Does Wellbrutin Have Any Connection With Bupropion?

Posted on Tue, 3 Jun 2014

Question: is wellbrutin have any connection with Bupropion? My oescription has well brutin in th it read pupropion

Answered by Dr. Sunil Gupta (20 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Wellbutrin is the brand name for bupropion

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

I read your query and a straight answer for your question is yes. Wellbutrin is the brand name of the medicine Bupropion. Bupropion is also available by other brand names like Zyban, Budeprion, etc.

Bupropion is an anti-depressant. It is used in treatment of depression, anxiety and smoking cessation. The starting dose is 150 mg/day.

Hope I have been able to answer your query. In case of any further questions, please feel free to ask. I would be glad to help you.

Best wishes,

Dr. Sunil Gupta

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