Bupropion (Oral Route)

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Bupropion (Oral Route)

Drug Information provided by: Micromedex

US Brand Names

  • Aplenzin
  • Budeprion SR
  • Budeprion XL
  • Buproban
  • Wellbutrin
  • Wellbutrin SR
  • Wellbutrin XL
  • Zyban

Description

Bupropion is used to treat mental depression. It is also used as part of a support program to help people stop smoking. This medicine may also be used to prevent depression in patients with seasonal affective disorder, which is sometimes called winter depression.

Bupropion is sold under different brand names for different uses. If you are already taking medicine for mental depression or to help you stop smoking, discuss this with your doctor before taking bupropion. It is very important that you receive only one prescription for bupropion at a time.

This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.

Before Using
DR600283 Portions of this document last updated: Dec. 1, 2011

Source: Drug Information provided by: Micromedex

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