Wellbutrin SR is commonly prescribed for the treatment of depression. This eMedTV article explains how the medication works to relieve depression symptoms, highlights some potential side effects, and offers tips on when and how to take the drug.
Some of the most common side effects of Wellbutrin SR include weight loss, nausea, and headaches. This eMedTV page also covers some more serious side effects that you should report to your doctor, such as hallucinations and suicidal thoughts.
Weight loss has been reported as a side effect of Wellbutrin SR. This eMedTV page examines Wellbutrin SR and weight loss in more detail, explaining how other side effects of Wellbutrin SR may contribute to weight loss in some people taking the drug.
While some people develop side effects with Wellbutrin SR, sexual side effects of the drug occur rarely. This eMedTV segment covers some specific sexual side effects of Wellbutrin SR (such as impotence) and what to do if you develop these problems.
Insomnia is a common Wellbutrin SR side effect. This eMedTV page explores Wellbutrin and insomnia, listing symptoms of insomnia (such as trouble falling asleep), as well as ways to improve your sleep habits (such as keeping a regular sleep-wake cycle).
This portion of the eMedTV archives explains that there are a number of side effects with Wellbutrin SR, and dry mouth is one of the most common side effects. This article also outlines some suggestions on how to improve symptoms of a dry mouth.
As this eMedTV segment explains, Wellbutrin SR is commonly used to treat depression in adults. This page describes how Wellbutrin SR works and also explores a few off-label Wellbutrin SR uses, such as treating ADHD and helping people to quit smoking.
For people who have depression, the starting Wellbutrin SR dosage is 150 mg once daily in the morning. This eMedTV Web page also lists maximum Wellbutrin SR dosages and factors that can affect your dosage (like other drugs you may be taking).
This eMedTV resource explains how Wellbutrin SR drug interactions can increase your risk of seizures and other dangerous side effects. Among the drugs that can potentially interact with Wellbutrin SR are other antidepressants, steroids, and MAOIs.
This eMedTV Web page examines numerous Wellbutrin SR warnings and precautions, such the safety of taking the drug while nursing and the risk of allergic reactions in some people taking it. This page also lists people who shouldn't take Wellbutrin SR.
This eMedTV page explains that while Wellbutrin SR and pregnancy have been tested together only in animals, the medication did appear to cause harm to the fetus in those studies. If you become pregnant while taking Wellbutrin SR, let your doctor know.
Generic Wellbutrin SR is sold under the names Bupropion SR tablets and Budeprion SR tablets. As this page on the eMedTV site explains, the FDA has determined that the generic versions of Wellbutrin SR are equivalent to the brand name drug.
People who take too much Wellbutrin SR may experience seizures, muscle pain, and breathing problems. This eMedTV resource discusses other possible Wellbutrin SR overdose symptoms, as well as how a doctor may treat an overdose on Wellbutrin.
In previous studies, children and teenagers on Wellbutrin SR were at an increased risk of suicidal behavior. This eMedTV page explores Wellbutrin SR and suicide in more detail, listing some signs of suicidal behavior you should report to your doctor.
It is possible to experience withdrawals from Wellbutrin SR when the medication is stopped abruptly. This eMedTV page describes how your healthcare provider will slowly decrease your Wellbutrin SR dosage to help minimize withdrawal symptoms.
As this eMedTV page explains, most doctors recommend that if a person chooses to drink while taking Wellbutrin SR, he or she should drink only light-to-moderate amounts. This page discusses some other precautions related to Wellbutrin SR and alcohol.
This portion of the eMedTV archives examines several Wellbutrin SR alternatives, such as other depression medications, psychotherapy, and electroconvulsive therapy. This page also explains when an alternative to Wellbutrin SR may be considered.
HealthSavvy Sign In
|