Wellbutrin xl and Visual field defect - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Visual field defect is reported as a side effect among people who take Wellbutrin xl (bupropion hydrochloride), especially for people who are female, 50-59 old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Synthroid, and have Migraine.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Visual field defect 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 23,002 Wellbutrin xl users. Check the latest studies of Wellbutrin xl.

What is Visual field defect?

Visual field defect is found to be associated with 766 drugs and 1,038 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Visual field defect.

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On Sep, 01, 2026

18,200 people reported to have side effects when taking Wellbutrin xl.
Among them, 11 people (0.06%) have Visual field defect.

Could Wellbutrin xl cause Visual field defect?

Among these 11 people:

How long have people been on Wellbutrin xl when they have Visual field defect? *

What is the gender of people who have Visual field defect when taking Wellbutrin xl? *

female: 54.55 %
male: 45.45 %

What is the age of people who have Visual field defect when taking Wellbutrin xl? *

What are other drugs people take besides Wellbutrin xl? *

What are other side effects people have besides Visual field defect? *

Dyskinesia (abnormality or impairment of voluntary movement): 2 people, 18.18%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 2 people, 18.18%
Retinal Detachment (a disorder of the eye in which the retina peels away from its underlying layer of support tissue): 2 people, 18.18%
Muscle Aches (muscle pain): 2 people, 18.18%
Sleep Disorder: 2 people, 18.18%
Nausea And Vomiting: 2 people, 18.18%
Nervous System Disorder (a general class of medical conditions affecting the nervous system): 2 people, 18.18%
Syncope Vasovagal (malfunction in the parts of the nervous system leads to consciousness with an inability to maintain postural tone): 2 people, 18.18%
Incontinence (lack of moderation or self-control): 2 people, 18.18%
Bradycardia (abnormally slow heart action): 2 people, 18.18%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Migraine (headache): 2 people, 18.18%
Transplant Rejection (a transplant material is not worked): 1 person, 9.09%
Productive Cough: 1 person, 9.09%
Pain: 1 person, 9.09%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 1 person, 9.09%
Multiple Sclerosis (a nervous system disease that affects your brain and spinal cord. it damages the myelin sheath): 1 person, 9.09%
Indigestion: 1 person, 9.09%
Hyperkalemia (damage to or disease of the kidney): 1 person, 9.09%
Gastric Ulcer (stomach ulcer): 1 person, 9.09%
Fungal Infection: 1 person, 9.09%

* 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).

WARNING, DISCLAIMER, USE FOR PUBLICATION

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