Wellbutrin (Bupropion) is an anti-depressant of the aminoketone class. Bupropion is also marketed as Zyban for use as a smoking cessation aid. Most antidepressants available by prescription are of the SSRI class, so Wellbutrin can be effective if common antidepressants fail to combat major depression symptoms. Wellbutrin may, in some cases, also be taken concurrently with SSRI antidepressants. When Wellbutrin was first introduced onto the market, a high rate of seizures in users caused it to be recalled fairly quickly, and this is still an issue in the minds of those who are... 

Wellbutrin, also known by its scientific name Bupropion, is a very popular antidepressant. It inhibits the reuptake of both dopamine and norepinephrine. If you have never used Wellbutrin before, you need to familiarize yourself with the drug interactions and the side effects associated with it. Wellbutrin is metabolized by the liver. In lab experiments performed with rats, the drug was found to cause hepatocellular hypertrophy when administed in high doses (hypertrophy is an increase in the size of the cells). Common side effects include agitation, dizziness, hypertension, dry... 

Bupropion is an antidepressant medication. Bupropion is used to treat major depressive disorder and seasonal affective disorder. At least one brand of bupropion (Zyban) is used to help people stop smoking by reducing cravings and other withdrawal effects. Bupropion may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide. What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking bupropion? Do not take bupropion if you have taken a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) such as isocarboxazid (Marplan), phenelzine (Nardil), rasagiline (Azilect), selegiline... 

You should not take bupropion if you have epilepsy or a seizure disorder, an eating disorder such as anorexia or bulimia, if you are using a second form of bupropion, or if you have suddenly stopped using alcohol or sedatives. Do not take bupropion if you have taken a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) such as isocarboxazid (Marplan), phenelzine (Nardil), rasagiline (Azilect), selegiline (Eldepryl), or tranylcypromine (Parnate) in the last 14 days. You may have thoughts about suicide when you first start taking an antidepressant, especially if you are younger than 24 years old.... 

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Call your doctor at once if you have any new or worsening symptoms such as: mood or behavior changes, anxiety, panic attacks, trouble sleeping, or if you feel impulsive, irritable, agitated, hostile, aggressive, restless, hyperactive (mentally or physically), more depressed, or have thoughts about suicide or hurting yourself. Call your doctor at once if you have a seizure (convulsions) or fast, uneven heartbeats. Less... 

Take bupropion exactly as it was prescribed for you. Do not take it in larger doses or for longer than recommended by your doctor. Follow the directions on your prescription label. Bupropion can be taken with or without food. Do not crush, chew, or break the extended-release tablet (Wellbutrin SR, Wellbutrin XL, Zyban SR). Swallow the pill whole. It is specially made to release medicine slowly in the body. Breaking the pill would cause too much of the drug to be released at one time. If you take Zyban to help you stop smoking, you may continue to smoke for about 1 week after... 

If a first antidepressant medication doesn’t work, try a different one, UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers report. New research shows that one in three to four people who do not achieve a full remission of symptoms from an initial antidepressant became symptom-free after changing to or adding a second antidepressant. Phase two results of the four-phase study on treatments for depression – the largest of its kind – appear online in two companion articles in today’s New England Journal of Medicine. “The message to the patient is: ‘Hang in there.... 

Wellbutrin, also known by its scientific name bupropion is a very popular antidepressant. Inhibits the reuptake of dopamine and norepinephrine. If you have never used Wellbutrin before, you must become familiar with drug interactions and side effects associated with it. Wellbutrin is metabolized by the liver. In laboratory experiments conducted with rats, the drug was found to cause hepatocellular hypertrophy when to administer high doses (hypertrophy is an increase in the size of the cells). Common side effects include agitation, dizziness, hypertension, dry mouth, tremors,... 

We all have blue days: We need someone who loses, the promotion should not come through, we spent our vacation. But when these feelings for a long time and begin to intervene in his life, which is a disease that doctors call major depressive disorder (or depression). Depression is not something we can leave. “It is caused by an imbalance of chemicals in the brain, such as diabetes, cancer or other serious medical problems, depression needs treatment to be well again. How do I know if I’m not just having a bad day? Symptoms of depression sometimes creep into his... 

Both Zyban and Wellbutrin are brand name prescription drugs that contain the same active ingredient, which is Bupropion. Bupropion can be used as an antidepressant and as an aid to quit smoking. As an antidepressant, which is sold under the brand names Wellbutrin, Wellbutrin SR and Wellbutrin XL. It is used to treat major depression and seasonal affective disorder or SAD, as well as certain other conditions. Nobody understand exactly how it works, but its beneficial effects are due to its ability to inhibit the reuptake of the neurotransmitters dopamine and norepinephrine, and...