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I have been on Wellbutrin 150 mg x 6 weeks for quitting smoking. Quit x 25 days and no desire to resume!! Can I just stop taking it. Also I have noticed two side effects; heightened restless leg syndrome and itchy red swollen hands. Thanks for your reply
Hi thanks for asking question. Noted you are taking bupropion drug for quit smoking. It is drug mainly used in depression.
Yes it has side effects like rash, restlessness and also dry mouth , anxiety , constipation etc.... According to few reaserach it can also lead seizure.
So while using this drug follow up to doctor necessary with constant observation...
Hope your concern solved. Take care.
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Is Wellbutrin Necessary To Quit Smoking?
Hi thanks for asking question. Noted you are taking bupropion drug for quit smoking. It is drug mainly used in depression. Yes it has side effects like rash, restlessness and also dry mouth , anxiety , constipation etc.... According to few reaserach it can also lead seizure. So while using this drug follow up to doctor necessary with constant observation... Hope your concern solved. Take care.