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Wellbutrin SR Warnings and Precautions

Some Wellbutrin SR warnings and precautions include possible drug interactions; the safety of taking Wellbutrin SR while pregnant or nursing; and the risk of allergic reactions, seizures, or high blood pressure in some people taking this medicine. A few of the conditions that you should tell your healthcare provider about before taking Wellbutrin SR include kidney disease, heart disease, and liver problems. Among the people who should not take this drug are those with anorexia or bulimia, as well as those who take monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs).

 

Wellbutrin SR: What Should I Tell My Healthcare Provider?

You should talk with your healthcare provider prior to taking
 Wellbutrin SR® (bupropion SR) if you have:
 
Also let your healthcare provider know if you:
 
  • Are pregnant or thinking of becoming pregnant
  • Are breastfeeding
  • Drink alcohol regularly.
     
You should also be sure to tell your healthcare provider about all of the medicines you take, including prescription and non-prescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements.
 
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD;