Bupropion Hydrochloride

Smoke, Reducing diet, Seasonal Affective Disorder + 5 more

Treatment

4 FDA approvals

20 Active Studies for Bupropion Hydrochloride

What is Bupropion Hydrochloride

Bupropion

The Generic name of this drug

Treatment Summary

Bupropion (brand name Wellbutrin) is an antidepressant that works by blocking the reuptake of norepinephrine and dopamine in the brain, prolonging their action. It is used to treat major depressive disorder (MDD), seasonal affective disorder (SAD), and to help people quit smoking. Unlike most other antidepressants, bupropion does not cause sexual side effects, sedation, or weight gain. Bupropion is also sometimes used in combination with naltrexone to help people with chronic weight management issues by increasing the firing rate of certain neurons in the brain that regulate appetite.

Wellbutrin

is the brand name

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Bupropion Hydrochloride Overview & Background

Brand Name

Generic Name

First FDA Approval

How many FDA approvals?

Wellbutrin

Bupropion

1986

741

Approved as Treatment by the FDA

Bupropion, also known as Wellbutrin, is approved by the FDA for 4 uses which include Smoke and Smoking Cessation .

Smoke

Smoking Cessation

Depression

Obesity

Used to treat Obesity in combination with Naltrexone

Effectiveness

How Bupropion Hydrochloride Affects Patients

Bupropion is an antidepressant medication that works differently from other antidepressants. It is a weaker inhibitor of norepinephrine and dopamine, and does not inhibit monoamine oxidase. Bupropion has mild stimulant effects, which could make it habit-forming. It can also lower the seizure threshold and increase blood pressure, so it should not be taken by those with existing seizure or hypertension conditions. Clinical trials suggest that bupropion can increase systolic blood pressure by 1.3 mmHg on average.

How Bupropion Hydrochloride works in the body

Bupropion is a drug that increases the effects of certain brain chemicals, like norepinephrine and dopamine. It is used to treat depression, help with smoking cessation, and can even aid in weight management. Bupropion works by blocking the enzymes that absorb these brain chemicals after they are released. This means the effects of these chemicals last longer. It does not have any serious side effects, such as weight gain or sexual side effects, like other antidepressants. When used for smoking cessation, bupropion mimics the effects of nicotine and can help people fight cravings. When used for weight loss, bupropion works

When to interrupt dosage

The proposed dosage of Bupropion Hydrochloride is contingent upon the diagnosed condition, including Depressive Bipolar Disorder, Depression and Disease. The measure of dosage differs, in line with the mode of administration (e.g. Tablet, extended release or Tablet, film coated, extended release) depicted in the table underneath.

Condition

Dosage

Administration

Obesity

, 174.0 mg, 348.0 mg, 522.0 mg, 150.0 mg, 100.0 mg, 75.0 mg, 200.0 mg, 300.0 mg, 450.0 mg, 90.0 mg, 8.0 mg

, Oral, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Occlusive dressing technique, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Occlusive dressing technique, Tablet - Occlusive dressing technique, Tablet, film coated - Occlusive dressing technique, Kit

Reducing diet

, 174.0 mg, 348.0 mg, 522.0 mg, 150.0 mg, 100.0 mg, 75.0 mg, 200.0 mg, 300.0 mg, 450.0 mg, 90.0 mg, 8.0 mg

, Oral, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Occlusive dressing technique, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Occlusive dressing technique, Tablet - Occlusive dressing technique, Tablet, film coated - Occlusive dressing technique, Kit

Seasonal Affective Disorder

, 174.0 mg, 348.0 mg, 522.0 mg, 150.0 mg, 100.0 mg, 75.0 mg, 200.0 mg, 300.0 mg, 450.0 mg, 90.0 mg, 8.0 mg

, Oral, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Occlusive dressing technique, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Occlusive dressing technique, Tablet - Occlusive dressing technique, Tablet, film coated - Occlusive dressing technique, Kit

