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Sunday, October, 25, 2009

Side Effects Of Wellbutrin After Stop Taking

Q&A: Which antidepressant has the fewest sexual side effects?

October 02, 2008
A reader who takes the antidepressant Wellbutrin (bupropion) asks pharmacists Joe and Teresa Graedon about the drug's troubling sexual side effects. The Graedons discuss the sexual problems associated with some selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors like Wellbutrin. They also offer an alternative antidepressant that may not have the same adverse effects. Read more »

Expert & Community Posts

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Antidepressant Side Effects
By Deborah Gray , Health Expert

...old antidepressant and has some uncomfortable side effects. The dry mouth from the Norpramin had... Read more »

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Treatment Resistant Depression: My Antidepressant Saga Continues
By Deborah Gray , Health Expert

...depression, but it's a decade-old medication with side effects including dry mouth and teeth... Read more »

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Losing your Libido? Your antidepressant may be the cause
By Merely Me , Health Expert

...Paxil, and Zoloft all have a high rate of sexual side effects.  Of this group of SSRI's,... Read more »

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Antidepressant Side Effects
By Deborah Gray , Health Expert

...on the medication again, and she said, "The side effects can be unpleasant, but so can your... Read more »

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Member Medication Review: Wellbutrin
By Merely Me , Health Expert

...looks promising as in it is supposed to have few side effects with regard to either weight gain... Read more »

Health Guide

Depression Issues: How is depression treated?
...of serotonin and norepinephrine to treat clinical depression but is associated with more severe side effects and requires tyramine-containing dietary restrictions. MAOIs include phenelzine (trade... Read more »
Restless Legs Syndrome and Related Disorders: Medications
...symptoms. However, these drugs, which are ordinarily used for Parkinson's disease, can have severe side effects. They do not appear to be as helpful for RLS related to hemodialysis as RLS from... Read more »
Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: Medications
...Dextrostat) work by blocking the reabsorption of the brain chemicals dopamine and norepinephrine. Side effects can include stomach problems and mood changes, including sadness, anxiety, and... Read more »
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: Medications
...appear to pose the greatest risk of high blood pressure. Sulindac has the smallest effect.Other side effects of NSAIDs include dizziness, ringing in the ears, headaches, skin rashes, and possibly... Read more »
Headaches: Tension: Medications
...acetaminophen) may be particularly useful for tension-type headaches.Acetaminophen does have some adverse effects, however, and the daily dose should not exceed 4 grams (4,000 mg). Patients who... Read more »

Medications

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Bupropion is used to treat depression. It can improve your mood and feelings of well-being. It... Read more »

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...periodically to monitor your progress or check for side effects. Consult your doctor for more... Read more »

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...antidepressant is started or when the dose is changed. Side Effects See also the How to Use,... Read more »

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...by decreasing cravings and nicotine withdrawal effects. How To Use Read the Patient... Read more »

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Bupropion is used to treat depression. It can improve your mood and feelings of well-being. It may... Read more »

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