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What are the most common side effects of Wellbutrin XL?
Dry mouth, sore throat, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, ringing in the ears, headache, decreased appetite, weight loss, constipation, trouble sleeping, increased sweating, or shaking (tremor) may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly.
Does Wellbutrin help with weight loss?
Bupropion (brand name Wellbutrin) can cause weight loss in some people. Originally prescribed as an antidepressant, bupropion is now also prescribed for weight loss and as a smoking cessation aid. Weight-loss medications are typically prescribed if your BMI is over 30 (or 27 and above if you have health problems).
Is Wellbutrin well tolerated?
It is well tolerated in short-and longer-term treatment. Headache, dry mouth, nausea, insomnia, constipation, and dizziness are the most common adverse events. Seizure and allergic reactions are medically important adverse events associated with bupropion and are reported rarely.
Does Wellbutrin have long term side effects?
Many side effects of Wellbutrin are not long-term, although serious side effects have the potential for lingering effects even after the prescription is finished.
Can you drink alcohol on Wellbutrin?
It’s not recommended to mix Wellbutrin and alcohol because alcohol can cause several different adverse side effects when combined with other medications. One medication that can cause serious and potentially dangerous side effects when mixed with alcohol is Wellbutrin.
Does Wellbutrin always have side effects?
Wellbutrin may be used in the treatment of depression; however, side effects may include insomnia, neuropsychiatric adverse events , or seizures . It carries a black box warning because it may cause changes in behavior and increase the risk of suicidal thoughts.
What are the benefits of taking Wellbutrin?
Research shows that wellbutrin is beneficial in the treatment of obesity, as is aids in weight loss. According to recent studies, patients given wellbutrin showed substantial improvement in weight loss compared to those who were on placebo.
What effects does taking Wellbutrin have on the brain?
Wellbutrin affects certain levels of brain neurotransmitters-specifically, dopamine and norepinephrine. While primarily used for depression and to help people stop smoking, one off-label use of Wellbutrin is treating anxiety disorders.
Does Wellbutrin affect testosterone levels?
Hair loss is one of the rare side effects of Wellbutrin that affects women more often than men. It is believed that the increased dopamine function due to Wellbutrin may lead to an increase in the testosterone levels.