Wellbutrin

Wellbutrin Information

Wellbutrin or generically known as bupropion. Wellbutrin is an antidepressant medication.

Wellbutrin Indications

Wellbutrin is an antidepressant medication used to treat clinical depression or mental depression. Wellbutrin can also be used as a drug to facilitate a person to quit smoking.

Wellbutrin Warnings

If you have had any allergic reaction to bupropion, do not take Wellbutrin.

Wellbutrin and Pregnancy

Wellbutrin has not been known to cause birth defects in animals that were tested. The active ingredient of Wellbutrin which is bupropion is passes into the breast milk of mothers and may cause unwanted side effects on the nursing infant. It is not advised to breast feed while on Wellbutrin medication.

When you have any of the following medical concerns, inform you doctor first before taking Wellbutrin:

Anorexia Nervosa or history of it
Brain tumors
Drug Abuse
Head injury or history of head injuries
Mentally Retarded
Seizure – The risks of having more severe and frequent seizures can be heightened by taking Wellbutrin
Manic Depressive Illnesses
Nervous, Mental or emotional disorders
Hypertension – taking Wellbutrin could make this worse
Heart diseases
Kidney Problems
Liver Diseases
Do not take Wellbutrin within 14 hours from any MAOI intake.

This medication may foster a false sense of well being, therefore use Wellbutrin with caution.

Wellbutrin Intake Guidelines

Wellbutrin should be taken exactly as your doctor prescribed the intake. Do not use more than what your doctor has prescribed.

Wellbutrin may be taken within meals or with food to lessen its undesirable effects on the stomach.

Each tablet of Wellbutrin should be swallowed whole and not broken down into pieces. It should not be crushed or chew Wellbutrin before swallowing.

Wellbutrin Dosage

The dosage and the interval for each dose can only be determined by your doctor. However, you can also roughly refer to the dosage prescribed below:

For the treatment of Mental Depression:

150 mg as the initial to be taken in the morning. Your doctor may increase this dose but the usual dosage should be not more than 200 mg twice a day.

To help stop smoking:

The initial dose for the treatment of smoking addiction is 150 mg to be given once a day. Your doctor may want to increase your dosage but it should not be more than 150 mg two times a day.

Wellbutrin Overdose

If overdose is suspected, immediately seek medical attention.

Wellbutrin Missed Dose

The rule for this medicine is never to double dose. When you have skipped a dose for this medicine, entirely skip that dose or better yet, consult your doctor for the proper course of action.

Wellbutrin Side Effects

The following side effects may or may not be present and the degree and frequency of each is dependent on the susceptibility of the patient.

Confusion
Agitation
Anxiety
Ringing in the ears
Severe Headache
Allergic reactions
Hallucinations
Seizures
Trouble in concentrating
Loss of consciousness
Nausea
Vomiting
Insomnia
Tremors
Unusual Weight loss
Abdominal pains
Constipation
Decrease in appetite
Dizziness
Dry Mouth
If you experience any of these side effects and if they become bothersome and intolerable, seek medical attention immediately or consult your doctor.

Wellbutrin Drug Reactions

Certain Drugs should not be used together with Wellbutrin. Inform your doctor if you are taking any of the following drugs as they may cause unwanted reactions when combined or when certain amounts are ingested or taken together with Wellbutrin.

These are among these drugs:

Alcohol
Lithium
Antipsychotics
Fluoxetine
Maprotiline
Theophylline
Tradozone
MAOI (Monoamine Oxydase Inhibitor Activity)
Ritonavir
Tricyclic anti-depressants
Corticosteroids
You may require dosage alteration of Wellbutrin or may be advised to stop intake if you have taken or are taking any of these medicines. It is best to ask for your doctor’s discretion