Nicotine patches (Nicoderm CQ, Nicotrol)
Orphenadrine (Norflex)
While it is thought that orphenadrine may interact with bupropion, there have been no reports of such an interaction in actual patients. If you are taking orphenadrine along with bupropion, 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, there have been no reports of such an interaction in actual patients. If you are taking ritonavir along with bupropion, 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 with intravenous or oral steroids can increase your risk of
seizures. Talk with your healthcare provider before taking these medications together.
Theophylline
Taking bupropion with
theophylline can increase your risk of
seizures. Talk with your healthcare provider before taking bupropion and theophylline together.
Thiotepa
While it is thought that thiotepa may interact with bupropion, there have been no reports of such an interaction in actual patients. If you are taking thiotepa along with bupropion, 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
It is possible that not every bupropion drug interaction was discussed in this article. Therefore, you should talk with your pharmacist or healthcare provider about the specific drug interactions with bupropion that may apply to you.