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Drug
Uses
Wellbutrin-SR is classified as an antidepressant used
to treat depression. Your doctor may prescribe this
medicine for other conditions such as quitting smoking.
General
Information
Ginseng, ma huang, yohimbine and St. John's Wort may
interact with antidepressants. Talk to your healthcare
provider before combining medicines with herbs.
How
Drug Works
Bupropion increases the amount of two chemicals in the
brain, norephineprine and dopamine.
How
Taken
Swallow the tablet whole. Do not crush or chew before
swallowing. This medicine is taken orally and may be
taken with food if stomach upset occurs. Take this medicine
regularly at the same time every day. Follow the directions
given to you by your doctor.
Possible
Side Effects
restlessness, agitation constipation dizziness, drowsiness
headache nausea, vomiting
Warnings/Precautions
Do NOT abruptly stop this medicine without talking to
your doctor. This medicine may cause dizziness or drowsiness.
Do NOT drive or perform other hazardous tasks until
you know how this medicine affects you. Do NOT take
this medicine if you are allergic to it or any of its
ingredients. Inform your doctor if you have a history
of seizures.
Overdose
For emergencies, seek medical attention immediately.
For non emergencies, contact your local or regional
poison control center at 1-800-222-1222.
Drug
Interactions
Do not take MAO inhibitors type A with this medicine.
If you are not sure if you are taking an MAO inhibitor,
talk to your doctor or pharmacist. Certain other antidepressants,
clozapine (Clozaril), haloperidol (Haldol), lithium,
trazadone, and others may increase the risk of seizures.
BEFORE taking any new prescription or over-the-counter
medicine, talk to your health care provider.
Missed
Dose
Take your next dose as soon as you remember. If it is
time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go
back to your regular schedule. Do not double doses.
Storage
Store it at room temperature and away from excess heat
and moisture (not in the bathroom). Keep this medication
in the container it came in, tightly closed, and out
of reach of children. Throw away any medication that
is outdated or no longer needed.
Pregnancy/Nursing
For women: Adequate studies of pregnant women are not
available. If you plan on becoming pregnant, talk to
your doctor about the benefits versus the risks of using
this medicine during pregnancy. For nursing mothers,
this medicine is excreted in breast milk in small amounts.
Check with your doctor if you plan to nurse your baby.
More
Information
For more information, talk to your doctor, pharmacist
or health care provider.
Disclaimer
This drug information is for your information purposes
only, it is not intended that this information covers
all uses, directions, drug interactions, precautions,
or adverse effects of your medication. This is only
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