Drug Name - Bupropion
Brand Name - Welbutrin

WARNING: While antidepressants can provide great benefits, a small
persentage of children/teenagers taking these medications for various
psychiatric conditions have had a worsening of depression/other symptoms,
including suicidal thoughts/attempts. However, depression itself can
sometimes lead to suicidal thoughts/attempts as well, in both children and
adults. Therefore, when medications to treat depression/other psychiatric
conditions (antidepressants) are used (especially in children/teenagers)
the benefits and risks must be discussed with the doctor. Though there are
no similar study results for adults, this warning information applies to
adults taking these medications as well.
Tell the doctor immediatiely if you notice a worsening of
depression/other psychiatric symptoms, unusual changes in behavior
(including possible suicidal thoughts/attempts) or other mental/mood
changes (such as new/worsening anxiety, agitatle sleeping, irritabion,
panic attacks, trouble sleeping, irritability, hostile/angry feelings,
impulsive actions, severe restlessness, very rapid speech). Watch for these
symptoms especially at a time of antidepressant dosage change, or when an
antidepressant medicine is being started.

USES: This medication is used to treat depression.

OTHER USES: This medication may also be used for quitting smoking.

HOW TO USE: This medication may be taken orally with food if stomach upset
occurs. Take doses at regualrly scheduled times each day.
Do not take more or less medication than prescribed. Taking more than
the recommended dose of bupropion will increase your risk of having a
seizure. The maximum dose of bupropion is 300 - 450 milligrams per day,
depending on you medical condition (stop smoking therapy vs. psychiatric
conditions). If you have very severe liver disease, the maximum dose is 150
milligrams every other day.
Do not stop taking this medication without notifying your doctor.
Since this drug may couse sleeplessness at first, it is best not to
take this near bedtime.
It may take 4 weeks or more before the full effects of this medication
are noticed.

SIDE EFFECTS: This medication is generally well tolerated.
Dry mouth, headach, increased sweating, nausea/vomiting, constipation,
anxiety, fatigue and blurred vision may occur. If these effects persist or
worsen, notify your doctor.
Report promptly: unusual weight loss or gain, palpitations, agitation,
trouble sleeping.
Unlikely, but report promptly: tremor, dizziness, fainting, slowed
movements, difficulty urinating, decreased sex drive, drowsiness.
Very unlikely but report promptly: unusual or severe mental/mood
changes, severe headache, fever, muscle aches, yellowing of the eyes or
skin.
Seek immediate medical attention if the following infrequent but
serious side effect occurs: seizures.
Bupropion should be stopped permanently if you have a seizure while
taking the medication.
In the unlikely event you have an allergic reaction to this drug, seek
medical attention immediately. Symptoms may include trouble breathing,
rash, itching, swelling, or severe dizziness.
If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or
pharmacist.

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