Wellbutrin

Common use

Bupropion is an atypical antidepressant that helps in treating depression, obesity, smoking cessation. This medicine can be also applied for other purposes.

Dosage and direction

Take Bupropion by mouth with a glass of water, with or without food. Take the drug only as prescribed because dosage and schedule may vary depending on your condition and other factors. Avoid cutting, crushing or chewing this medicine. Do not take the medicine more often than it is prescribed. Do not give up taking it except on the advice of your doctor. It may need time for the medicine to help. Consult your doctor concerning proper dose for you.

Precautions

Contraindications

Possible side effect

The most common side effects are dry mouth, constipation, sedation, increased appetite, rapid or irregular heartbeat, etc. A very serious allergic reaction rarely occurs. Many people using this medicine do not have serious side effects. Turn to your doctor or pharmacist for more details. In case you notice the effects not listed here, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

Drug interaction

Tell your doctor or pharmacist of all prescription and nonprescription/herbal products you used before using this medication. Bupropion can interact with: * MAO inhibitors: Furazolidone, Isocarboxazid, Linezolid, Moclobemide Tranylcypromine, etc. * antiarrhythmics * antipsychotics * selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). Turn to your doctor or pharmacist for more details.

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