Wellbutrin (bupropion) causes average weight loss of 6.1 lbs after six months to one year

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Wellbutrin (bupropion) causes an average weight loss of 6.1 pounds more than placebo after six months according to a analysis by the RAND Corporation. Total weight loss: 9.8 lbs vs 3.7 lbs

Total weight loss in those given Wellbutrin (bupropion) was 9.8 pounds versus 3.7 pounds for those given a placebo.

Side effects

Side effects of Wellbutrin (bupropion) included dry mouth which was 3 times more common than normal, and increases in diarrhea, constipation, and insomnia.

Three study

Their analysis included 3 studies.

Doses: 300-400 mg per day

One study used 300 mg and 400 mg per day. The other two studies used 400 mg per day.

This analysis only included data from 400 mg.

REFERENCE

Li Z, Maglione M, Tu W, Mojica W, Arterburn D, Shugarman L, Hilton L, Suttorp M, Solomon V, Shekelle P, Morton S. Meta-analysis: pharmacologic treatment of obesity. Ann Intern Med. 2005 Apr 5, 142(7):532-46.

AUTHOR’S CONTACT INFORMATION

Southern California Evidence-Based Practice Center
RAND Health Division
1776 Main Street
Santa Monica, CA 90401-3208
Tel: 310-393-0411
Fax: 310-393-4818

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