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Drug name:
Wellbutrin
What is Wellbutrin?
Wellbutrin (bupropion) are
medications approved by the FDA for the treatment
of depression. Wellbutrin has also been used in an
off-label capacity (not specifically approved for,
but observed to be effective) to treat
attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (AD/HD)
and seasonal affective disorder (SAD), and to
decrease the sexual side effects caused by other
antidepressants. Bupropion, the chemical name for
this medication, is additionally sold under the
brand name Zyban to help stop the urge to smoke.
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How is Wellbutrin different from
other antidepressants?
Wellbutrin has a chemical structure
unrelated to any other antidepressant medication. Unlike
some of the other recently developed antidepressants
(i.e., Celexa, Paxil, Prozac, and Zoloft) that target
the brain chemical serotonin, Wellbutrin does not affect
serotonin. Although not known for sure, it may act on
the brain chemicals dopamine and norepinephrine. Because
of its unique makeup, Wellbutrin also has different side
effects, and it may work for individuals who have not
had success with other antidepressants.
How to take:
Wellbutrin may be taken with food if
stomach upset occurs. Take doses at regularly scheduled
times each day. Do not take more or less Bupropion than
prescribed and follow your doctor's instructions
carefully. Taking more than the recommended dose will increase your risk of having a seizure.
Do not stop taking Wellbutrin without notifying your
doctor. Since this drug may cause sleeplessness at
first, it is best to take the medicine near bedtime. It
may take 4 weeks or more before the full effects of
Wellbutrin are noticed.
What is the recommended dose?
Wellbutrin is available in both standard
75 mg and 100 mg tablets, and in 100 mg, 150 mg, and 200
mg sustained-release tablets. Because Bupropion could
cause seizures in some people, your doctor will
carefully and gradually increase your dose.
The recommended beginning dose is 100
mg/day twice daily. Your doctor should not increase this
starting dose until after at least the first three days
of treatment. Once the first few days have
passed, the typical dose is 300
mg/day—100 mg three times daily, with at least six hours
between doses, for the standard tablets and 150 mg twice
daily for the sustained-release tablets. The maximum
recommended daily dose for the drug is 450 mg.
This medicine should
be taken whole—not chewed, crushed, or broken—so that
the body correctly absorbs it. Elderly individuals are usually prescribed smaller doses
of the medication.
Possible 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 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.
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. 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.
If you take too much:
If overdose is suspected,
contact your local poison control center or emergency
room immediately. Symptoms of Wellbutrin overdose may
include seizures, hallucinations, rapid heart rate, and
loss of consciousness.
Additional information:
Do not allow anyone else to take your
medicine.
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.
Store Wellbutrin at room temperature
and keep away from moisture and sunlight. Do not store
the medicine in the bathroom.
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