Snorting Wellbutrin

Is snorting Wellbutrin dangerous? Can snorting Wellbutrin be effective vs oral Wellbutrin? Can you get high snorting Wellbutrin? More on the dangers and effects of snorting Wellbutrin here.

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If you’re thinking about snorting Wellbutrin to get you high, you need the facts.

We do not endorse snorting any drug, but were, we review what happens in the body if you decide to snort Wellbutrin. We explore the dangers and safety concerns of snorting Wellbutrin. Because even though Wellbutrin is not addictive and  Wellbutrin show up drug tests, snorting this anti-depressant can be dangerous. We welcome all questions about snorting Wellbutrin or Wellbutrin narcotic use at the end of this article, and will try to answer all legitimate Wellbutrin questions with a personal and prompt reply.

Wellbutrin: What are you really snorting?

Wellbutrin is used to treat depression and seasonal affective disorder. It comes in both sustained and extended-release formulas. Wellbutrin’s active ingredient is bupropion, but inactive ingredients include ethylcellulose aqueous dispersion, glycerylbehenate, methacrylic acid copolymer dispersion, polyvinyl alcohol, polyethylene glycol, povidone, silicon dioxide, and triethyl citrate.

How does snorting Wellbutrin affect the body?

Wellbutrin is an antidepressant that also acts as a very mild stimulant – having about the same effect as a cup of coffee. Wellbutrin works by increasing certain types of brain activity. Potential, relatively minor side effects can occur from normal use of Wellbutrin. However, taking this medication by nasal ingestion can cause far worse problems. Possible ways that Wellbutrin can affect the body include:

  • dizziness
  • drowsiness
  • excitement
  • excessive sweating
  • nausea
  • uncontrollable shaking
  • vomiting
  • weight loss

Snorting Wellbutrin side effects

Even at normal doses, Wellbutrin can trigger unpleasant side effects. While potentially alarming, these symptoms are not usually dangerous. However, more severe side effects are possible, especially when Wellbutrin is not taken as prescribed. Possible effects when Snorting Wellbutrin include:

  • anxiety or panic attacks
  • chest pain
  • confusion
  • difficulty in breathing and swallowing
  • irrational fears
  • hallucinations
  • mood changes
  • muscle or joint pain
  • rapid, pounding, or irregular heartbeat
  • suicidal thoughts and feelings
  • seizures

Snorting Wellbutrin to get high

Snorting Wellbutrin probably doesn’t get you high. However, snorting Wellbutrin results in large doses of bupropion entering the bloodstream very quickly, especially because it’s only available in sustained-release and extended-release forms. Large amounts of bupropion are not intended to be taken all at once, and are not safe. This exposes you to higher doses than through the recommended oral route of administration and can cause very serious side effects. If you snort Wellbutrin to get high, you risk triggering seizures which may land you in the hospital.

If you are considering snorting Wellbutrin as a way to get it to produce more potent effects…you may be addicted to the drug. Abusing it in any way other than prescribed and looking for alternative ways to heighten effects can be an indicator of a substance use problem.

Luckily, help is available! Wellbutrin addiction is a treatable condition if you are willing to accept help. Learn more about Antidepressant Addiction Treatment Programs and Help to be better prepared for what you can expect during the recovery process.

Snorting Wellbutrin vs oral

Doctors warn that snorting Wellbutrin is more risky and less effective than ingesting it orally. There’s also no medical or recreational benefit to snorting this drug, as it has only mild stimulant effects and probably can’t get you high. Oral preparations are safer and cause fewer instances of adverse effects.

Snorting Wellbutrin dangers

The side effects of snorting Wellbutrin are very serious. Snorting Wellbutrin can cause confusion, paranoia, and drowsiness, potentially increasing your chance of being in an accident. Snorting any drug, Wellbutrin included, can also harm your nasal and sinus passages, if you snort drugs over time. Snorting drugs can also spread disease, especially if you share snorting instruments with other users. And if you’re considering snorting Wellbutrin, you should be aware of the high risk of mood and behavior problems, and especially the risk of severe seizures.

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Snorting Wellbutrin safely

Wellbutrin is never safe to snort. The commercially-available formulas are simply too powerful to be taken this way. Still, there may be ways to reduce harm by taking Wellbutrin within general limits. The FDA recommends no more than 400 mg of Wellbutrin per day, usually given in 1-2 doses throughout the day. Higher doses of Wellbutrin come with serious health risks.

Snorting Wellbutrin questions

Do you still have questions about snorting Wellbutrin? If so, please let us know. We respond to all Wellbutrin questions with a personal and prompt reply.

Reference Sources: DailyMed Drug Label: Wellbutrin
PubMed Health: Bupropion
PubMed Central: A case report of seizure induced by bupropion nasal insufflation
About the author
Lee Weber is a published author, medical writer, and woman in long-term recovery from addiction. Her latest book, The Definitive Guide to Addiction Interventions is set to reach university bookstores in early 2019.
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