IMPORTANT NOTE ON WELLBUTRIN: 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
the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you.
Consult your healthcare professional before using
Wellbutrin.
Wellbutrin - ORAL (byou-PRO-pee-on)
COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Wellbutrin
USES OF WELLBUTRIN: Wellbutrin is used to treat depression.
HOW TO USE WELLBUTRIN: Wellbutrin 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 Wellbutrin 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 SIDE EFFECTS: Wellbutrin 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,
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 Wellbutrin.
Wellbutrin passes into breast milk. Because of the
potential risk to the infant, breast-feeding while
using Wellbutrin 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 Wellbutrin. 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 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.
WELLBUTRIN NOTES: Do not allow anyone else to take
Wellbutrin.
MISSED DOSE OF WELLBUTRIN: 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 STORAGE: Store at room temperature and
keep away from moisture and sunlight. Do not store
in the bathroom.
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