Wellbutrin (Bupropion)

Wellbutrin Description
Wellbutrin(Bupropion) is an antidepressant used to treat depression. It may also be used to treat other conditions as determined by your doctor. This medicine works to help balance specific natural substances in the brain called neurotransmitters. When out of balance these substances are thought to be associated with the symptoms of depression.

How to use Wellbutrin
Wellbutrin(Bupropion) usually is given in one, two or three daily doses. For immediate-release tablets, no single dose should exceed 150 mg and each dose should be separated by 6 hours.For depression the recommended dose of immediate-release tablets is 100 mg 3 times daily (300 mg/day); maximum dose is 450 mg daily. The initial dose is 100 mg twice daily. The dose may be increased to 100 mg 3 times daily after three days.The initial dose of sustained-release tablets is 150 mg daily; target dose is 150 mg twice daily; maximum dose is 200 mg twice daily.

Wellbutrin Side Effects
The most common side effects associated with bupropion are agitation, dry mouth, insomnia, headache, nausea, constipation, and tremor. In some people, the agitation or insomnia is most marked shortly after starting therapy. Some patients may experience weight loss. Uncommonly, patients may experience manic episodes or hallucinations. Four of every 1000 persons who receive bupropion in doses less than 450 mg/day experience seizures. When doses exceed 450 mg/day, the risk increases ten-fold. Other risk factors for seizures include past injury to the head and medications which can lower the threshold for seizures

Wellbutrin Interactions
Wellbutrin(Bupropion) should be used cautiously in patients receiving drugs that reduce the threshold for seizures. Such drugs include prochlorperazine (Compazine), chlorpromazine (Thorazine), and other antipsychotic medications of the phenothiazine class. Additionally, persons who are withdrawing from benzodiazepines are at increased risk for seizures.

Wellbutrin Overdose
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222.Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly. Symptoms of overdose may include severe dizziness, unusual sweating, persistent nausea/vomiting, severe drowsiness, or fast heartbeat.

Wellbutrin Notes
Do not allow anyone else to take this medication.

Wellbutrin Missed Dose
If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you remember. If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not double the dose to catch up.

Wellbutrin Uses
This medication is used to treat depression.

Wellbutrin Other Uses
This medication may also be used for quitting smoking.Consult your doctor for other uses of the drug.

Wellbutrin Storage
Tablets should be kept at room temperature, 15-25°C.Store at room temperature and keep away from moisture and sunlight. Do not store in the bathroom.

Wellbutrin Precautions
Before taking Sinequan, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or if you have any other allergies. Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: heart problems (e.g., unstable heart disease, recent heart attack), high or low blood pressure, liver disease, other mental/mood disorders (e.g., bipolar disorder), seizures, severe kidney disease, stomach bleeding, thyroid problems, untreated mineral imbalance (e.g., hyponatremia). Breast-feeding is not recommended while using this drug. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.