What are the long term side effects of Wellbutrin?

Some of these side effects, such as angle-closure glaucoma or heart attack, may have lifelong complications. Suicidality, worsening of depression, mood changes, mania, hostility, and other neuropsychiatric events can occur with the use of bupropion.

Can Wellbutrin make you feel worse?

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

What does bupropion do to the brain?

This medication works by improving your mood and your sense of well-being. This is achieved by restoring the chemical balance of dopamine and norepinephrine in the brain. Bupropion is also used off-label for the treatment of a variety of health conditions such as: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

How long can you take bupropion?

Most people take bupropion SR for 12 weeks. Your healthcare provider might prescribe bupropion for longer, if needed.

Can bupropion cause liver damage?

Bupropion therapy can be associated with transient, usually asymptomatic elevations in serum aminotransferase levels and has been linked to rare instances of clinically apparent acute liver injury.

Can Wellbutrin cause anger?

Wellbutrin may cause serious side effects, although most are rare. Serious side effects that have been reported with Wellbutrin SR and Wellbutrin XL include: anger* anxiety*

Can bupropion cause memory loss?

Tell your doctor right away if you have any serious side effects, including: fast/pounding/irregular heartbeat, mental/mood changes (such as anxiety, agitation, confusion, unusual behavior/thinking, memory loss), unusual weight loss or gain.

Is bupropion bad for your kidneys?

Kidney function: Bupropion is removed from the body by the kidneys. Decreased kidney function can cause this medication to build up in the body, causing side effects.