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Author: Admin | 2025-04-28
This sheet is about exposure to bupropion in pregnancy and while breastfeeding. This information is based on available published literature. It should not take the place of medical care and advice from your healthcare provider.What is bupropion?Bupropion is a medication that has been used to treat depression and seasonal affective disorder. Brand names of bupropion include Aplenzin®, Forfivo®, and Wellbutrin®. Bupropion is also sold under the brand name Zyban® as an aid to quit smoking. For more information about depression, see the MotherToBaby fact sheet at https://mothertobaby.org/fact-sheets/depression-pregnancy/.Sometimes when women find out they are pregnant, they think about changing how they take their medication, or stopping their medication altogether. However, it is important to talk with your healthcare providers before making any changes to how you take your medication. Some women may have a return of their symptoms (relapse) if they stop this medication during pregnancy. Your healthcare providers can talk with you about the benefits of treating your condition and the risks of untreated illness during pregnancy.Stopping this medication suddenly can cause some women to have withdrawal symptoms. It is not known if or how withdrawal might affect a pregnancy. It is suggested that any reduction in bupropion be done slowly, and under the direction of your healthcare provider.I take bupropion. Can it make it harder for me to get pregnant? Studies have not been done to see if taking bupropion can make it harder to get pregnant. Two cases of irregular menstrual cycles (periods) have been reported with bupropion
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