Bupropion Oral
In Depth
- Uses and How to Use
- Dosage and Storage
- Precautions and Side Effects
- Drug Interactions
- Drug Images
Pronounced: (byou-PRO-pee-on)
Bupropion Oral Uses
This medication is used to treat depression. It can improve your mood and feelings of well-being. It may work by restoring the balance of certain natural chemicals (neurotransmitters) in the brain.
Bupropion is also used to help people quit smoking by decreasing your cravings and nicotine withdrawal effects.
How To Use Bupropion Oral
Read the Medication Guide and the Patient Information Leaflet available from your pharmacist before you start using bupropion extended release and each time you get a refill. If you have any questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
Take this medication by mouth, usually once daily in the morning, with or without food. If nausea occurs, you may take this drug with food. It is important to take your dose at the same time each day, 24 hours apart or as directed by your doctor.
This medication must be swallowed whole. Do not crush, chew or break the tablets. Doing so will destroy the slow release of the drug and increase your risk of side effects, including seizures.
Since this drug may cause sleeplessness at first, it is best not to take it near bedtime. Your dose may be slowly increased to limit side effects such as sleeplessness, and to decrease the risk of seizures.
Do not take more or less medication than prescribed. Taking more than the recommended dose of bupropion extended release will increase your risk of having a seizure. The usual maximum dose is 450 milligrams per day (maximum single dose 450 milligrams), depending on your medical condition and response to therapy.
Do not stop taking this medication without notifying your doctor. Use this medication regularly in order to get the most benefit from it.
It may take 4 weeks or more before the full effects of this medication are noticed. Tell your doctor if your condition does not improve or worsens.
