It treats depression and seasonal affective disorder (SAD)
Bupropion is used to treat depression and prevent seasonal affective disorder (SAD)
Wellbutrin (bupropion hydrochloride) is a brand-name drug that’s prescribed for certain types of depression
Common Wellbutrin side effects include tremors, agitation, and dry mouth
Wellbutrin, a brand name for bupropion, is an antidepressant medication primarily prescribed to treat major depressive disorder and seasonal affective disorder
Wellbutrin contains the medication bupropion
Off-label uses for Wellbutrin include posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and neuropathic pain (nerve pain)
Dry mouth, sore throat, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, ringing in the ears, headache, decreased appetite, weight loss, constipation, trouble sleeping frequent need to urinate
Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention
After 4 days of dosing, the dose may be increased to the target dose of 300 mg once daily in the morning
Wellbutrin SR
It is available in three formulations: Wellbutrin (standard): Only lasts about six hours per dose, so at least two or three dosages per day are necessary
This means the drug is slowly released into the body over many hours and stays at a consistent level in the blood
Dosage for Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) The recommended starting dose for MDD is 150 mg once daily in the morning
For oral dosage form (extended-release tablets): For weight loss: Adults—At first, one tablet in the morning taken on week 1
Bupropion is metabolized to three active metabolites once in the body, each with varying durations of action
Wellbutrin (bupropion) is a prescription medication approved to treat depression and seasonal affective disorder (SAD)
Initiate dosing with 150 mg/day given as a single daily dose in the morning