anxiety | 5 | 6% |
| Anxiety and Frustration | 3 | 3% |
| disease-related symptoms | 2 | 2% |
| Excessive daytime sleepiness (somnolence) | 1 | 1% |
| Fatigue | 1 | 1% |
| General health | 1 | 1% |
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 3 patient evaluations. See the overall results and all individual evaluations.
Efficacy (Effect based on reason taken)
| Major | 33% | 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Slight | 33% | 1 |
| None | 33% | 1 |
Depression
Side-effects (as an overall problem)
| Severe | 0% | 0 |
|---|---|---|
| Moderate | 33% | 1 |
| Mild | 33% | 1 |
| None | 33% | 1 |
Top reported side-effects include: Agitation, mania, dry mouth
Summary results are based on 3 individual responses. For more information, see overall results for Adherence, Burden and Cost.
Individual Patient Reported Evaluations (1 of 3)
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- sista
- Sensation: Moderate
- Overall: Moderate
- Cognition: moderate
- Vision: moderate
- Speech: moderate
- Swallowing: moderate
- Upper limb: moderate
- Walking: moderate
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by sista
Aug 19, 2008
- EfficacySlight
- Side-effectsNone
- Depression
- Advice/Tips
- I don't think any pill is going to make you not depressed it might help but thats all.
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