What is Bupropion?
CATEGORY: Prescription Drugs
TYPES:Generic: BupropionBrand:
Bupropion is a type of antidepressant. It may be used to treat certain types of depression, such as major depressive disorder and seasonal affective disorder. It may also be used to help quit smoking and for the treatment of attention-deficit/hyperactivity and bipolar disorders.
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How do members experience Bupropion?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Major depressive disorder | 16,584 | 1,506 | |
| Depressed mood | 1,955 | 885 | |
| Persistent depressive disorder (dysthymia) | 1,318 | 358 | |
| Mild depression | 717 | 77 | |
| Tobacco use disorder | 166 | 40 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Dry mouth | 116 | |
| Anxious mood | 75 | |
| Weight gain | 57 | |
| Insomnia | 56 | |
| Headaches | 50 | |
| Constipation | 43 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 311 | |
| Moderate | 413 | |
| Mild | 690 | |
| None | 1,342 |
Member evaluations
FlameKeeper
evaluated on Apr 26, 2022
- Perceived effectiveness for fatigue: Can't tell
- Side effects: None
thinkbynumbers
evaluated on Apr 08, 2021
- Perceived effectiveness for persistent depressive disorder (dysthymia): Moderate
- Side effects: Mild
bearhug
evaluated on Nov 21, 2020
- Perceived effectiveness for major depressive disorder: Major
- Side effects: None
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