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Bupropion Online prescription drugs
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 Bupropion HCL
(Wellbutrin, Wellbutrin SR), an antidepressant (mood
elevator), is used to treat depression. Bupropion (Zyban)
is used to help people stop smoking.
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following information is intended to supplement, not
substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician,
pharmacist or other healthcare professional. It should not be
construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe,
appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your healthcare
professional before using this drug.
Bupropion HCL may cause seizures when taken in large doses.
Take Bupropion HCL in divided doses three or four times daily
to minimize the risk of seizures. Tell your doctor if you have
or have ever had seizures, brain tumors, head injuries, or an
eating disorder or are taking anti-psychotics,
tranquilizers or other antidepressants.
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Bupropion HCL Use Indication:
Bupropion HCL comes as a tablet to take by mouth. It is
usually taken one to three times a day and may be taken with
or without food. Do not crush, chew, or divide Wellbutrin SR
or Zyban tablets. Follow the directions on your prescription
label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain
any part you do not understand. Take Bupropion HCL exactly as
directed.
Continue to take Bupropion HCL even if you feel well. Do not
stop taking Bupropion HCL without talking to your doctor,
especially if you have taken large doses for a long time. Your
doctor probably will want to decrease your dose gradually.
This drug must be taken regularly for a few weeks before its
full effect is felt.
Bupropion HCL can be habit forming. Do not take a larger dose,
take it more often, or for a longer period than your doctor
tells you.
Bupropion HCL Medication Side Effects:
Side
effects from Bupropion HCL are common:
drowsiness
weakness or tiredness
excitement or anxiety
dry mouth
insomnia
nightmares
change in appetite or weight
Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do
not go away:
frequent urination
difficulty urinating
constipation
blurred vision
change in sex drive or ability
excessive sweating
headaches
If you experience any of the following symptoms while
taking Bupropion HCL, call your doctor immediately:
seizures or tremors
loss of coordination
fever
severe skin rash
itching
hives
chest pain
shortness of breath
muscle or joint pain
yellowing of the skin or eyes
irregular heartbeat
Precautions on using Bupropion HCL Medication
Before
taking Bupropion HCL , tell your doctor and pharmacist
if you are allergic to Bupropion HCL or any other drugs.
what other prescription and nonprescription drugs you are
taking, or have taken in the last 2 weeks, especially
anticoagulants [warfarin (Coumadin)]; antihistamines;
antipsychotics; carbamazepine (Tegretol); cimetidine (Tagamet);
diet pills; insulin; levodopa (Sinemet, Larodopa); lithium (Eskalith,
Lithobid); MAO inhibitors [phenelzine (Nardil),
tranylcypromine (Parnate)]; medication for high blood
pressure, seizures, asthma, colds, or allergies;
methylphenidate (Ritalin); oral antidiabetic medications;
other antidepressants; ritonavir (Norvir); sedatives; sleeping
pills; theophylline (Theobid, Theo-Dur, others), thyroid
medications; tranquilizers; and vitamins. You should not take
Wellbutrin or Wellbutrin SR and Zyban together. Also tell your
doctor if you drink large amounts of alcohol or are addicted
to cocaine, opiates or other drugs so that you can properly
taper and end their use. Abrupt withdrawal increases seizure
risk.
if you have or have ever had glaucoma, an enlarged
prostate, difficulty urinating, an over active thyroid gland,
or liver, or kidney or heart disease.
if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are
breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking Bupropion
HCL, call your doctor immediately.
if you are having surgery, including dental surgery, tell the
doctor or dentist that you are taking Bupropion HCL.
you should know that this drug may make you drowsy. Do not
drive a car or operate machinery until you know how this drug
affects you.
remember that alcohol can add to the drowsiness caused by
Bupropion HCL drug.
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