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Wellbutrin is used for:
Treating depression. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.
Wellbutrin is an antidepressant. It works in the brain to treat depression. Exactly how it works is not known.
Do NOT use Wellbutrin if:
- you are allergic to any ingredient in Wellbutrin
- you are taking any other medicine that contains bupropion
- you have a history of an eating disorder (eg, anorexia, bulimia) or seizures (eg, epilepsy)
- you are suddenly stopping the use of alcohol or sedatives (eg, benzodiazepines) after long-term use
- you are taking or have taken a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) (eg, phenelzine) within the last 14 days
Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.
How to use Wellbutrin :
Use Wellbutrin as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
- Wellbutrin comes with an extra patient information sheet called a Medication Guide. Read it carefully. Read it again each time you get Wellbutrin refilled.
- Take Wellbutrin by mouth with or without food. If stomach upset occurs, take with food to reduce stomach irritation.
- Several weeks may pass before your symptoms improve. Do not stop taking Wellbutrin without checking with your doctor.
- Take your doses at the same times each day at least 6 hours apart unless directed otherwise by your doctor. This may help to decrease the risk of seizures with Wellbutrin .
- Continue to take Wellbutrin even if you feel well. Do not miss any doses.
- If you miss a dose of Wellbutrin , skip the missed dose. Go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take more than 1 dose within 6 hours. Do not take 2 doses at once.
Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Wellbutrin .
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