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Wellbutrin, an antidepressant
(mood elevator), is used to treat depression. Wellbutrin
(Zyban) is used to help people stop smoking. Wellbutrin
is sometimes prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor
or pharmacist for more information.
Important Note:
The 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 Wellbutrin.
Uses:
Wellbutrin is used to treat depression.
How To Use:
Wellbutrin may be taken with food if
stomach upset occurs. Take doses at regularly scheduled
times each day. Do not take more or less medication than
prescribed and follow your doctor's instructions
carefully. Taking more than the recommended dose of
Wellbutrin will increase your risk of having a seizure.
Do not stop taking Wellbutrin without notifying your
doctor. Since Wellbutrin may cause sleeplessness at
first, it is best not to take this near bedtime. It may
take 4 weeks or more before the full effects of
Wellbutrin are noticed.
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 Wellbutrin, 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.
Precautions:
Before taking Wellbutrin, tell your
doctor if you have: history of seizures or head injury
or brain tumor, heart disease, liver or kidney disease,
eating disorder, diabetes, alcohol dependence, any
allergies, the intent to quit smoking. Because of the
possibility Wellbutrin will make you dizzy and affect
coordination, do not drive or operate machinery until
you get used to the drug's effects. Limit or avoid
consumption of alcoholic beverages; alcohol can increase
your risk of seizures. Chronic alcohol users who
suddenly stop the intake of alcohol while taking
Wellbutrin may increase the risk of having seizures.
Suddenly stopping certain tranquilizers (e.g., diazepam,
chlordiazepoxide) is not recommended because doing so
may increase the risk of having seizures. Elderly
patients may be more sensitive to the effects of
Wellbutrin. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan
to become pregnant before taking Wellbutrin. Wellbutrin
passes into breast milk. Because of the potential risk
to the infant, breast-feeding while using Wellbutrin is
not recommended. Consult your doctor before
breast-feeding.
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 with Wellbutrin. Check all
nonprescription/prescription drug labels for caffeine.
Consult your doctor or pharmacist. A certain product
used to help quit smoking contains Wellbutrin. Do not
take that product while using this one. Do not start or
stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
Overdose:
If overdose is suspected, contact your
local poison control center or emergency room
immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include seizures,
hallucinations, rapid heart rate, and loss of
consciousness.
Notes:
Do not allow anyone else to take
Wellbutrin.
Missed Dose:
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.
Storage:
Store at room temperature and keep away
from moisture and sunlight. Do not store in the
bathroom. |
