Bupropion
Information about Bupropion
Bupropion uses
Bupropion is used in the treatment of depression and smoking addiction.
How bupropion works
Bupropion 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.
Common side effects of bupropion
Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping), Impaired concentration, Headache, Nausea, Dizziness, Dryness in mouth, Abdominal pain, Agitation, Constipation, Rash, Itching, Weight loss, Tachycardia, Diaphoresis, Nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the throat and nasal passages), Blurred vision, Arrhythmia (irregular heartbeats), High blood pressure, Urticaria, Weight gain, Decreased libido, Abnormal dreams, Cough, Joint pain, Hypersensitivity, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, Myocardial infarction, Intestinal perforation, Suicidal behaviors
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Expert advice for Bupropion
- You have been prescribed Bupropion for the treatment of depression.
- It can also help you quit smoking.
- Take it in the morning to avoid difficulty sleeping later that night.
- It causes fewer side effects as compared to other anti-depression medications.
- Stop taking Bupropion and inform your doctor if you notice sudden mood and behavior changes or develop suicidal thoughts.
- Inform your doctor if you have a history of seizure disorder, eating disorder, or if you drink alcohol.
Frequently asked questions for Bupropion
Bupropion
Q. Does Bupropion help with anxiety and sleeplessness?
No, Bupropion should not be used for anxiety or sleeplessness. Instead it may worsen anxiety. In fact, two of the common side effects of are anxiety and sleeplessness. It is because of this that your doctor may even advise you not to take Bupropion too close to bedtime.
Q. Is Bupropion addictive?
If Bupropion 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.
Q. What are the factors that can increase chances of seizures with Bupropion?
The risk of seizure appears to be strongly associated with the dose of Bupropion. Increasing your dose of Bupropion 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).