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Tips for What to Do
If you think you may have depression:
- See your doctor as soon as possible. Only a qualified healthcare professional can diagnose depression. He or she is the best source of information about depression and available treatment options.
- To help with your discussion, fill out a Printable Depression Questionnaire, then print it out and share it with your doctor.
- Understand that you have options for treating depression, including antidepressant medications, psychotherapy, and support groups. Ask your doctor what treatment options might be right for you.
- See the list of national organizations and support groups that may provide additional resources to help you understand depression.
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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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