Precautions and Warnings With Buproban

A few of the conditions that you should let your healthcare provider know about before you take Buproban include diabetes, heart disease, and liver problems. To reduce the chances of drug interactions with Buproban, you should also tell your healthcare provider about all other drugs you may be taking. Some other precautions and warnings with Buproban include the safety of taking Buproban while nursing or pregnant, the risk of high blood pressure in some people taking the medicine, and people who should not take it at all (such as those with anorexia or bulimia).

Buproban Drug Information

Buproban: What Should I Tell My Healthcare Provider?

You should talk with your healthcare provider prior to taking

Buproban^® (bupropion SR) if you have:

Seizures or epilepsy
A brain tumor
A history of head trauma or brain injury
Diabetes
An eating disorder, such as bulimia or anorexia
Bipolar disorder (also known as manic depression) or a family history of bipolar disorder
Heart disease
A recent history of a heart attack
A history of suicide attempts or suicidal thoughts
Liver problems, including liver failure or cirrhosis
Kidney disease, including kidney failure (renal failure)
Any allergies, including allergies to food, dyes, or preservatives.

Also let your healthcare provider know if you:

Are pregnant or thinking of becoming pregnant
Are breastfeeding
Drink alcohol regularly.

You should also be sure to tell your healthcare provider about all of the medicines you take, including prescription and non-prescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements.

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