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I'm 20 and on wellbutrin (bupropion) for adhd and zoloft for ocd. will my brain develop differently/ become dependent on the drugs? been on them for three years

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No.: Wellbutrin (bupropion) and zoloft are not habit forming and can be effective for adhd and ocd, respectively.

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Answered 8/12/2018

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No: Neither wellbutrin (bupropion) nor zoloft causes physcial dependence to the medication. The vast majority of brain development took place at a young age. These medicine do 'teach' the brain to use and produce neurotransmitters (the chemicals that let brain cells communicate with one another) within the brain more effectively.

Answered 10/18/2013

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A member asked:

I'm 20 and on wellbutrin (bupropion) for adhd and zoloft for ocd. will my brain develop differently/ become dependent on the drugs? been on them for three years

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Brian Buggie answered

Dr Ali agreed

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