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Bupropion - oral

(byou-pro-pee-on)

common brand names: Wellbutrin

Bupropion HCL Usage: this medication is used to treat depression.

How to use Bupropion HCL: this med may be taken with food if stomach upset occurs. Take doses at regularly scheduled times each day. don't take more or less medication then prescribed & follow some your doctor's instructions carefully. Taking more than recommended dose of bupropion will increase your risk about having a seizure. do not stop taking this drug with out notifying your doctor. since it drug may cause sleeplessness at 1'st, It's best not to take this near bedtime. it may take 4 weeks or more before the full effects about it med are noticed.

Bupropion HCL side effects: this drug is generally well tolerated. Dry mouth, headache, increased sweating, nausea/vomiting, constipation, anxiety, fatigue and blurred vision may occur. If these effects persist or worsen, notify your healthcare professional. Report promptly: unusual weight loss or gain, palpitations, agitation, trouble sleeping. Unlikely but report promptly: tremor, dizziness, fainting, mood changes, slowed movements, difficulty urinating, decreased sex drive, drowsiness. Very unlikely but report promptly: seizures, mental problems, fever, muscle aches, yellowing of the eyes or skin. in unlikely event you have an allergic reaction to this drug, seek medical attention immediately. Symptoms may include trouble breathing, rash, itching, swelling, or severe dizziness. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your healthcare professional or healthcare professional.

Bupropion HCL Precautions: Before taking bupropion, tell youre physician if you have: history of seizures or head injury or brain tumor, heart disease, liver or kidney disease, eating disorder, diabetes, alcohol dependence, any allergies, intent to quit smoking. Because about possibility this med will make you dizzy & affect coordination, do not drive or operate machinery until you get used to drug's effects. Limit or avoid consumption of alcoholic beverages; alcohol can increase your risk of seizures. Chronic alcohol users who suddenly stop the intake of alcohol while taking bupropion may increase the risk of having seizures. Suddenly stopping certain tranquilizers (e.g., diazepam, chlordiazepoxide) isn't recommended because doing so may increase risk of having seizures. Elderly patients may be more sensitive to the effects of this drug. Tell you're pharmacist if you pregnant or plan to become pregnant before taking this drug. it drug passes into breast milk. Because of potential risk to the infant, breast-feeding while using this drug is not recommended. Consult some your physician before breast-feeding.

Bupropion HCL medication interactions: Before taking bupropion tell some your healthcare professional of all nonprescription & prescription drugs you may use especially: MAO inhibitors (e.g., isocarboxazid, phenelzine, tranylcypromine, pargyline, selegiline, linezolid, furazolidone), levodopa, warfarin, ritonavir, adrenaline-like stimulants (e.g., ephedrine), products containing nicotine (e.g., patches or gum). Also report the use of medications which might increase seizure risk (decrease seizure threshold) when combined with bupropion such as phenothiazines (e.g., thioridazine), tricyclic antidepressants (e.g., amitriptyline), isoniazid (INH), or theophylline among others. Consult youre physician or healthcare professional for details. Excess caffeine intake can increase the chance of seizures with this med. dollars all nonprescription/prescription med labels for caffeine. Consult youre physician or physician. certain product used to help quit smoking contains bupropion. do not take that product while using this one. don't start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.

Bupropion HCL Overdose: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include seizures, hallucinations, rapid heart rate, & loss of consciousness.

Bupropion HCL special notes: don't allow anyone else to take it medication.

If you missed Bupropion HCL dose: Take any missed dose as soon as possible but not if Its within four hours of next dose. If it is time for the next dose, skip missed dose and resume you're regular schedule. don't 'double-up' the dose.

Bupropion HCL Storage: Store at room temperature and keep away from moisture & sunlight. do not store in the bathroom.

Active Ingredients : Bupropion