he following information is a summary about Wellbutrin.
It is not intended to replace a doctor's instructions.
Wellbutrin USES
Wellbutrin medication is used to treat depression. Wellbutrin
comes in an exstended release form - Wellbutrin XL, and
in a slow release form - Wellbutrin SR, both of which
are available for sale above.
Wellbutrin SR XL DIRECTIONS
WWellbutrin SR XL may be taken with food if stomach upset
occurs. Take doses at regularly scheduled times each
day. Do not take more or less medication 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 Wellbutrin are noticed.
Wellbutrin SR XL SIDE EFFECTS
Wellbutrin SR XL 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 Wellbutrin. Tell
your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant
before taking this drug. This drug 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 any medicine without doctor
or pharmacist approval.
Wellbutrin SR XL OVERDOSE
If Wellbutrin SR XL 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 share Wellbutrin with others. Medical examinations
including the nose are generally performed during prolonged
use of this product to check for side effects. Inform
all your doctors you use (or have used) Wellbutrin.
MISSED DOSE
If you miss a dose, use Wellbutrin 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-up" the
dose to catch up.
Wellbutrin SR XL STORAGE
Store Wellbutrin SR XL at room temperature between 36
and 77 degrees F (2 -25 degrees C) away from light and
moisture.
