Bupropion-Induced Severe Leukocytosis

Cureus. 2020 Oct 21;12(10):e11083. doi: 10.7759/cureus.11083.

Abstract

Bupropion hydrochloride is a norepinephrine-dopamine reuptake inhibitor approved for the treatment of depression and smoking cessation. Although cardiovascular and hematological side effects are common with bupropion along with weight loss and headache, hematological side effects are rarely reported other than few post marketing studies. Here we present the case of a 47-year-old white female who presented with significant leukocytosis after bupropion overdose.

Keywords: anti depressant; bupropion; emergency; hematology; leukocytosis; overdose.

Publication types

  • Case Reports