Wellbutrin sr and Affective disorder - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Affective disorder is reported as a side effect among people who take Wellbutrin sr (bupropion hydrochloride), especially for people who are female, 40-49 old, have been taking the drug for 1 - 6 months also take Aspirin, and have Pain.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Affective disorder when taking Wellbutrin sr. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 9,388 people who have side effects when taking Wellbutrin sr from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Wellbutrin sr?

Wellbutrin sr has active ingredients of bupropion hydrochloride. It is often used in depression. eHealthMe is studying from 13,112 Wellbutrin sr users. Check the latest studies of Wellbutrin sr.

What is Affective disorder?

Affective disorder (mental disorder) is found to be associated with 716 drugs and 782 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Affective disorder.

On Jul, 06, 2026

9,388 people reported to have side effects when taking Wellbutrin sr.
Among them, 16 people (0.17%) have Affective disorder.

Could Wellbutrin sr cause Affective disorder?

Among these 16 people:

How long have people been on Wellbutrin sr when they have Affective disorder? *

What is the gender of people who have Affective disorder when taking Wellbutrin sr? *

female: 62.5 %
male: 37.5 %

What is the age of people who have Affective disorder when taking Wellbutrin sr? *

What are other drugs people take besides Wellbutrin sr? *

What are other side effects people have besides Affective disorder? *

Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 7 people, 43.75%
Tremor (trembling or shaking movements in one or more parts of your body): 7 people, 43.75%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 7 people, 43.75%
Fall: 7 people, 43.75%
Muscle Spasms (muscle contraction): 6 people, 37.50%
Disturbance In Attention: 6 people, 37.50%
Drowsiness: 6 people, 37.50%
Night Sweats (sweating in night): 5 people, 31.25%
Nausea And Vomiting: 5 people, 31.25%
Nervousness: 5 people, 31.25%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Pain: 5 people, 31.25%
Migraine (headache): 2 people, 12.50%
Schizophrenia (a mental disorder characterized by a breakdown of thought processes): 1 person, 6.25%
Quit Smoking: 1 person, 6.25%
Menopause (end of monthly cycles in women): 1 person, 6.25%
Insomnia (sleeplessness): 1 person, 6.25%
Hypothyroidism (abnormally low activity of the thyroid gland, resulting in retardation of growth and mental development): 1 person, 6.25%
Generalized Anxiety Disorder (excessive, uncontrollable, unexplained and often irrational worry): 1 person, 6.25%
Bipolar Disorder (mood disorder): 1 person, 6.25%
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (a chronic condition including attention difficulty, hyperactivity, and impulsiveness): 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 Wellbutrin sr) and Wellbutrin sr (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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