WELLBUTRIN 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 the
drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult
your healthcare professional before using Wellbutrin.
BUPROPION - ORAL (byou-PRO-pee-on)
COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Wellbutrin
WELLBUTRIN
USES:
Wellbutrin is used to treat depression.
HOW TO USE WELLBUTRIN: Wellbutrinmay 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 Wellbutrin will increase your risk of having a
seizure. Do not stop taking this medication 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 this medication are noticed.
WELLBUTRIN 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.
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 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 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
this drug. 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 this drug is
not recommended. Consult your doctor before
breast-feeding.
WELLBUTRIN 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 Wellbutrin. Do not
take that product while using this one. Do not start or
stop Wellbutrin without doctor or pharmacist approval.
WELLBUTRIN OVERDOSE: If Wellbutrin 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.
WELLBUTRIN NOTES: Do not allow anyone else to
take this medication.
WELLBUTRIN MISSED DOSE: Take any missed
Wellbutrin 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 at room
temperature and keep away from moisture and sunlight. Do
not store in the bathroom. |
