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Wellbutrin XL (Bupropion) - Reports of Side Effects & Adverse Reactions

 



This is an index of reports of adverse events (side effects, adverse reactions, etc.) related to Wellbutrin XL (Bupropion). Click on the relevant link below to view a selection of reports according to the event's seriousness level and/or the nature of the side effect / adverse reaction. Or scroll down to view a sample of recent reports further on this page.

Our database includes reports from Jan 2007 to Dec 2007. The information is not vetted and should not be cosidered as verified clinical evidence.

All cases (150)
     Depression (31)Pharmaceutical Product Complaint (28)Suicidal Ideation (26)more >>

Cases resulting in a serious event (131)
     Depression (28)Suicidal Ideation (24)Pharmaceutical Product Complaint (20)more >>

Cases resulting in death (12)
     Completed Suicide (7)Cardiac Arrest (5)Overdose (4)more >>

Cases resulting in life threatening events (12)
     Nervous System Disorder (4)Suicidal Ideation (3)Depression (3)more >>

Cases resulting in hospitalization (49)
     Suicidal Ideation (14)Depression (12)Convulsion (10)more >>

Cases resulting in disability (10)
     Nervous System Disorder (3)Vomiting (2)Visual Field Defect (2)more >>

Cases resulting in other serious reactions (88)
     Depression (19)Pharmaceutical Product Complaint (19)Suicidal Ideation (14)more >>

Below is a sample of reports where side effects / adverse reactions may be related to Wellbutrin XL (Bupropion). For a complete list and/or a specific selection of reports, please use the links in the index above.

Adverse event in 35 year old female receiving Wellbutrin XL (Bupropion)

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2007-10-30

Patient: 35 year old female

Adverse reactions / side effects: Alcohol USE, Overdose, Chest Pain

Adverse event resulted in: death, life threatening event, disablity

Suspect drug(s):
Wellbutrin XL (Bupropion)

Other drugs received by patient: Lexapro; Xanax; Ambien



Adverse event in receiving Wellbutrin XL (Bupropion)

Reported by a individual with unspecified qualification from United States on 2007-10-29

Patient:

Adverse reactions / side effects: Anxiety, Dyspepsia, Insomnia, Headache, Pharmaceutical Product Complaint, Tremor

Suspect drug(s):
Bupropion HCL

Wellbutrin XL



Adverse event in 22 year old male receiving Wellbutrin XL (Bupropion)

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2007-10-29

Patient: 22 year old male, weighing 68.2 kg (150.0 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Completed Suicide, Cardiac Arrest, Asphyxia

Adverse event resulted in: death

Suspect drug(s):
Wellbutrin XL (Bupropion)



Adverse event in 67 year old female receiving Wellbutrin XL (Bupropion)

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2007-10-29

Patient: 67 year old female

Adverse reactions / side effects: Dysphagia, Dyspnoea, Drug Ineffective, Paranoia, Muscular Weakness, Local Swelling, Speech Disorder, Upper Respiratory Tract Infection, Musculoskeletal Stiffness, Pharyngolaryngeal Pain, Gait Disturbance, Depression

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Abilify
    Dosage: 15mg per day
    End date: 2007-08-01

Lithium

Stelazine
    Dosage: 10mg per day
    Start date: 2007-08-01
    End date: 2007-10-19

Wellbutrin XL
    Dosage: 150mg per day
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Bipolar Disorder
    Start date: 2007-02-01
    End date: 2007-10-24

Other drugs received by patient: Bupropion Hydrochloride; Synthroid; Lisinopril; Famotidine; Furosemide; Klor-CON; Estradiol



Adverse event in 22 year old male receiving Wellbutrin XL (Bupropion)

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2007-10-26

Patient: 22 year old male

Adverse reactions / side effects: Treatment Noncompliance, Convulsion

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Wellbutrin XL (Bupropion)

Other drugs received by patient: NO Concurrent Medication



Adverse event in 41 year old female receiving Wellbutrin XL (Bupropion)

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2007-10-24

Patient: 41 year old female

Adverse reactions / side effects: Overdose

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Wellbutrin XL (Bupropion)



Adverse event in male receiving Wellbutrin XL (Bupropion)

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2007-10-24

Patient: male

Adverse reactions / side effects: Myocardial Infarction

Suspect drug(s):
Wellbutrin XL (Bupropion)



Adverse event in 17 year old female receiving Wellbutrin XL (Bupropion)

