Diabetes in Wellbutrin sr - how severe and when it was recovered? (a real world drug study)

Summary:

We study how severe was Diabetes, when it was recovered, drug effectiveness, race, and more among people who take Wellbutrin sr (bupropion hydrochloride). This phase IV clinical study is created by eHealthMe based on reports submitted to eHealthMe, 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 Diabetes?

Diabetes is found to be associated with 2,010 drugs and 2,858 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Diabetes.



On Aug, 02, 2026

34 people who have Diabetes while taking Wellbutrin sr were studied.

Could Wellbutrin sr cause Diabetes?

Severity of Diabetes *:

  • least: 9.52 %
  • moderate: 52.38 %
  • severe: 38.1 %
  • most severe: 0.0 %

When people recovered from Diabetes *:

  • while on drug: 0.0 %
  • after off the drug: 41.67 %
  • not yet: 58.33 %

Effectiveness of Wellbutrin sr *:

  • not at all: 0.0 %
  • somewhat: 20 %
  • moderate: 30 %
  • high: 40 %
  • very high: 10 %

Race of the people *:

  • African American, Non-Hispanic: 0.0 %
  • American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.0 %
  • Asian: 6.45 %
  • Hispanic: 3.23 %
  • Native Hawaiians/Pacific Islanders: 0.0 %
  • Two or more races: 3.23 %
  • White, Non-Hispanic: 87.1 %

Time on Wellbutrin sr *:

  • < 1 month: 8.33 %
  • 1 - 6 months: 8.33 %
  • 6 - 12 months: 4.17 %
  • 1 - 2 years: 16.67 %
  • 2 - 5 years: 16.67 %
  • 5 - 10 years: 33.33 %
  • 10+ years: 12.5 %

Gender of people when taking Wellbutrin sr *:

  • female: 50 %
  • male: 50 %

Age of people when taking Wellbutrin sr *:

  • 0-1: 0.0 %
  • 2-9: 0.0 %
  • 10-19: 2.94 %
  • 20-29: 0.0 %
  • 30-39: 11.76 %
  • 40-49: 20.59 %
  • 50-59: 32.35 %
  • 60+: 32.35 %

Conditions people have *:

  1. High Blood Cholesterol: 10 people, 29.41%
  2. Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 7 people, 20.59%
  3. High Blood Pressure: 7 people, 20.59%
  4. Asthma: 4 people, 11.76%
  5. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (a chronic condition including attention difficulty, hyperactivity, and impulsiveness): 4 people, 11.76%
  6. Osteoporosis (bones weak and more likely to break): 3 people, 8.82%
  7. Pain: 3 people, 8.82%
  8. Hyperglycemia (high blood sugar): 3 people, 8.82%
  9. Inflammation: 3 people, 8.82%
  10. Allergies: 3 people, 8.82%

Other drugs people take besides Wellbutrin sr *:

  1. Metformin: 10 people, 29.41%
  2. Atorvastatin Calcium: 5 people, 14.71%
  3. Prednisone: 5 people, 14.71%
  4. Gabapentin: 5 people, 14.71%
  5. Vitamin D: 4 people, 11.76%
  6. Ozempic: 4 people, 11.76%
  7. Januvia: 4 people, 11.76%
  8. Crestor: 4 people, 11.76%
  9. Jardiance: 4 people, 11.76%
  10. Lamotrigine: 4 people, 11.76%

Other side effects people have besides Diabetes *:

  1. High Blood Pressure: 6 people, 17.65%
  2. High Blood Cholesterol: 5 people, 14.71%
  3. Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 4 people, 11.76%
  4. Asthma: 3 people, 8.82%
  5. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (a chronic condition including attention difficulty, hyperactivity, and impulsiveness): 3 people, 8.82%
  6. Cataract (clouding of the lens inside the eye): 2 people, 5.88%
  7. Heart Attack: 2 people, 5.88%
  8. Weight Increased: 2 people, 5.88%
  9. Hypothyroidism (abnormally low activity of the thyroid gland, resulting in retardation of growth and mental development): 2 people, 5.88%
  10. Incontinence (lack of moderation or self-control): 2 people, 5.88%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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How the study uses the data?

The study is based on bupropion hydrochloride (the active ingredients of Wellbutrin sr). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

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