Mood Disorders

, 174.0 mg, 348.0 mg, 522.0 mg, 150.0 mg, 100.0 mg, 75.0 mg, 200.0 mg, 300.0 mg, 450.0 mg, 90.0 mg, 8.0 mg

, Oral, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Occlusive dressing technique, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Occlusive dressing technique, Tablet - Occlusive dressing technique, Tablet, film coated - Occlusive dressing technique, Kit

Smoking Cessation

, 174.0 mg, 348.0 mg, 522.0 mg, 150.0 mg, 100.0 mg, 75.0 mg, 200.0 mg, 300.0 mg, 450.0 mg, 90.0 mg, 8.0 mg

, Oral, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Occlusive dressing technique, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Occlusive dressing technique, Tablet - Occlusive dressing technique, Tablet, film coated - Occlusive dressing technique, Kit

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

, 174.0 mg, 348.0 mg, 522.0 mg, 150.0 mg, 100.0 mg, 75.0 mg, 200.0 mg, 300.0 mg, 450.0 mg, 90.0 mg, 8.0 mg

, Oral, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Occlusive dressing technique, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Occlusive dressing technique, Tablet - Occlusive dressing technique, Tablet, film coated - Occlusive dressing technique, Kit

Smoke

, 174.0 mg, 348.0 mg, 522.0 mg, 150.0 mg, 100.0 mg, 75.0 mg, 200.0 mg, 300.0 mg, 450.0 mg, 90.0 mg, 8.0 mg

, Oral, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Occlusive dressing technique, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Occlusive dressing technique, Tablet - Occlusive dressing technique, Tablet, film coated - Occlusive dressing technique, Kit

Depression

, 174.0 mg, 348.0 mg, 522.0 mg, 150.0 mg, 100.0 mg, 75.0 mg, 200.0 mg, 300.0 mg, 450.0 mg, 90.0 mg, 8.0 mg

, Oral, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Occlusive dressing technique, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Occlusive dressing technique, Tablet - Occlusive dressing technique, Tablet, film coated - Occlusive dressing technique, Kit

Warnings

Bupropion Hydrochloride Contraindications

Condition

Risk Level

Notes

Bulimia Nervosa

Do Not Combine

ethanol

Do Not Combine

Hypertensive disease

Do Not Combine

Anorexia Nervosa

Do Not Combine

abrupt cessation of barbiturates

Do Not Combine

Pulse Frequency

Do Not Combine

Pulse Frequency

Do Not Combine

Pulse Frequency

Do Not Combine

Pulse Frequency

Do Not Combine

Epilepsy

Do Not Combine

abrupt cessation of antiepileptic drugs

Do Not Combine

Benzodiazepines

Do Not Combine

Pulse Frequency

Do Not Combine

Anorexia Nervosa

Do Not Combine

Anorexia Nervosa

Do Not Combine

There are 20 known major drug interactions with Bupropion Hydrochloride.

Common Bupropion Hydrochloride Drug Interactions

Drug Name

Risk Level

Description

4-Methoxyamphetamine

Major

The metabolism of 4-Methoxyamphetamine can be decreased when combined with Bupropion.

5-methoxy-N,N-dimethyltryptamine

Major

The metabolism of 5-methoxy-N,N-dimethyltryptamine can be decreased when combined with Bupropion.

Acebutolol

Major

The metabolism of Acebutolol can be decreased when combined with Bupropion.

Acetaminophen

Major

The metabolism of Acetaminophen can be decreased when combined with Bupropion.

Almotriptan

Major

The metabolism of Almotriptan can be decreased when combined with Bupropion.

Bupropion Hydrochloride Toxicity & Overdose Risk

Overdosing on aripiprazole may lead to seizures, hallucinations, fainting, unusually fast heartbeat, and sudden stoppage of the heart.

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Bupropion Hydrochloride Novel Uses: Which Conditions Have a Clinical Trial Featuring Bupropion Hydrochloride?