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2007-10-24

Patient: 17 year old female, weighing 52.7 kg (115.9 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Electrocardiogram QT Prolonged, Intentional Overdose, Coma, Hypoxic Encephalopathy, Electrocardiogram QRS Complex Prolonged, Pleural Effusion, Circulatory Collapse, Injury, Lung Injury, Pneumonia, Blood Ethanol Increased, Motor Dysfunction, Tremor, Grand MAL Convulsion, Lung Consolidation, Ventricular Tachycardia, Electrocardiogram Abnormal, Nervous System Disorder, Depressed Level of Consciousness, Suicide Attempt, Memory Impairment, Ventricular Fibrillation, Cardiac Arrest, Sinus Tachycardia

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event, hospitalization, disablity

Suspect drug(s):
Lamictal
    Dosage: 100mg unknown
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Bipolar Disorder

Wellbutrin XL
    Dosage: 150mg unknown
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Bipolar Disorder

Other drugs received by patient: Marijuana; Ethanol; Benzodiazepines; Amphetamines; Tranquilizer



Adverse event in female receiving Wellbutrin XL (Bupropion)

Reported by a physician from United States on 2007-10-24

Patient: female, weighing 71.7 kg (157.7 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Drug Ineffective, Depression, Mood Swings

Suspect drug(s):
Wellbutrin XL
    Indication: Depression
    Start date: 2007-02-09

Wellbutrin XL
    Indication: Mood Swings
    Start date: 2007-02-09

Wellbutrin XL
    Indication: Depression
    Start date: 2007-02-28

Wellbutrin XL
    Indication: Mood Swings
    Start date: 2007-02-28



Adverse event in female receiving Wellbutrin XL (Bupropion)

Reported by a individual with unspecified qualification from United States on 2007-10-23

Patient: female, weighing 81.6 kg (179.6 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Drug Effect Decreased, Therapeutic Response Unexpected With Drug Substitution, Depression

Suspect drug(s):
Buproprion Extended Release 300 MG Anchen Pharmaceuticals
    Dosage: 300mg once a day po
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Depression

Wellbutrin XL
    Dosage: 300mg once a day po
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Depression



Adverse event in female receiving Wellbutrin XL (Bupropion)

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United States on 2007-10-22

Patient: female, weighing 59.4 kg (130.7 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: NO Adverse Reaction

Suspect drug(s):
Bupropion HCL
    Dosage: 300 mg 1 qam
    Indication: Depression

Wellbutrin XL



Adverse event in 48 year old female receiving Wellbutrin XL (Bupropion)

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2007-10-22

Patient: 48 year old female

Adverse reactions / side effects: Dysarthria, Pharyngeal Oedema, Swollen Tongue, Pharmaceutical Product Complaint

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event, hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Wellbutrin XL (Bupropion)

Other drugs received by patient: Celexa



Adverse event in female receiving Wellbutrin XL (Bupropion)

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2007-10-22

Patient: female

Adverse reactions / side effects: Elevated Mood, Anxiety, Insomnia, Heart Rate Increased, Dysgraphia, Feeling Abnormal, Energy Increased, Pharmaceutical Product Complaint

Suspect drug(s):
Wellbutrin XL (Bupropion)

Other drugs received by patient: Levoxyl; Vitamin B-12



Adverse event in male receiving Wellbutrin XL (Bupropion)

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2007-10-18

Patient: male

Adverse reactions / side effects: Myocardial Infarction

Suspect drug(s):
Wellbutrin XL (Bupropion)



Adverse event in 46 year old male receiving Wellbutrin XL (Bupropion)

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2007-10-17

Patient: 46 year old male, weighing 86.2 kg (189.6 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Therapeutic Response Unexpected With Drug Substitution, Depression, Pharmaceutical Product Complaint, Tremor

Suspect drug(s):
Bupropion HCL
    Dosage: 300 mg 1 x daily po
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Depression
    Start date: 2007-03-01
    End date: 2007-10-19

Wellbutrin XL



Adverse event in 63 year old female receiving Wellbutrin XL (Bupropion)

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2007-10-16

Patient: 63 year old female

Adverse reactions / side effects: Homicide

Suspect drug(s):
Wellbutrin XL (Bupropion)

Other drugs received by patient: Naproxen; Alprazolam; Lipitor; Diltiazem; Premarin; Unspecified Medication; Triamtereen; Cephalexin



Adverse event in 63 year old female receiving Wellbutrin XL (Bupropion)

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2007-10-16

Patient: 63 year old female

Adverse reactions / side effects: Homicide

Suspect drug(s):
Wellbutrin XL (Bupropion)

Other drugs received by patient: Naproxen; Alprazolam; Lipitor; Diltiazem; Premarin; Unspecified Medication; Triamtereen; Cephalexin



