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WELLBUTRIN: 366 Adverse Event Reports & Safety Profile

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366
Total FAERS Reports
14 (3.8%)
Deaths Reported
70
Hospitalizations
366
As Primary/Secondary Suspect
12
Life-Threatening
13
Disabilities

First Report: 1993 · Latest Report: 20140611

What Are the Most Common WELLBUTRIN Side Effects?

#1 Most Reported
Drug hypersensitivity
45 reports (12.3%)
#2 Most Reported
Drug ineffective
40 reports (10.9%)
#3 Most Reported
Depression
25 reports (6.8%)

All WELLBUTRIN Side Effects by Frequency

Side Effect Reports % of Total Deaths Hosp.
Drug hypersensitivity 45 12.3% 0 0
Drug ineffective 40 10.9% 0 6
Depression 25 6.8% 0 5
Nausea 24 6.6% 0 4
Convulsion 23 6.3% 2 10
Dizziness 19 5.2% 0 3
Malaise 18 4.9% 0 6
Suicidal ideation 18 4.9% 0 7
Feeling abnormal 17 4.6% 0 3
Anxiety 15 4.1% 0 0
Balance disorder 14 3.8% 0 1
Rash 13 3.6% 0 5
Agitation 12 3.3% 2 5
Headache 11 3.0% 0 2
Insomnia 11 3.0% 1 2
Pain 11 3.0% 0 2
Alopecia 10 2.7% 0 0
Drug interaction 10 2.7% 1 2
Fall 10 2.7% 0 5
Somnolence 10 2.7% 1 0

Who Reports WELLBUTRIN Side Effects? Age & Gender Data

Average age: 49.5 years. Most reports from: US. View detailed demographics →

Is WELLBUTRIN Getting Safer? Reports by Year

YearReportsDeathsHosp.
2002 2 1 2
2003 1 1 1
2004 2 0 1
2006 1 0 0
2007 2 0 1
2008 3 0 0
2009 6 0 3
2010 5 0 4
2011 10 4 0
2012 23 1 4
2013 59 1 19
2014 48 2 11

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What Is WELLBUTRIN Used For?

IndicationReports
Product used for unknown indication 121
Depression 104
Anxiety 14
Smoking cessation therapy 9
Ex-tobacco user 7
Major depression 6

WELLBUTRIN vs Alternatives: Which Is Safer?

WELLBUTRIN vs XALATAN WELLBUTRIN vs XALKORI WELLBUTRIN vs XANAX WELLBUTRIN vs XANTOFYL WELLBUTRIN vs XARELTO WELLBUTRIN vs XELJANZ WELLBUTRIN vs XELODA WELLBUTRIN vs XENAZINE WELLBUTRIN vs XEPLION WELLBUTRIN vs XEROQUEL

Official FDA Label for WELLBUTRIN

Official prescribing information from the FDA-approved drug label.