Wellbutrin
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| Quantity | Product | Pharmacy | Price | Deliv. | Buy |
| 30 | Wellbutrin SR 150 mg | PillStore | $161 |  | Buy |
| 90 | Wellbutrin SR 150 mg | PillStore | $280 | | Buy |
| 30 | Wellbutrin SR 200 mg | PillStore | $201 | | Buy |
| 90 | Wellbutrin SR 200 mg | PillStore | $371 | | Buy |
Wellbutrin (bupropion) are medications approved by the FDA for the treatment of depression. Wellbutrin has also been used in an off-label capacity (not specifically approved for, but observed to be effective) to treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (AD/HD) and seasonal affective disorder (SAD), and to decrease the sexual side effects caused by other antidepressants. Bupropion, the chemical name for this medication, is additionally sold under the brand name Zyban to help stop the urge to smoke.
How is Wellbutrin different from other antidepressants?
Wellbutrin has a chemical structure unrelated to any other antidepressant medication. Unlike some of the other recently developed antidepressants (i.e., Celexa, Paxil, Prozac, and Zoloft) that target the brain chemical serotonin, Wellbutrin does not affect serotonin. Although not known for sure, it may act on the brain chemicals dopamine and norepinephrine. Because of its unique makeup, Wellbutrin also has different side effects, and it may work for individuals who have not had success with other antidepressants.
How to take Wellbutrin:
Wellbutrin may be taken with food if stomach upset occurs. Take doses at regularly scheduled times each day. Do not take more or less Wellbutrin 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 this drug may cause sleeplessness at first, it is best to take Wellbutrin near bedtime. It may take 4 weeks or more before the full effects of Wellbutrin are noticed.
What is the recommended dose of Wellbutrin?
Wellbutrin is available in both standard 75 mg and 100 mg tablets, and in 100 mg, 150 mg, and 200 mg sustained-release tablets. Because Wellbutrin could cause seizures in some people, your doctor will carefully and gradually increase your Wellbutrin dose. The recommended beginning dose for Wellbutrin is 100 mg/day twice daily. Your doctor should not increase this starting dose until after at least the first three days of Wellbutrin treatment. Once the first few days have passed, the typical dose for Wellbutrin is 300 mg/day—100 mg three times daily, with at least six hours between doses, for the standard tablets and 150 mg twice daily for the sustained-release tablets. The maximum recommended daily dose for the drug is 450 mg. Sustained-release Wellbutrin, or Wellbutrin SR, should be taken whole—not chewed, crushed, or broken—so that the body correctly absorbs it. Elderly individuals taking Wellbutrin are usually prescribed smaller doses of the medication.
Possible 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 on Wellbutrin, 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 with Wellbutrin 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 this drug, 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.
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 bupropion. Do not take that product while using this one. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
If you take too much:
If Wellbutrin overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of Wellbutrin overdose may include seizures, hallucinations, rapid heart rate, and loss of consciousness.
Additional information:
Do not allow anyone else to take your Wellbutrin.
Take any missed Wellbutrin 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 of Wellbutrin, skip the missed dose and resume your regular schedule. Do not "double-up" the dose.
