Budeprion Side Effects

Budeprion (bupropion) is a medication prescribed only by a general practitioner or psychiatrist. It is used most often to treat clinical depression and symptoms associated with depression. It is also sold under the brand names Aplenzin, Bupropion, Wellbutrin and Zyban, depending on the drug's usage. Like most medications, Budeprion can cause side effects.

Indications

• Budeprion is usually prescribed in tablet or pill form. Your doctor will determine how often, how much and what time you should take Budeprion. Try to take the medication at the same time every day.

Directions

• Budeprion comes in time-release and prompt-release forms. If you are taking the prompt-release form, take your pills at least four hours apart to prevent seizures. Take the time-release pills at least eight hours apart to prevent seizures.

Side Effects

• Side effects of Budeprion include anxiety, agitation, drowsiness, nausea, buzzing in the ears, headache, itchiness, hives, seizures, distrusting people, hallucinations and fainting. Consult your doctor if these side effects are bothersome.

Considerations

• If you are experiencing blurred vision or headaches, your blood pressure may have spiked. See the doctor as soon as possible to determine if your blood pressure is dangerously high.

Warnings

• Do not drink alcoholic beverages while taking Budeprion, as it can greatly increase your risk of seizures.

  Tell your doctor if you are taking any of these medications, as it is recommended they not be used with Budeprion: Clorgyline, Iproniazid, Isocarboxazid, Moclobemide, Nialamide, Pargyline, Phenelzine, Procarbazine, Selegiline, Toloxatone or Tranylcypromine.

  Do not take Budeprion with or within 14 days of taking a MAO inhibitor, such as isocarboxazid, phenelzine, procarbazine, selegiline or tranylcypromine. If you do, you might have seizures.

Elderly Patients

• Because the elderly are more likely to have age-related kidney problems, they may require an dosage adjustment when taking Budeprion.