Bupropion

Bupropion is an antidepressant medication sold under the brand names Wellbutrin, Aplenzin, and Zyban, and formerly Budeprion. In addition to treating depression, it is also used to treat seasonal affective disorder (SAD). As a norepinephrine-dopamine reuptake inhibitor (NDRI), it has a modest energizing effect in and therefore may be useful for symptom management in ME patients.

Types
Bupropion is available in different forms, and may be combined with other drugs for particular uses, including
 * Bupropion patches for severe, ongoing pain
 * Sublingual Bupropion HCl, branded as Subutex for the treatment of drug dependency/addiction
 * Bupropion for smoking cessation, brand name Zyban
 * Bupropion for major depression, brand name Wellbutrin

Theory
Buproprion, like all antidepressants, does not address the underlying mechanisms of ME, so should not be regarded as a cure. It should be used only to improve quality of life of an ME patient, rather than to increase functionality.

ME patients may tolerate brand name bupropion better than generic versions due to sensitivities.

Learn more

 * Bupropion - Drugs.com