Bupropion is a medication primarily used as an antidepressant and smoking cessation aid. It is an effective antidepressant on its own, but is also popular as an add-on medication in cases of incomplete response to first-line SSRI antidepressants. Bupropion is taken in tablet form and is available only by prescription in most countries.
Therapeutic Uses:
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Weight loss (in combination with Naltrexone) if BMI >30 kg/m2
- Major Depressive Disorder (MDD)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Synonyms
Wellbutrin, Elontril, Zyban