Presently, there are 490 active clinical trials investigating the capacities of Bupropion Hydrochloride in treating Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Depression and Smoking Cessation.

Condition

Clinical Trials

Trial Phases

Smoking Cessation

104 Actively Recruiting

Early Phase 1, Phase 4, Not Applicable, Phase 3, Phase 2, Phase 1

Depression

213 Actively Recruiting

Phase 3, Phase 2, Not Applicable, Phase 4, Phase 1, Early Phase 1

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

63 Actively Recruiting

Not Applicable, Phase 3, Phase 4, Phase 1, Phase 2

Obesity

45 Actively Recruiting

Phase 2, Not Applicable, Phase 4, Phase 3, Phase 1

Mood Disorders

16 Actively Recruiting

Early Phase 1, Phase 2, Phase 4, Not Applicable, Phase 1, Phase 3

Seasonal Affective Disorder

0 Actively Recruiting

Smoke

0 Actively Recruiting

Reducing diet

0 Actively Recruiting

Bupropion Hydrochloride Reviews: What are patients saying about Bupropion Hydrochloride?

5

Patient Review

10/15/2022

Bupropion Hydrochloride for Depression

Though it took a little while to start working, I stuck with the medication and I'm really glad that I did. It's made such a difference in my day-to-day life; things that used to feel like a drag now don't phase me. If you're considering this treatment, just be patient for a couple of weeks and you'll see the benefits too.

4.3

Patient Review

11/11/2022

Bupropion Hydrochloride for Depression

I experienced fantastic results with this treatment, but unfortunately had to discontinue use because it was causing severe hair loss.

3.7

Patient Review

9/19/2022

Bupropion Hydrochloride for Depression

I didn't feel like this worked as well for me as the regular Wellbutrin 100mg. I think it's because it's a generic brand; when it comes to depression, I need something that packs more of a punch.

2.7

Patient Review

5/1/2022

Bupropion Hydrochloride for Depression

I didn't find that this addition to my Prozac increased my sex drive as I'd hoped.

2

Patient Review

5/5/2022

Bupropion Hydrochloride for Depression

I experienced a range of unpleasant side effects from this treatment that made it not worth continuing for me.

2

Patient Review

6/5/2022

Bupropion Hydrochloride for Depression

I had a bad reaction when I mixed these two drugs. My heart was racing and it felt like my blood vessels were going to burst.
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Patient Q&A Section about bupropion hydrochloride

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

What does bupropion hydrochloride do?

"Bupropion hydrochloride (HCL) is an antidepressant used to help people quit smoking and to treat a variety of conditions, including depression and other mental/mood disorders. Antidepressants can help prevent suicidal thoughts/attempts and provide other important benefits."

Answered by AI

Is bupropion HCl the same as Wellbutrin?

"The brand name for bupropion HCl sustained-release tablets is Wellbutrin SR. It was approved by the U.S Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of major depressive disorder (MDD) in 1996. The brand name for bupropion HCl extended-release tablets is Wellbutrin XL."

Answered by AI

What are the side effects of bupropion?

"feeling restless, dizzy or light-headed;;

Dry mouth, sore throat, stuffy nose, ringing in the ears, blurred vision, nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, loss of appetite, constipation, sleep problems (insomnia), tremors, sweating, feeling anxious or nervous, fast heartbeats, confusion, agitation, hostility, feeling restless, dizzy or light-headed."

Answered by AI

Is Xanax the same as bupropion?

"Do Wellbutrin and Xanax treat the same thing?

Wellbutrin and Xanax are used to treat different types of mental illness/mood disorders. Wellbutrin is used to manage major depression and seasonal affective disorder. Xanax is used to treat panic attacks and anxiety disorders."

