BUPROPION DRUG INFO
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
Bupropion is
safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your
healthcare professional before using
Bupropion.
BUPROPION - ORAL (byou-PRO-pee-on)
COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Wellbutrin
BUPROPION USES:
Bupropion is used to treat depression.
HOW TO USE BUPROPION:
Bupropion 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
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. 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.
BUPROPION 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.
BUPROPION 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 Bupropion. 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 overdose may include seizures, hallucinations,
rapid heart rate, and loss of consciousness.
BUPROPION NOTES: Do not allow anyone else to take this
medication.
BUPROPION 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.
BUPROPION STORAGE: Store at room temperature and keep away from
moisture and sunlight. Do not store in the bathroom. |
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