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Bupropion - oral

(byou-pro-pee-on)

common brand names: Wellbutrin

Simular Drugs : Wellbutrin, Wellbutrin Sr, Wellbutrin Xl

Related Drugs : Wellbutrin, Wellbutrin, Wellbutrin Xl

Wellbutrin Usage: this medication is used to treat depression.

How to use Wellbutrin: this medication may be taken with food if stomach upset occurs. Take doses at regularly scheduled times each day. do not take more or less tablet then prescribed & follow your doctor's instructions carefully. Taking more than recommended dose of bupropion will increase your risk of having seizure. do not stop taking this med without notifying youre physician. since this drug may cause sleeplessness in 1st, It's best not to take this near bedtime. it may take 4 weeks or more before the full effects of this medication noticed.

Wellbutrin side effects: this medication 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 doctor. 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 eyes or skin. in the unlikely series 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 physician or pharmacist.

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

Wellbutrin drug interactions: Before taking bupropion tell you're doctor about every nonprescription & prescription medications 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 you're physician or pharmacist since following info. Excess caffeine intake can increase chance of seizures with this med. USD every nonprescription/prescription drug labels for caffeine. Consult you're healthcare professional or pharmacist. a certain product used to help quit smoking contains bupropion. do not take that product while using this one. do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.

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

Wellbutrin special notes: do not allow anyone else to take this medication.

If you missed Wellbutrin dose: Take any missed dose as soon as possible but not if It's within 4 hours of the next dose. If Its time for next dose, skip missed dose & resume some your regular schedule. do not 'double-up' the dose.

Wellbutrin Storage: Store at room temperature and keep away from moisture and sunlight. don't store in bathroom.

Active Ingredients : Bupropion