Wellbutrin SR Treats Major Depression By Altering Levels Of Brain Chemicals Norepinephrine And Dopamine

Wellbutrin General Information

Generic Name:Bupropion hydrochloride

Brand Name: Wellbutrin SR

The drug is a sustained release form of Wellbutrin and it also works in the same way- by changing the levels of brain chemicals, Dopamine and Norepinephrine

Wellbutrin Uses

Doctors prescribe Wellbutrin SR to treat major depression which is characterized with a depressed mood for a prolonged period.

How Take Wellbutrin

Wellbutrin SR should be taken in two doses, separated by a time gap of eight hours. Wellbutrin SR tablets should be consumed as a whole without chewing, crushing or dividing the pills. The dose starts with 150 mg in the morning. After three days, the doctor might prescribe another 150 mg, to be taken eight hours after the first dose. The drug is prescribed for several months and the improvement symptoms start getting noticed only after four weeks of use. The maximum dose recommended per day is 400 mg and each dose is taken as 200 mg. Persons with cirrhosis of liver should not be recommended with more than 75 mg per day. Lower doses would also apply for people with moderate liver and kidney troubles.

Wellbutrin Warnings

Wellbutrin SR is not to be used by individuals who have a history of seizures as this medicine causes seizures in some people. This medicine should also not be used with other medicines containing bupropion. Wellbutrin SR should not be taken while an individual tries to give up alcohol, sedatives or tranquilizers suddenly. This sudden withdrawal increases the probability of seizures. Heart trouble, liver and kidney infections should be reported to the doctor before using Wellbutrin SR. Persons with a history of eating disorders are more likely to face Wellbutrin-related seizures. A sudden dangerous rise in blood pressure has been noticed in individuals who have taken Wellbutrin SR with MAO inhibitors. Persons with cirrhosis of liver should use this medicine with caution. Wellbutrin SR has often been related with a drastic weight loss.

Wellbutrin Missed Dose

The missed dose can only be taken if the next dose is not scheduled within the next four hours. But two doses should not be taken at the same time.

Wellbutrin Side Effects

The side effects of Wellbutrin SR do not include agitation, insomnia, constipation, dry mouth, dizziness, nausea, rash, sweating and weight loss. Seizures have been noted in many individuals.

Wellbutrin Storage

The medication is to be stored at room temperature and away from light and moisture.

Wellbutrin Overdose

Symptoms of a Wellbutrin SR overdose are blurred vision, jitteriness, confusion, lethargy, nausea, light-headedness, seizures and vomiting. Many drugs add to a Wellbutrin SR overdose and cause symptoms like coma, rigid muscles, breathing difficulties, stupor and fever.

Wellbutrin More Information

For individuals with cirrhosis of liver, the dosage should not exceed 150 mg every other day. It has not been found out whether this medication is safe for children below 18 years of age. Women using this medication and planning to become pregnant as well should inform their doctor about her decision. The medication passes into mother’s milk and it has the potential to harm a nursing baby. So the doctor might ask a woman to discontinue breastfeeding for the period she is suing Wellbutrin SR. If an individual is taking MAO inhibitors, then he should discontinue the use for 14 days before he starts taking Wellbutrin SR. Wellbutrin SR should not be combined with certain drugs like antidepressants classified as MAO inhibitors, antipsychotic drugs, cocaine, diabetes medications, opiates like heroin and morphin, sedatives, steroid medications such as prednisone and stimulants, including over-the-counter diet drugs.