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Side Effect Overview
WELLBUTRIN XL has demonstrated tolerability
As with all medications, you may experience side effects when you take WELLBUTRIN XL. Side
effects may be more common shortly after you start treatment. The most common side effects with
WELLBUTRIN XL are weight loss, loss of appetite, dry mouth, skin rash, sweating, ringing
in the ears, shakiness, stomach pain, agitation, anxiety, dizziness, trouble sleeping, muscle pain,
nausea, fast heartbeat, sore throat, and urinating more often.
Seizures may occur (studies showed an incidence of 1/1000 - 4/1000). The chances of having seizures
increases with higher doses. Taking more than 450 mg/day increases the chance of serious side effects.
If you have nausea, take WELLBUTRIN XL with food. If you have trouble sleeping, remember
to take WELLBUTRIN XL in the morning. Do not change your dose or stop taking
WELLBUTRIN XL without talking to your doctor.
For additional safety information, see "Important Safety Information" below.
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WELLBUTRIN XL is not for everyone. There is a risk of seizure with WELLBUTRIN XL which increases with higher doses. Taking more than 450 mg/day increases the chance of serious side effects. Don't use it if you've had a seizure or eating disorder, or if you abruptly stop using alcohol or sedatives. Don't take with MAOIs, or medicines that contain bupropion. When used with a nicotine patch or alone, there is a risk of increased blood pressure, sometimes severe. To reduce risk of serious side effects, tell your doctor if you have liver or kidney problems. Other side effects may include weight loss, dry mouth, nausea, difficulty sleeping, dizziness, sore throat, constipation, or flatulence.
WELLBUTRIN XL is approved only for adults 18 years and over. In some children, teens, and young adults, antidepressants increase suicidal thoughts or actions. Whether or not you are taking antidepressants, you or your family should call the doctor right away if you have worsening depression, thoughts of suicide, or sudden or severe changes in mood or behavior, especially at the beginning of treatment or after a change in dose (see Medication Guide: Antidepressant Medicines, Depression and Other Serious Mental Illnesses, and Suicidal Thoughts or Actions).
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Antidepressant Medication Guide and Patient Information for WELLBUTRIN XL |
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Antidepressant Medication Guide and Patient Information for WELLBUTRIN XL® (bupropion HCl extended-release tablets), is provided in Adobe's Portable Document Format (PDF). To view these documents you will need Adobe Acrobat Reader; if you do not have it, follow the link to download a copy. |
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