Generic for Wellbutrin XL®Bupropion XL

Bupropion hydrochloride is approved by the Food and Drug Administration for the treatment of major depressive disorder (MDD), seasonal affective disorder, and smoking cessation (in combination with nicotine replacement therapy).

Bupropion (generic for Wellbutrin) is not indicated or FDA-approved for the treatment of anxiety or panic attacks. In fact, anxiety is listed as a potential side effect of bupropion.

The immediate-release formulation of bupropion are typically prescribed to be taken over time and have been shown to be effective in treating symptoms of depression in clinical trials lasting 4-6 weeks.

Bupropion does not typically cause weight gain. In fact, many users lose weight when taking the medication and weight loss is a documented side effect of bupropion.

Seizure disorder or taking drugs that lower the seizure threshold (eg, antipsychotics, antidepressants, theophylline or corticosteroids) are both well documented bupropion risks. There is an increased risk of hypertension if bupropion is used along with monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs). Risk of suicidal thoughts has been documented in children and young adults who take bupropion. You should not take bupropion if you are breastfeeding. This list is not exhaustive. Prepare to share with your healthcare provider your health history, medical conditions and list all prescription and over-the-counter medicines and other products you take.

Some healthcare providers prescribe bupropion off-label to treat other mental health conditions, such as the eating disorders bulimia or anorexia and ADHD.

In some instances, healthcare professionals have practiced prescribing bupropion to treat bipolar disorder. However, the FDA warns that psychosis may occur when people with bipolar disorder take a daily dose of bupropion.

Talk to your healthcare provider about drug information for bupropion. Certain people may be at higher risk for adverse effects from bupropion. Bupropion does not treat all mental health conditions. Work with your healthcare provider to determine if bupropion is right for you. In some instances, risk of suicidal thoughts increased in children and young adults who take bupropion. You should not take bupropion if you are breastfeeding. Additionally, though overall risk of seizures is low, people with a history of head injury or seizures may be at higher risk for seizures. Patients over 50 are at a higher risk for angle-closure glaucoma while taking bupropion. Contact your healthcare provider for any new or worsening symptoms while taking bupropion.

Consultation with a psychiatrist or other qualified psychiatry provider online through our platform. If prescribed bupropion, genuine bupropion xl will be shipped to you discreetly at the cadence you choose. You’ll have ongoing check-ins with a healthcare provider to evaluate whether your treatment plan is working.