Is bupropion the same as Wellbutrin?

Yes, Wellbutrin is a common brand name for the drug bupropion.

What is the main difference between bupropion and SSRIs?

Bupropion is an NDRI, affecting norepinephrine and dopamine, while SSRIs increase serotonin levels.

Can bupropion be used for anxiety?

It is not typically a first-line treatment for anxiety disorders and may sometimes increase anxiety.

Why is bupropion also used for quitting smoking?

It helps reduce cravings and withdrawal symptoms associated with nicotine addiction.

Is “bupropion” formal?

Bupropion is usually medical/technical in register.

How do you pronounce “bupropion”?

Bupropion: in British English it is pronounced /bjuːˈprəʊpiɒn/, and in American English it is pronounced /bjuːˈproʊpiɑːn/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.

bupropion: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples

Low frequency

UK/bjuːˈprəʊpiɒn/US/bjuːˈproʊpiɑːn/

Medical/technical

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Quick answer

What does “bupropion” mean?

A prescription antidepressant medication.

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Pronunciation

Definition

Meaning and Definition

A prescription antidepressant medication.

A drug used primarily for treating major depressive disorder, seasonal affective disorder, and aiding smoking cessation.

Dialectal Variation

British vs American Usage

Differences

No significant differences in usage or meaning between UK and US English.

Connotations

Neutral; connotes professional medical treatment.

Frequency

Equal frequency in medical contexts in both regions.

Grammar

How to Use “bupropion” in a Sentence

The doctor prescribed bupropion [to/for the patient].She is taking bupropion [for depression/to quit smoking].

Vocabulary

Collocations

strong

bupropion hydrochlorideprescribe bupropionbupropion SR/XLgeneric bupropion

medium

bupropion for depressionbupropion side effectsbupropion dosestart bupropion

weak

bupropion therapybupropion patientbupropion treatment

Examples

Examples of “bupropion” in a Sentence

adjective

British English

bupropion-based treatment

American English

bupropion-related side effects

Usage

Meaning in Context

Business

Used in pharmaceutical industry contexts: 'The patent for bupropion expired in 2006.'

Academic

Used in medical and pharmacology research papers: 'The efficacy of bupropion was compared to SSRIs.'

Everyday

Rare in casual conversation, but possible in discussions of personal health: 'My doctor switched me to bupropion.'

Technical

Core term in clinical practice and pharmacology: 'Bupropion acts as a norepinephrine-dopamine reuptake inhibitor.'

Vocabulary

Synonyms of “bupropion”

Neutral

Wellbutrin® (brand name)Zyban® (brand name for smoking cessation)

Weak

atypical antidepressantNDRI (norepinephrine-dopamine reuptake inhibitor)

Vocabulary

Antonyms of “bupropion”

placebo

Watch out

Common Mistakes When Using “bupropion”

Misspelling as 'burpropion' or 'buproprion'.
Using it as a countable noun without 'a' or 'the' (e.g., 'He takes bupropion' is correct, not 'He takes a bupropion').

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

: Yes, Wellbutrin is a common brand name for the drug bupropion.
: Bupropion is an NDRI, affecting norepinephrine and dopamine, while SSRIs increase serotonin levels.
: It is not typically a first-line treatment for anxiety disorders and may sometimes increase anxiety.
: It helps reduce cravings and withdrawal symptoms associated with nicotine addiction.
: A prescription antidepressant medication.
: Bupropion is usually medical/technical in register.
: Bupropion: in British English it is pronounced /bjuːˈprəʊpiɒn/, and in American English it is pronounced /bjuːˈproʊpiɑːn/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.

Learning

Memory Aids

Mnemonic

Think: 'BUY a PROfessional PILL ON prescription' -> bu-pro-pi-on.

Conceptual Metaphor

MEDICATION IS A TOOL/FIX.

Practice

Quiz

Fill in the gap

Her doctor decided to bupropion after the previous medication caused too much drowsiness.

Multiple Choice

Bupropion is primarily used to treat: