Drug & supplement interaction

Testosterone Enhancement + Bupropion

Bupropion brand names: Wellbutrin, Wellbutrin SR, Zyban, Wellbutrin XL, Aplenzin, and others.

No Known Interaction
Medically reviewed by · Updated June 2026 · Pair last verified Sep 13, 2026
The bottom line No known interaction

We found no known interaction between Testosterone Enhancement and Bupropion in our sources. Absence of a documented interaction is not the same as proven safety, and does not guarantee one does not exist. Do not start, stop, or change a medication or supplement based on this page; confirm with your pharmacist or doctor first.

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Testosterone Enhancement and Bupropion

We checked these two against our interaction database. Here is what we found.

No Known Interaction Found

We did not find a documented interaction between Bupropion and Testosterone Enhancement in our sources. This does not guarantee that the combination is completely free of risk — there is often limited research on supplements and herbal products, especially around drug interactions.

Worth understanding: our licensed dataset holds no drug-interaction record for Testosterone Enhancement at all — not against Bupropion, and not against any other medication we track. This verdict therefore rests on the absence of any recorded data, not on research that looked at this combination and found nothing. We cannot rule an interaction out.

If you decide to take both, the practical routine is simple: add one new thing at a time and note the date you started it. If the combination is going to disagree with you, it usually shows in the first days to a couple of weeks — and a start date turns “I’ve been feeling off” into something a pharmacist can actually work with. Do not stop a prescribed medicine on your own.

Always talk with your pharmacist or doctor before making changes to your medications or supplements, particularly if you take several medications or have an ongoing health condition.

Testosterone Enhancement safety at a glance

Testosterone Enhan... overall Use caution Ingredients vary widely, some may have side effects, and product quality is inconsistent.
Pregnancy Avoid These products are intended for men and are not appropriate or studied during pregnancy.
Breastfeeding Avoid Not intended for or studied in people who are breastfeeding.

Safety guidance is general; always confirm with your pharmacist or doctor for your situation.

Still wondering about combining Bupropion and Testosterone Enhancement? Ask Dr. Brian Staiger, PharmD, BCPS directly ›
What to actually watch for

What Bupropion’s Own FDA Label Lists

This is not an interaction — none of it involves Testosterone Enhancement. These are the most notable effects listed in the ADVERSE REACTIONS section of Bupropion’s own FDA label, for the medication by itself. Knowing the drug’s own list makes it easier to work out the likely cause if something new turns up while you take both. 10 of them are worth acting on rather than waiting out — marked below.

  • Mania or an unusually elevated mood Worth acting on
  • Thoughts of self-harm Worth acting on
  • Trouble swallowing Worth acting on
  • Hallucinations Worth acting on
  • An irregular heartbeat Worth acting on
  • Confusion Worth acting on
  • Seizures Worth acting on
  • Chest pain Worth acting on
  • Raised blood pressure Worth acting on
  • Hives Worth acting on

Showing the 10 most notable of 43 label-listed effects — ranked by how unusual each one is across medicines generally, with serious effects weighted up.

From the ADVERSE REACTIONS section of the FDA label for Bupropion. Read the label on DailyMed › Where a percentage is shown, it is the share of 152,137 voluntary FDA FAERS reports for Bupropion that mention that effect — a reporting proportion, not an incidence rate and not evidence the drug caused it. Testosterone Enhancement’s licensed record lists no adverse effects our clinical vocabulary could match, so there is no Testosterone Enhancement side to compare — that is a limit of the record, not a statement that Testosterone Enhancement has no side effects.

From our Q&A

Questions About Testosterone Enhancement or Bupropion

These are real questions from readers, answered by the pharmacists at HelloPharmacist — written by a person, not generated from a database. Each one covers Testosterone Enhancement or Bupropion, not necessarily both, but if one is close to what you were about to ask it will usually go further than a database entry can:

Not quite your question? Ask our pharmacists directly — it is free, there is no account required, and answers usually come back within 24 hours.

Everything else you take

See Every Supplement That Interacts With Bupropion

This page covers Testosterone Enhancement only. If you take other supplements — a multivitamin, a sleep aid, something for joints — the Bupropion page lists 46 supplements it has a documented interaction with, worst first, each one explained.

The most serious there right now: Activated Charcoal (major), Adrafinil (moderate), African Wild Potato (moderate), Artichoke (moderate) and Astaxanthin (moderate).

By severity: 1 major · 33 moderate · 12 minor.

From our pharmacist’s overview on the Bupropion page

“Bupropion (Wellbutrin, Zyban) deserves genuine care around supplements, and the entry to understand first is activated charcoal, the only major-rated interaction on this list. Charcoal and similar bulk products can soak up the drug in the gut and blunt its effect, so space them well apart from your dose.”

Reviewed by 2 · Jul 18, 2026

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How much people look this up

Where Testosterone Enhancement and Bupropion Sit Against Everything Else

Out of every supplement and medication people look up on HelloPharmacist, here is where these two land this week — and which way each has been moving.

Supplement Testosterone Enhancement
Top half

#609 of 1,452 supplements looked up here in the last 7 days

29 days ago today
Medication Bupropion
Top 1%

#23 of 2,830 medications looked up here in the last 7 days

29 days ago today

Position among everything looked up on this site, not a measure of how commonly either one is used or how important it is. A supplement can climb this list because of a news story. It counts every request to the page, automated ones included, and nothing here identifies anyone.

Where does our data come from?
  • Source: the Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) clinical database — the evidence-graded professional reference for herb & supplement interactions. Testosterone Enhancement is not yet covered by that licensed database, so its write-up cites publicly available medical sources directly (see the references below).
  • Citation library: 103,510 references behind our interaction content, 65,311 of them resolved to verified PubMed/DOI sources. See every Testosterone Enhancement reference on this page ↓
  • Freshness: we automatically re-check this combination every week — this pair was last verified September 13, 2026. The Testosterone Enhancement and Bupropion records this page draws on were last updated June 22, 2026.
  • What “no known interaction” means: no documented interaction in the sources above — not a guarantee of safety. Supplements are studied far less than prescription drugs, so we say exactly what the evidence supports, and nothing more.
Data structure & sourcing designed and verified by .
Supplement

About Testosterone Enhancement

What is Testosterone Enhancement?

  • Low energy and fatigue
  • Reduced sex drive (libido)
  • Building muscle and strength
  • Male sexual health
  • Mood and motivation

"Testosterone enhancement" supplements are not a single product but a group of herbs, vitamins, and minerals marketed to raise testosterone or boost male vitality. Evidence for most of these products is weak or mixed, and they are not a substitute for medical evaluation of low testosterone. If you have symptoms of low testosterone, talk to a doctor before trying supplements.

Not applicable (a category of supplements, not a single plant) · Capsules, tablets, powders, and blended formulas often containing herbs like ashwagandha, fenugreek, tribulus, or minerals like zinc

An interaction check asks whether these two react with each other — it does not ask whether Testosterone Enhancement is a good idea for someone in your situation. Here is what our Testosterone Enhancement record says about it on its own.

Testosterone Enhancement: dosing

There is no standard, well-established dose for "testosterone enhancement" because these are many different products with different ingredients and strengths. Each formula is dosed differently.The best advice is to follow the directions on the product label and not exceed them. Because ingredients and amounts vary so much, and because some can interact with health conditions or other medicines, it is wise to review any product with a pharmacist or doctor before starting.For nutrients like vitamin D and zinc, taking too much can be harmful, so do not take high doses without guidance.

From our Testosterone Enhancement monograph — the full record covers uses, side effects and every documented interaction.

Read the full Testosterone Enhancement monograph & all interactions
Medication

About Bupropion

What Is Bupropion Used For?

Brand names: Wellbutrin, Wellbutrin SR, Zyban, Wellbutrin XL, Aplenzin, Forfivo XL

Bupropion is FDA-approved to treat major depressive disorder (MDD) — a form of clinical depression. Extended-release formulations (XL and hydrobromide versions, including Aplenzin) are also approved for the prevention of seasonal affective disorder (SAD), the pattern of depression that tends to arrive in autumn and winter.

Not all formulations share every indication. Aplenzin (bupropion hydrobromide extended-release) and bupropion hydrochloride extended-release tablets (XL) are indicated for both MDD and SAD. Bupropion hydrochloride extended-release tablets (SR) and bupropion hydrochloride immediate-release tablets are indicated for MDD only.

Most-Reported Side Effects for Bupropion

From FAERS, the FDA’s public side-effect reporting system (152,137 reports, all brands). Reports are voluntary and are not proof the drug caused the effect.

Nausea 11,909 reports
Fatigue 10,076 reports
Headache 10,053 reports
Depression 8,639 reports
Dizziness 7,786 reports
See full Bupropion drug information
Keep checking

Other Drugs & Testosterone Enhancement

Browse every other medication we’ve checked against Testosterone Enhancement — both the ones with a known interaction and the ones without. Select any drug for the full detail.

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No interaction 2,829 drugs checked — show the list

We also checked Testosterone Enhancement against these medications and found no known interaction in our sources. Open any page to confirm.

Showing the 60 most looked-up of 2,829 medications checked with no known interaction — see the full Testosterone Enhancement list.

See the full Testosterone Enhancement interactions page
See every supplement checked against Bupropion, ranked by severity
Evidence & sources

Testosterone Enhancement References

The 4 sources that drive our Testosterone Enhancement monograph — publicly available pages from reputable medical and government organizations. Every link was verified to work before publishing. Testosterone Enhancement is not covered by the licensed Natural Medicines interaction database, so its page cites these public sources directly.

  1. Testosterone — MedlinePlus (U.S. National Library of Medicine) Source
  2. Dietary Supplements for Exercise and Athletic Performance — NIH Office of Dietary Supplements Source
  3. Using Dietary Supplements Wisely — NIH National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH) Source
  4. Ashwagandha — NIH National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH) Source

Medication overviews come from MedlinePlus (NIH); supplement label data from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database. Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists — see our data sources and editorial standards.

Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Taking Testosterone Enhancement and Bupropion Together: Common Questions

Is it safe to take Testosterone Enhancement with Bupropion?
We do not list a known interaction between Testosterone Enhancement and Bupropion. That does not guarantee the combination is risk-free, so confirm with your pharmacist or doctor — especially if you take other medications or have a health condition.
Does Bupropion interact with any supplements?
Yes. Bupropion has documented interactions with 46 supplements in our database — Testosterone Enhancement is not one of them. The Bupropion interaction page linked on this page lists every one, ranked by severity.

Written and reviewed by the HelloPharmacist editorial staff. Our editorial policy

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