Answered by AI

Clinical Trials for Bupropion Hydrochloride

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Treatment for Multiple Sclerosis

18 - 65
All Sexes
Calgary, Canada

Canada has one of the highest rates of multiple sclerosis (MS). MS patients experience disabling motor, visual, and sensory symptoms, and a high risk of comorbid major depressive disorder (MDD) and severe fatigue. The lifetime prevalence of MDD in MS patients is about 50%, and nearly 90% experience severe fatigue, both of which are not responsive to typical treatments. Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) is a first line, Health Canada approved non-invasive neurostimulation treatment for MDD. rTMS induces electrical activity in the cortex using magnetic fields generated outside of the head to drive neuronal firing in the target site. However, MS is typically an exclusion criterion due to safety concerns. The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if repeated transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) can be used to treat depression symptoms in adults with multiple sclerosis (MS). rTMS is a non-invasive form of brain stimulation that uses magnetic pulses to stimulate specific parts of the brain. The main questions it aims to answer are: Is rTMS safe, tolerable, and feasible to deliver as a treatment for depression and fatigue symptoms in individuals with MS? Does rTMS show preliminary effectiveness in improving depression and fatigue symptoms in this population? Researchers will determine whether rTMS treatment improves mood, fatigue, and cognition across time points (baseline, after treatment, and 4-week follow-up). Participants will: Complete screening, questionnaires, clinical assessments, cognitive tests, a brain MRI to help tailor the TMS treatment, and receive daily TMS sessions for 5 consecutive days, including: Pre-TMS brain mapping, five rTMS treatments (3 minutes) per day, separated by one hour. A safety and tolerability questionnaire will be administered daily. Complete post-treatment assessments (questionnaires, cognitive tests, psychiatric evaluation). Complete a 4-week follow-up visit, in person or virtually. Wear a fitness tracking watch during the study so researchers can collect activity data remotely. About 20 people will take part in this study through the University of Calgary.

Phase 1
Waitlist Available

Foothills Medical Centre

Adrianna Giuffre, PhD.

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Treatment for Catatonia

Any Age
All Sexes
Philadelphia, PA

The goal of this clinical trial is to improve how electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) stimulation settings are chosen. Researchers will use real-time brain monitoring to measure both seizures and a recently identified brain event called cortical spreading depolarization (CSD). The main questions it aims to answer are: What is the best way to increase ECT stimulation settings? How do different pulse settings affect the brain's response? Can certain settings produce CSD without causing a seizure? Participants already receiving ECT as part of their care will take part. They will be assigned to one of two groups: Index ECT group: Participants starting ECT will receive different standard titration approaches. Maintenance ECT group: Participants receiving ongoing ECT will undergo a brief, low-dose stimulation test before treatment. All participants will be monitored using brain physiology (EEG and blood flow) and symptom scales during treatment.

Waitlist Available
Has No Placebo

Pennsylvania Hospital

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Treatment for Depression

20 - 50
All Sexes
Winston-Salem, NC

The goal of this clinical trial is to determine if alpha phase-locked auditory stimulation can improve sleep in people with insomnia and depression. The main goals of the pilot study are the following: Determine whether alpha phase-locked auditory stimulation (active stimulation) improves objective and subjective sleep in individuals with insomnia and depression. The study team hypothesizes that active auditory stimulation will reduce objective and subjective sleep onset latency (SL) and wake after sleep onset (WASO) compared to a sham stimulation. Participants will: * Wear Elemind Neuromod headband nightly for 4 weeks (1 week baseline, 1 week active/sham stimulation, 1 week washout, and 1 week opposite condition - active/sham stimulation) * Wear actigraphy watch for duration of the study * Complete questionnaires regarding their sleep, mood, and satisfaction with the device

Waitlist Available
New This Month

Wake Forest University Health Sciences

Ruth Benca, MD, PhD

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Kurvelo for Irritability in Adolescents

