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WellbutrinUses:
Wellbutrin / bupropion is used to treat depression. It works
by affecting two chemicals in the brain that are believed to help
regulate your mood (dopamine and norepinephrine).
How To Take Wellbutrin:
Take Wellbutrin / bupropion with food if stomach upset occurs. Take
Wellbutrin 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
Wellbutrin / bupropion will increase your risk of having a seizure.
Do not stop taking Wellbutrin without notifying your doctor. Since
Wellbutrin 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 Wellbutrin are noticed.
Follow the directions for using this medicine provided by your doctor.
Space your doses evenly throughout the day. STORE THIS MEDICINE
at room temperature in a tightly-closed container, away from heat
and light. CONTINUE TO TAKE THIS MEDICINE even if you feel better.
Do not miss any doses. IF YOU MISS A DOSE OF THIS MEDICINE, take
it as soon as you remember. Take the remaining doses for the day
at evenly spaced intervals at least 4 hours apart. DO NOT take 2
doses at once.
Possible Side Effects Of Wellbutrin:
Wellbutrin /bupropion 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 Wellbutrin, 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.
Wellbutrin Precautions:
Before taking Wellbutrin / 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
Wellbutrin 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 Wellbutrin.
Wellbutrin 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.
Wellbutrin Interactions:
Before taking Wellbutrin / 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
Wellbutrin. 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 Wellbutrin. Do not start or stop any medicine without
doctor or pharmacist approval.
Missed Dose:
If you miss a Wellbutrin dose, use it as soon as you remember. If
it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume
your usual dosing schedule. Do not double the dose to catch up.
Wellbutrin Storage:
Store WELLBUTRIN at room temperature and keep away
from moisture and sunlight. Do not store in the bathroom.
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