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Bupropion (generic wellbutrin) is an antidepressant used to treat depression.

Wellbutrin (bupropion) may also be used to treat other conditions.

BUPROPION INFORMATION

How to use bupropion (Generic Wellbutrin)

Bupropion (generic wellbutrin) may be taken with food if stomach upset occurs. Take your bupropion doses at regularly scheduled times each day. Do not take more or less bupropion 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 Wellbutrin without notifying your doctor. Since Bupropion 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 bupropion are noticed.

Bupropion Side effects

Bupropion is generally well tolerated. Side effects may include dry mouth, headache, increased sweating, nausea/vomiting, constipation, anxiety, fatigue and blurred vision. 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 Bupropion, 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 wellbutrin. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant before taking this drug. Bupropion passes into breast milk. Because of the potential risk to the infant, breast-feeding while using bupropion is not recommended. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.

Do not share bupropion (generic wellbutrin) with others.

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.

Bupropion Overdose

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

Missed dose

Take any missed bupropion 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 bupropion schedule. Do not "double-up" the dose.

Bupropion (generic wellbutrin) Storage

Store bupropion (generic wellbutrin) at room temperature and keep away from moisture and sunlight. Do not store in bupropion (generic wellbutrin) the bathroom.

Keep bupropion (generic wellbutrin) out of the reach of children.