Wellbutrin Sr - Bupropion Sustained Release - Oral (antidepressant) Brand Drug

General Information

• Below is miscellaneous information regarding Wellbutrin Sr.
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Possible Side Effects

• Dry mouth, nausea, vomiting, stomach/abdominal pain, flushing, headache/migraine, loss of appetite, trouble sleeping, increased sweating, strange taste in mouth, weakness, drowsiness, or blurred vision may occur.
• If any of these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor or pharmacist promptly.
• Tell your doctor immediately if any of these unlikely but serious side effects occur.

Wellbutrin Sr Storage Instructions

• Store at room temperature between 68 and 77 degrees F (20-25 degrees C) away from light and moisture.
• Do not store in the bathroom.
• Keep all medicines away from children and pets.

Usage Instructions

• Take this medication by mouth, usually twice daily with or without food.
• If nausea occurs, you may take this drug with food.
• Important to take your doses at least 8 hours apart to decrease your risk of having a seizure.
• Do not crush, chew or break the tablets.
• Swallow tablets whole.
• Since this drug may cause sleeplessness at first, it is best not to take near bedtime.
• The dosage is based on your medical condition and response to therapy.
• Your dose should be slowly increased to the most effective dose.
• Do not take more or less medication than prescribed.
• Taking more than the recommended dose of bupropion will increase your risk of having a seizure.
• Do not stop taking this medication without notifying your doctor.
• Use this medication regularly in order to get the most benefit from it.
• To help you remember, use it at the same time each day.
• It may take 4 weeks or more before the full effects of this medication are noticed.
• Read the patient information leaflet provided by your pharmacist.

Wellbutrin Sr Miscellaneous Notes

• Do not share this medication with others.
• Laboratory and/or medical tests (for example, blood pressure monitoring) should be performed periodically to monitor your progress or check for side effects.
• Consult your doctor for more details.

Drug Compatibility Recommendations

• This drug should not be used with the following medications because very serious interactions may occur.

Overdose

• If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
• Symptoms of overdose may include seizures, severe confusion, hallucinations, rapid heart rate, and loss of consciousness.

What To Do In Case Of Medical Emergency

• Your condition can cause complications in a medical emergency.
• For enrollment information call MedicAlert at 1-800-854- 1166 (USA) or 1-800-668-1507 (Canada).

What To Do In Case Of Missed Dose

• If you miss a dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
• Do not double the dose to catch up.
• Taking too much of this medication can increase your chance of having a seizure.

Medicinal Applications

• This medication is used to treat depression.
• This medication works by helping to restore the balance of natural chemicals in the brain.

Read Before Using Wellbutrin Sr (precautions)

• This medication should not be used if you have certain medical conditions.
• Before using this medicine, consult your doctor or pharmacist if you have.