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Wellbutrin SR Side Effects

Side Effects to Report

Some side effects of Wellbutrin SR should be reported to your healthcare provider. These include, but are not limited to:
 
  • Seizures (see Wellbutrin Seizures)
  • Suicidal thoughts or behavior (see Wellbutrin SR and Suicide)
  • Anxiety, agitation, or panic attacks
  • Hostility or aggressiveness
  • Engaging in unusual or dangerous activities
  • Restlessness or an inability to sit still
  • Extreme elation or feelings of happiness that may switch back and forth with a depressed or sad mood
  • Other unusual changes in behavior
  • Hallucinations
  • A fast heart rate
  • Chest palpitations
  • Difficulty sleeping
  • Feelings of internal jitteriness or restlessness
  • Signs of an allergic reaction, including:
 
    • An unexplained rash
    • Hives
    • Itching
    • Unexplained swelling
    • Wheezing
    • Difficulty breathing or swallowing.
 

Rare Wellbutrin SR Side Effects

Rare side effects of Wellbutrin SR occur in less than 1 percent of people taking the medication. Because they are so uncommon, it is difficult to tell whether these side effects are because of the medication or something else.
 
Some of these rare side effects include, but are not limited to:
 
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD
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