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A healthcare provider may prescribe Wellbutrin XL® (bupropion XL) to help treat depression or prevent seasonal affective disorder. It belongs to a class of drugs called NDRIs that work by balancing dopamine and norepinephrine levels in the brain. Wellbutrin XL has been shown to be effective in improving depression symptoms and preventing relapses. It comes in the form of extended-release tablets and is available in two strengths.
 
(Click Wellbutrin XL for more information on how Wellbutrin XL helps to reduce depression symptoms and prevent relapses, what you must be aware of before starting treatment, and when and how to take the medication.)
 
Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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