Bupropion Oral

Bupropion Oral Uses

This medication is used to treat depression. It can improve your mood and feelings of well-being. It works by helping to restore the balance of natural chemicals (neurotransmitters) in your brain.

Bupropion is also used to help people quit smoking by decreasing cravings and nicotine withdrawal effects.

How To Use Bupropion Oral

Read the Medication Guide and Patient Information Leaflet available from your pharmacist before you start using bupropion and each time you get a refill. If you have any questions regarding the information, consult your doctor or pharmacist.

Take this medication by mouth, usually twice daily with or without food. If nausea occurs, you may take this drug with food. It is important to take your doses at least 8 hours apart or as directed by your doctor to decrease your risk of having a seizure.

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 may increase your risk of side effects, including seizures.

You may have trouble sleeping when you start taking bupropion. Do not take your evening dose too close to bedtime. Let your doctor know if sleeplessness becomes a problem.

Your dosage is based on your medical condition and response to therapy. Your dose should be slowly increased to limit side effects such as sleeplessness and decrease the risk of seizures.

Do not take more or less medication than prescribed. Taking more than the recommended dose will increase your risk of having a seizure. The usual maximum dose is 300-400 milligrams per day (maximum single dose 150-200 milligrams).

Do not stop taking this medication without notifying your doctor. Use this medication regularly in order to get the most benefit from it. Remember to use it at the same time each day.

It may take 4 weeks or more before the full effects of this medication are noticed. Talk to your doctor if your condition persists or worsens.

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