What is Wellbutrin (Bupropion Hydrochloride) used for?

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Wellbutrin (Bupropion Hydrochloride) is an antidepressant prescribed to treat patients suffering from major depressive disorder. The medication operates by balancing levels of neurotransmitters in the brain to elevate mood, reduce feelings of worthlessness, and prevent anxiety. It may also be used to help patients quit smoking by reducing cravings or the symptoms of withdrawal. Your physician may prescribe this medication to treat other unlisted conditions, as well.

How should I use Wellbutrin (Bupropion Hydrochloride)?

Follow the instructions provided by your physician while using Wellbutrin (Bupropion Hydrochloride) to get the safest and most effective results from treatment. One tablet is normally administered three times each day, but your individual regimen will be determined by the severity of your symptoms. Swallow the doses with a large glass of water to aid absorption. Do not crush, split, or chew the tablets before use as this may destroy or change the effects of their contents. Ask your physician or pharmacist any questions you have about the medication to ensure the correct administration.

What are the side effects of Wellbutrin (Bupropion Hydrochloride)?

Some patients using Wellbutrin (Bupropion Hydrochloride) have reported experiencing side effects such as:

• Headaches
• Dizziness
• Nausea or indigestion
• Muscle or joint pain
• Mild skin rash
• Increased sweating or urination
• Changes in appetite, weight loss or gain
• Tinnitus (Ringing in the ears)
• Loss of interest in sex, impotence, or trouble having an orgasm

Consult your pharmacist immediately if you experience any symptoms that worry you or if more serious side effects appear such as an increased heart rate, confusion, swollen glands, a fever, severe skin reactions, or seizures. These conditions may require medical assistance or adjustments to your regimen to prevent further problems from occurring.

Please Note

Wellbutrin (Bupropion Hydrochloride) should not be used by patients taking MAOI medications or who have epilepsy, bipolar disorder, bulimia, anorexia, or liver cirrhosis. Also disclose if you have a recent head injury, diabetes, hypertension, history of psychiatric illness, or a history of alcohol abuse as these conditions may cause unexpected complications during treatment.

Strictly follow all instructions provided to you by your physician or pharmacist while using Wellbutrin (Bupropion Hydrochloride). Optimum and safe dosage can differ based on the patient and the condition being treated.

As this medication may be unsafe for certain patients, it is essential you always inform your physician if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, as well as if you have any allergies, other illnesses, or ongoing health conditions, and if you are taking any other form of medication, supplements, or herbal products.

Immediately seek emergency medical care if you have an allergic or hypersensitive reaction. Common signs of a reaction include hives, swelling, skin rashes, chest pains, as well as trouble breathing or swallowing.