Wellbutrin Drug Information
Generic Name: Wellbutrin
Other Name: Wellbutrin, , Amfebutamone, Bupropion
What is Wellbutrin and for what Wellbutrin is used?
Wellbutrin is a drug used to relieve mental depression. Wellbutrin is also sometimes known as Wellbutrin and belongs to the group of medicines known as smoking cessation aids.
Wellbutrin is used as an aid to smoking cessation. It comes in tablet form.
How to Take Wellbutrin
The dose of Wellbutrin (Wellbutrin) will be different for different patients. Follow your doctor's orders or the directions on the label . Wellbutrin must be administered by a qualified healthcare provider.
What are the Side Effects of Wellbutrin -
Like all medicines, Wellbutrin can cause some side-effects. Some common side effects reported with this medicine include the following. Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these side effects:
- insomnia
- loss of appetite,
- nausea
- dry mouth,
- strange taste in mouth,
- anxiety,
- vomiting, tremor
- restlessness
- headache
- sweating
- skin rash
- drowsiness,
- dizziness,
- increased sun sensitivity,
- blurred vision.
- heartburn
Rare adverse events with Wellbutrin include hypersensitivity reactions and hypertension.
Wellbutrin intraction with other drugs:
When you are taking Wellbutrin or Wellbutrin, it is important that your health care professional know well if you are taking any of these medicines - Trazodone, Fluoxetine, any medicine for mental illness, Lithane etc.
Warnings and precautions before taking Wellbutrin :
- Remember do not stop using this Wellbutrin medicine suddenly without asking your doctor.
- This medicine has been tested in a very small number of patients 6 to 16 years of age and has not been shown to cause different side effects or problems in children than it does in adults. More testing is needed to decide whether Wellbutrin is safe and effective for use in children.
- Before taking this drug Wellbutrin, tell your doctor if you are pregnant.
- Talk with your physician or pharmacist if you are taking other medications with Wellbutrin.
- Breast feeding- Wellbutrin passes into breast milk. Because it may cause unwanted effects in nursing babies, use of Wellbutrin is not recommended during breast-feeding.
What if Overdose of Wellbutrin ?
If you think you or anyone else may have taken too many Wellbutrin, immediately telephone your doctor or contact your local or regional Poisons Information Centre Seek medical attention immediately.
You may need urgent medical attention.
What if Missed Dose of Wellbutrin?
If you are taking the extended-release or the prompt-release form of Wellbutrin medicine and you miss a dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double doses.
Storage Conditions for Wellbutrin:
Store Wellbutrin in a cool, dry place, away from direct light and heat.
Keep this medicine where young children cannot reach them such as a locked cupboard.
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