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| Prescription Wellbutrin SR Drug Information |
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Wellbutrin SR Uses? |
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This medicine is an antidepressant used to treat depression. It may also be used to treat other conditions as determined by your doctor. |
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Wellbutrin SR Directions? |
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Take Wellbutrin exactly as directed by your doctor. If you do not understand these directions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you.
Take each dose with a full glass of water. Wellbutrin can be taken with or without food. Do not crush, chew, or break the sustained- or extended-release tablets (Wellbutrin SR, Wellbutrin XL and Zyban SR). Swallow them whole. They are specially formulated to release slowly in the body. If you are unsure of the formulation of your medication, ask your healthcare provider. |
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Wellbutrin SR Side Effects? |
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If you experience any of the following uncommon but serious side effects, stop taking Wellbutrin and seek emergency medical attention or contact your doctor immediately: an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of the throat; swelling of the lips, tongue, or face; or hives); seizures; or fast or irregular heartbeats. |
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Wellbutrin SR Warnings? |
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Avoid alcohol or drink it only in moderation while taking Wellbutrin. Alcohol may increase the risk of having a seizure while taking Wellbutrin. However, if you usually drink a lot of alcohol, talk with your doctor before stopping. Suddenly stopping may increase the risk of having a seizure. Talk to your doctor about alcohol use before starting treatment with Wellbutrin.
Use caution when driving, operating machinery, or performing other hazardous activities. Wellbutrin may cause dizziness or drowsiness. If you experience dizziness or drowsiness, avoid these activities. Dizziness may be more likely to occur when you rise from a sitting or lying position. Rise slowly to prevent dizziness and a possible fall. |
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Wellbutrin SR Drug Interactions? |
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Do not take Wellbutrin if you have taken a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) such as isocarboxazid (Marplan), phenelzine (Nardil), or tranylcypromine (Parnate) in the last 14 days. |
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Wellbutrin SR Missed Dose? |
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Skip the missed dose and take only your next regularly scheduled dose. Do not take a double dose.
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Wellbutrin SR Storage? |
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Store it at room temperature away from sunlight and moisture.
Keep this and all medications out of the reach of children. |
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Anything Else I Should Know About Wellbutrin SR? |
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Wellbutrin is in the FDA pregnancy category B. This means that it is not expected to be harmful to an unborn baby. Do not take Wellbutrin without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant or could become pregnant during treatment. |
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NOTE: The above information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist, or other healthcare professional. It should not be construed to indicate that the use of the product is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your healthcare professional before taking the product.
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