Bupropion hydrochloride and Bacteraemia - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Bacteraemia is reported as a side effect among people who take Bupropion hydrochloride (bupropion hydrochloride), especially for people who are female, 50-59 old, also take Omeprazole, and have Gastroesophageal reflux disease.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Bacteraemia when taking Bupropion hydrochloride. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 18,551 people who have side effects when taking Bupropion hydrochloride from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Bupropion hydrochloride?

Bupropion hydrochloride has active ingredients of bupropion hydrochloride. It is often used in depression. eHealthMe is studying from 21,499 Bupropion hydrochloride users. Check the latest studies of Bupropion hydrochloride.

What is Bacteraemia?

Bacteraemia (presence of bacteria in the blood) is found to be associated with 1,015 drugs and 1,524 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Bacteraemia.

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On Aug, 28, 2026

18,551 people reported to have side effects when taking Bupropion hydrochloride.
Among them, 16 people (0.09%) have Bacteraemia.

Could Bupropion hydrochloride cause Bacteraemia?

Among these 16 people:

What is the gender of people who have Bacteraemia when taking Bupropion hydrochloride? *

female: 87.5 %
male: 12.5 %

What is the age of people who have Bacteraemia when taking Bupropion hydrochloride? *

What are other drugs people take besides Bupropion hydrochloride? *

What are other side effects people have besides Bacteraemia? *

Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 15 people, 93.75%
Oedema Peripheral (superficial swelling): 13 people, 81.25%
Constipation: 13 people, 81.25%
Diarrhea: 12 people, 75.00%
Arthritis (form of joint disorder that involves inflammation of one or more joints): 12 people, 75.00%
Itching: 12 people, 75.00%
Pain: 12 people, 75.00%
Fall: 12 people, 75.00%
Fever: 12 people, 75.00%
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 12 people, 75.00%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

High Blood Pressure: 11 people, 68.75%
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 11 people, 68.75%
Multiple Myeloma (cancer of the plasma cells): 10 people, 62.50%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 10 people, 62.50%
Bipolar Disorder (mood disorder): 4 people, 25.00%
Pulmonary Embolism (blockage of the main artery of the lung): 1 person, 6.25%
Pain: 1 person, 6.25%
Joint Pain: 1 person, 6.25%
Insomnia (sleeplessness): 1 person, 6.25%
Diabetes: 1 person, 6.25%

* 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 bupropion hydrochloride (the active ingredients of Bupropion hydrochloride) and Bupropion hydrochloride (the brand name). 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.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

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