What Are the Most Common Bupropion Side Effects?
Bupropion hydrochloride, sold under the brand names of Zyban® and Wellbutrin®, is a drug used to help people quit smoking. Originally marketed as an anti-depressant, bupropion can also help reduce cravings for nicotine. Most bupropion side effects are mild, but for some people they can be more dangerous. The most common bupropion side effects are weight loss and dry mouth. The drug is a serotonin, dopamine, and norepinephrine uptake inhibitor, and these changes in brain chemistry can result in changes in appetite. Many patients using bupropion are not bothered by losing weight, because weight gain is common side effect of quitting smoking. Dry mouth can be relieved by avoiding caffeine drinks and sipping water or sugarless drinks throughout the day. Patients can also use a humidifier at night to prevent dry mouth.
