Bupropion
This medication is usually used for mood but it is known to help patients lose weight by reducing appetite, cravings, compulsive eating. Sometimes Bupropion is also used to increase motivation.
How it is taken:
Bupropion is a tablet wit dosages starting at 75 mg to 450 mg a day.
Bupropion is a tablet wit dosages starting at 75 mg to 450 mg a day.
Possible side effects may include:
- difficulty sleeping
- headaches or migraines
- nausea or vomiting
- constipation
- excessive sweating
- dizziness
- weight loss
- decrease in appetite
- blurred vision
- dry mouth
- nervousness
- agitation or other mental changes
- tremors
- fast heart rate
BLACK BOX WARNING:
BUPROPION MAY CAUSE SUICIDAL THINKING AND BEHAVIOR AND OTHER SERIOUS SIDE EFFECTS
Bupropion may cause psychiatric disorders, including suicidal thinking and behavior, hallucinations, confusion, paranoia, irrational fears and manic episodes (for people with undiagnosed bipolar disorder). The medicine could also cause high blood pressure, fast irregular heart beats, seizures, acute angle-closure glaucoma, and death. Stop medication and call 911 if this occurs.
BUPROPION MAY CAUSE SUICIDAL THINKING AND BEHAVIOR AND OTHER SERIOUS SIDE EFFECTS
Bupropion may cause psychiatric disorders, including suicidal thinking and behavior, hallucinations, confusion, paranoia, irrational fears and manic episodes (for people with undiagnosed bipolar disorder). The medicine could also cause high blood pressure, fast irregular heart beats, seizures, acute angle-closure glaucoma, and death. Stop medication and call 911 if this occurs.
WARNING
Tell your healthcare provider if you have any of the following conditions, which are contraindicated with bupropion:
When you first start bupropion:
Bupropion may make you dizzy or drowsy or impair your judgment. Do not drive, operate heavy machinery, or perform any hazardous task until the effects of bupropion are known to you.
Tell your healthcare provider right away if you experience anxiety, dry mouth, irregular heartbeats, irritability or other mental depression or other mood or mental changes or suicidal thoughts, restlessness, shaking, trouble sleeping, buzzing or ringing in ears, skin hives, rashes or itching, confusion, fainting, hyperventilation, hallucinations, seizures, trouble concentrating, lightheadedness, chest discomfort, sweating, headaches, impulsivity or unusual tiredness.
DO NOT take bupropion if you are planning to become pregnant or if pregnant or breastfeeding.
Tell your healthcare provider if you have any of the following conditions, which are contraindicated with bupropion:
- seizure disorder
- anorexia
- bulimia
- use of an MAOI (monoamine oxidase inhibitor) such as Nardil®, Parnate® or Marplan® in the past 14 days
- severe head injury
- withdrawal from benzodiazepine or alcohol intoxication
When you first start bupropion:
Bupropion may make you dizzy or drowsy or impair your judgment. Do not drive, operate heavy machinery, or perform any hazardous task until the effects of bupropion are known to you.
Tell your healthcare provider right away if you experience anxiety, dry mouth, irregular heartbeats, irritability or other mental depression or other mood or mental changes or suicidal thoughts, restlessness, shaking, trouble sleeping, buzzing or ringing in ears, skin hives, rashes or itching, confusion, fainting, hyperventilation, hallucinations, seizures, trouble concentrating, lightheadedness, chest discomfort, sweating, headaches, impulsivity or unusual tiredness.
DO NOT take bupropion if you are planning to become pregnant or if pregnant or breastfeeding.