The medication bupropion can cause weight loss but it's not really used for weight loss.
People who should not take bupropion are people who are allergic to bupropion or you have a seizure disorder; an eating disorder such as anorexia or bulimia; or. if you have suddenly stopped using alcohol, seizure medications, or a sedative (such as Xanax, Valium, Fiorinal, Klonopin, and others).
Bupropion is not a painkiller but some people do report they are relieved from some pain when taking Bupropion.
Wellbutrin (brand name for bupropion) is a prescription medication used for depression and smoking cessation.
Wellbutrin works differently than other antidepressants and may also treat anxiety.
Wellbutrin is not a narcotic because it does not bind to opioid receptors.
The drugs that interact with bupropion include.
eliglustat.
isocarboxazid.
phenelzine.
pimozide.
rasagiline.
selegiline.
selegiline transdermal.
tranylcypromine.
What bupropion does to your brain is improve your mood and your sense of well-being by restoring the chemical balance of dopamine and norepinephrine in the brain.
The side effects of bupropion also known as Wellbutrin include angle-closure glaucoma or heart attack, may have lifelong complications
Suicidality, worsening of depression, mood changes, mania, hostility, and other neuropsychiatric events can occur with the use of bupropion.
Wellbutrin can show up on a drug test and may lead to a false positive when screening for amphetamine or methamphetamine, or LSD.
Some of the long term effects of Wellbutrin include angle-closure glaucoma or heart attack, may have lifelong complications
Suicidality, worsening of depression, mood changes, mania, hostility, and other neuropsychiatric events can occur with the use of bupropion.
Wellbutrin side effects last from 1 to 2 weeks after starting on Wellbutrin.
Wellbutrin side effects do eventually go away.
The most common side effects of WELLBUTRIN XL include trouble sleeping, feeling anxious, stuffy nose, nausea, dry mouth, constipation, dizziness, and joint aches.
Often common side effects of antidepressants go away after the first few weeks of treatment.
Talk to your doctor about any side effects you have.
Some of the long term side effects of Wellbutrin angle-closure glaucoma or heart attack, may have lifelong complications.
Suicidality, worsening of depression, mood changes, mania, hostility, and other neuropsychiatric events can occur with the use of bupropion.