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Is wellbutrin (bupropion) a dopamine agonist drug?
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In short, yes.: Wellbutrin (bupropion) is a norepinephrine/dopamine agonist.
Answered 12/9/2020
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Mostly: Wellbutrin (bupropion) interferes with reuptake of dopamine&norepinephrine(noradrenaline)in the central nervous system, thereby leaving these neurotransmitters to sit longer&stronger in the synapse between communicating brain cells, which enhances dopamine&adrenaline activity at the cellular level. That can treat depression, feed pleasure to help sex&bypass tobacco, improve adhd&cognition, lower weight, etc.
Answered 8/2/2019
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Wellbutrin (bupropion): It is a Dopamine & Norepinephrine agonist (inhibits reuptake of both).
Answered 8/2/2019
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