What is bupropion (generic Wellbutrin)?
Bupropion is a prescription medication prescribed to treat depression symptoms. Bupropion can also effectively treat symptoms of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), a condition characterized by depression that happens around the same time every year, often in the winter. It has also been used to help patients quit smoking.
Bupropion is available in its generic form or under the brand name Wellbutrin. This medication is only available via prescription from a licensed healthcare provider.
What are the common side effects of bupropion (generic Wellbutrin)?
Using bupropion has been shown to cause some side effects. Talk to your healthcare provider if these adverse reactions become severe or do not go away within a few days.
Common side effects include drowsiness, anxiety, and insomnia.
This is not a complete list of side effects. If you are concerned about additional side effects, please contact your provider directly.
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Providers on Sesame can write a prescription for bupropion to be picked up near you—often within the same day. Don’t wait to get your prescription filled. Talk to a provider on Sesame and get your prescription ordered right away for fast and convenient pickup from a pharmacy of your choice.
Note that all prescriptions are at the discretion of your doctor.
Bupropion is currently only available via prescription. This means the use of this drug must be authorized by a licensed healthcare provider.
If you're looking for a prescription, book a telehealth appointment to talk to a provider who can write a new prescription or refill an existing prescription. Depending on the medication, you can arrange for same-day pickup at a pharmacy near you.
Note that all prescriptions are at the discretion of your healthcare provider. Providers on Sesame cannot prescribe controlled substances.
You can learn more about bupropion by checking out our drug information pages. Read on to learn more about bupropion, its side effects, and dosage information:
Yes, Sesame makes it easier than ever to get a new prescription or refill an existing prescription online. To discuss a new online prescription or refill, book a video visit with a doctor or nurse on Sesame to discuss a new online prescription or refill. Clinicians on Sesame can prescribe drugs that help treat infections, allergies, high blood pressure, and more.
Note that providers on Sesame cannot prescribe controlled substances.
Online prescription refills are up to the discretion of your provider. If you’re a new patient, most providers will write a prescription for 30 days and may want to schedule a follow-up appointment to ensure that the medication is effective. If you’re a returning patient, your provider may prescribe for a longer period of time.
Prescriptions and prescription refills on Sesame are exclusively cash-pay. We do not accept insurance for the provider appointment or the medication. If a clinician sends your prescription to your local pharmacy, you can pick it up and pay with a method of your choice, including your FSA or HSA card, prescription card, cash, credit, and more.
Most insurance plans do not require prior authorization for medication coverage. When you go to the pharmacy to pick up your prescription, the pharmacist can use the insurance information they have on file, or you can give them your insurance information for coverage.
Health insurance plans publish a formulary for the drugs covered by the plan and the corresponding drug and copay prices. Check with your insurance provider to find out what drugs require authorization and the specific coverage information regarding the medication you’ve been prescribed.
For patients who book a weight management service through Sesame’s online weight loss management program, providers can assist with prior insurance authorization requests for your medication. For more information, visit our video weight loss program page.
