Medications
 
 

Welbutin

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 Wellbutrin? Welbutin is a common misspelling of Wellbutrin.
 
People who have depression may benefit from using Wellbutrin® (bupropion hydrochloride). This prescription medication works by affecting specific brain chemicals (such as norepinephrine and dopamine). Most people tolerate Wellbutrin well; and even when side effects occur, they are usually minor and are easily treated by you or your healthcare provider. Some side effects of Wellbutrin include nausea, insomnia, and weight loss. Wellbutrin comes in the form of a tablet, and it is usually taken two to four times daily.
 
(Click Wellbutrin for more information on how Wellbutrin works, a more complete list of potential side effects to look out for, and important things to tell your healthcare provider before starting the medication.)
 
Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD