Wellbutrin is an antidepressant. The generic name is bupropion. It is also marketed under the name Zyban as an aid to smoking cessation.
Wellbutrin operates on the neurotransmitters dopamine and norepinephrin (noradrenaline). It is one of the few antidepressants that operate primarily on dopamine rather than serotonin.
Some other facts:
- It is an antidepressant with a little help for focus. It has also worked well to help addicts stop using or even smokers.
- I'll give you what I know about Wellbutrin: It is a common antidepressant used to treat depression. Then, through anecdotal reports from patients and Doctors, the medical community saw an easier time quitting smoking for patients on Wellbutrin. So they then began to market Welbutrin as Cyan. Zyban is the same as Wellbutrin just a different name for a different use.
If your doctor has prescribed Wellbutrin for depression and related problems here are two suggestions from firsthand knowledge: - If you've ever had a seizure, make sure your doctor knows. Even though it is a safe and effective drug, it has a tendency to trigger seizures
- Monitor your dosage carefully. Too high of a dose has caused bad reactions in some people. Especially if you are on other medication. A small percentage of people just can't take it at all.
