Does Bupropion help with energy?
Yes, for most people. 81% of 57 people who reported on Bupropion for energy say it improved. 9% noticed no change and 11% say it got worse. That is below the typical result for energy (87% across 95 options).
Energy: what users report
81%better57 reports · medium confidence
46 better5 no change6 worse
Ranked #56 of 95 for energy.
What people say about Bupropion and energy
“It really helped. I went from being suicidal to having hope and motivation within 3 days of starting the medication.”
“it might boost neurogenesis and makes me energetic. The drawbacks are higher heart rate and somewhat worse memory.”
“I started taking wellbutrin at that time and that definitely helped with that also. It also gave me a huge jump in motivation that I've been missing for a long time.”
“I'm taking Wellbutrin 300 mg for my MDD and for fatigue, lack of energy and lack of motivation and it works quite well for that.”
What the research says
AResearch: Strong411 meta-analyses · 617 trials on PubMed
None of the top reviews we found look specifically at energy. See all research on Bupropion.
Side effects people mention
anxiety 19insomnia 8irritability 7tinnitus 4sexual dysfunction 4
What else is Bupropion used for?
Information only — not medical advice. How we count