Mark Henderson answered
Yes, Wellbutrin may indeed show up as Amphetamine on a standard drug test.
The active component of Wellbutrin is known as Bupropion, and is used to help patients with depression, anxiety and attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
The chemical composition of Bupropion is similar to that of Amphetamine - which is why some drug tests can be confused by its presence.
The active component of Wellbutrin is known as Bupropion, and is used to help patients with depression, anxiety and attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
The chemical composition of Bupropion is similar to that of Amphetamine - which is why some drug tests can be confused by its presence.
Will Wellbutrin show up as an amphetamine on a drug test?
- Along with being used to treat mental illnesses, Wellbutrin can also help people stop smoking and combat other addictive cravings and withdrawal effects.
- Your doctor should be fully-informed of any other medication you are taking before prescribing you Wellbutrin, as it can cause nasty side effects when it is mixed with other substances.
- If you are taking other medication, or have certain other medical conditions, then taking Wellbutrin could cause seizures.
- As with most anti-depressants, you may feel more depressed when you start the course of the medication initially, especially if you are younger than twenty-five years of age.
- You will have to attend regular doctor's appointments during your first twelve weeks of treatment.
It would therefore be advisable to take a letter from your doctor, and your prescription, with you - to inform the technician that there could be the risk of a false positive.
