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Last updated on Sep 24, 2023
Common bupropion side effects
The prevalence of sweating with SSRIs is estimated to be between 7% and 19% depending on the drug (Ashton & Weinstein 2002)
How it works Wellbutrin is a brand (trade) name for bupropion which is an antidepressant that may be used to treat Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) and
It increases norepinephrine and dopamine in the brain, hormones that help regulate mood
* To learn more about this Wellbutrin may cause serious side effects, although most are rare
Sweating
The recommended starting dose is 200 mg per day, given as 100 mg twice daily
Maximum dose: 400 mg/day; maximum single dose should not exceed 200 mg
SSRIs (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors) increase levels of serotonin in the brain
bupropion hydrochloride
Bupropion XL (Wellbutrin XL) is a moderately priced drug used to treat depression
Other serious side effects include increased risk of suicide or suicidal thoughts, seizures
A typical daily dose is around 150 mg per day, although the starting dose is often lower
Side effects of Wellbutrin can include Days 1 to 3: Take 1 tablet (150 mg) each day
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Bupropion can also help people stop smoking by reducing the symptoms of nicotine withdrawal
The structural formula is: WELLBUTRIN XL Tablets are supplied for oral administration as 150-mg and 300-mg, creamy-white to pale yellow extended-release
In rare cases, Wellbutrin can cause more serious side effects
Antidepressants, ADHD stimulants, and other common medications can cause excessive sweating
Dosages >150 mg should be administered as divided doses twice daily, with ≥8 hours separating the doses