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There seems to be a lot of conflicting information regarding the effectiveness of wellbutrin (bupropion) on anxiety. what's the real story?

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Dr. Jane Steiner answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Not 1st choice....: Wellbutrin (bupropion) is a good antidepressant, but in general is not effective for the anxiety disorders ( such as OCD, panic disorder, generalized anxiety disorder). For someone without an actual anxiety disorder, it will often take care of the anxiety that can accompany a Major Depression. If someone is on an antidepressant that is treating their anxiety disorder, Wellbutrin (bupropion) can be added to help their de

Answered 5/15/2014

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