Why can't u take wellbutrin (bupropion) if u have had eating disorders or have them?

Seizures: Bupropion (wellbutrin) has been associated with seizures in purging bulimic patients and its use is not recommended.

Wellbutrin (bupropion) ?: Weight loss is a common wellbutrin (bupropion) side effect.

Seizure risk: It's because buproprion (wellbutrin) can lower one's 'seizure threshold, ' which means an increase risk of seizures. Eating disorders, especially bulimia nervosa are also associated with an increased risk of having a seizure stemming from loss of electrolytes and ph imbalanced due to vomiting. Taking too much buproprion can cause seizures as well. That's the reason.