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A 31-year-old male asked:
Just started wellbutrin 150 xl for mild anxiety, several hours gone by but now experiencing arousal- erection problem, is this normal?? will this get better once i have taken it for few days??
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Dr. Birendra Tandananswered
Urology 36 years experience
It should. If not, Pl mention it to the prescriber
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Answered Sep 16, 2022
Dr. Bennett Machanicanswered
Neurology 54 years experience
Welbutrin appears to have lower sexual dysfunction side effects than many antidepressants, and likely you will improve over the next several days. Certainly, make your doctor aware of how you are tolerating your new medication.
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Answered Sep 16, 2022
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