Nicotine patches (Nicoderm CQ, Nicotrol)
Orphenadrine (Norflex)
While it is thought that orphenadrine may interact with
bupropion SR, there have been no reports of such an interaction in actual patients. If you are taking orphenadrine along with bupropion SR, your healthcare provider may need to monitor you more closely and may need to adjust your doses of these medications.
Ritonavir (Norvir)
While it is thought that
ritonavir may interact with bupropion SR, there have been no reports of such an interaction in actual patients. If you are taking ritonavir along with bupropion SR, your healthcare provider may need to monitor you more closely and may need to adjust your doses of these medications.
Steroids, Such as Prednisone or Methylprednisolone (Medrol)
Taking bupropion SR with intravenous or oral steroids can increase your risk of
seizures. Talk with your healthcare provider before taking these medications together.
Theophylline
Taking bupropion SR with
theophylline can increase your risk of
seizures. Talk with your healthcare provider before taking bupropion SR and theophylline together.
Thiotepa
While it is thought that thiotepa may interact with bupropion SR, there have been no reports of such an interaction in actual patients. If you are taking thiotepa along with bupropion SR, your healthcare provider may need to monitor you more closely and may need to adjust your doses of these medications.
Final Thoughts on Drug Interactions With Bupropion SR
It is possible that not all possible bupropion SR drug interactions were discussed in this article. Therefore, you should talk with your pharmacist or healthcare provider about the specific
drug interactions with bupropion SR that may apply to you.