hi can any1 help im taking amitriptyline for depression but they have seemed to stop working,ive been looking up other meds and have seen wellbutrin[bupropion] i would like to no more about them cos im thinking about asking my doctor to change me to them,being on amitriptline i have gained alot of weight ,and reading up on wellbutrin you can lose weight which is a good thing for me. can any1 give me any info on wellbutrin and if they are avallible in the uk. thanks

to DF, (((((tracytomscott)))))

Bupropion is not approved for depression in the UK, however it is approved for smoking cessation under the brand name Zyban. The active ingredient is exactly the same (bupropion hydrochloride) whether it's called Zyban, Wellbutrin, or generic bupropion. Many doctors in the UK have prescribed Zyban "off-label" to treat depression. I've been taking bupropion for a year and a half, and I think it's a wonderful antidepressant.

thanks for your quick reply,dont think i will get them from my doc never mind will look up other options,think they would of been good weight lose seems ive put so much on . thanks again