Bupropion

• As per CDSCO, Bupropion treats smoking addiction and depression.

When should one not use Bupropion

• If you feel allergic to any active components of Bupropion.
• If you are using Monoamine oxidase inhibitors or MAOI 14 days before Bupropion intake.
• If you possess eating disorders such as Anorexia nervosa or Bulimia.
• If you have a seizure disorder or a history of seizures.

Common side effects of this drug are:

• Sweating
• Insomnia or difficulty in sleeping
• Allergic reaction
• Dryness in mouth
• Headache
• Abdominal pain
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Taste change
• Fever
• Constipation

Other General Warnings

• You realise dramatic mood, behaviour modifications.
• You have suicidal ideation.
• You have a history of seizures, an eating disorder, or if you consume alcohol.
• You shall take Bupropion first thing in the morning to minimise sleeping problems later that night.

How Does It Work?

Interactions with other medicines

• Bupropion might interact with the following medications and cause severe adverse effects, including constipation, insomnia or vomiting. The medications are
• Xanthines or asthma medicines like Theophylline.
• Antidepressants such as Phenelzine, Desipramine, Isocarboxazid, Selegiline, Citalopram, Escitalopram, Imipramine, Paroxetine.
• Atypical antipsychotics include Risperidone, Thioridazine.
• Beta-blockers like Metoprolol.
• Antiarrhythmics or heart problems medicines such as Flecainide, Propafenone.
• Protease inhibitors include Ritonavir, Efavirenz.

Interactions with food items

• There is no severe interaction between Bupropion and food. However, you should avoid the junk, packaged or processed foods, grapefruit and caffeine while consuming Bupropion.

Overdose

Missed a Dose