Bupropion (wellbutrin)

Bupropion (Wellbutrin®)

How does this medicine work?
Bupropion (bu-pro-pee-on) is an
antidepressant. It regulates the mood by half to make them easier to swallow, but increasing specific brain chemicals. It may should not be crushed or chewed.
Are there any precautions about
food or other medicines?
Follow the directions for using this medicine Give this medicine with food if it upsets
It may also be used to treat other conditions Warning! There are certain medicines that
Bupropion may take up to 12 weeks to build
interact with bupropion. Please check with up in the body and produce its fullest effect. the doctor or pharmacist before giving any
How should I give it?
other prescription or non-prescription medicine, vitamins, or herbs. Bupropion comes in pill form. Your child should take this medicine exactly as prescribed. Give it at regular times every What should I do if a dose is
Do not stop this medicine without checking
with your doctor or nurse practitioner. It
should be stopped over a period of time. remember, but do not give doses closer than
8 hours apart for extended-release and 6
If your child is taking a short-acting pill, seizures or convulsion (muscles stiffening and shaking). If it is too close to the next dose, skip the missed dose and continue with the regular schedule. Never give a double
dose. If your child misses two doses, call
• Mix the powder with a very small
amount (about 1 teaspoon) of soft food, such as applesauce, chocolate If your child vomits within 30 minutes after a dose, please call the clinic for instructions. What are the side effects?
While taking the extended-release form of this medicine, part of the tablet may pass in You and your child should know the names of all the medicines he or she is taking. Share this information with anyone
involved in your child’s care. Please bring • muscle twitching • possible weight loss Check the label and expiration date before giving each dose. Ask your pharmacist what to do with outdated or unused medicines. If there is no “take-back” program empty them The person taking this medicine should not
drive, operate machinery, or do anything else that could be dangerous until it is container and away from direct sunlight or known if he or she has any side effects to heat. Do not store in humid places such as the bathroom. Keep them out of children’s When should I call the clinic?
medicine on hand. Each time you refill your prescription, check to see how many refills are left. If no refills are left, the pharmacist will need 2 or 3 days to contact the clinic to • irregular (fast or pounding) heartbeat • confusion or hallucinations (hearing or If too much or the wrong kind of medicine is taken, call the Poison Control Center at • seizures or convulsions (uncontrollable unconscious or has a seizure, call 911.
• trouble breathing - call 911
Questions?
What else do I need to know?
This sheet is not specific to your child but provides general information. If you have This medicine should not be used in
any questions, please call your clinic or children with a history of eating disorders or Children’s Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota Patient/Family Education 2525 Chicago Avenue South Minneapolis, MN 55404 11/07 Copyright

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