BUPROPION
Bupropion
(Generic Wellbutrin ®) is an antidepressant
that works by affecting two chemicals in the brain that are
believed to help regulate your mood (dopamine and norepinephrine).
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75 mg |
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| Bupropion |
75 mg |
90 Tabs |
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100 mg |
30 Tabs |
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100 mg |
60 Tabs |
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100 mg |
90 Tabs |
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Bupropion
(Generic
Wellbutrin ®)
Important
Note
The following information is intended to supplement, not substitute
for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or
other healthcare professional. It should not be construed to indicate
that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you.
Consult your healthcare professional before using this drug.
Uses
This medication is an Anti-Depressant used to treat Bipolar
depression and manic depression treatment.
How
to use this medication
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 medication than prescribed and follow your doctor's instructions
carefully. Taking more than the recommended dose of bupropion will
increase your risk of having a seizure. Do not stop taking this
medication without notifying your doctor. Since this drug may cause
sleeplessness at first, it is best not to take this near bedtime.
It may take 4 weeks or more before the full effects of this medication
are noticed.
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 the eyes or skin. In the 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 doctor or pharmacist.
Precautions
Before taking bupropion, tell your doctor 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, the intent to quit smoking. Because of the possibility
this drug will make you dizzy and affect coordination, do not drive
or operate machinery until you get used to the 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) is not recommended because doing so
may increase the risk of having seizures. Elderly patients may be
more sensitive to the effects of this drug. Tell your doctor if
you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant before taking this drug.
This drug passes into breast milk. Because of the potential risk
to the infant, breast-feeding while using this drug is not recommended.
Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
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,
linezolid, furazolidone), levodopa, ritonavir, corticosteroids (e.g.
prednisone), sedatives, adrenaline-like stimulants (e.g., ephedrine),
products containing nicotine (e.g., patches or gum). Also report
use of drugs which might increase seizure risk (decrease seizure
threshold) such as: phenothiazines (e.g., chlorpromazine), tricyclic
antidepressants (e.g., amitriptyline), isoniazid (INH), theophylline.
Excess caffeine intake can increase the chance of seizures with
this drug. Check all nonprescription/prescription drug labels for
caffeine. Consult your 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
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center
or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include
seizures, hallucinations, rapid heart rate, and loss of consciousness.
Missed
Dose
Take any missed dose as soon as possible but not if it is within
4 hours of the next dose. If it is time for the next dose, skip
the missed dose and resume your regular schedule. Do not "double-up"
the dose.
Storage
Store at room temperature and keep away from moisture and sunlight.
Do not store in the bathroom.
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