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Wellbutrin-SR®
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 Wellbutrin-SR
is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your healthcare
professional before using Wellbutrin-SR.
Wellbutrin-SR Uses:
Wellbutrin-SR is used to treat depression.
How to take Wellbutrin-SR:
Wellbutrin-SR may be taken with food if stomach upset occurs. Take doses at
regularly scheduled times each day. Do not take more or less Wellbutrin-SR
than prescribed and follow your doctor's instructions carefully. Taking more
than the recommended dose of Wellbutrin-SR will increase your risk of having
a seizure. Do not stop taking Wellbutrin-SR without notifying your doctor.
Since Wellbutrin-SR may cause sleeplessness at first, it is best not to take
Wellbutrin-SR near bedtime. It may take 4 weeks or more before the full
effects of Wellbutrin-SR are noticed.
Wellbutrin-SR Side effects:
Wellbutrin-SR 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 Wellbutrin-SR, 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-SR 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 Wellbutrin-SR will make
you dizzy and affect coordination, do not drive or operate machinery until
you get used to the Wellbutrins 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-SR 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 Wellbutrin-SR. Tell your doctor if
you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant before taking Wellbutrin-SR.
Wellbutrin-SR passes into breast milk. Because of the potential risk to the
infant, breast-feeding while using Wellbutrin-SR is not recommended. Consult
your doctor before breast-feeding.
Wellbutrin-SR 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 Wellbutrin-SR. Check all
nonprescription/prescription drug labels for caffeine. Consult your doctor
or pharmacist. A certain product used to help quit smoking contains
bupropion. Do not take that product while using Wellbutrin-SR. Do not start
or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
Wellbutrin-SR 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.
Miss 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.
Wellbutrin-SR Storage:
Store at room temperature and keep away from moisture and sunlight. Do not
store in the bathroom.
Wellbutrin-SR Notes:
Do not allow anyone else to take Wellbutrin-SR.