Wellbutrin

Smoke, Reducing diet, Seasonal Affective Disorder + 5 more

Treatment

4 FDA approvals

20 Active Studies for Wellbutrin

What is Wellbutrin

Bupropion

The Generic name of this drug

Treatment Summary

Bupropion (also known as Wellbutrin®) is a medication used to treat Major Depressive Disorder (MDD), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), and to help people quit smoking. It works by blocking certain enzymes that cause the brain to absorb certain neurotransmitters, such as norepinephrine and dopamine, for a longer period of time. Unlike other antidepressants, Bupropion does not affect serotonin levels and is less likely to cause sexual side effects, sedation, or weight gain. Bupropion can also be used as an add-on medication when the first-line treatments of depression

Wellbutrin

is the brand name

Wellbutrin 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 Wellbutrin Affects Patients

Bupropion is a type of drug used to treat depression that is not related to other antidepressant medications. It helps balance the levels of dopamine and norepinephrine in the brain, but does not affect serotonin. Bupropion can cause stimulant effects in some people, making it potentially addictive. It can also lower the seizure threshold, making it dangerous for people with pre-existing seizure conditions. Finally, it can raise blood pressure, so it is not advised for those with high blood pressure or cardiovascular disease.

How Wellbutrin works in the body

Bupropion is a drug that works on two of our brain's neurotransmitters: norepinephrine and dopamine. It stops them from leaving the brain quickly, so that their effects can be felt for longer. This makes it useful for treating depression and helping with smoking cessation. When combined with naltrexone in the drug Contrave, bupropion is thought to work on the brain's appetite regulation pathways, reducing food intake and increasing energy expenditure.

When to interrupt dosage

The suggested measure of Wellbutrin is contingent upon the determined condition, for example, Depressive Bipolar Disorder, Depression and Disease. The amount as well changes according to the technique of delivery (e.g. Tablet, extended release or Tablet, film coated, extended release) presented in the table below.

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

Wellbutrin 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 Wellbutrin.

Common Wellbutrin 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.

Wellbutrin Toxicity & Overdose Risk

Symptoms of an overdose on this drug may include seizures, seeing and hearing things that are not real, passing out, rapid heartbeat, and heart failure.

Wellbutrin Novel Uses: Which Conditions Have a Clinical Trial Featuring Wellbutrin?

Currently, there are 490 active trials examining the effectiveness of Wellbutrin in treating Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Depression and aiding 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

Patient Q&A Section about wellbutrin

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

What are the mental side effects of Wellbutrin?

"Bupropion may cause people to feel agitated, irritable, or display other abnormal behaviors. It may also cause people to have suicidal thoughts or tendencies, or to become more depressed."

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What does Wellbutrin do to you?

"Bupropion is used to treat depression by restoring the balance of certain natural chemicals in your brain."

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What are the most common side effects of Wellbutrin?

"First week or two: headaches, dry mouth, nausea, dizziness, insomnia, constipation, sore throat, fast heartbeat. Other common side effects: abdominal pain, anxiety."

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What does Wellbutrin treat best?

"Bupropion is a medication used to treat depression. It is available under the brand names Aplenzin, Wellbutrin, Wellbutrin SR, and Wellbutrin XL."

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What does Wellbutrin do for you?

"Loss of interest or pleasure in activities.

Bupropion is an antidepressant medication that affects the brain. It is approved to treat major depressive disorder, seasonal affective disorder, and to help people quit smoking. Symptoms of depression include feeling sad, empty, or tearful, and loss of interest or pleasure in activities."

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What is the downside of Wellbutrin?

"Side effects that are commonly experienced by people who take WELLBUTRIN include feeling agitated, having a dry mouth, trouble sleeping, headaches/migraines, nausea/vomiting, constipation, trembling, feeling dizzy, sweating a lot, blurry vision, having a fast heart rate, feeling confused, being hostile, and having problems with hearing."

