Description: Wellbutrin SR effectively treats depression so you can feel like yourself again.

Product Description

Wellbutrin SR Use

Wellbutrin SR is used for the treatment of depression.

How Wellbutrin SR works

It works by affecting the balance of chemicals that occur naturally in the brain.

How to take Wellbutrin SR

It is very important that this medication be taken on a regular schedule as prescribed by the doctor. If you miss a dose of this medication take it as soon as you remember it. If it is within eight hours of your next dose, skip the missed dose and carry on with your regular schedule. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one.

Wellbutrin SR precautions

Wellbutrin SR and Zyban contain the same active ingredient (bupropion). Anyone taking one of these medications should not take the other or any other product containing bupropion, as the risk of seizures increases with an increased dosage.

What to tell your doctor

Tell your doctor or prescriber about all prescription, over-the-counter (non-prescription), and herbal medications that you are taking. Also tell them about any supplements you take. Since caffeine, alcohol, the nicotine from cigarettes, or street drugs can affect the action of many medications.

Wellbutrin SR side effects

The following side effects may go away as your body becomes used to the medicine; check with your doctor if they continue or become bothersome.

• abdominal pain
• constipation
• decrease in appetite
• dizziness
• dryness of mouth
• increased sweating
• nausea or vomiting
• trembling or shaking
• trouble sleeping
• weight loss (unusual)