Mestinon and Wellbutrin xl drug interactions - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Drug interactions are reported among people who take Mestinon (pyridostigmine bromide) and Wellbutrin xl (bupropion hydrochloride). Common drug interactions include hypokalaemia among females and cervical vertebral fracture among males.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes what interactions people have when they take Mestinon and Wellbutrin xl. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 27 people who take the same drugs from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Mestinon?

Mestinon has active ingredients of pyridostigmine bromide. It is often used in myasthenia gravis. eHealthMe is studying from 5,948 Mestinon users. Check the latest studies of Mestinon.

What is Wellbutrin xl?

Wellbutrin xl has active ingredients of bupropion hydrochloride. It is often used in depression. eHealthMe is studying from 22,996 Wellbutrin xl users. Check the latest studies of Wellbutrin xl.



On Jul, 06, 2026

27 people who take Mestinon and Wellbutrin xl together, and have interactions are studied.

Mestinon and Wellbutrin xl drug interactions.

What are the common drug interactions of Mestinon and Wellbutrin Xl, by gender? *:

female:

  1. Hypokalaemia (low potassium)
  2. Leukocytosis (increased white blood cells)
  3. Melaena (the passage of black, tarry stools)
  4. Thrombocytopenia (decrease of platelets in blood)
  5. Abdominal pain upper
  6. Myasthenic syndrome (a group of conditions characterized by muscle weakness (myasthenia) that worsens with physical exertion)
  7. Neutrophil count decreased (less than normal number of neutrophil a type of blood cell)
  8. White blood cell count increased
  9. Peripheral swelling
  10. Pyrexia (fever)

male:

  1. Cervical vertebral fracture
  2. Fall
  3. Thoracic vertebral fracture

What are the common drug interactions of Mestinon and Wellbutrin Xl, by age (0-1 to 60+)? *:

0-1:

n/a

2-9:

n/a

10-19:

n/a

20-29:

n/a

30-39:

  1. Anhedonia (inability to experience pleasure from activities usually found enjoyable)
  2. Emotional distress
  3. Hypophosphataemia (electrolyte disturbance in which there is an abnormally low level of phosphate in the blood)
  4. Pain
  5. Abdominal pain upper
  6. Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit)

40-49:

n/a

50-59:

  1. Cystitis (inflammation of the wall of the bladder)
  2. Sepsis (a severe blood infection that can lead to organ failure and death)
  3. Upper respiratory tract infection

60+:

  1. Anaemia (lack of blood)
  2. Deep vein thrombosis (blood clot in a major vein that usually develops in the legs and/or pelvis)
  3. Procedural pain
  4. Thrombocytopenia (decrease of platelets in blood)
  5. Gastrointestinal stoma complication (complication of an opening surgically made in digestive tract)
  6. Pulmonary sepsis (pus in lungs)
  7. Neutrophil count decreased (less than normal number of neutrophil a type of blood cell)
  8. White blood cell count decreased
  9. White blood cell count increased
  10. Fall

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

  1. Lambert-Eaton Syndrome (this means your immune system mistakenly targets healthy cells and tissues in the body): 12 people, 44.44%
  2. Small Cell Lung Cancer Limited Stage (small cell lung cancer that has not spread to other body parts): 6 people, 22.22%
  3. Stress And Anxiety: 4 people, 14.81%
  4. Deep Venous Thrombosis (blood clot in a major vein that usually develops in the legs and/or pelvis): 4 people, 14.81%
  5. Parkinson's Disease: 3 people, 11.11%
  6. Pain: 3 people, 11.11%
  7. Itching: 3 people, 11.11%
  8. Iron Deficiency Anaemia: 3 people, 11.11%
  9. Heavy Or Prolong Menstrual Bleeding: 3 people, 11.11%
  10. Pneumonia: 2 people, 7.41%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on pyridostigmine bromide and bupropion hydrochloride (the active ingredients of Mestinon and Wellbutrin xl, respectively), and Mestinon and Wellbutrin xl (the brand names). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

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