Wellbutrin xl and Panic reaction - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Panic reaction is reported as a side effect among people who take Wellbutrin xl (bupropion hydrochloride), especially for people who are female, 40-49 old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Xanax, and have Quit smoking.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Panic reaction when taking Wellbutrin xl. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 18,200 people who have side effects when taking Wellbutrin xl from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

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.

What is Panic reaction?

Panic reaction is found to be associated with 564 drugs and 725 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Panic reaction.

On Jul, 13, 2026

18,200 people reported to have side effects when taking Wellbutrin xl.
Among them, 38 people (0.21%) have Panic reaction.

Could Wellbutrin xl cause Panic reaction?

Among these 38 people:

How long have people been on Wellbutrin xl when they have Panic reaction? *

What is the gender of people who have Panic reaction when taking Wellbutrin xl? *

female: 75.68 %
male: 24.32 %

What is the age of people who have Panic reaction when taking Wellbutrin xl? *

What are other drugs people take besides Wellbutrin xl? *

What are other side effects people have besides Panic reaction? *

Memory Loss: 8 people, 21.05%
Agitation (state of anxiety or nervous excitement): 7 people, 18.42%
Tremor (trembling or shaking movements in one or more parts of your body): 7 people, 18.42%
Feeling Abnormal: 6 people, 15.79%
Heart Palpitations (feelings or sensations that your heart is pounding or racing): 5 people, 13.16%
Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 5 people, 13.16%
Feeling Jittery: 4 people, 10.53%
Weakness: 4 people, 10.53%
Irritability: 4 people, 10.53%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 4 people, 10.53%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Suicidal Ideation: 2 people, 5.26%
Pain: 2 people, 5.26%
Depressed Mood: 2 people, 5.26%
Drowsiness: 2 people, 5.26%
Headache (pain in head): 2 people, 5.26%
Ill-Defined Disorder: 2 people, 5.26%
Migraine (headache): 2 people, 5.26%
Polyneuropathy (neurological disorder that occurs when many peripheral nerves throughout the body malfunction simultaneously): 2 people, 5.26%
Quit Smoking: 2 people, 5.26%
Osteoarthritis (a joint disease caused by cartilage loss in a joint): 1 person, 2.63%

* 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 xl) and Wellbutrin xl (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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