Wellbutrin XL (Bupropion) - Adverse Event Reports - Hospitalization

Suicidal Ideation (14),  Depression (12),  Convulsion (10),  Mania (9),  Grand MAL Convulsion (9),  Agitation (8),  Vomiting (8),  Dizziness (7),  Suicide Attempt (7),  Drug Withdrawal Syndrome (6)

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

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

Lithium

Abilify
    Dosage: 15mg per day
    End date: 2007-08-01

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

Lamictal
    Dosage: 100mg unknown
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Bipolar Disorder

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

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 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 2007-10-16

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

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

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

Advair Diskus 100 / 50
    Indication: Asthma

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):
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

Alcohol
    Start date: 2007-03-17

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 2007-10-03

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

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

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2007-10-02

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 38 year old male receiving Wellbutrin XL (Bupropion)

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2007-10-01

Patient: 38 year old male

Adverse reactions / side effects: Pancreatic Disorder, Portal Vein Thrombosis, Pain

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization, disablity

Suspect drug(s):
Wellbutrin XL (Bupropion)

Other drugs received by patient: Zoloft

Adverse event in 44 year old female receiving Wellbutrin XL (Bupropion)

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2007-07-23

Patient: 44 year old female, weighing 92.5 kg (203.6 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Grand MAL Convulsion, Dizziness

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Wellbutrin XL
    Dosage: 300mg 1
    Indication: Anxiety

Wellbutrin XL
    Dosage: 300mg 1
    Indication: Depression

Wellbutrin XL
    Dosage: 150mg 1

Adverse event in 18 year old female receiving Wellbutrin XL (Bupropion)

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2007-06-25

Patient: 18 year old female

Adverse reactions / side effects: Drug Ineffective, Mental Status Changes, Convulsion, Emotional Distress, Panic Attack, Communication Disorder, Joint Swelling, Vision Blurred, Screaming, Drug Administration Error, Suicide Attempt, Depression, Injury

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Wellbutrin XL
    Dosage: 300mg per day
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Depression
    Start date: 2006-01-01

Lamictal
    Dosage: 25mg per day
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Bipolar Disorder
    Start date: 2007-05-25
    End date: 2007-06-01

Abilify

Other drugs received by patient: Lexapro; Zyprexa

Adverse event in 49 year old female receiving Wellbutrin XL (Bupropion)

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2007-06-20

Patient: 49 year old female

Adverse reactions / side effects: Drug Ineffective, Pain

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Wellbutrin XL (Bupropion)

Other drugs received by patient: Plavix; Lopressor; Cymbalta

Adverse event in 27 year old male receiving Wellbutrin XL (Bupropion)

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2007-06-19

Patient: 27 year old male, weighing 81.8 kg (180.0 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Conversion Disorder, Headache, Treatment Noncompliance, Suicidal Ideation, Mania, Drug Toxicity, Cardio-Respiratory Arrest, Aspiration, Completed Suicide, Multiple Drug Overdose Intentional, Depression, Feeling of Despair, Vomiting, Psychomotor Hyperactivity, Suicidal Behaviour, Logorrhoea, Eating Disorder, Insomnia, Depressed Level of Consciousness, Cardiac Arrest

Adverse event resulted in: death, hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Wellbutrin XL
    Dosage: 300mg per day
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Depression
    Start date: 2004-02-10
    End date: 2004-09-01

Bupropion Hydrochloride
    Dosage: 75mg in the morning
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Depression
    Start date: 2004-01-01
    End date: 2004-02-10

Bupropion Hydrochloride
    Administration route: Oral
    Start date: 2004-08-19

Effexor XR
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Depression
    Start date: 2004-06-23

Acetaminophen
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Intentional Overdose

Alcohol
    Administration route: Oral

Other drugs received by patient: Xanax; Zyprexa; Tegretol; Depakote; Trileptal; Darvocet; Ambien

Adverse event in male receiving Wellbutrin XL (Bupropion)

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United States on 2007-06-11

Patient: male, weighing 70.8 kg (155.8 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Agitation, Night Sweats, Weight Decreased, Tinnitus, Urinary Incontinence, Erectile Dysfunction, Malaise, Mood Altered, Brain Damage, Unevaluable Event, Mood Swings, Crying, Faecal Incontinence, Abnormal Behaviour, Drug Withdrawal Syndrome, Compulsions, Convulsion, Paraesthesia, Emotional Distress, Alcohol USE, Sleep Disorder, Anorexia, Disturbance in Attention, Suicide Attempt, Flight of Ideas, Suicidal Ideation, Mania, Alcoholism, Chest Pain, Dizziness, Depression, Vomiting, Nightmare, Condition Aggravated, Mental Impairment, Anxiety, Psychotic Disorder, Dysstasia, Drug Dependence, Tension

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Effexor XR
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Depression
    Start date: 2001-03-26
    End date: 2001-04-01

Effexor XR
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Anxiety
    Start date: 2001-04-02
    End date: 2001-05-09

Effexor XR
    Administration route: Oral
    Start date: 2001-05-10
    End date: 2001-07-10

Effexor XR
    Administration route: Oral
    Start date: 2002-05-16
    End date: 2004-05-09

Effexor XR
    Administration route: Oral
    Start date: 2004-05-10
    End date: 2004-01-01

Effexor XR
    Administration route: Oral
    Start date: 2004-01-01
    End date: 2004-01-01

Effexor XR
    Dosage: ^every other day^ dose and frequency unspecified
    Administration route: Oral
    Start date: 2004-01-01
    End date: 2004-01-01

Wellbutrin XL
    Dosage: 150 mg frequency unspecified
    Start date: 2004-03-24
    End date: 2004-05-01

