Usage, Directions, Indication and Instructions

This is used to treat major depressive disorder and seasonal affective disorder. At least one brand of this (Zyban) is used to help people stop smoking by reducing cravings and other withdrawal effects.
This is also sometimes used to treat episodes of depression in patients with bipolar disorder (manic depressive disorder; a disease that causes episodes of depression, episodes of mania, and other abnormal moods) and to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD; more difficulty focusing, controlling actions, and remaining still or quiet than other people who are the same age). This may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.

Adverse Reactions, Precautions and Warning

Inform your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to it or any other medications. Do not forget to tell your doctor and pharmacist what other prescription and non-prescription medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products you are taking or plan to take. This may cause side effects, tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away: drowsiness, excitement, dry mouth, dizziness, headache, nausea, vomiting, uncontrollable shaking of a part of the body, weight loss, constipation and excessive sweating.

Dosage and Administration

The regular tablet is usually taken three or four times a day, with doses at least 6 hours apart. The sustained-release tablet is usually taken twice a day, with doses at least 8 hours apart. The extended-release tablet is usually taken once daily in the morning. When this is used to treat seasonal affective disorder, it is usually taken once a day in the morning beginning in the early fall, continuing through the winter, and stopping in the early spring. Sometimes a lower dose is taken for 2 weeks before the medication is stopped. Take this with food if the medication upsets your stomach.

Important

This medicine may take 4 weeks or longer before you feel the full benefit of bupropion. Continue taking this even if you feel well. Do not stop without talking to your doctor. Your doctor will probably decrease your dose gradually.

Wellbutrin® is the registered brand name of GlaxoSmithKline

Other Names: Aplenzin, Wellbutrin, Wellbutrin SR, Wellbutrin XL

Take only under doctors directions.

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Wellbutrin® is a registered brand name of GlaxoSmithKline

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