FL
A 63-year-old member asked:
What does welbutin do?
5 doctor answers • 15 doctors weighed in
Dr. Steven Reidbordanswered
Psychiatry 38 years experience
Antidepressant: Wellbutrin is a brand name for bupropion, an antidepressant. Like all antidepressants, it changes brain chemistry while it's being taken, although the exact way it helps depression isn't known. Unlike most other antidepressants, wellbutrin mainly affects dopamine, a neurotransmitter also involved in addiction and craving, so it is also prescribed to help people stop smoking.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
6.1k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
Dr. William Holmesanswered
Child Psychiatry 36 years experience
Antidepressant: Wellbutrin's primary action is on a chemical in the brain called dopamine. It also has impacts on other chemicals, but it is thought to have it's main benefit through its interaction with dopamine. The outcome is that wellbutin tends to help improve , symptoms of depression. When people are helped oby it they will report improvements in mood, concentration, energy level, and motivation.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
6.1k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
Dr. Pedro Hernandezanswered
Geriatrics 42 years experience
Inhibit reuptatke: It is a neurotransmitter modulator( inhibits reuptatke) of norepinephrine and dopamine, used as antidepressant or to stop smoking.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
6.1k viewsAnswered >2 years agoMerged
Dr. Geoffrey Rutledgeanswered
Internal Medicine 39 years experience
Antidepressant: Wellbutrin (bupropion) is an anti depressant and aid for getting over nicotine addiction.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
6.1k viewsReviewed >2 years agoMerged
Dr. Alan Alianswered
Psychiatry 34 years experience
Bupropion: Also called wellbutrin (bupropion) or zyban or aplenzin, is an atypical antidepressant & smoking cessation aid, which has mild psychostimulant action. It is a norepinephrine/dopamine reuptake inhibitor. It can lower seizure threshold at high doses, & elevate blood pressure.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
2.9k viewsReviewed >2 years agoMerged
Last updated Jan 19, 2017
People also asked
Connect with a U.S. board-certified doctor by text or video anytime, anywhere.
24/7 visits - just $44!
50% off with $15/month membership
Disclaimer:
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.