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Wellbutrin Uses & Side Effects

Wellbutrin is an oral anti-depressant. The generic form of Wellbutrin is bupropion hydrochloride. It is available in 150 mg and 300 mg pills in both sustained and extended release forms. Although it is effective in alleviating the symptoms of certain disorders, there are notable side effects to consider before taking the drug.

  1. Depression

    • Wellbutrin is used to treat major depressive disorder. It helps to alleviate the depressed mood, loss of interest, fatigue and difficulty concentrating associated with this disorder.

    Seasonal Affective Disorder

    • Wellbutrin helps to prevent Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). SAD involves major depressive episodes during the autumn and winter months.

    Suicide

    • Like other anti-depressants, there is a risk for increased suicidal thoughts and behaviors in children, teens and young adults who take Wellbutrin. These thoughts and behaviors may or may not have been present prior to the use of Wellbutrin.

    Insomnia

    • Difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep may result while taking Wellbutrin. Insomnia may go away if the dose is reduced and gradually elevated when needed.

    Headaches

    • A common side effect of Wellbutrin is headaches. Like all side effects, headaches generally go away as your body gets used to the drug.

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