The reason why Wellbutrin is used for SAD is because Wellbutrin increases norepinephrine and dopamine and boosts your energy and motivation, which often decrease during winter months.
Wellbutrin is an atypical antidepressant, and prevents the reuptake of these chemicals in the brain.
Wellbutrin is specifically effective at preventing recurrent episodes of SAD also known as seasonal effective disorder.
The drug Wellbutrin increases dopamine and norepinephrine, unlike SSRIs.
And so by increasing dopamine and norepinephrine, Wellbutrin helps to combat fatigue as well as low energy and a lack of motivation that is common in SAD or seasonal effective disorder.
Extended release Wellbutrin "XL" when started in the fall months, is very effective in preventing the recurrence of depressive symptoms in adults that have a history of SAD or seasonal effective disorder.
Wellbutrin is also not as likely to cause weight gain as well as sedation that is associated with some other antidepressants.
And Wellbutrin also helps to improve your focus and mood, which makes Wellbutrin suitable for treating the specific and recurring and often lethargic symptoms of SAD or seasonal effective disorder.
When taking Wellbutrin for SAD, the Wellbutrin is often started in the autumn before the symptoms of SAD start to begin and Wellbutrin is then continued through the winter season.
Common side effects of Wellbutrin when taken for SAD are headaches, dry mouth, insomnia and even nausea.
Although Wellbutrin works well for most people in treating SAD, Wellbutrin for SAD is not for everyone and your results may vary.
Wellbutrin may not be for you if you have a history of seizures or eating disorders.
Wellbutrin is also known as bupropion and is a commonly prescribed antidepressant that is used for treating major depressive disorder and seasonal effective disorder and it's also used off label for treatment of ADHD.
Wellbutrin increases the dopamine and norepinephrine neurotransmitters to improve your energy and focus.