Wellbutrin XL 150 Mg 24 Hr Tablet, Extended Release Antidepressant Dopamine Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitors Side Effects by Likelihood and Severity

COMMON side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • Agitation

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • A Stuffy And Runny Nose
  • Abnormal Dreams
  • Anxious Feelings
  • Constipation
  • Decreased Appetite
  • Diarrhea
  • Difficulty Concentrating
  • Difficulty Sleeping
  • Dizziness
  • Dry Mouth
  • Excessive Sweating
  • Headache
  • Heart Throbbing Or Pounding
  • Intense Abdominal Pain
  • Joint Pain
  • Muscle Tremors
  • Nausea
  • Nervousness
  • Ringing In The Ears
  • Throat Irritation
  • Weight Loss

INFREQUENT side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • Abnormal Heart Rhythm
  • An Infection
  • High Blood Pressure
  • Hives
  • Low Blood Pressure

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • A Hearing Disorder
  • A Migraine Headache
  • A Problem With Menstrual Periods
  • A Skin Rash
  • Altered Interest In Having Sexual Intercourse
  • An Increased Need To Urinate Often
  • Blurred Vision
  • Bronchitis
  • Chest Pains Unrelated To Heart Problems
  • Confusion
  • Cough
  • Difficulty Swallowing
  • Drowsiness
  • Drug-Induced Hot Flashes
  • Dry Skin
  • Fever
  • Fluid Retention In The Legs, Feet, Arms Or Hands
  • Gas
  • Generalized Weakness
  • Increased Hunger
  • Indigestion
  • Irritability
  • Itching
  • Loss Of Muscle Coordination
  • Muscle Pain
  • Myoclonus, Quick And Involuntary Muscle Jerks
  • Neck Pain
  • Nosebleed
  • Stomatitis, A Condition With Painful Swelling And Sores Inside The Mouth
  • Temporary Redness Of Face And Neck
  • Vomiting

RARE side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • A Clot In The Lung
  • A Condition With Muscle Tissue Breakdown Called Rhabdomyolysis
  • A Disorder With Excess Antidiuretic Hormone Called Syndrome Of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone
  • A Feeling Of Restlessness With Inability To Sit Still
  • A Heart Attack
  • A Hypersensitivity Reaction To A Drug
  • A Rupture In The Wall Of The Stomach Or Intestine
  • A Significant Type Of Allergic Reaction Called Anaphylaxis
  • A Skin Disorder With Blistering And Peeling Skin Called Stevens-Johnson Syndrome
  • A Stomach Ulcer
  • A Type Of Abnormal Movement Disorder Called Dyskinesia
  • A Type Of Allergic Reaction Called Angioedema
  • A Type Of Blood Disorder With A Decrease In All Types Of Blood Cells Called Pancytopenia
  • A Type Of Bumpy Skin Rash Called A Maculopapular Rash
  • A Type Of Movement Disorder Called Parkinsonism
  • A Type Of Skin Disorder Called Acute Generalized Exanthematous Pustulosis
  • Abnormal Liver Function Tests
  • Abnormal Muscle Movements
  • Accidental Falls
  • Atrioventricular Block, A Type Of Slow Heart Rhythm Disorder
  • Bleeding Of The Stomach Or Intestines
  • Bronchospastic Lung Disease
  • Coma
  • Complete Heart Block
  • Decreased Blood Platelets
  • Delusions
  • Disturbance In The Ability Of The Eye To Focus
  • Erythema Multiforme, A Type Of Allergic Skin Reaction
  • Extra Heartbeats
  • Hallucinations
  • High Levels Of White Blood Cells
  • Increased Pressure In The Eye
  • Inflammation Of The Esophagus
  • Inflammation Of The Large Intestine
  • Inflammation Of The Liver Called Hepatitis
  • Low Levels Of White Blood Cells
  • Manic Behavior
  • Mental Problems From Taking The Drug
  • Orthostatic Hypotension, A Form Of Low Blood Pressure
  • Pancreatitis
  • Paranoia
  • Pneumonia
  • Secondary Angle-Closure Glaucoma, A Type Of Eye Disorder
  • Seizures
  • Suicidal Behavior
  • Suicidal Thoughts
  • Tardive Dyskinesia, A Disorder Characterized By Involuntary Movements Of The Face, Mouth And Tongue
  • Thoughts Of Hurting Or Killing Others
  • Unconsciousness

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • A Condition Where There Is Excess Sugar In The Urine
  • A Feeling Of General Discomfort Called Malaise
  • A Feeling Of Pins And Needles On Skin
  • A Form Of Mania That Has A Lower Severity Of Symptoms
  • A Type Of Speech Disorder Called Dysarthria
  • Abnormal Results On An Electroencephalogram, A Test Recording The Brain's Activity
  • Aggressive Behavior
  • An Extreme Sense Of Wellbeing Called Euphoria
  • An Inability To Completely Empty The Bladder
  • An Increased Interest In Having Sexual Intercourse
  • Anemia
  • Aphasia, A Loss Of The Ability To Speak And Understand Language
  • Behavioral Problems
  • Bleeding Gums
  • Bleeding Not Related To Menstrual Period
  • Bruising Under The Skin
  • Delirium
  • Depersonalization, A Disconnection Of One's Own Sense Of Reality Or Identity
  • Difficult Or Painful Urination
  • Dilated Pupils
  • Double Vision
  • Dry Eye
  • Enlarged Breasts
  • Excess Urination
  • Excessive Saliva Production
  • Fainting
  • Fast Heartbeat
  • Feelings Of Hostility
  • Grinding Of The Teeth
  • Hair Loss
  • High Blood Sugar
  • Hirsutism, A Condition Of Hair Growth On Parts Of The Body Normally Without Hair
  • Increased Sensitivity Of The Skin To The Sun
  • Inflammation Of A Vein
  • Inflammation Of The Bladder
  • Inflammation Of The Fallopian Tube
  • Inflammation Or Infection Of The Vagina
  • Involuntary Leakage Of Urine
  • Leg Cramps
  • Low Amount Of Sodium In The Blood
  • Low Blood Sugar
  • Muscle Stiffness
  • Muscle Weakness
  • Pain With Sexual Intercourse
  • Panic Disorder
  • Problems With Ejaculation
  • Puffy Face From Water Retention
  • Sensation Of Spinning Or Whirling
  • Skin Rash With Sloughing
  • Swollen Lymph Nodes
  • Taste Impairment
  • The Inability To Have An Erection
  • Trouble Breathing
  • Urination During The Night

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