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What is Bupropion?

Category: Prescription Drugs

Most popular types: Wellbutrin XL Wellbutrin Bupropion XL Show all

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Bupropion is a type of antidepressant. It may be used to treat certain types of depression, such as major depressive disorder and seasonal affective disorder. It may also be used to help quit smoking and for the treatment of attention-deficit/hyperactivity and bipolar disorders.

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Reported purpose & perceived effectiveness
Purpose Patients Evaluations Perceived Effectiveness
Major depressive disorder 2346 1330
Depressed mood 1634 814
Persistent depressive disorder (dysthymia) 410 339
Mild depression 157 70
Anxious mood 122 65

Show all 181 reasons taken

  • Major
  • Moderate
  • Slight
  • None
  • Can't tell
See all 5751 patients that have taken Bupropion

Side effects

Side effects as an overall problem

Side effects as an overall problem
Severity Evaluations
Severe 283
Moderate 387
Mild 632
None 1162

Commonly reported side effects and conditions associated with Bupropion

Side effect Patients
Dry mouth 110
Anxious mood 72
Weight gain 60
Insomnia 54
Headaches 48
Constipation 43

Show all 359 reported side effects

Dosages

Based on patients currently taking Bupropion

Dosage Patients
300 mg daily 160
150 mg daily 100
100 mg daily 67
300 mg/24 hours daily 54
450 mg daily 50
75 mg daily 38
150 mg twice daily 35
100 mg twice daily 25
150 mg/24 hours daily 20
200 mg daily 18

See all 55 dosages

Why patients stopped taking Bupropion

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Reason Patients
Did not seem to work 672
Side effects too severe 568
Doctor's advice 444
Other 287
Course of treatment ended 96
Expense 84
Personal research 73
Change in health plan coverage 45
See all 1651 patients who've stopped taking Bupropion

Duration

Currently taking Bupropion

Duration Patients
Less than 1 month 1
1 - 6 months 26
6 months - 1 year 36
1 - 2 years 99
2 - 5 years 191
5 - 10 years 173
10 years or more 147

Stopped taking Bupropion

Duration Patients
Less than 1 month 363
1 - 6 months 367
6 months - 1 year 239
1 - 2 years 234
2 - 5 years 291
5 - 10 years 129
10 years or more 67
Adherence
Adherence Evaluations
Always 1933
Usually 362
Sometimes 52
Never taken as prescribed 117
Burden
Burden Evaluations
Very hard to take 84
Somewhat hard to take 148
A little hard to take 346
Not at all hard to take 1886
Cost per month
Cost per month Evaluations
$200+ 16
$100-199 27
$50-99 86
$25-49 180
< $25 1172
Not specified 983

What people switch to and from

Patients started taking Bupropion after stopping:

Treatment Patients
Sertraline (Zoloft) 97
Fluoxetine (Prozac) 94
Venlafaxine (Effexor XR) 75
Citalopram (Celexa) 55
Duloxetine (Cymbalta) 49

Show all 55 treatments patients report switching from

Patients stopped taking Bupropion and switched to:

Treatment Patients
Duloxetine (Cymbalta) 52
Sertraline (Zoloft) 49
Venlafaxine (Effexor XR) 36
Citalopram (Celexa) 33
Escitalopram (Lexapro) 32

Show all 48 treatments patients report switching to

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188 patient evaluations for Bupropion

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Sep 28, 2018 (Started Mar 26, 2012)

  • Effectiveness
    None (for depressed mood)
  • Side effects
    None
  • Adherence
    Never taken as prescribed
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 300 mg/24 hours Daily
Cost: < $25 monthly

Jun 28, 2010 (Started Mar 26, 2012)

  • Effectiveness
    Moderate (for depressed mood)
  • Side effects
    None
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Advice & Tips: The Drs put me on Wellbutrin XL because with Effexor I have very little sexual desires and Wellbutrin is less invaseave.
Cost: < $25 monthly
  • 0 helpful marks

Jul 8, 2018 (Started Jul 03, 2018)

  • Effectiveness
    Moderate (for major depressive disorder)
  • Side effects
    Mild (ringing in ears (tinnitus))
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 175 mg Daily
Cost: < $25 monthly
Side effects: ringing in ears (tinnitus)

Dec 18, 2013 (Started Jul 03, 2018)

  • Effectiveness
    Moderate (for depressed mood)
  • Side effects
    Mild (ringing in ears (tinnitus))
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Cost: < $25 monthly
Side effects: ringing in ears (tinnitus)

Oct 20, 2010 (Started Jul 03, 2018)

  • Effectiveness
    Moderate (for depressed mood)
  • Side effects
    None
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Cost: < $25 monthly
Side effects: ringing in ears (tinnitus)

Aug 30, 2010 (Started Jul 03, 2018)

  • Effectiveness
    Moderate (for depressed mood)
  • Side effects
    Mild
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Cost: < $25 monthly
Side effects: ringing in ears (tinnitus)

Jul 16, 2009 (Started Jul 03, 2018)

  • Effectiveness
    Moderate (for depressed mood)
  • Side effects
    None
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Cost: < $25 monthly
Side effects: ringing in ears (tinnitus)
  • 0 helpful marks

Apr 11, 2018 (Started May 15, 2017)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for major depressive disorder)
  • Side effects
    None
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 300 mg Daily
Cost: $200+ monthly
  • 0 helpful marks
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