Get Virtual Care
  • Primary Care
  • Urgent Care
  • FAQs
  • Support Center
For Businesses
  • Direct Primary Care for Organizations
  • For DMEs and Pharmacies
  • For Health Plans
  • For Providers
About Us
  • Who We Are
  • Why HealthTap
  • Our Standards
  • Contact
Log in
Book a video appointment
Book now
  • Get Virtual Care

    • Primary Care
    • Urgent Care
    • FAQs
    • Support Center
  • For Businesses

    • Direct Primary Care for Organizations
    • For DMEs and Pharmacies
    • For Health Plans
    • For Providers
  • About Us

    • Who We Are
    • Why HealthTap
    • Our Standards
    • Contact
Log in to HealthTap
HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients
Book a video visit
Overview
Side Effects
Treats
Related questions
HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients
Book a video visit
Medications
Wellbutrin

Wellbutrin

Share

Link copied

Brands

Zyban • Budeprion SR • Budeprion XL • Nicolift

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
Chest pain or discomfort
Cloudy or blurred vision
Reduced appetite
Shaking hands or tremor

Serious

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

Treats

ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder)
2.4
23 reviews
Seasonal depression (seasonal affective disorder)
Condition
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in children
Condition
Clinical depression
Condition
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in adults
Condition

Related questions

A 30-year old asked:

Could you split a wellbutrin (bupropion) sr pill in half?

2 doctor answers • 5 doctors weighed in

A 27-year old female asked:

Will splitting my 300mg wellbutrin (bupropion) XL in half be okay or does it affect the release time? I'd like to take 150.

1 doctor answer • 6 doctors weighed in

A 37-year old male asked:

Why can't I store my wellbutrin (bupropion) XR in anything but the original bottle? I'd like to be able to put them in my pill box.

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 24-year old female asked:

How can I tell if my wellbutrin (bupropion) dose is not high enough ? 7 days in and i can't tell a difference yet. Should i give it more time ?

3 doctor answers • 7 doctors weighed in

A 41-year old female asked:

I've been off of my wellbutrin (bupropion) for 2 weeks now. Got refill, is it still in my system and how long until i feel better again?(450 mgs)

2 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in

A 20-year old male asked:

I took 700mg of wellbutrin (bupropion) 3 days ago but & now i see things in the dark i stopped taking them will i be okay over time & when if i will?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A member asked:

Can wellbutrin (bupropion) 100 mg be crushed and taken because im having problens taking it whole or in pieces its gets stuck for hours and wont go down

2 doctor answers • 2 doctors weighed in

A 30-year old female asked:

I take 3 150mg of wellbutrin (bupropion) a day. To get best result can I take 2 in the morning and 1 in the afternoon or all 3 together. 12 hr release pills.

2 doctor answers • 5 doctors weighed in

A 47-year old male asked:

They say wait a few weeks for Wellbutrin (bupropion) to kick in, but what exactly is happening while I take now? Will I suddenly feel it one day? Nothing so far.

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 31-year old female asked:

Went from 300 mg wellbutrin (bupropion) SR to 400mg Wellbutrin (bupropion) SR. Take 200mg in morning and 200mg at noon. Is that normal dosing. Been a little sick.

2 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in

A 26-year old female asked:

I took wellbutrin (bupropion) for 7yrs.Been off for 4mnths.Can i take it on days that i feel overly anxious? Will it work, or does it have to be in system longer?

3 doctor answers • 4 doctors weighed in

A 18-year old female asked:

Im taking wellbutrin (bupropion) sr 150 mg twice a day. (Started 2weeks ago for the first time) I might have taken two at night. (3 in total for today) is it bad?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 35-year old male asked:

Is it safe to cut a time release wellbutrin (bupropion) tablet in half?

4 doctor answers • 10 doctors weighed in

A 22-year old female asked:

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

1 doctor answer • 6 doctors weighed in

A 22-year old female asked:

Can just one tablet of wellbutrin (bupropion) XL 150mg cause an increase in anxiety and an out of it feeling for two or more days?

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

A female asked:

I am prescribed for 300 mg a day Wellbutrin xl. I just accidentally took 2 pills (in addition to the 1 I took this morning) what do I do?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 36-year old male asked:

I'm take bupropion xl 300. I find an extremely wide variance in different generics of Wellbutrin. Is it something with the release causing problems?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 20-year old male asked:

Is it safe to take 300 mg of wellbutrin (bupropion) sr once a day (2x150 in the morning)? My dr told me so after taking 150 daily for about a month.

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

A 29-year old female asked:

Is it okay to take ginkgo biloba if i'm taking wellbutrin (bupropion) ? I take wellbutrin (bupropion) in the morning could i take ginkgo biloba at night ?

1 doctor answer • 6 doctors weighed in

A 29-year old female asked:

Began taking Wellbutrin (bupropion) 2 months ago and I felt amazing, best I have felt in like 10 yrs, but suddenly stopped working and negative thoughts returned?

1 doctor answer • 8 doctors weighed in

A 34-year old asked:

Does wellbutrin (bupropion) affect sex?

2 doctor answers • 9 doctors weighed in

A 40-year old asked:

Does wellbutrin (bupropion) affect your memory?

2 doctor answers • 5 doctors weighed in

A 47-year old asked:

How effective is wellbutrin (bupropion) sr 100mg?

2 doctor answers • 6 doctors weighed in

A 31-year old asked:

What is a generic form of wellbutrin (bupropion) ?

1 doctor answer • 3 doctors weighed in

A 48-year old asked:

What can you tell me about wellbutrin (bupropion)?

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

A 32-year old asked:

Is it ok to tan when taking wellbutrin (bupropion)?

1 doctor answer • 5 doctors weighed in

A 40-year old asked:

Can you half wellbutrin (bupropion) sr pill safely?

2 doctor answers • 9 doctors weighed in

A 28-year old male asked:

Please describe the medication: wellbutrin (bupropion)?

2 doctor answers • 8 doctors weighed in

A 23-year old female asked:

Is wellbutrin (bupropion) used for chemical imbalances?

2 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in

A 41-year old asked:

Do wellbutrin (bupropion) and weed have an interaction?

2 doctor answers • 2 doctors weighed in

HealthTap
HIPAA logo
HIPAASecure
Soc 2 Type 2 logo
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHO Accredited
JCAHOAccredited

For Businesses

Direct Primary Care for OrganizationsFor DMEs and PharmaciesFor Health PlansFor Providers

Company

About UsSupport CenterContact Us

Health Content

Health TopicsDoctor Q&A by Specialty

Join Us

For DoctorsJobs
Member App

Download HealthTap

Video visit and message your doctor

Member App QR Code
Play Store Member LinkApp Store Member Link

Questions?

+1 (888) 828-0841support@healthtap.com
LinkedInTwitter
HomeTermsPrivacyCookiesDMCAHealth TopicsDoctors DirectoryDoctor Q&A by Specialty
Copyright 2026 HealthTap, Inc.