Bupron SR Description
Bupron is used to treat depression. It can improve your mood and feelings of well-being. It may work by helping to restore the balance of certain natural chemicals in your brain. The sustained release form of bupropion is also used to help people quit smoking by decreasing cravings and nicotine withdrawal effects.
How to Use Bupron SR
Take this medication with food or milk if stomach upset occurs. It is important to take this medication exactly as prescribed. Do not increase your dose or take more often than prescribed. Symptoms will begin to improve within 7 to 10 days of starting this medication. However, it may take 3 to 4 weeks for the full benefit of the medication to be apparent.
Bupron SR Side Effects
This medication may cause drowsiness, dizziness, lightheadedness, fatigue, weakness, vivid dreams, sleeplessness, dry skin, blurred vision, altered sense of taste and smell, weight gain, muscle aches, ringing in the ears, nausea, headaches. If these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor. Notify your doctor if you experience: abnormal movements of the face or neck muscles, other involuntary movements or tremors, depression, confusion, incoordination, chest pain, breathing difficulties. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
Bupron SR Interaction
Before taking buspirone tell your doctor of all over-the-counter or prescription drugs you may use especially: other drugs for anxiety or depression, MAOIs (e.g., phenelzine, tranylcypromine) azole antifungals (e.g., itraconazole, ketoconazole), macrolide antibiotics, haloperidol, narcotic pain medications. Do not eat grapefruit or drink grapefruit juice unless your doctor instructs you otherwise. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
Bupron SR Overdose
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly.
Bupron SR overdose is characterized by the following symptoms: Drowsiness, Very deep and long sleep, Nausea, Vomiting, Extreme decrease in the size of pupils.If any of the symptoms are present and overdose is suspected, immediately seek emergency medical attention.
Bupron SR Missed Dose
If you happen to miss a dose of Bupron SR, you can take it as soon as you remember provided that it is not yet near the time for the next dose. However, if it is already near the time for the next dose, just entirely skip that dose you missed and proceed with the next scheduled dose and resume normal dosing after that.
Bupron SR Uses
Buspirone is used to relieve nervousness, anxiety and tension.
Biaxin Other Uses
Consult Doctor for other uses.
Bupron SR Storage
Store at room temperature and keep away from moisture and sunlight. Do not store in the bathroom.
Bupron SR Precaution
Before taking Bupron SR, tell your doctor your medical history especially: kidney or liver disease, any drug allergies. Limit alcohol intake as it may intensify the dizziness and/or drowsiness effects of buspirone. Use caution when engaging in activities requiring alertness such as driving. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant before using this drug. It is not known if this drug is excreted into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding. |