Adverse event in female receiving Wellbutrin XL (Bupropion)

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2007-10-16

Patient: female

Adverse reactions / side effects: Tinnitus, Paranoia, Drug Intolerance, Rash, Constipation, Hyperhidrosis, Suicidal Ideation, Tremor, Anxiety, DRY Mouth, Adverse Event

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Advair Diskus 100 / 50
    Indication: Asthma

Lamictal
    Dosage: 75mg twice per day
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Depression
    Start date: 1998-01-01
    End date: 1999-01-01

Paxil
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Depression
    Start date: 1995-01-01
    End date: 1996-01-01

Wellbutrin XL
    Dosage: 150mg per day
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Bipolar Disorder
    Start date: 2007-08-01

Other drugs received by patient: Albuterol; Klonopin; Celexa; Synthroid; Adderall 20; Seroquel; Voltaren; Lithium; Ferrous Sulfate TAB; Trazodone HCL; Vitamins; YAZ



Adverse event in 57 year old male receiving Wellbutrin XL (Bupropion)

Reported by a physician from United States on 2007-10-15

Patient: 57 year old male, weighing 79.8 kg (175.6 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Cardiac Murmur, Tremor, Aggression, Suicidal Ideation, Mania, Dehydration, Depression, Decreased Appetite

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Alcohol
    Start date: 2007-03-17

Lexapro
    Dosage: 10 mg qd po
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Depression
    Start date: 2007-02-05
    End date: 2007-03-16

Wellbutrin XL
    Dosage: 300 mg qd
    Indication: Depression
    Start date: 2007-02-12
    End date: 2007-03-16

Other drugs received by patient: Lotrel



Adverse event in 58 year old female receiving Wellbutrin XL (Bupropion)

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2007-10-12

Patient: 58 year old female, weighing 83.9 kg (184.6 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Confusional State, Upper Limb Fracture, Pain, Joint Injury, Grand MAL Convulsion, Speech Disorder, Activities of Daily Living Impaired, Feeling Abnormal

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Wellbutrin SR
    Dosage: 100 or 150 once per day po
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Depression
    Start date: 1997-12-01
    End date: 2004-06-01

Wellbutrin XL
    Dosage: 300 once per day po
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Depression
    Start date: 2004-06-01
    End date: 2007-09-01



Adverse event in female receiving Wellbutrin XL (Bupropion)

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2007-10-11

Patient: female

Adverse reactions / side effects: Liver Disorder, Hepatic Enzyme Increased

Suspect drug(s):
Wellbutrin XL (Bupropion)



Adverse event in female receiving Wellbutrin XL (Bupropion)

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2007-10-10

Patient: female

Adverse reactions / side effects: Anxiety, Elevated Mood, Insomnia, Dysgraphia, Pharmaceutical Product Complaint, Feeling Abnormal, Energy Increased

Suspect drug(s):
Wellbutrin XL (Bupropion)

Other drugs received by patient: Levoxyl



Adverse event in female receiving Wellbutrin XL (Bupropion)

Reported by a physician from United States on 2007-10-04

Patient: female

Adverse reactions / side effects: Anxiety, Abortion Spontaneous, Nervousness

Suspect drug(s):
Bupropion HCL
    Dosage: 450mg per day
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Major Depression
    Start date: 2006-06-01
    End date: 2006-09-01

Wellbutrin XL
    Dosage: 450mg per day
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Major Depression
    Start date: 2006-10-01
    End date: 2006-11-13

Other drugs received by patient: NO Concurrent Medication



Adverse event in 40 year old female receiving Wellbutrin XL (Bupropion)

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2007-10-03

Patient: 40 year old female, weighing 176.8 kg (389.0 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Hepatic Enzyme Increased

Suspect drug(s):
Wellbutrin XL (Bupropion)

Other drugs received by patient: Abilify; Effexor; Topamax; Strattera; Klonopin; Amoxicillin; Albuterol; Advair Diskus 100 / 50; Lasix; Synthroid; Detrol LA; Aggrenox; Flonase; Allegra



Adverse event in female receiving Wellbutrin XL (Bupropion)

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2007-10-03

Patient: female

Adverse reactions / side effects: Grand MAL Convulsion, Balance Disorder, Cognitive Disorder, Amnesia

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Wellbutrin SR
    Dosage: 150mg twice per day
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Depression
    Start date: 2002-01-01
    End date: 2003-01-01

Wellbutrin XL
    Dosage: 300mg per day
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Depression
    Start date: 2003-01-01
    End date: 2004-08-01

Other drugs received by patient: Concurrent Medications

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