Wellbutrin and Compulsive sexual behavior - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Compulsive sexual behavior is reported as a side effect among people who take Wellbutrin (bupropion hydrochloride), especially for people who are male, 30-39 old, have been taking the drug for 1 - 6 months also take Abilify, and have Bipolar disorder.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Compulsive sexual behavior when taking Wellbutrin. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 101,581 people who have side effects when taking Wellbutrin from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Wellbutrin?

Wellbutrin has active ingredients of bupropion hydrochloride. It is often used in depression. eHealthMe is studying from 117,115 Wellbutrin users. Check the latest studies of Wellbutrin.

What is Compulsive sexual behavior?

Compulsive sexual behavior is found to be associated with 99 drugs and 202 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Compulsive sexual behavior.

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On Sep, 02, 2026

101,581 people reported to have side effects when taking Wellbutrin.
Among them, 36 people (0.04%) have Compulsive sexual behavior.

Could Wellbutrin cause Compulsive sexual behavior?

Among these 36 people:

How long have people been on Wellbutrin when they have Compulsive sexual behavior? *

What is the gender of people who have Compulsive sexual behavior when taking Wellbutrin? *

female: 44.44 %
male: 55.56 %

What is the age of people who have Compulsive sexual behavior when taking Wellbutrin? *

What are other drugs people take besides Wellbutrin? *

What are other side effects people have besides Compulsive sexual behavior? *

Compulsive Shopping: 29 people, 80.56%
Bankruptcy: 22 people, 61.11%
Injury: 21 people, 58.33%
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (an anxiety disorder characterized by intrusive thoughts that produce uneasiness, apprehension, fear, or worry;): 20 people, 55.56%
Suicide Attempt: 20 people, 55.56%
Suicidal Ideation: 20 people, 55.56%
Mental Disorder (a psychological term for a mental or behavioural pattern or anomaly that causes distress or disability): 19 people, 52.78%
Emotional Distress: 18 people, 50.00%
Eating Disorder: 18 people, 50.00%
Erection Problems: 17 people, 47.22%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Bipolar Disorder (mood disorder): 22 people, 61.11%
Insomnia (sleeplessness): 11 people, 30.56%
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (a chronic condition including attention difficulty, hyperactivity, and impulsiveness): 9 people, 25.00%
Agitation (state of anxiety or nervous excitement): 7 people, 19.44%
Irritability: 7 people, 19.44%
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder: 7 people, 19.44%
Sleep Disorder: 6 people, 16.67%
Pain: 5 people, 13.89%
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (an anxiety disorder characterized by intrusive thoughts that produce uneasiness, apprehension, fear, or worry;): 4 people, 11.11%
Bipolar I Disorder (mood disorder that is characterized by at least one manic or mixed episode): 4 people, 11.11%

* 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) and Wellbutrin (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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