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 | 16,586 | 1,505 | |
| Depressed mood | 1,956 | 885 | |
| Persistent depressive disorder (dysthymia) | 1,317 | 357 | |
| Mild depression | 717 | 77 | |
| Tobacco use disorder | 166 | 40 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Dry mouth | 116 | |
| Anxious mood | 75 | |
| Insomnia | 56 | |
| Weight gain | 56 | |
| Headaches | 50 | |
| Constipation | 43 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 311 | |
| Moderate | 413 | |
| Mild | 689 | |
| None | 1,342 |
Member evaluations
obxguzalu
evaluated on Dec 01, 2009
- Perceived effectiveness for depressed mood: Slight
- Side effects: None
GoldThreads
evaluated on Dec 19, 2009
- Perceived effectiveness for Treat my mood condition(s): Major
- Side effects: Severe
sailboatfun
evaluated on Dec 29, 2009
- Perceived effectiveness for depressed mood: Slight
- Side effects: None
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