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Generic Name: Bupropion
You experience severe allergic reaction symptoms (swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat causing difficulty breathing), severe rash with skin peeling, sudden intense chest pain, or symptoms of overdose. Call emergency medical services immediately.
Treat depression, smoking cessation
Major depressive disorder, SAD
150-300 mg daily
Not recommended
Use caution, lower doses
450 mg/day
Reduce frequency or dose
Max 150 mg every other day in severe cirrhosis
Insomnia, dry mouth, headache
Seizures, suicidal thoughts
Seizure disorder, eating disorders
Risk of seizures is dose-related
MAOIs, drugs lowering seizure threshold
N/A
Avoid, lowers seizure threshold
Use if benefit outweighs risk
Use caution
Take in morning to avoid insomnia
Skip missed dose
Mood changes, suicidality
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