This medicine
is an antidepressant used to treat
depression. It may also be used
to treat other conditions as determined
by your doctor.
Wellbutrin SR Directions?
Take Wellbutrin exactly
as directed by your doctor. If you do not
understand these directions, ask your pharmacist,
nurse, or doctor to explain them to you. Take
each dose with a full glass of water. Wellbutrin
can be taken with or without food. Do not
crush, chew, or break the sustained- or extended-release
tablets (Wellbutrin SR, Wellbutrin XL and
Zyban SR). Swallow them whole. They are specially
formulated to release slowly in the body.
If you are unsure of the formulation of your
medication, ask your healthcare provider.
Wellbutrin SR Side
Effects?
If you experience any
of the following uncommon but serious side
effects, stop taking Wellbutrin and seek emergency
medical attention or contact your doctor immediately:
an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing;
closing of the throat; swelling of the lips,
tongue, or face; or hives); seizures; or fast
or irregular heartbeats.
Wellbutrin SR Warnings?
Avoid alcohol or drink
it only in moderation while taking Wellbutrin.
Alcohol may increase the risk of having a
seizure while taking Wellbutrin. However,
if you usually drink a lot of alcohol, talk
with your doctor before stopping. Suddenly
stopping may increase the risk of having a
seizure. Talk to your doctor about alcohol
use before starting treatment with Wellbutrin.
Use caution when driving, operating machinery,
or performing other hazardous activities.
Wellbutrin may cause dizziness or drowsiness.
If you experience dizziness or drowsiness,
avoid these activities. Dizziness may be more
likely to occur when you rise from a sitting
or lying position. Rise slowly to prevent
dizziness and a possible fall.
Wellbutrin SR Drug
Interactions?
Do not take Wellbutrin
if you have taken a monoamine oxidase inhibitor
(MAOI) such as isocarboxazid (Marplan), phenelzine
(Nardil), or tranylcypromine (Parnate) in
the last 14 days.
Wellbutrin SR Missed
Dose?
Skip the missed dose
and take only your next regularly scheduled
dose. Do not take a double dose.
Wellbutrin SR Storage?
Store it at room temperature
away from sunlight and moisture. Keep this
and all medications out of the reach of children.
Anything Else I Should
Know About Wellbutrin SR?
Wellbutrin is in the
FDA pregnancy category B. This means that
it is not expected to be harmful to an unborn
baby. Do not take Wellbutrin without first
talking to your doctor if you are pregnant
or could become pregnant during treatment.
NOTE: The above
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 the use of the product is safe,
appropriate, or effective for you. Consult
your healthcare professional before taking
the product.
