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Can wellbutrin (bupropion) increase prolactin levels?

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Dr. Gary Richardson answered

Specializes in Sleep Medicine

No effect: There are good controlled studies showing that Welbutrin (bupropion) does not raise prolactin levels.

Answered 9/1/2019

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