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| Prescription Bupropion HCL Drug Information |
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Bupropion HCL Uses? |
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Doctor's prescribe the antidepressant Bupropion to treat depression, as well as other mental health conditions. |
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Bupropion HCL Directions? |
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Always follow your doctor's orders when taking Bupropion. If you have any questions about the instructions, ask your pharmacist or doctor to explain. Take each Bupropion dose with a full glass of water. It can be taken either with or without food. Swallow your pills whole, and do not crush or chew them. The extended release tablets are designed to slowly release the medication into your body. If you are not sure whether you are using an extended release formulation, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. |
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Bupropion HCL Side Effects? |
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If you experience any of the following uncommon but serious side effects, stop taking bupropion 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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Bupropion HCL Warnings? |
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Bupropion should not be combined with alcohol usage. This combination can lead to seizures. If you usually drink a lot of alcohol, talk to your doctor before stopping suddenly. This can also lead to seizures. Be very careful when driving or operating machinery while using Bupropion. Some people feel dizzy or drowsy, so you should not engage in anything potentially dangerous until you know how you will feel. Dizziness occurs most often when getting up after sitting or lying down. To prevent falls, you should get up slowly. |
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Bupropion HCL Drug Interactions? |
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Do not use Bupropion if you have also used monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOI) such as isocarboxazid (Marplan), phenelzine (Nardil), or tranylcypromine (Parnate) in the last two weeks. |
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Bupropion HCL 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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Bupropion HCL Storage? |
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Keep Bupropion out of sunlight and away from moisture. Make sure the medication is out of reach of children. |
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Anything Else I Should Know About Bupropion HCL? |
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Bupropion is in the FDA pregnancy category B. This means that it is not expected to be harmful to an unborn baby. Do not take bupropion without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant or could become pregnant during treatment. |
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Other Prescription Drugs |
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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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