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What is Wellbutrin?
Wellbutrin (Bupropion HCl) is an antidepressant.
Bupropion is the generic form of Wellbutrin.
How does Wellbutrin work?
Wellbutrin works by affecting two chemicals in
the brain that are believed to help regulate your mood (dopamine
and norepinephrine).
How to take Wellbutrin:
Wellbutrin may be taken with food if stomach
upset occurs. Take doses at regularly scheduled times each day.
Do not take more or less Wellbutrin 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 Wellbutrin are noticed.
Wellbutrin Cautions:
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 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.
Possible Side Effects:
Wellbutrin 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.
Drug Interactions:
Before taking Wellbutrin 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.
If you take too much:
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.
Additional information:
Do not allow anyone else to take this medication.
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.
Store Wellbutrin at room temperature and keep away from moisture
and sunlight. Do not store in the bathroom.
Common Misspellings:
Wellbutrin is often misspelled, as many people
hear the word verbally and write it down or spell it the incorrect
way. Here are a few of the most common misspellings for Wellbutrin
: Wellbutren, Wellbutran, Wellbutin, Wellbutinne, Welbutrin,
Welbutrin, Welbutrine, Welbutin, Whelbutrin, Welbutn and Wellutrin
. Full correct name of this drug is "Wellbutrin".