Take this medicine by mouth with a glass of water. Take your medicine twice a day at regular intervals. Do not take your medicine more often than directed. Do not suddenly stop taking your medicine. Your doctor or health care professional may want you to gradually reduce the dose.
Overdosage: If you think you have taken too much of this medicine contact a poison control center or emergency room at once.
BUPROPION is used to treat depression. It is also effective as a smoking cessation aid.
Do not take this medicine with any of the following medications:
- medicines called MAO Inhibitors like Nardil, Parnate, Marplan, Eldepryl
- other medicines that contain bupropion like Zyban
- procarbazine
This medicine may also interact with the following medications:
- amantadine
- carbamazepine
- cimetidine
- corticosteroids
- cyclophosphamide
- efavirenz
- levodopa or combination drugs containing levodopa
- linezolid
- medicines or herbal products for weight control or appetite
- medicines for mental depression, emotional, or psychotic disturbances
- nelfinavir
- nicotine
- orphenadrine
- phenobarbital
- phenytoin
- ritonavir
- some medicines for heart rhythm or blood pressure
- theophylline
- thiotepa
- tramadol
- warfarin
This list may not describe all possible interactions. Give your health care provider a list of all the medicines, herbs, non-prescription drugs, or dietary supplements you use. Also tell them if you smoke, drink alcohol, or use illegal drugs.
Side effects that you should report to your doctor or health care professional as soon as possible:
- allergic reactions like skin rash, itching or hives, swelling of the face, lips, or tongue
- breathing problems
- changes in vision
- confusion
- fast or irregular heartbeat
- hallucinations
- increased blood pressure
- redness, blistering, peeling or loosening of the skin, including inside the mouth
- seizures
- suicidal thoughts or other mood changes
- unusually weak or tired
- vomiting
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your doctor or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):
- change in sex drive or performance
- constipation
- headache
- loss of appetite
- nausea
- tremors
- weight loss
Keep out of the reach of children.
Store at room temperature between 15 and 25 degrees C (59 and 77 degrees F), away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep tightly closed. Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date.