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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.

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Reasons Taken

21 patients in the community are taking or have taken Bupropion.

Reason # Patients Percentage of patients
Depression 9 42%
Other 5 23%
General health 1 4%
Treat Parkinson's 1 4%

Dosages

Based on the patients currently taking Bupropion.

  0 mg day 50 mg day 75 mg day 100 mg day 150 mg day 300 mg day 450 mg day
  1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1 2 Number of Patients: 2 6 Number of Patients: 6 9 Number of Patients: 9 1 Number of Patients: 1  

Duration

How long current patients have been taking Bupropion or how long patients were taking Bupropion before stopping.

Currently taking Bupropion

0-1 month 1-3 months 3-6 months 6 months-1year 1-2 years 2 years or more
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1
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7


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