Side Effects of Budeprion XL

Budeprion XL Drug Information

Side Effects of Budeprion XL: An Introduction

As with any medicine, side effects are possible with Budeprion XL^® (Wellbutrin XL^®). However, not everyone who takes Budeprion XL will experience side effects. In fact, most people tolerate the medication quite well. If side effects do occur, in most cases, they are minor and either require no treatment or can be easily treated by you or your healthcare provider.

(This article covers many, but not all, of the possible side effects with Budeprion XL. Your healthcare provider can discuss a more complete list of Budeprion XL side effects with you.)

Common Side Effects of Budeprion XL

Budeprion XL has been studied thoroughly in clinical trials, in which the side effects of a group of people taking the drug are documented and compared to another group not taking the medicine.

As a result, it is possible to see what side effects occur, how often they appear, and how they compare to the group not taking the medicine.

In these studies, the most common side effects of Budeprion XL include:

Headaches -- in up to 34 percent of people
Dry mouth -- up to 26 percent (see Wellbutrin XL and Dry Mouth)
Weight loss -- up to 23 percent (see Wellbutrin XL and Weight Loss)
Insomnia -- up to 20 percent (see Wellbutrin XL and Insomnia)
Nausea -- up to 13 percent
Sore throat or runny nose -- up to 13 percent
Constipation -- up to 9 percent
Upper respiratory tract infections (similar to the common cold) -- up to 9 percent
Anxiety -- up to 7 percent
Gas -- up to 6 percent
Dizziness -- up to 6 percent.

Other common side effects of Budeprion XL (occurring in 1 to 5 percent of people) include:

A sinus infection
Coughing
Loss of appetite
Shakiness (tremor)
Abnormal dreams
Muscle pain
Feeling jittery
Abdominal pain (stomach pain)
Agitation
Painful menstrual cramps
High blood pressure (hypertension)
Ringing in the ears (tinnitus).

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