What foods interfere with Wellbutrin?

Examples of foods and beverages containing caffeine include coffee, teas, colas, energy drinks, chocolate, and some herbal or dietary supplements. Patients should be advised to limit excessive caffeine intake during bupropion therapy.

Does Wellbutrin work better with food?

You can take bupropion on an empty stomach or with food. The SR and XL forms should be swallowed whole — not chewed, crushed, or broken — so that the medication can work correctly in your body and to reduce the risk of serious side effects.

How does Wellbutrin make you feel at first?

Shortly after beginning Wellbutrin, some people may have symptoms such as: anxiety. feeling restless. agitation.

Does Wellbutrin make food taste weird?

Nausea, vomiting, dry mouth, headache, constipation, increased sweating, joint aches, sore throat, blurred vision, strange taste in the mouth, diarrhea, or dizziness may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor or pharmacist promptly.

Can I drink coffee while taking Wellbutrin?

Because Wellbutrin can amp up some women, caffeine-like your daily latte or diet soda- may make you feel over-the-top jittery, says Ackerman. If you start to notice this symptom after taking Wellbutrin, cut out caffeine while you’re on the medication, or go decaf until you’re off the drug.

Can I have a glass of wine on Wellbutrin?

It’s generally best to avoid alcohol while taking Wellbutrin. But in some cases, abruptly quitting drinking while taking Wellbutrin can have serious effects on your health. For some, having an occasional drink while taking Wellbutrin is OK.

Does Wellbutrin make you horny?

But wait, says Blisstree’s Elizabeth Nolan Brown, who bravely shared her personal story of taking Wellbutrin. Not only did it help her beat smoking and deal with the anxiety after effects of that, she says it also boosted her sex drive and did have appetite-reducing qualities.

Is Wellbutrin a happy pill?

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.

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Does Wellbutrin make you happy?

When I started Wellbutrin it made me think much clearer. While I still do get thoughts, they are not intrusive. My mood is stable and I feel generally happy!

Will Wellbutrin give me energy?

Doctors may choose Wellbutrin for patients whose depression symptoms are more “melancholic” or “sluggish,” says Ackerman, because it can give patients a boost energy-wise. “It can be like an extra cup of coffee,” she says. Some women, however, may find it actually revs them up too much, increasing anxiety.