When and How to Take Bupropion
Some general considerations for when and how to take bupropion include:
- Bupropion comes in a tablet form. The medicine is taken by mouth, usually two to four times per day.
- Taking bupropion at bedtime may cause insomnia. If you are having trouble sleeping, try taking your last bupropion dose a little earlier.
- It does not matter if you take bupropion with or without food. If bupropion bothers your stomach, try taking it with food.
- Bupropion should be taken at the same times each day to maintain an even level of the drug in your blood.
- For bupropion to work properly, it must be taken as prescribed. Bupropion will not work if you stop taking it.
The dose of bupropion your healthcare provider recommends will vary depending on a number of factors, including:
- Your age
- Other medical conditions you may have
- Other medications you may be currently taking.
As always, do not adjust your bupropion dose unless your healthcare provider specifically instructs you to do so.
Side Effects of Bupropion
As with any medicine, there are possible side effects with bupropion. However, not everyone who takes bupropion will experience side effects. In fact, most people tolerate the medication well. When bupropion side effects do occur, in most cases they are minor and either require no treatment or can easily be treated by you or your healthcare provider. Serious side effects are less common.
Some of the most common side effects of bupropion include:
(Click Bupropion Side Effects to learn about specific side effects of bupropion, including some of the more serious side effects that you should report to your healthcare provider. You can also read about possible bupropion side effects by going to:
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