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A member asked:

What is effect of wellbutrin (bupropion) on urine retention?

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Dr. Susan Uhrich answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

It depends: On you. Yes, wellbutrin (bupropion) can contribute to urinary retention, but it can also contribute to urinary incontinence. Each person is an individual and we cannot predict what will happen with which patient.

Dr Altman and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 2/24/2016

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Agree: But it also cause urinary incontinence in some people.

Answered 6/22/2012

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