Bupropion (150mg)
Bupron SR 150 Tablet may be taken with or without food. It is advised to take this medicine at a fixed time each day. You should never skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. This medication mustn't be stopped suddenly as it may worsen your symptoms.Some common side effects of this medicine include insomnia (difficulty sleeping), allergic reaction, impaired concentration, sweating, headache, nausea, vomiting, and dry mouth. It even causes dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus. Moreover, most of the side effects are immediate and often go away with time. Please consult your doctor if these bother you or do not go away.Before taking this medicine it is important to inform your doctor if you have any history of seizure or if you drink alcohol. Inform your doctor if you develop any unusual mood changes or if you have any suicidal thoughts.
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about themCommon side effects of Bupron
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Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Bupron SR 150 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Bupron SR 150 Tablet works in depression by increasing the levels of chemical messengers in the brain that helps in regulating mood. The mechanism underlying its use in smoking addiction are not fully understood.
Related Warnings
Bupron SR 150 Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Bupron SR 150 Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Bupron SR 150 Tablet should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from her body.
Bupron SR 150 Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Bupron SR 150 Tablet may cause dizziness or light-headedness, may affect your concentration and judgement. This may affect your driving ability.
Bupron SR 150 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Bupron SR 150 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Bupron SR 150 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Bupron SR 150 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Caution is advised for the use of Bupron SR 150 Tablet in these patients with close monitoring from a doctor for any possible side effects.
No, Bupron SR 150 Tablet should not be used for anxiety or sleeplessness. Instead, it may worsen anxiety. In fact, two of the common side effects are anxiety and sleeplessness. It is because of this that your doctor may even advise you not to take Bupron SR 150 Tablet too close to bedtime.
If Bupron SR 150 Tablet is taken in the correct dose, for the correct duration, and in the correct way as advised by the doctor, then there is no risk of addiction. However, if more than the recommended dose is taken or if the tablets are crushed and inhaled, then abuse potential and addiction are likely.
The risk of seizure appears to be strongly associated with the dose of Bupron SR 150 Tablet. Increasing your dose of Bupron SR 150 Tablet may increase the risk. The risk of seizure increases with regular intake of alcohol, diabetes, serious head injury or history of head trauma, previous seizures, central nervous system tumor or infection, or addiction to cocaine, opiates, or stimulants. The risk also increases with simultaneous use of medicines to treat psychosis or depression, theophylline and oral corticosteroids, or if you are taking medicines that cause loss of appetite (anorectics).
No, it is very rare to develop eye problems such as redness in and around the eyes, eye pain, and blurred vision. Consult your doctor if you notice any such side effects or want to know if you are at risk or not. You can even receive preventative treatment if you are at risk.
Since the risk of seizures is dose-related, you should not exceed the recommended dose. In case you need an increase in the dosage, your doctor will gradually increase the dose. Seizures are more common with Bupron SR 150 Tablet medicines which are released immediately on taking than with prolonged-release preparations. Consult your doctor if you are trying to stop alcohol while using Bupron SR 150 Tablet. It is advised that you reduce your alcohol intake slowly over time.
You may take Bupron SR 150 Tablet while taking captopril, but you need to get your blood pressure regularly checked. Bupron SR 150 Tablet can increase your blood pressure even if you are taking captopril. If your blood pressure increases, then consult your doctor immediately since you may have to stop Bupron SR 150 Tablet.
Excess of Bupron SR 150 Tablet may cause fast heartbeat, drowsiness, changes in electrical activity of the heart (arrhythmias, QT prolongation), and loss of consciousness. The patient should be given immediate medical support.
