Wellbutrin and Pregnancy WisdomCard™
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Research Notes on Wellbutrin and Pregnancy
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has listed Wellbutrin as a Category C drug.1 In animal studies, pregnant animals were given low doses of Wellbutrin, and some adverse effects were reported.1 However, there have been no well-controlled studies in humans that have shown serious risk to the fetus.1 Wellbutrin should only be used in pregnancy if the benefits clearly outweigh the risks to the fetus.2
Fast Facts:
- Wellbutrin is an antidepressant medication that is used to treat major depressive disorder, seasonal affective disorder, depression in bipolar disorder, and sometimes as a smoking cessation medication.1
- Wellbutrin is a brand name of the generic drug bupropion.
- Wellbutrin is passed from mother to infant in breast milk, and should be avoided by breastfeeding mothers if possible.2
- Patients are often concerned about using antidepressants during pregnancy. Read how psychiatrists respond to frequently asked questions.
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Research Notes References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 National Association of Mental Illness: Wellbutrin (Bupropion)
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 eMedTV: Wellbutrin and Pregnancy
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- Contributor: Susan Scroggins
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- Last update: Oct. 15, 2009
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- Contributor: Susan Scroggins
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- Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
- Redirects: Wellbutrin Risks in Pregnancy, Pregnancy and Wellbutrin, Risks of Wellbutrin in Pregnancy, Breast Feeding and Wellbutrin, Wellbutrin in Pregnancy
- Last update: Sep. 21, 2009
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