Uses:
Bupropion is used to relieve symptoms of depression such as feelings of sadness, worthlessness or guilt, loss of interest in daily activities, changes in appetite, tiredness, sleeping too much and insomnia. Wellbutrin may also be used for purposes other than those listed here.

Do not stop taking Bupropion   without first talking to your doctor. It may be several weeks before you begin to feel better, and you may require continuous treatment for quite some time.

How To Take This Medication:
Bupropion comes as a tablet to take by mouth. It is usually taken one to three times a day and may be taken with or without food. Do not crush, chew, or divide Bupropion tablets. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Take Wellbutrin exactly as directed.

Continue to take Bupropion even if you feel well. Do not stop taking Bupropion without talking to your doctor, especially if you have taken large doses for a long time. Your doctor probably will want to decrease your dose gradually. This drug must be taken regularly for a few weeks before its full effect is felt.

Bupropion can be habit forming. Do not take a larger dose, take it more often, or for a longer period than your doctor tells you.

Side Effects:
Possible common side effects :

• drowsiness
• weakness or tiredness
• excitement or anxiety
• dry mouth
• insomnia
• nightmares
• change in appetite or weight

Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:

• frequent urination
• difficulty urinating
• constipation
• blurred vision
• change in sex drive or ability
• excessive sweating
• headaches

Drug Interactions:
Avoid alcohol or drink it only in moderation while taking Bupropion. Alcohol may increase the risk of having a seizure while taking Bupropion. However, if you drink a lot of alcohol and suddenly stop, you may also increase the risk of having a seizure. Therefore, talk to your doctor about alcohol use before starting treatment with Bupropion.

Notes:
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.

If you experience any of the following symptoms, call your doctor immediately: seizures or tremors , loss of coordination, fever, severe skin rash, itching, hives, chest pain, shortness of breath, muscle or joint pain, yellowing of the skin or eyes, irregular heartbeat.


Missed Dosage:
If you do miss a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double doses.


Storage:

• Keep out of the reach of children.
• Store away from heat and direct light.
• Do not store the capsule or tablet form of this medicine in the bathroom, near the kitchen sink, or in other damp places. Heat or moisture may cause the medicine to break down.
• Do not keep outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed. Be sure that any discarded medicine is out of the reach of children.