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Budeprion sr is really long acting wellbutrin, (bupropion) a norepinephrine and Dopamine reuptake inhibitor used for treatment of clinical depression/smoking cessation/anxiety.

Dr. Jeffrey Ng reviewed this

33 year experience in Family Medicine

Brands

Zyban • Wellbutrin • Nicolift • Budeprion XL

Generic Drug

Bupropion

Side Effects

Common

Ringing in ears
Constipation
Diarrhea
Chest pain
Passing gas
Nausea
Dizziness
Feeling anxious
Flatulence
Headache
Tremor
Abdominal pain
Loss of appetite
Blurred vision
Rash
Unintentional weight loss
Cloudy or blurred vision
Reduced appetite
Chest pain or discomfort
Shaking hands or tremor

Serious

Suicidal thoughts
Behavior problems
Paranoia
Hallucinations
Agitation
Behavioral changes
Heart palpitations
Paranoid behavior

Treats

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in adults
Condition
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in children
Condition
Clinical depression
Condition
ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder)
Condition

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