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A member asked:
Brother has epilepsy--onset late teens-and i am considering taking wellbutrin (bupropion) for sad? will this med put me at greater risk for seizures?
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Not necessarily: Risk for seizures as an adverse effect is rather low, especially if total daily dose is below 300 mg. If you have never suffered epilepsy, unlikely that you will experience any higher risk, but do talk to your doctor about the medication choice.
Answered 9/28/2016
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