Bupropion is an antidepressant which is a Noradrenergic Dopamine Reuptake inhibitor, rarely causing any endocrine or sexual adverse effects like hyperprolactinemia leading to galactorrhoea.
Can Wellbutrin cause galactorrhea?
Galactorrhea was considered to be adverse effect of bupropion treatment, and the treatment was discontinued.
What medications can cause galactorrhea?
Possible causes of galactorrhea include:
- Medications, such as certain sedatives, antidepressants, antipsychotics and high blood pressure drugs.
- Opioid use.
- Herbal supplements, such as fennel, anise or fenugreek seed.
- Birth control pills.
- A noncancerous pituitary tumor (prolactinoma) or other disorder of the pituitary gland.
