Wellbutrin Antidepressant

Wellbutrin (Bupropion) is a prescription antidepressant used to treat depression.

Wellbutrin (Bupropion) is also be used to treat other conditions as determined by your doctor.

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WELLBUTRIN INFORMATION

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 Wellbutrin antidepressants are safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your healthcare professional before using Wellbutrin antidepressant.

How to use Wellbutrin

You should take Wellbutrin doses at regularly scheduled times each day.

Wellbutrin can be taken with food if a stomach upset occurs.

Do not take a different dosage than was prescribed for you and follow your doctor's instructions carefully. Taking more than the recommended dose of Wellbutrin will increase your risk of having a seizure. Do not stop taking Wellbutrin without notifying your doctor.

Wellbutrin may cause sleeplessness at first, therefore it is better not to take Wellbutrin near bedtime.

It may take 4 weeks or more before the full effects of Wellbutrin antidepressants are felt.

Side effects

Wellbutrin is an antidepressant that is generally well tolerated antidepressant. Side effects can 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.

It is unlikely that you will experience an allergic reaction to Wellbutrin, but if you do, seek medical attention immediately. Symptoms of an allergic reaction 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, 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 Wellbutrin 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. Wellbutrin passes into breast milk. Because of the potential risk to the infant, breast-feeding while using Wellbutrin is not recommended. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.

Drug Interactions

Before taking Wellbutrin you should 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 when taking Wellbutrin. Check all nonprescription and prescription drug labels for caffeine. A certain product used to help quit smoking contains Wellbutrin. Do not take that product while using this one.

Wellbutrin Overdose

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

Missed Wellbutrin 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.

Wellbutrin Storage

Store Wellbutrin antidepressant at room temperature, keep away from moisture and sunlight.

Do not store in Wellbutrin the bathroom.

Keep antidepressants out of the reach of children.

Do not share Wellbutrin antidepressant with others.

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