Wellbutrin SR Information:
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 the
drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult
your healthcare professional before using this drug.
INGREDIENT NAME: BUPROPION (byou-PRO-pee-on)
COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Wellbutrin SR
USES: This medication is used to treat depression.
HOW TO USE: This medication 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 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 this medication are noticed.
SIDE EFFECTS: This medication 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.
PRECAUTIONS: Before taking Wellbutrin SR, 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.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Before taking Wellbutrin SR
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
Wellbutrin SR. Do not take that product while using
this one. Do not start or stop any medicine without
doctor or pharmacist approval.
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.
NOTES: Do not allow anyone else to take this
medication.
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.
STORAGE: Store Wellbutrin SR at room temperature
and keep away from moisture and sunlight. Do not store
in the bathroom.
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