Wellbutrin
Wellbutrin is bupropion 150mg and 300mg tablets used for depression and to help people stop smoking, sold in packs of 20 to 270.
All strengths and pack prices
| Strength | Pack | Price | Per tablet |
|---|---|---|---|
| 150mg | 30 tablets | $42.00 | $1.40 |
| 150mg | 60 tablets | $81.00 | $1.35 |
| 150mg | 90 tablets | $117.90 | $1.31 |
| 150mg | 120 tablets | $141.60 | $1.18 |
| 150mg | 270 tablets | $286.20 | $1.06 |
| 300mg | 20 tablets | $58.60 | $2.93 |
| 300mg | 30 tablets | $77.40 | $2.58 |
| 300mg | 60 tablets | $141.00 | $2.35 |
| 300mg | 90 tablets | $192.60 | $2.14 |
| 300mg | 120 tablets | $234.00 | $1.95 |
- Category
- Addiction Recovery · Antidepressants
- Active ingredient
- Bupropion
- Route
- Oral
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 150/300mg
You will receive a quality generic equivalent, depending on stock.
Shipped in a discreet, unmarked envelope.
Details
- Conditions
- Depression · Smoking cessation
- Therapeutic Class
- Antidepressant
- Pharmacological Class
- NDRI
- Minor Side Effects
- Dry mouth, Insomnia
- Moderate Side Effects
- Dizziness, Headache, Nausea
- Dosage Forms
- Tablet
- Administration Route
- Oral
- Originator
- GSK
- Onset Time
- 2–4 weeks for effect
- Duration
- 24 hours
- Storage Instructions
- Store in a dry, cool place.
- Drug Interactions
- MAO inhibitors, Levodopa
What you will receive
Wellbutrin is the originator brand name, made by GSK. We use it to identify the medicine; the pack you receive is a generic equivalent, not the original Wellbutrin.
- The same active ingredient (Bupropion) at the same strength.
- The exact brand supplied depends on what is in stock when your order ships.
FAQ
What strengths and pack sizes does Wellbutrin come in?
Wellbutrin tablets come in 150mg and 300mg, in packs of 20 to 270 tablets. It is generic bupropion, not the original Wellbutrin. Larger packs cost less per tablet.
How do I pay for Wellbutrin and track it?
You can pay for Wellbutrin with Visa, Mastercard or American Express on a secure, encrypted payment page, or with Bitcoin or Ethereum. Card details never reach the shop's servers. Order tracking is on the tracking page, and support answers 24/7 in English and Cantonese by live chat.
What is another name for bupropion?
Wellbutrin and Zyban are brand names of bupropion. Here, bupropion can be bought online as generic Wellbutrin, and also as Bupron SR, generic Zyban and bupropion tablets. These are generics, not the original brand.
How long does Wellbutrin take to work?
It can take four weeks or longer before the full benefit shows, so a slow start is normal. Treatment usually begins at a low dose and is stepped up gradually over the first few weeks.
Can I drink alcohol while taking Wellbutrin?
Drinking heavily makes a seizure more likely on bupropion, so keep alcohol to a minimum. The risk is greatest in people who drink a lot and in those who have recently stopped after heavy use.
What is the difference between Wellbutrin and Zyban?
They contain the same medicine, bupropion. Wellbutrin is sold for depression and seasonal affective disorder, while Zyban is the bupropion brand marketed for helping people stop smoking. The differences come down to the brand, the pack and the use the product is sold for.
What does SR mean on Wellbutrin SR?
SR stands for sustained release: the tablet lets bupropion out slowly through the day instead of all at once. That is why sustained-release tablets are usually taken twice a day, and why they are swallowed whole.
Can I take Wellbutrin at night?
Better not. Poor sleep is one of the common early effects, and a late tablet makes it worse, so the last dose of the day goes in the afternoon.
About Wellbutrin
Depression, seasonal low mood and stopping smoking
Wellbutrin is a brand of bupropion, a tablet taken for depression and for seasonal affective disorder — low mood that returns at the same time each year, usually in autumn or winter. The same ingredient also helps people stop smoking, and some bupropion brands are sold for that purpose alone.
This listing is the 150mg and 300mg tablet, in packs of 20 to 270. It sits in two parts of the shop: antidepressants, and addiction and smoking.
How bupropion works, and how to take it
Bupropion has a mechanism of its own among antidepressants. It slows the re-absorption of norepinephrine and dopamine, two chemical messengers in the brain, so their signals keep going for longer. Serotonin is not its target, which sets it apart from the SSRI antidepressants.
The pack says how many tablets to take and how often; that varies with the version, so go by it. Someone who lies awake after an evening tablet should move the dose to the afternoon, since bupropion is alerting. A tablet that sits badly on an empty stomach is easier with breakfast. In depression, the first month is for patience: the full effect can take four weeks or more.
Side effects worth knowing
Dry mouth, headaches, trouble sleeping, nausea, constipation, sweating and shaky hands are the usual complaints, and most of them settle after the first week or two. A little weight loss is common as well.
Seizures are the risk that shapes how bupropion is used. They are uncommon at ordinary doses, but the chance climbs with higher daily doses, and it is higher again in anyone who has had a seizure before, has an eating disorder such as anorexia or bulimia, drinks heavily, or has just stopped alcohol or sedatives. Heavy drinking is worth avoiding for that reason. MAO inhibitor antidepressants, and the fortnight after coming off one, are a combination to steer clear of.
In people under 24, new or worse depression, agitation or thoughts of self-harm can appear during the first months of treatment.
Wellbutrin SR, Bupron SR and Zyban: how they compare
Four bupropion listings sit in the shop. This page is the Wellbutrin listing, in 150mg and 300mg. Wellbutrin SR and Bupron SR are 150mg sustained-release tablets, and Zyban is a 150mg bupropion brand sold for stopping smoking. Different names, same active ingredient, so the choice comes down to the strength and form you want. The bupropion page covers the ingredient and every form it comes in.
Sources
- Bupropion: MedlinePlus Drug Information — MedlinePlus / National Library of Medicine
- Quit smoking - Better Health - NHS — NHS