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Can wellbutrin (bupropion) help with obsessive thoughts?

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Dr. Jane Steiner answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

In general, not...: Wellbutrin (bupropion) is not typically the first drug that comes to mind when we think of treating obsessional thoughts. There may be a rare person who finds it helpful for this, but most of the time, it is not used for this.

Dr Fowler and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 11/26/2014

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Wellbutrin (bupropion): Not likely, unless rumination is part of the Depression.

Dr Puppala and another doctor agreed

Answered 4/30/2015

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