The
following information is a summary about Bupropion.
It is not intended to replace a doctor's instructions.
Bupropion USES
Bupropion medication is used to treat depression.
Bupropion DIRECTIONS
Bupropion 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 bupropion
will increase your risk of having a seizure. Do not
stop taking this medication without notifying your
doctor. Since Bupropion 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 Bupropion are noticed.
Bupropion SIDE EFFECTS
Bupropion 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.
Bupropion PRECAUTIONS
Before taking bupropion, 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
Bupropion 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 bupropion
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 Bupropion. 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.
Bupropion DRUG INTERACTIONS
Before taking bupropion 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 bupropion. Do
not take that product while using this one. Do not
start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist
approval.
Bupropion OVERDOSE
If Bupropion 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.
Bupropion NOTES
Do not share Bupropion 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) Bupropion.
MISSED DOSE
If you miss a dose, use Bupropion 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.
Bupropion STORAGE
Store Bupropion at room temperature between 36 and
77 degrees F (2 -25 degrees C) away from light and
moisture.
