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Brand Names: Budeprion SR, Wellbutrin SR, Zyban
See also: Bupropion

What is Bupropion SR? Bupropion SR is a sustained release version of bupropion, a norepinephrine and dopamine reuptake inhibitor (NDRI) used to treat major depressive disorder, including seasonal affective disorder (SAD) and as an adjunct in smoking cessation.

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Reasons Taken

9 patients in the community are taking or have taken Bupropion SR.

Reason # Patients Percentage of patients
Other 4 44%
anxiety,depression,confusion,fallling down 3 33%
Depression 1 11%
Treat Parkinson's 1 11%

Dosages

Based on the patients currently taking Bupropion SR.

  150 mg Daily 200 mcg Daily 300 mg Daily 400 mg Daily
  1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1 4 Number of Patients: 4 1 Number of Patients: 1  

Duration

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

Currently taking Bupropion SR

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

Stopped taking Bupropion SR

0-1 month 1-3 months 3-6 months 6 months-1year 1-2 years 2 years or more
1
0
0
1
0
0
Why Patients Stopped Taking Bupropion SR (multiple reasons could be selected)
Reason # Patients Percentage of patients
Side effects too severe 1 50% Side effects too severe: 50%
Not indicated 1 50% Not indicated: 50%


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