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Wellbutrin (Bupropion) Information
Uses
Wellbutrin is used to treat depression.
How To Use
How much Wellbutrin you take and how often you take it
depends on many factors, including the condition being
treated, your age, and weight. If you have any questions
about the amount and/or frequency of the medicine you
are taking, talk with your health care provider.Take
Wellbutrin exactly as prescribed by your health care
provider. Because of the risk of seizures, do not use
Wellbutrin in combination with any other medication
containing bupropion. Do not substitute one form of
Wellbutrin for another. If a seizure occurs while
taking Wellbutrin, stop using Wellbutrin and contact
your health care provider immediately. Your doctor will
not restart therapy with this medication. Avoid taking
Wellbutrin close to bedtime if you are having difficulty
sleeping. Wellbutrin may cause dizziness, drowsiness,
or blurred vision. Use caution while driving or performing
other tasks requiring alertness or physical dexterity.
Avoid drinking alcohol or taking other medicines that
cause drowsiness(eg, sedatives, tranquilizers while
taking Wellbutrin. Stop taking MAO inhibitors at
least 14 days before taking Wellbutrin. If you are
uncertain whether your other medications contain an
MAO inhibitor, check with your health care provider.
Do not stop taking this medication without checking
with your doctor. Do not take more medication than prescribed
unless advised to do so by your doctor or health care
provider. Do not take any other over-the-counter or
prescription medications without talking with your doctor.
This includes any herbal preparations or dietary supplements.
Side Effects
Every medicine can cause side effects, but many people
have no, or minor, side effects. Tell your doctor or
pharmacist if any of the following occurs: Severe allergic
reactions (rash; giant hives; itching; difficulty breathing;tightness
in the chest; swelling of the lips and tongue); migraine
headaches;hallucinations; confusion; paranoia; delusions;
hostility; bizarre behavior;irregular heart rhythms;
fainting; seizures. Dry mouth; nausea; vomiting; constipation;
stomach upset; dizziness;agitation; anxiety; rapid heartbeat;
lightheadedness; drowsiness; itching;rash; loss of appetite;
increased appetite; involuntary movement of the limbs;joint
pain; changes in weight; impotence; menstrual complaints;
frequent urination;excessive sweating; decreased sex
drive; inability to concentrate; tiredness;blurred vision;
sleeplessness; ringing in the ears. Difficulty urinating;
restlessness; difficulty moving; muscle spasms;increased
saliva; tremor; hearing problems; taste changes; shakiness;
exaggerated sense of well-being.
Precautions
Before using Wellbutrin, tell your health care provider
about any of the following: if you are pregnant, planning
to become pregnant, or breastfeeding ; if you are taking
any prescription medicine, nonprescription medicine,
herbal preparation, or dietary supplement; if you have
a history of seizures; if you have a history of head
trauma ; if you have a brain tumor ; if you have liver
disease, such as cirrhosis ; if you have impaired kidney
function ; if you consume large amounts of alcohol or
have a history of substance abuse ;if you have diabetes
;if you are using nicotine patches ;if you have any
other medical condition, such as seizures.
Drug Interactions
Before taking bupropion tell your doctor of all nonprescription
and prescription medications you may use especially
MAO inhibitors (e.g., isocarboxazid, phenelzine, tranylcypromine,
pargyline, selegiline, furazolidone), levodopa, theophylline,
corticosteroids (e.g., prednisone), seizure medications,
sedatives, ritonavir, tranquilizers/psychiatric drugs
(e.g., chlorpromazine), other antidepressants (e.g.,
amitriptyline), salicylates (e.g., aspirin, salsalate),
isoniazid, chlolinesterase inhibitors (e.g., tacrine,
donepezil), morphine, adrenaline-like drugs (e.g., pseudoephedrine)
and narcotic pain medication (e.g., codeine). Excess
caffeine intake can increase the chance of seizures
with Wellbutrin SR. Check all nonprescription/prescription
drug labels for caffeine. Consult doctor 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.
Overdose
Contact your doctor or pharmacist immediately
Notes
Wellbutrin is only to be used by the patient for
whom it is prescribed. Do not give it to others.
Missed Dose
If a Wellbutrin dose is missed, take it as soon as possible. If
several hours have passed or if it is nearing time for
the next dose, do not double the dose to catch up, unless
advised by your doctor. If more than one dose is missed,
contact your doctor or pharmacist.
Storage
Store between 59 and 86 degrees F. Protect from light
and moisture.
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