Budeprion SR (Oral)
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Smoking and Budeprion
I really don't know how this medicine wa\orks i got it from my doctor, it is very hard to quit smoking cold turkey i am just seeing if there are any suggestions on how to go about doing this. ALso what would happen if you were to smoke on this medicin...
by shelly in New jersey, 05/15/2006
Budeprion Daily Dosage
I HAVE STOPPED SMOKING USING BUDEPRION SR TWO TABLETS DAILY BY MOUTH I TAKE ONE TABLET 150 MS TWICE A DAY ORALLY BY MOUTH IS IT HARMFUL TO TAKE MORE THAN THE PRESCRIBED DOSE? WHAT IS A SAFE DOSAGE OF BUDEPRION ORALLY PER DAY?
by thomas palid, 06/05/2007
Budeprion and hair loss
I have been taking 150mg of budeprion for about a year. Recently I have begun to notice an increased hair loss and hair fragility (breaking and thinning) just above my temples. My hair stylist suggested that hair loss like this could be due to medi...
by Jean Sarson, 11/03/2005
alcohol and budeprion
I am going to start this prescription to help quit smoking and chemical imbalance. I drink beer and want to know what will happen if I drink beer with this meication.
by tiffany lewis in slc, utah, 12/09/2005
Budeprion SR with other meds.
Is it OK to take the Budeprion SR with (Methadone 10mg 4 times daily), Lisiniprol, and Oxycodone?
by David in Boston MA, 10/02/2006
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Budeprion SR (Oral) Drug and Prescription Information
Budeprion SR (Oral)
Budeprion SR (Oral) Medication Classification
BUPROPION (By mouth)
Budeprion SR (Oral) Brandname
Wellbutrin SR, Zyban, Wellbutrin, Budeprion SR, Wellbutrin XL
Budeprion SR (Oral) is used for the Treatment
Bupropion (byoo-PROE-pee-on) Treats depression and aids in quitting smoking. This medicine is an antidepressant.
When To Not Use Budeprion SR (Oral)
You should not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to bupropion, or if you have a history of seizures or an eating disorder (such as anorexia or bulimia). You should not use this medicine if you have taken an MAO inhibitor drug (Eldepryl®, Nardil®, Marplan®, or Parnate®) within the last 14 days. Do not use Zyban® to quit smoking at the same time you are taking Wellbutrin® for depression, because they are the same medicine.
How Should You Use Budeprion SR (Oral)
Tablet, Long Acting Tablet
- Your doctor will tell you how much of this medicine to take and how often. Do not take more medicine or take it more often than your doctor tells you to. Your doctor may tell you to start with a low dose. As your body gets used to the medicine, your doctor may increase the dose. Do not take more medicine unless your doctor tells you to.
- You may take this medicine with or without food. Swallow the sustained-release tablet whole. Do not crush, break, or chew it.
- You may need to take Wellbutrin® for up to 4 weeks before you feel better. You may need to take Zyban® for 1 to 2 weeks before you plan to stop smoking. If a dose is missed:
- If you miss a dose or forget to take your medicine, take it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then to take the medicine and skip the missed dose. Do not use extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.
Proper Budeprion SR (Oral) Storage
Store Budeprion SR (Oral) at room temperature away from sunlight and moisture unless otherwise stated by manufacturer's instructions or labelling. Keep Budeprion SR (Oral) and all medications out of the reach of children.
What To Avoid While Using Budeprion SR (Oral)
Ask your doctor or pharmacist before using any other medicine, including over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.
- Make sure your doctor knows if you are also using a nicotine patch, orphenadrine (Norflex®, Norgesic®), cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan®), theophylline, Tagamet®, levodopa (Sinemet®), diet pills (appetite suppressants), other medicine for depression, medicine for anxiety (such as diazepam, Valium®), blood pressure medicine (such as atenolol, metoprolol, Toprol®), medicines to treat mental illness (such as haloperidol (Haldol®), thioridazine (Mellaril®)), a steroid (such as cortisone, prednisone), or medicine for heart rhythm problems (such as verapamil, Rythmol®, Tambocor®).
- Do not drink alcohol while you are using this medicine. Tell your doctor if you currently drink alcohol or use other sedatives on a regular basis.
Budeprion SR (Oral) Warnings
- Make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have liver disease, kidney disease, heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, or mental problems such as bipolar (manic-depressive) disorder.
- This medicine may increase your risk of seizures, especially if you have a history of head injury, seizures, brain tumor, severe liver disease, or drug addiction. If you have a seizure, call your doctor right away and do not take any more bupropion.
- Your doctor may want to check your blood pressure at regular visits while you are using this medicine. Be sure to keep all appointments.
- Zyban® is only part of a complete program to help you quit smoking. You will probably be tempted to smoke at times. Have a plan for coping with these situations.
- This medicine may make you dizzy. Avoid driving, using machines, or doing anything else that could be dangerous if you are not alert.
Budeprion SR (Oral) Side Effects
Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these side effects:
- Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing
- Blistering, peeling, red skin rash
- Muscle or joint pain, unexplained fever with rash
- Severe agitation or confusion, thoughts of hurting yourself, or other unusual thoughts
- Severe or continuing headache, pounding in your ears
- Yellow skin or eyes, pain in your upper stomach, dark-colored urine or pale stools If you notice these less serious side effects, talk with your doctor:
- Dry mouth, mild nausea, vomiting, constipation, or loss of appetite
- Trembling, shakiness, headache
- Mild restlessness, nervousness, or trouble sleeping
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