What is Bupropion?

Bupropion is an antidepressant used to treat a variety of conditions, including depression, other mental/mood disorders, and smoking cessation.

Bupropion SR 150mg works by improving your mood and your sense of well-being. This is accomplished by resetting the brain’s dopamine and norepinephrine chemical balance.

Bupropion is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)  for the treatment of major depressive disorder (MDD), seasonal affective disorder (SAD), and as a smoking cessation aid.

Bupropion is also used off-label for the treatment of a variety of health conditions such as:

• Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  Anxiety
  Social anxiety disorder
  PTSD
  Obesity
  Certain forms of nerve pain

How is Bupropion Different From Other Antidepressants?

Bupropion’s doesn’t to impair libido or contribute to weight gain, as other antidepressants frequently do. This is one of its main distinctions from other antidepressants.

Furthermore, most antidepressants are selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI), which means that they boost the levels of serotonin in the brain. Bupropion, on the other hand, is different. It is a norepinephrine-dopamine reuptake inhibitor (NDRI). An NDRI boosts levels of the neurotransmitters norepinephrine, also known as noradrenaline and dopamine.

Bupropion Potential Side Effects

Common side effects of Bupropion SR 150mg  occur during the first couple of weeks you start taking it. However, They often lessen over time. They can include:

• trouble sleeping
  quick heartbeat
  nervousness or agitation
  feeling dizzy
  headache
  tremors
  dry mouth
  nausea
  constipation

Bupropion SR 150mg has some more rare or severe side effects as well, one of which is seizure.

The risk of seizure is greater in people who:

• are taking higher doses of Wellbutrin
  have a history of seizures
  have had a tumor or injury in the brain
  have liver disease, such as cirrhosis
  have an eating disorder, such as anorexia or bulimia
  are dependent on drugs or alcohol
  are taking other medications that can increase seizure risk