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When you have depression, nothing is more important than getting effective treatment. Clinical studies prove that WELLBUTRIN XL effectively treats depression so you can feel like yourself again. In addition, continued use (if recommended by your doctor) can lower your chances of becoming depressed in the future. It's also nice to know that WELLBUTRIN XL has a low risk of sexual side effects and a low risk of weight gain.

If your doctor has prescribed WELLBUTRIN XL for you, you are not alone. Doctors have prescribed WELLBUTRIN XL for millions of patients. In fact, the active ingredient in WELLBUTRIN XL is prescribed more by psychiatrists than any other antidepressant.

Whether you are just getting started, or if you are already taking WELLBUTRIN XL, there are useful information and treatment tips that you can follow to help you get better and help you keep feeling better in the future. Click on the links to the left to learn more.




WELLBUTRIN XL is not for everyone. There is a risk of seizure with WELLBUTRIN XL which increases with higher doses. Taking more than 450 mg/day increases the chance of serious side effects. Don't use it if you've had a seizure or eating disorder, or if you abruptly stop using alcohol or sedatives. Don't take with MAOIs, or medicines that contain bupropion. When used with a nicotine patch or alone, there is a risk of increased blood pressure, sometimes severe. To reduce risk of serious side effects, tell your doctor if you have liver or kidney problems. Other side effects may include weight loss, dry mouth, nausea, difficulty sleeping, dizziness, sore throat, constipation, or flatulence.

WELLBUTRIN XL is approved only for adults 18 years and over. In some children, teens, and young adults, antidepressants increase suicidal thoughts or actions. Whether or not you are taking antidepressants, you or your family should call the doctor right away if you have worsening depression, thoughts of suicide, or sudden or severe changes in mood or behavior, especially at the beginning of treatment or after a change in dose (see Medication Guide: Antidepressant Medicines, Depression and Other Serious Mental Illnesses, and Suicidal Thoughts or Actions).

Antidepressant Medication Guide and Patient Information for WELLBUTRIN XL
Antidepressant Medication Guide and Patient Information for WELLBUTRIN XL® (bupropion HCl extended-release tablets), is provided in Adobe's Portable Document Format (PDF). To view these documents you will need Adobe Acrobat Reader; if you do not have it, follow the link to download a copy.
Complete Prescribing Information for WELLBUTRIN XL® (bupropion HCl extended-release tablets).
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