Wellbutrin SR General Information

Generic name: "bupropion hydrochloride""bupropion" is pronounced as "byoo pro pee on" Brand Name : "Wellbutrin SR", "Wellbutrin", "wellbutrin XL".
It works by affecting some particular brain chemicals , known as "norepinephrine" & "dopamine".When the level of these chemicals decreases , it leads to mood swings & depression.Wellbutrin SR helps stopping the absorption of the chemicals by the first cell from the gap between cell , thereby maintaining good amount of chemical in the gap.

Wellbutrin SR Uses

Wellbutrin SR is basically used as a treatment for major depression i.e. it helps in the treatment of mood swing.
It is used for the treatment of "depressive disorder" & "seasonal affective disorder"
The major depression symptom is badly depressed mood for about two weeks or more than that.
Also if someone is losing interest in normal activities which leads to abnormal sleep and irregular diets or if someone is having guilty feeling or uselessness , or if someone is low sex drive or is unable to concentrate , then that person should be analyzed for major depression.

How Take Wellbutrin SR

For people who are taking zyban, then to them Wellbutrin SR should not be given.
Also if you have "seizures" or if you are using bupropion or you have recently stopped alcohol or sedatives, you should not take wellburtin SR.
Also if you if you are sensitive & are allergic to something they do not take this medicine.
For people who have taken monoamine oxidase such as "marplan" , "Nardil" , "Azilect", "Eldepryl" or "parnate" in last 14 days , to them wellbutrin should not be given.
The dose will have to be adjusted for people having

• High blood pressure
• History of heart problems
• History of head injury
• Brain or spinal cord tumor
• kidney disease
• bipolar disorder
• liver problem

The total daily dose of the medicine should not exceed 450mg.

Wellbutrin SR Warnings

It may cause seizure, especially in certain health conditions . So before starting the medicine , tell your doctor about all the medicines you are taking.
Also it may lead to mood swings, impulsive feeling , aggressiveness, restlessness, hostile, agitated, hyperactive . In any case call your doctor at once.
Also avoid taking alcohol if you are using wellbutrin SR. Taking alcohol along with wellbutrin SR may lead to seizure.

Wellbutrin SR Missed Dose

If you miss the dose , do not take extra dose to catch up. Continue with your normal schedule.

Wellbutrin SR Side Effects

The side effects are:

• increase suicidal thoughts
• weight loss
• dry mouth
• nausea
• sore throat
• flatulence
• constipation

Wellbutrin SR Storage Advice

It should be kept in cool & dry place.

Wellbutrin SR Overdose

Make sure to stick to the doctor's prescription for the medicine. If you are feeling low after taking medicines do not take extra dose . Over dose may lead to seizures, panic attack, trouble sleeping etc.

Wellbutrin SR More Information

If you are planning for child or you are expecting , tell the doctor before starting the medicine. This medicine pass through breast milk to the child & may be harmful to the baby. It should not be given to children younger than 18 years.