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Wellbutrin^® (bupropion hydrochloride) is approved to treat the symptoms of depression. Because this prescription medication is a norepinephrine and dopamine reuptake inhibitor (NDRI), it may affect several chemicals in the brain, including dopamine and norepinephrine. Wellbutrin comes in the form of a tablet that is usually taken two to four times a day. Taking Wellbutrin at bedtime may cause insomnia. If you are having trouble sleeping, try taking your last Wellbutrin dose a little earlier. There is currently a generic version of Wellbutrin available.

(For the complete eMedTV article on this drug, click Wellbutrin. This article offers an in-depth look at how Wellbutrin works, and also offers tips on when and how to take the medication.)