Other drugs received by patient: Doxycycline Hyclate; Rhinocort; Amoxicillin; Amoxicillin; Amoxicillin; Bupropion Hydrochloride; Prednisone TAB; Prednisone TAB; Prednisone TAB; Prednisone TAB; Alprazolam; Viagra; Viagra; Levaquin; Avelox; Zithromax; Zithromax; Zithromax; Campral; Campral; Campral; Lexapro; Amoxicillin + Clavulanate Potassium; Amoxicillin + Clavulanate Potassium; Lorazepam; Moxifloxacin HCL; Nasonex

Adverse event in 29 year old male receiving Wellbutrin XL (Bupropion)

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2007-06-06

Patient: 29 year old male

Adverse reactions / side effects: Intentional Overdose, Lethargy

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event, hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Wellbutrin XL (Bupropion)

Other drugs received by patient: NO Concurrent Medication

Adverse event in 14 year old male receiving Wellbutrin XL (Bupropion)

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2007-06-06

Patient: 14 year old male, weighing 68.2 kg (150.0 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Anoxia, Vomiting, Visual Field Defect, Dyskinesia, Amnesia, Loss of Consciousness, Grand MAL Convulsion, Incontinence, Balance Disorder, Nervous System Disorder, Syncope Vasovagal, Bradycardia

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

Suspect drug(s):
Wellbutrin XL (Bupropion)

Other drugs received by patient: Clonidine

Adverse event in 56 year old male receiving Wellbutrin XL (Bupropion)

Reported by a physician from United States on 2007-06-04

Patient: 56 year old male, weighing 80.0 kg (176.0 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Agitation, Oral Intake Reduced, Grandiosity, Drug Screen Positive, Feeling Guilty, Tachycardia, Impulsive Behaviour, Suicidal Ideation, Mania, Alcoholism, Depression, Decreased Appetite, Blood Pressure Increased, Cardiac Murmur, Drug Withdrawal Syndrome, Tremor, Aggression, Irritability, Dehydration, Insomnia, Asthenia

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Wellbutrin XL
    Dosage: 300mg per day
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Depression
    Start date: 2007-02-12
    End date: 2007-03-16

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

Alcohol
    Administration route: Oral
    Start date: 2007-03-17

Other drugs received by patient: Lotrel

Adverse event in 15 year old female receiving Wellbutrin XL (Bupropion)

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2007-05-29

Patient: 15 year old female

Adverse reactions / side effects: Motor Dysfunction, Coma, Convulsion, Speech Disorder, Overdose, Brain Damage, Suicide Attempt, Gait Disturbance

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Wellbutrin XL (Bupropion)

Other drugs received by patient: Prozac; Marijuana; Unspecified Medication; LSD

Adverse event in 62 year old male receiving Wellbutrin XL (Bupropion)

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2007-05-24

Patient: 62 year old male

Adverse reactions / side effects: Disinhibition, Mania, Personality Change, Mood Altered, Osteoporosis, Dizziness

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Wellbutrin XL
    Dosage: 150mg per day
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Depression
    Start date: 2004-06-01
    End date: 2004-08-01

Advair Diskus 100 / 50
    Dosage: 1puff twice per day
    Indication: Asthma

Other drugs received by patient: Cymbalta; Aciphex; Metoprolol Succinate; Zyrtec; Singulair; Spiriva; Aspirin; Vitamin CAP

Adverse event in female receiving Wellbutrin XL (Bupropion)

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2007-05-21

Patient: female

Adverse reactions / side effects: Grand MAL Convulsion, Electrocardiogram QT Prolonged, Overdose, Dizziness, Electrocardiogram Change, Disorientation, Postictal State

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Wellbutrin XL (Bupropion)

Other drugs received by patient: Seroquel

Adverse event in 28 year old female receiving Wellbutrin XL (Bupropion)

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2007-05-17

Patient: 28 year old female, weighing 90.9 kg (200.0 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Grand MAL Convulsion, Pain, Musculoskeletal Stiffness, Skeletal Injury

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Wellbutrin XL (Bupropion)

Adverse event in 3 year old male receiving Wellbutrin XL (Bupropion)

Reported by a individual with unspecified qualification from United States on 2007-05-17

Patient: 3 year old male, weighing 17.0 kg (37.3 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Pneumonia Aspiration, Accidental Overdose, Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Pulmonary Oedema, Cardiotoxicity, Blood Glucose Increased, Vomiting, Hypotension, Postictal State, Grand MAL Convulsion, NO Therapeutic Response, Areflexia, Pulse Absent, Depressed Level of Consciousness, Bradycardia, Accidental Drug Intake by Child, Sinus Tachycardia

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Wellbutrin XL (Bupropion)

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

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2007-05-17

Patient: 40 year old male, weighing 71.4 kg (157.1 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Agitation, Pain, Mental Status Changes, Somnolence, Delusion, Speech Disorder, Mania, Bipolar I Disorder, Completed Suicide, Depression, Hypersomnia, Flat Affect, Psychomotor Hyperactivity, Nausea, Drug Withdrawal Syndrome, Anxiety, Psychotic Disorder, Insomnia, GUN Shot Wound, Obsessive Thoughts, Tension, Disability

Adverse event resulted in: death, hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Wellbutrin XL
    Dosage: 150mg in the morning
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Depression
    Start date: 2004-01-22

Paxil
    Dosage: 20mg unknown
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Restless Legs Syndrome
    Start date: 2003-04-01
    End date: 2003-05-01

Prozac
    Dosage: 20mg per day
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Depression
    Start date: 2003-10-01

Zyprexa
    Dosage: 15mg at night
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Mania
    Start date: 2003-05-01

Other drugs received by patient: Ambien