Budeprion SR is a prescription medicine approved for the treatment of depression. This portion of the eMedTV library explains how Budeprion SR works, describes some of its potential side effects, and offers some information on taking the medicine.
Common side effects of Budeprion SR can include nausea, headaches, and weight loss. This eMedTV page also lists rare Budeprion SR side effects (such as leg cramps) and serious problems that you should report to your doctor (such as hallucinations).
What is Budeprion SR used for? Budeprion SR is used for the treatment of depression in adults. This eMedTV resource also lists some off-label Budeprion SR uses, such as helping people stop smoking and treating ADHD or seasonal affective disorder.
The recommended starting Budeprion SR dosage for treating depression is 150 mg once daily in the morning. This eMedTV article also discusses Budeprion SR dosing for people with liver problems, as well as some factors that can affect your dosage.
Alcohol, beta blockers, and steroids are a few of the drugs that can potentially interact with Budeprion SR. This eMedTV Web page explains how drug interactions with Budeprion SR can raise your risk of seizures or other side effects.
This eMedTV page covers several precautions and warnings with Budeprion SR, such as the safety of taking Budeprion SR while pregnant and the risk of liver damage in some people taking the drug. This page also explains who should not take Budeprion SR.
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