Tablets
Chemical Name: BUPROPION (byoo-PROE-pee-on) HCL.
Common uses
This medicine is an antidepressant used to treat depression. It may also be used to treat other conditions as determined by your doctor.
Before using
Some medicines or medical conditions may interact with this medicine. Inform your Doctor or Pharmacist of all prescription and over-the-counter medicine that you are taking.
Do not take this medicine if you are already taking bupropion to stop smoking, taking a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI), or thioridazine.
Additonal monitoring of your dose or condition may be needed if you are taking other antidepressants or psychiatric medicines, certain high blood pressure medicines (e.g.,"beta-blockers"), certain heart medicines (e.g., propafenone, flecainide), decongestants, diabetes medicine, diet pills, levodopa, HIV protease inhibitors (e.g., ritonavir), quinolone antibiotics (e.g., ciprofloxacin, ofloxacin), seizure medicine, theophylline, tranquilizers, tramadol, warfarin, narcotic pain relievers (e.g., acetaminophen with codeine), or products containing nicotine (e.g., patches or gum). Also report the use of drugs which might increase seizure risk (decrease seizure threshold) when combined with bupropion such as phenothiazines (e.g., thioridazine), tricyclic antidepressants (e.g., amitriptyline), isoniazid (INH), or theophylline among others. Consult your pharmacist for details.
Inform your doctor of any other medical conditions, including kidney disease, liver disease, diabetes, head injury, tumors (e.g., brain or spinal cord), or history of drug or alcohol addiction, allergies, pregnancy, or breast-feeding.
Do not use this medicine if you have a history or eating disorders (e.g., anorexia, bulimia).
Use of this medicine is not recommended if you have suddenly stopped using alcohol or other drugs which you have become dependent on, muscle or nerve conditions, or a history of seizures. Discuss the use of alcohol with your doctor or pharmacist before taking this medicine. Contact your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions or concerns about using this medicine.
Directions
Follow the directions for using this medicine provided by your doctor. Space your doses evenly throughout the day.
Store this medicine at room temperature in a tightly-closed container, away from heat and light.
Continue to take this medicine even if you feel better.
Do not miss any doses. If you miss a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as you remember. Take the remaining doses for the day at evenly spaced intervals at least 4 hours apart. Do not take 2 doses at once.
Cautions
Several weeks may pass before your condition improves. Continue to use this medicine for the full time recommended by your doctor.
This medicine may cause dizziness. Do not drive, operate machinery or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how you react to this medicine.
Using this medicine alone, with other medicines, or with alcohol may lessen your ability to drive or to perform other potentially dangerous tasks.
Do not exceed the recommended dose of bupropion; doing so will increase your risk of having a seizure.
Before you begin taking any new medicine, either prescription or over-the-counter, check with your doctor or pharmacist.
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 this medicine may increase the risk of having seizures.
FOR WOMEN: This medicine is excretes in breast milk. Do not breast-feed while taking this medicine.
Possible side effects
Side effects, that may go away during treatment include:
If they continue or are bothersome, check with your doctor.
Check with your doctor as soon as possible if you experience confusion, rash, itching, or seizures.
If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist.
Drug interactions can result in unwanted side effects or prevent a medicine from doing its job.
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include blurred vision, lightheadedness, hallucinations, seizures, loss of consciousness.
Do not share this medicine with others for whom it was not prescribed.
Do not use this medicine for other health conditions.
Keep this medicine out of the reach of children.
If using this medicine for an extended period of time, obtain refills before your supply runs out.
