What is bupropion?

BUPROPION is an oral prescription medicine used to treat depression and help patients to stop smoking. It works by increasing the level of some neurotransmitters in the brain and promoting pleasant feelings and reducing withdrawal symptoms from nicotine. When the drug is taken daily exactly according to the doctor's instructions, patients usually feel better within about one month. The risk of serious side effects or overdose is relatively low, but potentially life -threatening reactions may occur if the drug is abused. Depression and withdrawal symptoms are closely associated with lack of dopamine and norepinephrine in the brain and bupropion helps to increase levels. The drug blocks places on nerve cells that normally reabsorb neurotransmitters, allowing them to build in their brain. With more dopamine and norepinephrine, anxiety decreases white feelings. During the treatment of the course, the urge of smoking and withdrawal symptoms tend to decrease and eventually disappear completely. Some patients are instructed to useIf nicotine spots or rubber in combination with bupropion, but the use of other AIDS must be recommended by a prescription physician to avoid side effects.

A person suffering from clinical depression can be prescribed a general version of bupropion or the Wellbutrin® version. As anti-coughing, the drug is commonly launched as Zyban®. Both forms of drugs are available in capsules with prolonged release containing up to 150 milligrams. The physician usually starts at a low dose of the drug and gradually increases the amount of dosage within a few days or myeks. Effective doses differ between patients and doctors take care of determining the appropriate level to maximize the effects of the drug while minimizing the chances of side effects.

Patients taking bupropion are threatened by a number of side effects, most of which are mild and short -term. Many people have headaches, mild insomnia and loss of tasteto eat when using the drug. Less commonly, the individual can experience dizzy spells, migraines, nausea and skin rashes. Medicines can sometimes cause tremor, seizures or mood swings. Patients with minor side effects should continue to take their medication and contact their doctor to see if doses need to be adjusted. In the emergency room, serious side effects should be addressed to prevent serious complications of health.