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I've been taking wellbutrin (bupropion) xl for a week. when will the appetite suppression kick in?

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Dr. Pamela Pappas answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Wellbutrin (bupropion): Wellbutrin (bupropion) isn't a medicine given to suppress appetite -- it's given to people who are depressed (or as zyban, to help stop smoking). Amongst antidepressants, it's regarded as relatively weight-neutral. This means it's less likely than others to cause weight gain.

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Answered 5/12/2016

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