Bupropion (generic for Wellbutrin®)
FDA Approved
Bupropion (generic for Wellbutrin®)
- Bupropion Hydrochloride ()
Generic For Wellbutrin®
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Seamless transfer process. Our pharmacist will coordinate with your current pharmacy or provider to transfer your prescription.
Better for the planet. Our pharmacy will send your prescription refills in plastic-free, compostable pouches.
Stress-free refills. Our care team will help manage your refills and prescription renewals, so you don't have to worry about running out of pills.
Satisfaction guarantee. If your care needs aren't being met, our care team is here and eager to help! If you're not satisfied, we can transfer your prescription back to your old pharmacy at any time.

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Frequently Asked Questions
Bupropion is the generic equivalent of Wellbutrin®. Bupropion sustained-release (SR) and bupropion extended-release (XL) are the generic equivalents of Wellbutrin SR and Wellbutrin XL, respectively.
A specific formulation of bupropion (Zyban®) can also be used for smoking cessation. This formulation is NOT interchangeable with bupropion (Wellbutrin®).
By law, a generic drug must be the same as its brand name counterpart in terms of active ingredient, dosage, safety, effectiveness, strength, stability, and quality. A generic may, however, differ in its inactive ingredients (i.e. flavoring, fillers, and preservatives).
Bupropion (Wellbutrin®) does come with serious warnings. These include:
Increased risk of suicidal thoughts or actions and unusual changes in mood*
Seizures—people with a history of anorexia nervosa (eating disorder) or bulimia seen to be more likely to get seizures when taking this drug
High blood pressure (hypertension)
Manic episodes or hypomania in patients with bipolar disorder
Angle-closure glaucoma, eye pain
Psychosis and other neuropsychiatric reactions
If any of the above concern you, speak with your healthcare professional about your perceived risk and other treatment options that exist.
*This warning is a boxed warning. A boxed warning is the most serious type of medication warning assigned by the FDA.
Bupropion is a norepinephrine-dopamine reuptake inhibitor (NDRI). How it works isn’t fully understood. It may work by blocking the brain’s absorption of norepinephrine and dopamine, “feed good” chemicals in your brain. The end result? An increased level of norepinephrine and dopamine in your brain, which is thought to improve mood.
The most common side effects of bupropion include:
Agitation or restlessness
Dry mouth
Constipation
Headache, migraine
Nausea/vomiting
Dizziness
Sweating
Tremor
Trouble sleeping or insomnia
Blurred vision
Increased heart rate (tachycardia)
Side effects may improve over time as your body adjusts to the medicine.
This list doesn’t represent all possible side effects (or serious side effects) of bupropion. If you’re experiencing any ongoing, bothersome side effect(s), tell your healthcare provider right away.
If you’d like to learn more, speak with your doctor or pharmacist. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) also has a helpful medication guide for bupropion here.
Bupropion is FDA approved for the treatment of:
Major depressive disorder (MDD) or depression
Bupropion may be used off-label for:
Anti-depressant-induced sexual dysfunction
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
Obesity, weight loss
Seasonal affective disorder (SAD)
Bupropion can interact with some medicines and supplements. It’s always recommended to give both your doctor and pharmacy an updated list of everything you’re taking, so drug interactions can be identified.
Some medicines and supplements bupropion can interact with include:
SSRIs (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors): citalopram, sertraline (Zoloft®), fluoxetine, paroxetine
Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs): selegiline, phenelzine, linezolid, methylene blue, tranylcypromine, isocarboxazid
SNRIs (serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors): desvenlafaxine, venlafaxine, milnacipran
Arrhythmia medications: propafenone, flecainide
Alcohol
Tramadol
Cimetidine
St. John’s Wort
Bupropion (Zyban)
Anti-infectives: ritonavir, lopinavir, efavirenz
Benzodiazepines: lorazepam, alprazolam, diazepam
This list doesn’t represent all the drugs that may not be safe to take with bupropion. If you’re unsure whether a certain drug or supplement can be taken with bupropion, seek medical advice from your doctor or pharmacist. The FDA also has a helpful medication guide for bupropion here.
If you accidentally miss your dose of bupropion, skip the missed dose dose and take your next dose at the usual time. Don't take 2 doses at the same time or extra doses, as too much bupropion can raise the risk of seizures.
Bupropion may be taken with or without food.
During pregnancy: The safety of bupropion-use during pregnancy isn’t well established. Some research suggests bupropion may affect the unborn baby’s heart.
While breastfeeding: Bupropion can pass into breastmilk in small amounts.
It’s important to treat mental health-related conditions when pregnant or nursing, as untreated depression, anxiety, or other mental illnesses can harm both you and baby. Always let your provider know if you’re pregnant or breastfeeding, so you can discuss the risks and benefits of starting or continuing bupropion.
It’s recommended to avoid or limit the use of alcohol when taking bupropion. Regular drinking can raise your risk of seizures
All prescriptions are filled at HealthHavenRx - our partner pharmacy and the only pharmacy that can fill prescriptions in our sustainable pouches! If you need to contact them, please call them at the number below.
HealthHavenRx
Toll-Free: 1-877-289-2839
1 Chestnut Street, Suite 3Y
Nashua, NH 03060
A prescription transfer is what happens when you switch pharmacies. During the transfer process our partner pharmacy will contact your existing pharmacy to move your prescription over.
For now, we partner with a cash-pay only pharmacy. In many situations the prices are less than your copay!
Not yet, but we're working on it! In the meantime, you can place and order and get a receipt from your account portal to send in for reimbursement.
Absolutely! Please email our pharmacy team at pharmacist@cabinethealth.com and we'll get right back to you.
Generally, our partner pharmacy can fill most non-controlled, oral dose prescriptions in Cabinet's compostable refill pouches. They currently do not fill liquid, cream, or compounded medications. We'll contact you directly if the pharmacy has any issue transferring your prescription.

by Joanna Tam, Lead Pharmacist, PharmD
Disclaimer: The information on this page is a summary and is not intended to cover all available information about this medication. It does not cover all possible uses, directions, precautions, drug interactions, or adverse effects and is not a substitute for the expertise and judgment of your healthcare professional. Consult your healthcare provider before starting or discontinuing any course of treatment.