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Clinical Trials for Wellbutrin

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Psilocybin-Assisted Therapy for Depression and Alcoholism

18 - 65
All Sexes
Toronto, Canada

The goal of this clinical trial is to determine the safety and efficacy of psilocybin assisted Therapy (PAT) in individuals with comorbid Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) and Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD). The main question it aims to answer is: \- What is the feasibility and safety of administering PAT in adults with MDD-AUD by evaluating recruitment, retention, tolerability, and safety? Researchers will compare the psilocybin (25 mg) and placebo groups to see if there are any significant differences in frequency of dropouts or serious adverse events. Participants will: * be randomized to receive either psilocybin (25 mg) or placebo * visit the site (in-person and remotely) for a total of 14 times to complete study tasks * receive psilocybin-assisted therapy (PAT) at five various timepoints

Phase 2
Waitlist Available

Centre for Addiction and Mental Health

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Ketogenic Diet and Neuromodulation for Depression

18 - 65
All Sexes
Toronto, Canada

The goal of this clinical trial is to test whether combining a ketogenic diet (KD) with personalized, accelerated intermittent theta burst stimulation (iTBS) produces greater reductions in depressive symptoms than iTBS combined with a standard healthy diet in adults with treatment-resistant depression. The trial also aims to determine whether participants can feasibly follow a ketogenic diet during an accelerated iTBS treatment course and whether the diet produces measurable changes in ketone levels. Specifically, the study aims to determine whether the combined intervention: 1. Reduces depressive symptoms 2. Increases circulating ketone levels 3. Is feasible and tolerable during accelerated iTBS treatment Participants will begin either a KD or a Canadian Food Guide-aligned diet (CFGD) with a 3-week dietary lead-in period, after which they will undergo a course of personalized, accelerated iTBS while continuing their assigned diet. Before and after the iTBS treatment course, participants will complete clinical assessments, provide blood samples for metabolic testing, and undergo MRI scans to assess brain connectivity. Ketone levels will be measured daily throughout the 12-week dietary intervention. Within-group and between-group differences will be compared to characterize changes in clinical outcomes, metabolism, and brain functioning.

Waitlist Available
Has No Placebo

Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre

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Lumateperone for Depression and Childhood Trauma

21 - 70
All Sexes
Austin, TX

The purpose of this clinical research study is to understand how effective and safe an investigational study drug called lumateperone is and whether it works to reduce the severity of depressive symptoms in adults with Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) and early life trauma. The main questions it aims to answer are: Aim 1: To assess the efficacy of lumateperone 42 mg administered once daily compared with placebo in the treatment of patients with Major Depressive Disorder and early life abuse. Aim 2: To assess neurocircuitry encoding of threat and reward learning as predictors of lumateperone response and as mechanisms of treatment action, and assess the change from pre-dose to post-dose of task-evoked brain activation.

Phase 4
Waitlist Available

Health Discovery Building

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Psilocybin-assisted CBT for Depression

21 - 60
All Sexes
Los Angeles, CA

The primary objectives of this clinical investigation are to (1) determine the acceptability and feasibility of joining psilocybin-assisted therapy with cognitive-behavioral therapy (PA-CBT) for patients with depression, (2) optimize CBT to most effectively integrate the psilocybin experience with psychotherapy and (3) examine the clinical benefit of psilocybin as an adjunct to cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) for major depressive disorder. This study is a randomized, two-arm, fixed dose trial that will test the feasibility, acceptability, and participant and therapist adherence to PA-CBT. Both treatment arms will receive two doses of psilocybin (10mg and then 25mg, separated by one month). In Phase II, participants will be randomized (1:1) to either a 12-session PA-CBT or a 6-session standard psilocybin-assisted therapy (PAT) condition (3 hours of preparation plus 3 hours of supportive therapy integration following the psilocybin experiences).

Phase 1 & 2
Recruiting

UCLA Semel Institute

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