Question 1

what is welbutrin?

Accepted Answer

Wellbutrin (bupropion): Is an antidepressant which works thru increasing levels of Dopamine & adrenaline in the brain to releave depression. It is also used in smoke cessation in the form of zyban (bupropion).

Question 2

does wellbutrin (bupropion) affect sex?

Accepted Answer

It could: Wellbutrin (bupropion) usually has less sexual issues than the other antidepressants and can be used to help the sexual side effects of other drugs.  That being said, the pharmacology of wellbutrin (bupropion) is complex and sexual side effects such as decreased sex drive, lack or orgasm and delayed orgasm can occur.

Question 3

how does welbutrin work? what does it do?

Accepted Answer

Atypical depression.: It impacts Dopamine and norepinephrine. It is excellent for atypical depressive symptoms.

Question 4

what amount weight would i loose on welbutrin?

Accepted Answer

Depends.: There is no guarantee you will even lose weight!  Most people show a very modest weight loss due to dopamine and some serotonin activity compared to traditional SSRI's.  You will just have to try it and see for yourself.  Follow your doctors advice.  Best wishes.

Question 5

does wellbutrin (bupropion) affect your memory?

Accepted Answer

No: Wellbutrin (bupropion) does not affect your memory unless 1) you were very forgetful while depressed, and wellbutrin (bupropion) improves both your depression and your memory, or 2) you have a rare toxic reaction to wellbutrin (bupropion).   In fact, wellbutrin (bupropion) is sometimes used to treat people with attention deficit disorder (add), and as such, could improve attention, comprehension, and memory.

Question 6

how effective is wellbutrin (bupropion) sr 100mg?

Accepted Answer

Depends.: That would depend on what the wellbutrin (bupropion) sr is prescribed to treat. Wellbutrin (bupropion) sustained release would generally be used to treat depression, however it is also used for smoking cessation (zyban) and off label for adhd and substance use disorders. We also add it to other antidepressants to try and reverse sexual dysfunction. 100 mgs daily would be the lowest dose of that form of the medication.

Question 7

what is a generic form of wellbutrin (bupropion) ?

Accepted Answer

Buproprion: Bupropion (aplenzin, wellbutrin (bupropion), (bupropion) wellbutrin (bupropion) sr, wellbutrin (bupropion) xl) is used to treat depression. Bupropion (wellbutrin (bupropion) (bupropion) xl) is also used to treat seasonal affective disorder (sad; episodes of depression that occur in the fall and winter each year). Bupropion (zyban) is used to help people stop smoking.

Question 8

what can you tell me about wellbutrin (bupropion)?

Accepted Answer

Bupropion: Also called wellbutrin (bupropion) or zyban or aplenzin, is an atypical antidepressant &amp; smoking cessation aid, which has mild psychostimulant action. It is a norepinephrine/dopamine reuptake inhibitor. It can lower seizure threshold at high doses, &amp; elevate blood pressure.

Question 9

is it ok to tan when taking wellbutrin (bupropion)?

Accepted Answer

Might not like this: Response but tanning is not healthy whether you are taking wellbutrin (bupropion) or not. There is no special issue about sun exposure on wellbutrin (bupropion).

Question 10

can you half  wellbutrin (bupropion) sr pill safely?

Accepted Answer

Well......: Officially you should not, however the mechanism with which wellbutrin (bupropion) sr provides sustained release would be maintained if it is halved without crushing. This is not the case with wellbutrin (bupropion) xl, it can not be divided.

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