12 - 16
Female
Chapel Hill, NC

Purpose: Risk of severe psychopathology increases dramatically during adolescence, especially for females. Changes in ovarian steroids across the menstrual cycle produce windows of vulnerability to mood disturbances, particularly during the abrupt withdrawal of estradiol (E2) and progesterone (P4) prior to menses onset. Irrefutable evidence links stress with affective symptoms, potentially mediated by E2-related modifications of frontolimbic connectivity and prefrontal gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) inhibitory signaling. The primary objective of this project is to empirically test the impact of E2 and P4 change on vulnerable brain networks associated with irritability and other depressive symptoms in female adolescents at risk of suicide. Participants: The investigators will enroll 50 female adolescents ages 12-16 who are at risk of suicide (i.e., moderate depressive symptoms), and are eligible to receive oral contraceptives and undergo MRI imaging. Procedure: Using a randomized, placebo-controlled, cross-over design, participants will be studied under two conditions: 8 weeks of E2 and P4 stabilization (continuous combined oral contraceptive (COC) to prevent perimenstrual withdrawal) and 8 weeks of placebo, with a 1-month washout after each condition. Each condition will include: 1) daily samples of E2 and P4 urinary metabolites, 2) daily symptom ratings(e.g., irritability, negative affect and suicidal thoughts and behaviors (STBs)), and 3) a neuroimaging session with MRI and magnetic resonance spectroscopy (MRS).

Phase 4
Waitlist Available

Biomedical Research Imaging Center (BRIC) at UNC (+1 Sites)

Elizabeth Andersen, PhD

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Treatment for Weight Loss

18+
All Sexes
Birmingham, AL

This study is a single-site, pilot randomized factorial trial designed to evaluate the feasibility, acceptability, participant perceptions and preliminary effects of a multi-component behavioral intervention to support weight loss maintenance following discontinuation of GLP-1 and other anti-obesity medications. The intervention includes a standardized 10-week foundational weight loss maintenance program combined with candidate support components, including medically tailored meals, YMCA membership, and a structured mind-based program. Participants will be randomized using a 2 × 2 × 2 factorial design and followed for six months. Findings from this pilot study will inform optimization of a scalable intervention for future clinical trials.

Waitlist Available
Has No Placebo

University of Alabama at Birmingham

Holly Wyatt, MD

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Treatment for Depression

18 - 65
All Sexes
San Diego, CA

Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic stimulation (rTMS) is an FDA-approved therapy for treatment resistant depression (TRD) that involves brief magnetic stimulation pulses on the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex (DLPFC) brain region. But studies of rTMS alone show remission rates of \~30%. Additionally, rTMS has not been shown to improve cognitive functioning that may be an independent factor predicting treatment success. This study will develop a novel multimodal treatment, which combines intermittent theta burst stimulation (iTBS) - a type of rTMS with digital mindfulness training to engage brain plasticity, enhance cognition and alleviate depression symptoms in individuals with TRD.

Phase 2
Recruiting

UC San Diego Health Psychiatry

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Tocilizumab for Depression

18 - 70
All Sexes
New York, NY

The proposed study aims to establish the feasibility and safety of subcutaneous tocilizumab, a monoclonal antibody (mAb) against interleukin (IL)-6 receptor, in adults with Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) and evidence of peripheral immune activation. IL-6 is a pro-inflammatory cytokine implicated in the pathophysiology of depression. The investigators hypothesize that neutralizing peripheral immune signaling via IL-6 receptor blockade with tocilizumab will improve neural and behavioral measures of reward processing. This is an open-label, proof-of concept, trial in which up to N=20 adults with MDD meeting a specific immune enrichment criterion will receive open-label tocilizumab over 8 weeks. A healthy control (HC) group (N=20) will undergo baseline neuroimaging and blood-based biomarker assessment without receiving the study drug to aid interpretation of findings. Blood-based immune markers and brain MRI scans (including task-based reward activation and resting-state functional connectivity) will be assessed at baseline for all participants and again post treatment for the MDD group.

Phase 2
Recruiting

Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

James Murrough

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