Does Wellbutrin affect concentration?

Wellbutrin is a norepinephrine and dopamine reuptake inhibitor (NDRI), and it works by keeping the neurotransmitters norepinephrine and dopamine available to the brain’s neurons for longer. This helps improve concentration, focus, and other ADHD symptoms.

What are the worst side effects of Wellbutrin?

Tell your doctor if you experience serious side effects of Wellbutrin XL including:

• seizure (convulsions),
• fast heartbeats,
• fever,
• swollen glands,
• rash or itching,
• joint pain,
• general ill feeling,
• confusion,

Can Wellbutrin cause neurological problems?

The more common events causing discontinuation include neuropsychiatric disturbances (3.0%), primarily agitation and abnormalities in mental status; gastrointestinal disturbances (2.1%), primarily nausea and vomiting; neurological disturbances (1.7%), primarily seizures, headaches, and sleep disturbances; and …

Can Wellbutrin cause permanent side effects?

A doctor will gradually lower the dosage to avoid withdrawal symptoms and worsening depression. Many side effects of Wellbutrin are not long-term, although serious side effects have the potential for lingering effects even after the prescription is finished.

How can I tell if Wellbutrin is working?

Sleep, energy, or appetite may show some improvement within the first 1-2 weeks. Improvement in these physical symptoms can be an important early signal that the medication is working. Depressed mood and lack of interest in actiities may need up to 6-8 weeks to fully improve.

Does Wellbutrin make you feel happy?

For the most part, Wellbutrin is considered to be a relatively safe antidepressant. However, since Wellbutrin affects the “feel-good” brain neurotransmitters norepinephrine and dopamine, it is sometimes taken to achieve a stimulant-like high.

Does Wellbutrin make you feel weird?

Bupropion may cause some people to be agitated, irritable, or display other abnormal behaviors. It may also cause some people to have suicidal thoughts and tendencies, or to become more depressed.

Does insomnia go away with Wellbutrin?

Fortunately, many people, who take Wellbutrin, experience an improvement in sleep once their bodies become acclimate to the medication. And, in the case of depression, typically once the depression improves, the insomnia also improves.

What can I take with Wellbutrin for anxiety?

For acute episodes of anxiety or panic attacks related to Wellbutrin, you may also be prescribed a short-acting anti-anxiety medication like benzodiazepine or hydroxyzine (Visteril).