Wellbutrin
Wellbutrin belongs to the class of medicines called
antidepressants. It comes handy for the alleviation of major depression,
a disorder marked by a severely low mood, loss of appetite, agitation,
feelings of guilt, low sex drive, incapability to concentrate and suicidal
thoughts.
Primed with immaculate perfection, Wellbutrin acts by
way of modifying the levels of two chemicals dopamine and norepinephrine
in the brain. Besides, it is also not chemically associated with other
antidepressants including MAO inhibitors (parnate), tricyclics (Elavil)
and serotonin re-uptake inhibitors (Prozac). But remember, Wellbutrin
is linked with a great risk of seizures that can be reduced by gradual
decrease of the doses.
How to be taken?
To reap maximum favorable results, one should have complete Wellbutrin
information whether it is a matter of dosing plan or dosage quantity.
Take Wellbutrin exactly as recommended by your doctor. It is usually taken
thrice a day by mouth.
In case of missed dose
Take the forgotten dose as soon as possible. However, if it falls within
4 hours of your next dose intake, leave the missed dose and follow your
normal dosing plan. Do not take a double dose of the medicine in one go.
Wellbutrin side effects
Though Wellbutrin side effects can not be estimated, yet if any develop
or become severe, make your doctor aware of the same as soon as possible.
Below are some adverse effects that may occur while using Wellbutrin:
- Agitation
- Dizziness
- Dry mouth
- Constipation
- Excessive smoking
- Headache
- Nausea
- Tremor
- Skin rash
- vomiting
Points to be pondered
Below are some vital points that must be conceived before making up a
decision to buy Wellbutrin:
- Do not take Wellbutrin if you are sensitive to it or have ever
had allergic reaction due to it.
- As the preparation has potential to cause seizures in some people,
so it should not be used by people with any sort of seizure disorder
or if one is making use of other preparations containing bupropion
like Zyban.
- Stop the intake of Wellbutrin if you have developed a seizure while
taking it.
- Make your doctor aware before commencing the treatment if you suffer
from any type of heart trouble, liver or kidney disease.
- It should be used with extreme caution if one suffers from severe
liver cirrhosis
Possible drug interactions
- Avoid consumption of alcohol while using Wellbutrin as it could
augment the likelihood of a seizure.
- Do not pool Wellbutrin with following preparations as the combination
of Wellbutrin with these drugs could increase, alter or decrease its
effects:
- Beta blockers including Inderal and Tenormin
- Cimetidine (Tagamet)
- Carbamazepine (Tegretol)
- Heart-stabilizing preparations like Rythmol and Tambocor
- Nicotine patches including Habitrol and Nicotrol patch
- Levodopa (Larodopa)
- Phenytoin (Dilantin)
Storage directions
Store this preparation at room temperature far from moisture and light. |
