Wellbutrin and Movement - unpredictable or jerky - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Movement - unpredictable or jerky is reported as a side effect among people who take Wellbutrin (bupropion hydrochloride), especially for people who are female, 50-59 old, have been taking the drug for 1 - 6 months also take Metoclopramide, and have Impaired gastric emptying.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Movement - unpredictable or jerky 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 117,107 Wellbutrin users. Check the latest studies of Wellbutrin.

What is Movement - unpredictable or jerky?

Movement - unpredictable or jerky is found to be associated with 254 drugs and 729 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Movement - unpredictable or jerky.

On Jul, 13, 2026

101,581 people reported to have side effects when taking Wellbutrin.
Among them, 16 people (0.02%) have Movement - unpredictable or jerky.

Could Wellbutrin cause Movement - unpredictable or jerky?

Among these 16 people:

How long have people been on Wellbutrin when they have Movement - unpredictable or jerky? *

What is the gender of people who have Movement - unpredictable or jerky when taking Wellbutrin? *

female: 73.33 %
male: 26.67 %

What is the age of people who have Movement - unpredictable or jerky when taking Wellbutrin? *

What are other drugs people take besides Wellbutrin? *

What are other side effects people have besides Movement - unpredictable or jerky? *

Dyskinesia (abnormality or impairment of voluntary movement): 10 people, 62.50%
Tardive Dyskinesia (a disorder that involves involuntary movements): 10 people, 62.50%
Tremor (trembling or shaking movements in one or more parts of your body): 8 people, 50.00%
Extrapyramidal Disorder (involuntary muscle spasms in the face and neck): 8 people, 50.00%
Pain: 6 people, 37.50%
Gait Disturbance: 5 people, 31.25%
Headache (pain in head): 5 people, 31.25%
Pain In Extremity: 5 people, 31.25%
Back Pain: 5 people, 31.25%
Movement - Uncontrolled Or Slow: 5 people, 31.25%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Abdominal Discomfort: 3 people, 18.75%
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 3 people, 18.75%
Impaired Gastric Emptying: 3 people, 18.75%
Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 2 people, 12.50%
Bipolar I Disorder (mood disorder that is characterized by at least one manic or mixed episode): 1 person, 6.25%
Borderline Personality Disorder: 1 person, 6.25%
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (a progressive disease that makes it hard to breathe): 1 person, 6.25%
Cough: 1 person, 6.25%
Dysmenorrhea (painful menstruation): 1 person, 6.25%
Extrapyramidal Disorder (involuntary muscle spasms in the face and neck): 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) 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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