Wellbutrin Can It Treat Low Energy And Poor Focus?

 


Wellbutrin is an antidepressant that treats a number of conditions. It comes as an immediate-release, sustained-release, or extended-release tablet that is taken orally. 

One factor that makes Wellbutrin especially unique among antidepressants is that it doesn't tend to affect your libido and sexual function. In fact, it's often prescribed along with other antidepressants to help counter the sexual side effects, like loss of desire, found in other types.

side effects of wellbutrin
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Uses

Wellbutrin is approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat major depressive disorder (MDD) and seasonal affective disorder (SAD).1

Off-Label Uses

Wellbutrin is also used off-label to help with symptoms of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), bipolar disorder, anxiety, and obesity.2

Additionally, another brand of bupropion (the active ingredient in Wellbutrin) called Zyban is used to help people quit smoking. Other off-label uses sometimes include treatment for social anxiety disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and even some forms of nerve pain.

Before Taking

Wellbutrin is often used as a first-line antidepressant in the treatment of MDD and SAD. Your doctor will evaluate your symptoms and current health status to determine if Wellbutrin is right for you.

Precautions and Contraindications

Your doctor may not prescribe this drug if you have certain health conditions.1

  • You should not take Wellbutrin if you have an eating disorder, angle-closure glaucoma, or a seizure disorder.
  • People with bipolar disorder may be at an increased risk of experiencing manic, mixed, or hypomanic episodes after taking Wellbutrin. While bupropion is sometimes prescribed off-label to treat depressive episodes, it is not approved for the treatment of bipolar depression. Those with bipolar disorder may also have an increased risk of experiencing suicidal thoughts after taking Wellbutrin.
  • Your doctor may recommend a reduced dosage of the drug if you have a history of kidney problems, kidney disease, or liver problems.
  • Never take Wellbutrin if you have a known allergy to bupropion. You should contact emergency services immediately if you begin to experience allergic symptoms such as rash, swelling, hives, itching, and difficulty breathing.
  • Wellbutrin has not been established as safe for children.

It's not clear whether Wellbutrin is safe to take during pregnancy. In animal studies, there has been some evidence of adverse effects on the fetus, but we don't yet have enough data about its effect on humans. The potential benefits of continuing Wellbutrin during pregnancy may outweigh the possible risks, but this should be discussed closely with your doctor.

Wellbutrin can be present in breastmilk, so caution should be used by people who are breastfeeding. If you are lactating, your doctor can help you weigh your options.

Because older adults may have reduced kidney function, they may require smaller doses since the drug remains in the body longer.

Other NDRIs

Among antidepressants, bupropion is in a category all its own—it's the only medication in its class, called norepinephrine-dopamine reuptake inhibitors (NDRIs), that boosts the neurotransmitters norepinephrine and dopamine.1

By contrast, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) like Prozac (fluoxetine) and Zoloft (sertraline) affect serotonin, while serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs) such as Cymbalta (duloxetine) and Effexor (venlafaxine) boost norepinephrine and serotonin.


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