This article will highlight how long Wellbutrin takes to work, how it works, and other significant details regarding the safe and effective use of Wellbutrin
Its structure closely resembles that of diethylpropion; it is related to phenylethylamines
See more Description for Wellbutrin XL
Generic Name (S): bupropion HCl Uses This medication is used to treat depression
Your doctor may adjust your dose as needed
Wellbutrin SR is available as a generic drug called bupropion SR, and Wellbutrin XL is available as a generic called bupropion XL
4 CONTRAINDICATIONS • Wellbutrin XL is contraindicated in patients with seizure disorder
Wellbutrin XL is also approved to help prevent seasonal affective disorder (SAD)
Side Effects
Its structure closely resembles that of diethylpropion; it is related to phenylethylamines
Children—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor
One of the main differences between them is that they contain different salt forms (hydrochloride vs
Taking the XL version can help a person comply Bupropion gets into breast milk in small amounts
(NDRIs)
WELLBUTRIN (bupropion hydrochloride), an antidepressant of the aminoketone class, is chemically unrelated to tricyclic, tetracyclic, selective serotonin re‑uptake inhibitor, or other known antidepressant agents
Maintenance dose: 300 mg orally once a day
Unlike many antidepressants that are SSRIs or SNRIs, Wellbutrin is an NDRI (norepinephrine and dopamine reuptake inhibitor)
Although Zyban® is not indicated for treatment of depression, it contains the same active ingredient as the antidepressant medications Wellbutrin®, Wellbutrin® SR, and Wellbutrin XL®
It should be taken off the market
59% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 23% reported a negative experience
Bupropion can also help people stop smoking by reducing the symptoms of nicotine withdrawal
The time-release formulation is designed to maintain a steady level of medication in your body throughout the day