Wellbutrin Questions

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  1. Does Wellbutrin cause fatigue?

    Wellbutrin does cause fatique. It is recommended that you do no operate a motor vehicle or heavy machinery until you known how you are going to react to the medication.
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  2. Does Wellbutrin cause weight loss?

    No weight loss isn't a side effect caused by Wellbutrin. However many doctors believe when some patients become less depressed they eat less and therefore lose weight. You may want to consult with your doctor to make sure your weight loss isn't dangerous to your health.
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  3. Is there a generic for Wellbutrin?

    When getting a generic for Wellbutrin, make sure they are giving you buPROPion, as mention above. Many pharmacies well give buDEPrion instead but my doctor says there's a big difference between the two and he has no idea why pharmacies continue to do this.
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  4. What is the recommended dosage of Wellbutrin?

    Wellbutrin is an antidepressant used to treat major depressive disorder. The most common dosage is 300mg a day spaced out over three doses of 100mg each. When starting a patient on Wellbutrin, the physician may start with only two doses of 100mg a day and work the patient up to three doses a day...
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  5. What are the withdrawal symptoms of Wellbutrin?

    Withdrawl symptoms associated with Wellbutrin include lack of coordination, migraines or hadaches, tingling, fatigue, hostility, irritability, paranoia, emotional states, depersonalization, over reaction to normal situations, and severe internal restlessness, nausea, flatulence, diarrhea, indigestion...
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  6. Can Wellbutrin and Zoloft be taken together?

    Wellbutrin and Zoloft can be taken teogether if prescribed by a physician. Wellbutrin helps increase the amount of norepinephrine and dopamine. Zoloft helps increase the amount of seratonin produced by the brain. These two medications are only prescribed together in certain circumstances.
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  7. What sizes mg does Wellbutrin come in?

    Welbutrin is marketed by GlaxoSmithKline and is used primarily used to treat depression and in some cases ADHD. It is FDA approved and comes in many doses. These doses are standard tablets of 75mg and 100 mg. There is also 100mg, 150mg and 200mg sustained release tablets.
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  8. Can you drink alcohol while on Wellbutrin?

    Drinking while on Wellbutrin can cause harmful side effects. Alcohol can negate the effects of Wellbutrin; it may cause you to become psychotic or destructive. You should speak to your doctor if you drink while taking any drugs.
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  9. Can Wellbutrin and Prozac be taken together?

    Yes Wellbutrin and Prozac can be combined in a treatment for mild to severe depresion. You will need to be closely monitored by you're Dr. And make sure to report any and all side affects, whether you think they are important or not. These drugs are given in combination sometimes to counteract the sexual side affects of Prozac...
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  10. Is taking Wellbutrin safe?

    Of course the best person to ask about the safety of a medication is your doctor. But it's true that many doubt how safe it is to use Wellbutrin due to the long list of side-effects that may result. Some of these side effects are agitation, hypertension, anxiety, and dry mouth...
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  11. Does Wellbutrin cause weight gain?

    Wellbutrin seems to cause weight gain in some people and weight loss in others. After reading up on it in medical forums and other sites it seems to me that it is more common to experience weight loss than weight gain. Another serious side effect apears to go hand in hand with the weight fluctuation as well...
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  12. Can Wellbutrin and Effexor be taken together?

    Wellbutrin and Effexor can be taken together and have no interaction to one another. Typically Effoxor is given in a low dose in addition to a higher dosage of Wellbutrin.
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  13. Are Wellbutrin and bupropion the same?

    Yes, Bupropion is the generic form of the better known Wellbutrin. It is the same medication. Some may feel that Wellbutrin has worked better, but in fact it is the same medication with no brand attached to the name. Once a drug's patent expires the generic form can come into the market for a lot less money and works the same way the name brand...
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  14. What are the effects of quitting Wellbutrin?

    If you are taking the prescription drug Wellbutrin and if you or your physician is considering taking you off the drug there might be symptoms of withdrawal this all depends on the person and the amount of time you have been taking it. Some of the withdrawal symptoms can be diarrhea, shaking, tingling...
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  15. Is Wellbutrin safe during a pregnancy?

    Though in the past Wellbutrin was believed to be linked to malformations of newborn infants. Recent studies, though, have suggested different results and have even supported the use of Wellbutrin during pregnancy. This has led specialists to report that Wellbutrin is a possible option for women who are...
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  16. Do you need a prescription for Wellbutrin?

    Yes, Wellbutrin is a prescription drug and can only be obtained by seeing your doctor. Drugs like wellbutrin can be dangerous if not taken in the right way. wellbutrin is used to treat specific mental and mood disorders and if abused can cause more problem than it is meant to fix...
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  17. Does Wellbutrin cause hair loss?

    All drugs carry the potential risk of side effects, and Wellbutrin is no exception to that rule. There are a variety of side effects that you may experience while taking Wellbutrin, thankfully one of them is not hair loss. While not all people who take the drug will experience side effects some of the...
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  18. How much does Wellbutrin cost?

    Wellbutrin is fairly expensive to the average person. A bottle of Wellbutrin typically ranges from about $200 to $300 for a supply of a month or so. The higher mg the Wellbutrin is, the higher price it is most likely going to be.
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  19. Can Wellbutrin and Xanax be taken together?

    You may experience a drug interaction if you take Wellbutrin and Xanax. You may experience an increase in potential side effects like confusion and memory loss. Your doctor may adjust your dosage to counteract the side effect risk.
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  20. Is Wellbutrin used for bipolar disorder?

    Wellbutrin is not the same as any other anti depressant. It is used for bipolar disorder. It is also used to help people quit smoking but it is sold under a different name.
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