These medications can change the way your body reacts to bupropion. Bupropion can change the way your body reacts to these medications. Sleep, energy, or appetite may show some improvement within the first weeks. Improvement in these physical symptoms can be an important early signal that the medication is working. Depressed mood and lack of interest in actiities may need up to weeks to fully improve.
Depression and certain other psychiatric disorders are themselves associated with increases in the risk of suicide. This risk may persist until significant remission occurs. In short-term studies, antidepressants increased the risk of suicidality in children, adolescents and young adults when compared to placebo. Short-term studies did not show an increase in the risk of suicidality with antidepressants compared to placebo in adults beyond age Adults ages 65 and older taking antidepressants have a decreased risk of suicidality.
Patients, their families and caregivers should be alert to the emergence of anxiety, restlessness, irritability, aggressiveness and insomnia. All patients being treated with antidepressants for any indication should watch for and notify their healthcare provider for worsening symptoms, suicidality and unusual changes in behavior, especially during the first few months of treatment.
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It is important for you to keep a written list of all of the prescription and nonprescription over-the-counter medicines you are taking, as well as any products such as vitamins, minerals, or other dietary supplements. You should bring this list with you each time you visit a doctor or if you are admitted to a hospital. It is also important information to carry with you in case of emergencies.
Generic alternatives may be available. Bupropion pronounced as byoo proe' pee on. Why is this medication prescribed? How should this medicine be used? Other uses for this medicine What special precautions should I follow?
What special dietary instructions should I follow? What should I do if I forget a dose? What side effects can this medication cause? What should I know about storage and disposal of this medication? Brand names. For people taking bupropion Wellbutrin for depression: A small number of children, teenagers, and young adults up to 24 years of age who took antidepressants 'mood elevators' such as bupropion during clinical studies became suicidal thinking about harming or killing oneself or planning or trying to do so.
For all patients taking bupropion: Your health care provider will want to see you often while you are taking bupropion, especially at the beginning of your treatment. Talk to your doctor about the risks and benefits of taking bupropion. Your doctor will probably start you on a low dose of bupropion and gradually increase your dose. Other uses for this medicine. What special precautions should I follow? Before taking bupropion, tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to bupropion, any other medications, or any of the ingredients in bupropion tablets.
Ask your pharmacist or check the Medication Guide for a list of the ingredients. Your doctor will probably tell you not to take bupropion. You could receive too much medication and experience severe side effects. Your doctor may need to change the doses of your medications or monitor you carefully for side effects. A risk of suicidal thinking and behavior has been linked to the use of several antidepressants, but it is not clear that the drugs increase the risk.
The patient should be monitored for any worsening of the symptoms of depression. For more detail on the different adverse effects, it is important to read the patient information leaflet online or inside the packaging. Wellbutrin may not be suitable for people with:. Monoamine oxidase inhibitors MAOIs are also used to treat depression. If taken together, side effects may include confusion, restlessness, stomach discomfort or pain, high body temperature, dangerously high blood pressure, leading to headaches, dizziness, and blurred vision, and an increased risk of convulsions.
Wellbutrin should not be taken within 2 weeks of stopping MAOIs. When used to help people stop smoking, bupropion is sold as Zyban or Chantix. The Food and Drug Administration FDA warns that people who are taking one of these drugs to stop smoking must not take the same drug under another name to treat depression. This will increase the dose of the same ingredients, and it may raise the risk of seizures.
Ritonavir or efavirenz are used to treat HIV infection. These can reduce the effects of Wellbutrin. People with liver problems should discuss with their doctor whether or not Wellbutrin is suitable, before taking it. A severe allergic reaction known as anaphylaxis can occur if a person has an allergy to any of the ingredients in Wellbutrin.
If any of the following symptoms occur, medical assistance should be sought immediately: a skin rash, itching, trouble breathing, chest pain, or swelling of the face, tongue, or throat. Alcohol : This should be avoided or at least severely limited when using Wellbutrin, as it has been linked to neuropsychotic side effects in a few cases.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding : Mouse studies have not shown that Wellbutrin is likely to harm a pregnancy or the developing fetus. However, since drugs do not alway affect humans and animals in the same way, this drug should only be used in pregnancy and breast feeding if it cannot be avoided.
Bipolar disorder : A major depressive episode can develop into the first signs of bipolar disorder. A doctor should monitor the patient for signs of this. Skip the missed dose and use your next dose at the regular time.
Do not use two doses at one time. Health Topics. Health Tools. Wellbutrin Bupropion. Generic Name: Bupropion. Reviewed: June 23, You should not take bupropion if you are allergic to it, or if you have: a seizure disorder; an eating disorder such as anorexia or bulimia; or if you have suddenly stopped using alcohol, seizure medication, or a sedative such as Xanax, Valium, Fiorinal, Klonopin, and others. Tell your doctor if you have ever had: a head injury, seizures, or brain or spinal cord tumor; narrow-angle glaucoma; heart disease, high blood pressure, or a heart attack; diabetes; kidney or liver disease especially cirrhosis ; depression, bipolar disorder, or other mental illness; or if you drink alcohol.
Side Effects. Side Effects What are the side effects of Wellbutrin Bupropion? Call your doctor at once if you have: a seizure convulsions ; confusion, unusual changes in mood or behavior; blurred vision, tunnel vision, eye pain or swelling, or seeing halos around lights; fast or irregular heartbeats; or a manic episode --racing thoughts, increased energy, reckless behavior, feeling extremely happy or irritable, talking more than usual, severe problems with sleep.
Common side effects may include: dry mouth, sore throat, stuffy nose; ringing in the ears; blurred vision; nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, loss of appetite, constipation; sleep problems insomnia ; tremors, sweating, feeling anxious or nervous; fast heartbeats; confusion, agitation, hostility; rash; weight loss; increased urination; headache, dizziness; or muscle or joint pain.
Based on FDA pregnancy categories. Interactions What drugs and food should I avoid while taking Wellbutrin Bupropion? Swallow the extended-release tablet whole and do not crush, chew, or break it. Store at room temperature away from moisture, heat, and light. What should I do if I missed a dose of Wellbutrin Bupropion? If you think you or someone else may have overdosed on: Wellbutrin Bupropion , call your doctor or the Poison Control center.
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