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by SallyCurious on January 25th, 2007

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Wellbutrin or Wellbutrin SR? Wellbutrin side effects? Is there a Generic Wellbutrin?

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  • by   on January 25th, 2007

     

    Side effects:

    "Common side effects include dry mouth, tremors, anxiety, loss of appetite, agitation, dizziness, headache, excessive sweating such as night sweats, increased risk of seizure (its most controversial side effect, found in 4/1000 during trials), aggressiveness, tinnitus, and both initial and terminal insomnia. Activation of mania and psychosis have both been encountered. The side effect profile is consistent with that observed in mixed dopamine and norepinephrine reuptake inhibition. Some patients may also require less than the normal dosing which usually starts at around 75 mg for the first few weeks and is then switched to the normal 150–300 mg dosage; these patients may be kept on the 150 mg regimen however, some patients are experimentally placed on doses as high and sometimes exceeding, 600 mg/day.[citation needed] Dosage is strictly on a patient to patient basis and can vary greatly.

    Suicidal thoughts and attempts have been reported in children and adolescents.

    Another potential side effect is an improvement in sexual function. Bupropion, unlike SSRIs, does not appear to reduce libido, and more frequently enhances sexual functioning. Patients who complain of sexual dysfunction as a result of their SSRI have sometimes been prescribed small doses of bupropion, amphetamine or methylphenidate to correct it

    Scattered abnormalities of liver function tests are noted, without evidence of hepatotoxicity. Cases of significant liver damage with or without jaundice (icterus) have been seen rarely. In a German database covering side effects, five cases of pancreatitis with elevations of serum-amylase and lipase as well as clinical symptoms (e.g. abdominal pain, anorexia), reversible after termination of bupropion, have been reported. Currently, it is unclear whether preexisting alcohol abuse or dependence might predispose patients to develop pancreatitis.

    Infrequently, dose-dependent hypertension is noted. Single cases of myocardial infarction (heart attack) have been noted, but the causal association to the use of bupropion is currently unknown.

    The development of mild to moderate skin rashes associated with sensitivity to dye components within the pill coating. This can often be alleviated by simply prescribing a different color pill and consequently, changing the dosage.

    Few cases of the urological emergency priapism (painful erection) have been seen. Immediate treatment is necessary, because the untreated patient may totally lose his ability to have erections."

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wellbutrin#Side_effects

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  • by Paula_S. on January 27th, 2007

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    Wellbutrin SR (Anti Depressant) is a pharmaceutical prescription antidepressant, which acts directly on the brain and other nerve cells. It is also used to treat ADHD (Attention Deficit Disorder), bipolar depression, chronic fatigue syndrome, cocaine addiction, nicotine addiction, and lower back pain. Also, aids in quitting smoking (identical to Zyban). It is chemically unrelated to tricyclic, tetracyclic, selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitor, or other known antidepressant agents.

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  • by ParisH on January 25th, 2007

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    Wellbutrin SR (Anti Depressant) is a pharmaceutical prescription antidepressant, which acts directly on the brain and other nerve cells. It is also used to treat ADHD (Attention Deficit Disorder), bipolar depression, chronic fatigue syndrome, cocaine addiction, nicotine addiction, and lower back pain. Also, aids in quitting smoking (identical to Zyban). It is chemically unrelated to tricyclic, tetracyclic, selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitor, or other known antidepressant agents. http://medicinerx.net/wellbutrin.php .
    Prescribed For: Wellbutrin, Wellbutrin SR, and Wellbutrin XL are used for the management of depression. Zyban has been approved as an aid to patients who want to quit smoking.
    Dosing: Bupropion usually is given in two or three daily doses. When used for smoking cessation, bupropion usually is started as 150 mg once daily for three days, and then the dose is increased if the patient tolerates the starting dose. Smoking is discontinued two weeks after starting bupropion therapy. Wellbutrin SR is given as two daily doses. Wellbutrin XL is given as one dose daily.

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